Town of Smithfield Zoning Board of Review
Meeting Minutes
May 06, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm Place: Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike
Members Present: Chairman, Richard Leveille
Vice Chairman, John Hunt
Edward Civito
Linda Marcello
Brian Thalmann
Peter Carnevale
Members Absent: Frank Smith (excused)
Others Present: Assistant Solicitor, David Ursillo
Zoning Board Clerk, Sharon Gilmore
Meeting session opened at 6:00 p.m.
Motion to APPROVE the April 01, 2026 Zoning Board of Review Minutes as amended: Brian Thalmann
Motion seconded: Linda Marcello
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman, Richard Leveille
Vice Chairman, John Hunt
Edward Civito
Linda Marcello
Brian Thalmann
Voting to deny the motion: None
Voting to abstain: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant: April Harris
Owner: Jane Masso
Address: 311 Stillwater Road
Plat/Lot: 20/8A
Case: 25-023
April Harris as applicant and Jane Masso as owner of property located at 311 Stillwater Road, listed as Plat 20, Lot 8A pursuant to Town Ordinance Section 312, Article IV “Vehicle Impact Protection Devices” seek to appeal the decision of the Town of Smithfield Building/Zoning Official’s decision to deny the applicant’s annual school inspection compliance letter.
Motion made to HOLD the case at this time: Brian Thalmann
Motion seconded: Linda Marcello
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman, Richard Leveille
Vice Chairman, John Hunt
Edward Civito
Linda Marcello
Brian Thalmann
Voting in Opposition: None
Voting to Abstain: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Motion made to CONTINUE the appeal based on the applicant’s representation for one month to the June 03, 2026 meeting: Brian Thalmann
Motion seconded: Linda Marcello
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman, Richard Leveille
Vice Chairman, John Hunt
Edward Civito
Linda Marcello
Brian Thalmann
Voting in Opposition: None
Voting to Abstain: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
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Applicant: Diana Brennan
Owner: Matthew Stith
Address: 7 Orchard Avenue
Plat/Lot: 53/56
Zone: R-20
Case Summary:
Diana Brennan as applicant and Matthew Stith as owner of property located at 7 Orchard Avenue, listed as Assessor’s Plat 53 Lot 56 seek a Special Use Permit under §4.3.A.4.B and 4.4.A.4.B (Chickens and Other Domesticated Fowl) to own chickens in an R-20 district.
Disposition:
The findings and conclusions of the Board are contained in a written resolution which has been, or will be, recorded in the Smithfield Land Evidence Records. A copy of the Resolution is available in the Building & Zoning Office, as well.
Motion to APPROVE the Special Use Permit as applied with conditions: Linda Marcello
Motion seconded: Brian Thalmann
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman, Richard Leveille
Vice Chairman, John Hunt
Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
Voting in Opposition: Brian Thalmann
Voting to Abstain: None
The vote on the motion being 4 – 1, the motion carried.
Applicant: Nate Aiello
Owner: 375 Putnam Pike LLC
Address: 375 Putnam Pike
Plat/Lot: 36/17
Zone: Planned Development district
Case Summary:
Nate Aiello as applicant and 375 Putnam Pike LLC as owner of property located at 375 Putnam Pike, listed as Assessor’s Plat 36 Lot 17 seek to amend a previously granted resolution (case#25-12) to allow outdoor seating in a Planned Development district.
Disposition:
The findings and conclusions of the Board are contained in a written resolution which has been, or will be, recorded in the Smithfield Land Evidence Records. A copy of the Resolution is available in the Building & Zoning Office, as well.
Motion to APPROVE the request to amend a previously granted resolution to allow outdoor seating with conditions: Linda Marcello
Motion seconded: None
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman, Richard Leveille
Vice Chairman, John Hunt
Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
Brian Thalmann
Voting in Opposition: None
Voting to Abstain: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
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Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Gilmore, Zoning Board Clerk