Community Corner

Thursday Five: Legal Fight, Equal Rights

Sample these five tasty nuggets of information about Woonsocket.

New Tax Bill: The city of Woonsocket sent out a supplemental tax bill this week meant to raise $2.5 million, amid questions of its legality raised by residents.

I Now Pronounce You 'Spouse' and 'Spouse': 
Thursday, Aug. 1 marks the first day in Rhode Island that city and town halls will issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Tell us what you think.

Check the Market: Looking to buy a new home in Woonsocket? Find new homes for sale on Woonsocket Patch, powered by Zillow.

Ride the Rides: The 2013 Summer Festival at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish continues Thursday night at the church grounds at Park Square from 6 to 11 p.m. If you can't make it, don't fret — the festival continues through Saturday.

Be a Woonsocket Sports Booster: Are you a coach, parent, or player on a Woonsocket sports team? Share your team's success on Woonsocket Patch by signing up to blog.

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