WH Chief Calls Liberals - "F-ing retarded" White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel apologized to the head of the Special Olympics today after the Wall Street Journal reported the fiery Chicagoan privately called a group of liberal activists "f---ing retarded." |
HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FRAUD ALERT The FBI reminds internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence before responding to those requests. Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization and/or a good cause. Therefore, before making a donation of any kind, consumers should adhere to certain guidelines. For a list of these guidelines, please visit http://www.ic3.gov |
Preschool and kindergarten registration Preschool enrollment will take place from February 1- 26. The preschool program is an integrated program located at Northbridge Elementary School. The program serves 3 and 4 year old children. The goal of the program is to build self-esteem, encourage creative thinking and develop social interaction. The classrooms are integrated and staffed with a Massachusetts certified teacher and teaching assistants. |
What Does Your Sewer Bill Pay For After a recent descrepancy over the sewer rate in Northbridge was published in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, DPW Director Dick Sasseville made a presentation at the recent Board of Selectmen meeting to clear up the numbers. |
Legislature passes saltwater fishing license requirement Legislation to require state licenses for saltwater fishing in Massachusetts is on its way to Gov. Deval L. Patrick after quick approval by the Senate yesterday. The bill requires people fishing in Massachusetts coastal waters to obtain state fishing licenses and pay fees of $15 beginning next year. |
2010 Fiscal Tax Rate Increase The fiscal 2010 tax rate went up 35 cents,from $10.06 in fiscal 2009 to $10.41 in fiscal 2010. Principal Assessor Robert Fitzgerald informed the selectmen of the change at a board meeting Monday night |
Shining Rock Golf Club in Northbridge to Open for 2010 Season New England golfers will welcome the start of the 2010 season with the grand opening of a semi-private club that is destined to be acclaimed as one of the finest new courses in the region. |