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City posts demolition notice for old police station

City posts formal demolition notice for the old police station as several municipal updates roll out this week. Fall River officials released the notice alongside a draft 2026-2036 Open Space and Recreation Plan and the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Summary, while the Fall River Public L…

Flash Flood Watch Threatens Attleboro With Life-Threatening Rain

A flash flood watch looms over Attleboro as forecasters warn of a potentially "life-threatening flood event" bringing more than seven inches of rain to parts of Massachusetts, according to Attleboro Patch. Humid conditions and scattered showers dominated the region Wednesday before the …

Fall River Council Passes $483.6 Million FY2027 Budget, Funds Schools at $17.1 Million

Fall River City Council voted 8-1 Monday to adopt a $483.6 million FY2027 budget that fully funds school transportation at $17.1 million, overriding Mayor Paul Coogan's lower submission.

Library Cancels Gravestone Girls Program

Swansea's Free Public Library canceled its "Welcome to the Graveyard" Gravestone Girls program originally set for Tuesday, July 28, without announcing a new date. The cancellation comes as the library's Summer Reading Program, which began Monday, July 6, continues for patrons of all age…

Fire Department Announces Promotions and New Hires

North Attleborough's Fire Department is marking a round of promotions, new hires and service milestones, Fire Chief Christopher Coleman announced this week. The town also opened applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 Means-Tested Senior Property Tax Exemption, giving eligible senior home…

New Bedford Nonprofits Can Now Apply to Waive Golf Tournament Fees

New Bedford nonprofits can now apply to waive greens fees for tournaments at Whaling City Golf Course, the city announced. The Parks, Recreation and Beaches Department opened the application process, with organizations able to apply by mail or by emailing infoPRB@newbedford-ma.gov. Sepa…

Mansfield Library Caps Summer Reading With Week Of Teen Programs

Mansfield Public Library closes out its summer reading season this week with five programs culminating in a Friday party. The library's calendar includes Bag Charms for Teens on Wednesday, July 29, followed by Tales for Tails, Paper Portraits, and Chess Club on Thursday, July 30, plus D…

Davol Street southbound traffic shift begins as corridor work continues

A southbound traffic shift on Davol Street took effect today as part of the city's long-running Route 79 corridor project. The city's official notices confirmed that Davol Street northbound between Turner Street and President Avenue has reopened, while the new southbound traffic configu…

Pedestrian Killed By Train At South Main Street Station

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train at Attleboro's South Main Street Station Tuesday afternoon, according to a Patch report that noted Attleboro firefighters responded to the scene. Separately, PromptCare announced the opening of a new infusion therapy suite in Attleboro on Ju…

Mansfield conservation board OKs New England FC turf field permit

Mansfield conservation board clears New England FC turf field, banks a 63-acre land gift.

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