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Council authorizes retention of attorney to represent zoning official in HT Auto appeal

North Smithfield Town Council · August 4, 2026
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Summary

The council voted to retain Timothy Robenheimer at the municipal rate to represent the building/zoning official in an appeal by HT Auto LLC concerning a zoning violation; the motion passed on roll call.

The council voted to authorize the solicitor and administrator to retain attorney Timothy Robenheimer at the municipal rate to represent the building/zoning official in an appeal filed by HT Auto LLC related to an alleged zoning violation at 955 Mine Hill Road. The solicitor explained that the town typically provides counsel to represent the building official before the zoning board when a decision is appealed.

A motion to retain Robenheimer was made, seconded, and approved by roll call. The council noted the representation would extend to any subsequent appeals, including potential superior court filings.