City warns of data breach exposing records

From Attleboro News

• City opens review window for new property values. The City of Attleboro finished reassessing property values for fiscal 2027 and opened a week-long disclosure period for taxpayers to check their new assessments, after average values shifted by 3 percent citywide.Attleboro News
• City discloses data breach exposing resident information. The City of Attleboro disclosed Oct. 19 that a cyberattack discovered last November may have exposed residents' personal information, including Social Security numbers and financial data, with notice letters to follow.Attleboro News
• Hydrant flow tests set for South Attleboro streets. The Town of Attleboro scheduled fire hydrant flow tests for Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. on Washington and Curtis streets in South Attleboro, warning nearby water may turn temporarily discolored.Attleboro News

Happening Tue, Oct 20

• 9:00 a.m.: Election panel meets, tests voting equipment Tuesday. The Attleboro Board of Election Commissioners holds its regular monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Oct. 20 at the Government Center, followed by testing of equipment for the Nov. 3 state election.City of Attleboro
• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Yarn Lovers group meets at library Tuesday morning. Knitters, crocheters and other fiber artists can drop in to the library's Yarn Lovers group from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Balfour Community Room.Attleboro Public Library
• 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Municipal Council Regular Meeting - October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM, 77 Park St. meets Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Municipal Council Regular Meeting - October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM, 77 Park St. meets Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.City of Attleboro

Attleboro on Mon, Oct 19

• Housing fund closes with stake in Attleboro complex. Boston Financial closed a $191 million multi-investor fund that includes Gardner Terrace, a former Attleboro jewelry factory converted into housing, according to Yield PRO.Yield PRO
• Library cancels Wednesday afternoon social worker hours. Attleboro Public Library canceled Wednesday afternoon drop-in hours with City Social Worker Jessica Spence, normally held 1 to 3 p.m. in the Tech Lab; morning hours continue as scheduled.Attleboro Public Library
• Library offers spooky STEAM kit for kids this week. Attleboro Public Library is offering a Spooky Handprint STEAM take-home kit for children ages 3 to 9, available Oct. 19 through Oct. 23, exploring acid-base reactions with household ingredients.Attleboro Public Library
• Attleboro plans tribute to firefighters and paramedics. Attleboro Patch reports the city is planning to honor local firefighters and paramedics for their service to the community.Attleboro Patch

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 21, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Republican City Committee holds monthly meeting Wednesday. The Attleboro Republican City Committee holds its monthly business meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the library's Balfour Community Room.Attleboro Public Library
• Thu, Oct 22: Attleboro field hockey hosts Lincoln-Sudbury Thursday. Attleboro's field hockey team plays a non-conference home game against Lincoln-Sudbury on Thursday, Oct. 22, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps

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