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Smithfield Town Council approves industrial zoning ordinance changes
Smithfield's council voted to change the rules for where industrial businesses can operate in town; the Smithfield Times covered the vote.
On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Late Night BBNPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Smithfield Times: “Smithfield Town Council approves industrial zoning ordinance changes”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:42 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
- BBN covered this story before: Tri-County CEO speaks out against Smithfield Town Council funding… (October 15).
The real story
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What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTeam coverage tonight from Smithfield, where the Town Council has approved changes to its industrial zoning ordinance, according to the Smithfield Times.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTeam coverage. Of a zoning vote.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorKenji, I have a live map. The industrial zones are in blue, the council is in a very serious chair, and it is the biggest night of the year.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFine, I'll bite. What do the changes actually do?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe council voted yes, folks, and we are projecting that the ordinance is approved, which it already is.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentProjecting it after it happened. Bold.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's the kind of courage this town runs on, and the map agrees.
The story so far
- Tri-County CEO speaks out against Smithfield Town Council funding… · The Valley Breeze
- Smithfield Town Council approves industrial zoning ordinance changes (this story)
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