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Library plans second annual Harmony Fiesta
Attleboro Public Library plans second annual Harmony Fiesta at Capron Park this Saturday.
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Early voting opens Saturday for state election
Early voting for the Nov. 3 state election opens Saturday at City Council Chambers. Also in today's brief (13 items): White Hawks hockey team runs food, toiletries drive; Barrington Christian, Grace Baptist play soccer in Attleboro; Council on Human Rights meets at library Tech Room; Li…
Sports
Leonardo, Huntington Hit Career Milestones For Attleboro High
Attleboro High School's volleyball and field hockey programs celebrated individual milestones this week: senior Olivia Leonardo recorded her 500th career kill, and senior Megan Huntington scored her 500th career goal in field hockey, according to a Student Advisory Council update to the School…
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5 through October 11, 2026
Four obituary notices for Attleboro, Massachusetts residents were published this week, October 5 through October 11, 2026: Bowlin, Irene, 85, a longtime Attleboro resident who later retired to Bluffton, SC; Fennessy, Lorraine, 82, of Attleboro; Whittingham, Josephine, 93, of Attleboro; …
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Council suspends rules for five hearings
Attleboro City Council suspended its own rules to rush through five pending license and permit hearings. From our own coverage: Council suspends rules for five hearings. Also in today's brief (13 items): Annual music festival returns to Attleboro; No trash, recycling delays week of Oct.…
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School Committee member resigns, special election set
Attleboro School Committee member Shannon Johnson resigns after 11 years, triggering a 2027 special election. From our own coverage: Council votes to bill applicants for notice costs. Also in today's brief (9 items): Attleboro football falls 26-0; Teens can earn service hours at library…
Government · City Council
Council suspends rules, hears five hearings
Attleboro City Council suspended its own rules Tuesday, 8-1, to bypass committee review on five license and permit hearings pending a solicitor-driven rewrite of hearing procedure.
Schools · School Committee
Johnson Resigns, Special Election Set For 2027
Attleboro School Committee member Shannon Johnson announces resignation after 11 years, triggering a special election.
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Healey launches $680 heating oil rebate
Healey declares energy emergency, launches $680 heating oil rebate for Massachusetts households. Also in today's brief (12 items): Healey launches $680 heating oil rebate; Spirit Halloween pop-up store open in Attleboro; Municipal Council holds regular meeting Tuesday; Retirement Board …
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 28, 2026 through October 4, 2026
Two Attleboro-resident obituaries were published this week: King, Pamela Ann (Marcure), 69, who died October 2 at Morton Hospital, and Kidd, Helen, who died October 3. King was born in Attleboro and was remembered for enjoying gardening, crocheting and reading; her arrangements are with…