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Residents and staff recognized as council marks transitions and long service
Summary
During open forum and public comment the council received farewells from departing council members, thanked Town Administrator Paul Zielinski for 30-plus years of service, and presented a citation to DPW employee Christopher Creighton for 30 years on the job.
The North Smithfield Town Council’s public-comment period included a series of personal remarks and recognitions.
Paul Ed Hamilton identified himself and stated it was his last meeting as a town council member. He thanked residents for the opportunity to serve, said he attended every meeting during his term and urged the next council to proceed with “positivity and peace and collaboration.” An unidentified departing council member also used the forum to thank supporters, address an anonymous election letter and defend their record, offering to show receipts to clarify a questioned household purchase.
Residents and former colleagues spoke in praise of Town Administrator Paul Zielinski, noting his long service on planning boards and as town administrator, his role coordinating senior vaccinations during COVID, and his presence at community events. One speaker said she appreciated an exemption Zielinski had arranged for veterans.
The council presented a formal citation to Department of Public Works employee Christopher Creighton honoring 30 years of town service and invited family to join for a photograph.
These remarks occurred during the open-forum and recognition portion of the meeting; they were expressions of thanks and reflection rather than decisions requiring council action.
