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Smithfield restores historic Oak Street name after records review

Town of Smithfield Town Council · March 4, 2026
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Summary

Council approved staff's recommendation to restore the historic name Oak Street for a through street after a review of deeds and town records showed the original name, saying the change affects signage and GIS only and will not change addresses.

The Town of Smithfield council voted to restore a section of roadway to its historic name, Oak Street, after staff reviewed deeds and municipal records showing the right name had been changed in town GIS and on a sign at some point in the past.

Staff told…

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