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North Attleborough Launches 250th Celebration Events, Issues Hurricane and Recall Warnings

North Attleborough's 250th-anniversary summer programming takes shape as the town also issues urgent safety guidance. Emergency Management Director Christopher Coleman is calling on residents to complete hurricane-season preparations, while the Massachusetts Department of Public Health …

Mansfield Phase III Water Restrictions Continue Through Holiday Weekend

Mansfield's Phase III mandatory outdoor water restrictions remain the town's top priority heading into the July 4th holiday weekend. In effect since June 10, the restrictions govern which days and times residents may water outdoors, with the town urging compliance to protect the water s…

Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

One Dartmouth obituary was recorded for the week of June 22–28, 2026: Luiz, Eleanor (Medeiros), 90, of Dartmouth, who died June 23, 2026, with arrangements through Perry Funeral Home Inc.

Obituary notices, week of Monday, June 22, 2026 through Sunday, June 28, 2026

One Acushnet obituary was published during the week of June 22–28, 2026: Pacheco, Antonio M., 83, of Acushnet, who died June 24, 2026. Arrangements were under the care of Rock Funeral Home, New Bedford.

Fall River Public Library Switches to Summer Hours Through Labor Day

Fall River's Friday cycle is a quiet one, with summer hours at the public library the day's most concrete development for residents. The Fall River Public Library shifted to its summer schedule this mid-June, closing Saturdays and trimming Friday hours to a 4 p.m. close through Labor Da…

Swansea Library Wraps Summer Reading Kick-Off as June Closes Out

Swansea's library summer season is underway with no competing town hall or media news on this slow Saturday. The Swansea Free Public Library launched its Summer Reading program this week with a Bubble Guy performance and watermelon games, drawing families to the Main Street branch. Auth…

North Attleborough Cultural Council Unveils 2026 Summer Concert Series Lineup

North Attleborough kicks off summer with concerts, a road race, and health alerts in play. The North Attleborough Cultural Council announced its 2026 Summer Concert Series lineup, and registration opened for the July 12 "Twice is Nice" road race — part of the town's "Celebrating Liberty…

Phase III Water Restrictions Remain Mansfield's Loudest Active Alert This Weekend

Mansfield's mandatory Phase III outdoor water restrictions, active since June 10, remain the defining public-safety notice for residents this Saturday, June 27. The Industrial Development Commission, working with the Select Board and state delegation, continues to promote its Downtown S…

Fall River Posts Paint Disposal Schedule and Housing Opportunity for Residents

Fall River enters summer with public-service updates and no breaking news to anchor the day. The city's homepage highlights a 2026 paint disposal schedule and an affordable housing listing at Slade Farm Residences in Somerset, while the Columbia Street one-way restriction between Broadw…

Swansea Library Launches Summer Reading Season with Author Visit and Kids' Events

Swansea's summer reading season is open at the Free Public Library, the week's defining community moment. The library hosted author Steven Manchester on June 25 and launched a children's Summer Reading Kick-Off with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy and watermelon games; digital collections thro…

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