🌱 Which Northbridge firefighters just stepped into new leadership roles?
Northbridge, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Northbridge! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Northbridge firefighters just stepped into new leadership roles?
- How are Canada tariffs hitting Northbridge’s own Riverdale Mills?
Also on today's calendar: Theatrical Production: Writing a Revolution! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 37 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Northbridge Fire Department recognizes officers at promotional ceremony (theyankeexpress.com) — Northbridge residents have new and recently promoted fire officers formally recognized for their leadership and service at a September 25 ceremony. The event honored both longtime acting officers and two newly promoted leaders, highlighting their commitment to protecting the Northbridge community and the trust they’ve earned from fellow firefighters and town residents. 
• A long-term trade war with Canada could hurt the Mass. economy (wgbh.org) — A Northbridge manufacturer, Riverdale Mills, is feeling squeezed by steep U.S.-Canada tariffs, paying more for Canadian steel while its exported products also face big fees. Local business leaders warn that this escalating trade war could raise costs for Massachusetts consumers, from housing materials to everyday goods, while companies like Riverdale juggle lost export sales and rising domestic demand.
📸 Around Northbridge
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Upcoming Events in
Northbridge
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★ Featured events ★
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Theatrical Production: Writing a Revolution! →
Upton Town,
7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
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Coffee, Conversation & the November Ballot →
Whitinsville Social Library, 17 Church St, Whitinsville
6:00 pm -
Local History Help →
Whitinsville Social Library, 17 Church St, Whitinsville
2:00 pm -
NMS Community Closet
Northbridge Whitinsville, MA 01588
2:15 pm -
WRSD Football at Groton Dunstable
Mountview Middle School Jefferson, MA 01522
4:00 pm -
All-School Open House →
Whitinsville Christian School, 279 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville
6:30 pm -
Auditorium: Fall Concert
Wachusett Regional High School Jefferson, MA 01522
7:00 pm -
Preschool Storytime & Playgroup →
Whitinsville Social Library, 17 Church St, Whitinsville
10:30 am -
Silent Book Club: Banned Books Edition →
Whitinsville Social Library, 17 Church St, Whitinsville
3:00 pm -
Builders & Makers (LEGO club) →
Whitinsville Social Library, 17 Church St, Whitinsville
4:00 pm -
MEFA Financial Aid Presentation, Auditorium
Wachusett Regional High School Jefferson, MA 01522
6:00 pm -
Next Size Up Kids' In Person Consignment Event →
Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect Heights, Milford
5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Qdoba Mexican Eats posted a job opening for Team Member in Millbury. Apply here.
- Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Cashier - Westborough in Westborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northbridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sutton
- Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) Membranes Market To 2035: Filtration Demand Drives Growth (indexbox.io)
- The 10 Haunted Trails In Massachusetts Locals Avoid After Dark (takingthekids.com)
- Family-run Affordable Junk Removal takes the stress out of cleanups (theyankeexpress.com)
Uxbridge
- 'Coastal Connections' explores history, fall activities in Johnston (coastalabc.com)
- Business Starts for Oct. 5, 2026 (wbjournal.com)
- Uxbridge Youth Soccer League hosts 5th annual RC Air Show (theyankeexpress.com)
Grafton
- 2 Children Hurt In E-Bike Crashes In Grafton, Police Warn (patch.com)
Ok Northbridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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