BRYANT UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Ronald K. Machtley plans to meet with officials from the town of Smithfield in coming weeks to address potential payments for police, fire and rescue services. / COURTESY ROCKARHO MEDIA GROUP INC./VICTORIA AROCHO
SMITHFIELD - Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley will meet in coming weeks with the town of Smithfield to negotiate an agreement that would address a new law concerning payment for public safety services, while simultaneously reviewing options that include legal action. Late Thursday, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee signed a bill that would require the…