Woonsocket Radio News Room

PRESS RELEASE

 

Given the mandated closings and other restrictions that the corona virus is causing, it is recognized that it may be a challenge for some North Smithfield taxpayers to make payment for fourth quarter property and auto excise taxes that are due on April 15, 2020.  Such being the case, while the due date will remain April 15, 2020, please be advised that the date for imposition of interest and penalties will be delayed until May 15, 2020.  Payments made by May 15, 2020 will therefore result in no penalty or interest.  Those who can make their payments by April 15 are still encouraged to do so, and will be appreciated, as they will ensure that our local services can continue during these very different and challenging times.  For our residents and businesses that are without income we hope this grace period relieves one of your immediate concerns.

 

Gary S. Ezovski PE

Administrator

Town of North Smithfield

PO Box 248

Slatersville, RI 02876

Office     401-767-2200 Ext. 303

Cell          401-640-5001

 

No organization ever got to great by doing good enough!

 

Columbia University has reached a deal with students protesting the war in Gaza. The pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for the Ivy League New York school to divest from any financial interests with Israel, and have set up a large tent city on school grounds. Early this morning, a statement from Columbia said the protesters had agreed to remove some of the tents, delaying possible police action.        The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case involving emergency abortions. The high court will hear oral arguments today on whether emergency rooms in Idaho can provide abortions to a woman whose health is at risk. Idaho's law makes it a felony for physicians to perform most abortions except to save the life of the mother.        The FDA says the bird flu virus has been detected in some samples of pasteurized milk. The agency made the announcement Tuesday, less than a month after an outbreak was found in herds of dairy cows for the first time. The FDA says pasteurization of the milk is likely to "inactivate" the virus, though they're waiting on test results to confirm that.        California authorities say the convicted felon accused of breaking into the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was targeting her. The L.A. County District Attorney announced felony charges against the suspect on Tuesday. Twenty-nine-year-old Ephraim Hunter is facing more than 13 years in prison if convicted.        Tesla is reporting its lowest quarterly earnings since 2021. Despite the report, shares in the electric car company soared after hours as the automaker suggested more affordable models were on the way. First quarter earnings for Tesla fell 47 percent, but stock prices jumped more than ten percent after the market closed.       A new survey suggests high prices are putting the dream of owning your own home out of reach for many Americans. The survey from Bankrate found 78 percent of those polled said homeownership was a bigger part of the American Dream than a comfortable retirement, a successful career or a college degree, but more than half said they don't have the income to buy a house.       

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