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Fall River Closes June With No New Municipal Announcements

Fall River wraps June with no new city hall announcements, as summer library hours and road construction define the week. The Fall River Public Library, open this summer Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays until 4 p.m., has added two new museum passes — the Norman Bird …

Swansea Closes First Half of 2026 With No Major Municipal Announcements

Swansea recorded no breaking municipal or school news on June 30, 2026, as the town quietly closed the first half of the year. The Swansea Free Public Library marked the recent Summer Reading Kick-Off with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy and watermelon games, and hosted author Steven Mancheste…

Swansea Closes First Half of 2026 With No Major Municipal Announcements

Swansea recorded no breaking municipal or school news on June 30, 2026, as the town quietly closed the first half of the year. The Swansea Free Public Library marked the recent Summer Reading Kick-Off with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy and watermelon games, and hosted author Steven Mancheste…

North Attleborough Activates Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat Warning

North Attleborough activates cooling centers as an extreme heat warning threatens the holiday weekend and beyond. Emergency Management Director Christopher Coleman and town officials issued urgent guidance Tuesday, directing residents — especially the elderly and those without air condi…

Mansfield Launches Downtown Facade Program as Phase III Water Rules Hold

Mansfield heads into the July Fourth holiday under mandatory Phase III outdoor water restrictions while launching a new downtown improvement effort. The Industrial Development Commission, working alongside the Select Board and state House delegation, has announced the Downtown Sign and …

Easton Conservation Commission Approves Dual-Method Invasive Treatment Permit for New Pond

EASTON — June 29, 2026 — Easton Conservation Commission unanimously permits dual invasive-treatment options for New Pond, sending the final choice to town meeting. The commission voted 4-0 at its June 29 remote meeting to approve an order of conditions for 581 Foundry Street authorizing both herbicide application, estimated at

Freetown Select Board Approves $214,495 Municipal Complex Site Study, Flock Safety Camera Deal

FREETOWN — June 29, 2026 — Freetown Select Board approves municipal complex site study, license plate readers, and budget software in marathon session. The board unanimously approved a $214,495 contract with River Hawk Environmental for feasibility and permit-ready design work at a proposed municipal complex site across from the town&

Fall River Board of Health Adds Mandatory Suspension for First Tobacco Sale to Minors

FALL RIVER — June 29, 2026 — Fall River Board of Health closes a gap in local tobacco enforcement by requiring mandatory suspensions. The board voted unanimously Monday to amend its tobacco regulations to align with Massachusetts state law under 105 CMR 665.040(D), adding a mandatory suspension of up to

Fall River Board of Health Adds Mandatory Suspension for First Tobacco Sale to Minors

FALL RIVER — June 29, 2026 — Fall River Board of Health closes a gap in local tobacco enforcement by requiring mandatory suspensions. The board voted unanimously Monday to amend its tobacco regulations to align with Massachusetts state law under 105 CMR 665.040(D), adding a mandatory suspension of up to

Easton Select Board Approves $1.12 Million Software Contract, Fills 20-Plus Volunteer Seats

EASTON — June 29, 2026 — Easton Select Board approves more than $1.9 million in contracts and fills dozens of volunteer board seats at June 29 meeting. The board voted unanimously to award a three-year, $1,120,292.89 contract to Tyler Technologies for Munis enterprise resource planning software, replacing

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