North Attleborough Opens Registration for July 12 "Twice is Nice" Road Race
With the Fourth of July less than a week away, North Attleborough is rolling out a full slate of bicentennial and summer programming — from a free concert series to cemetery living-history tours and a road race through town.
TOWN HALL
The town's "Celebrating Liberty's Legacy: 250 Years of Independence" commemoration is taking shape with a detailed calendar of events now published on the official website. Among the anchor events: the "Twice is Nice" 2.5- and 5-mile road race on July 12, for which registration is now open. Residents can sign up through the town's website.
Emergency Management Director Christopher Coleman and other town officials are also urging residents to review hurricane preparedness materials ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season. Officials recommend that households confirm their emergency supply kits, know their evacuation routes, and monitor National Weather Service alerts as the season progresses.
Two active product recalls are also on the town's radar. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a public health advisory regarding a nationwide recall of all lots of Nara Organics powdered infant formula. Separately, Target has recalled its Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes due to potential microbial contamination. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to check products at home and follow recall instructions.
Small businesses and nonprofits still dealing with losses from February's blizzard have a new resource: the U.S. Small Business Administration opened Business Recovery Centers across Southeastern Massachusetts as of June 18 to help affected organizations access disaster assistance loans.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The North Attleborough Cultural Council has announced the lineup for its 2026 Summer Concert Series, though specific performer dates and venues were not detailed in the announcement. Residents should check the town's website for the full schedule as it is posted.
History enthusiasts have two events on the near horizon. On Sunday, July 5, from noon to 3 p.m., the North Attleborough Historical Society will host "Voices of the Past" at the historic Woodcock Garrison House and Woodcock Cemetery — an afternoon program connecting local stories to the founding of the nation. Then on Sunday, July 12, at 2 p.m., the Attleboro and North Attleborough Historical Societies join forces for a tour of the Old Towne Church and Powder House, featuring special guest G. A. "Paolo" Di Gregorio, described as the Artifactual Scholar.
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COMING UP
- **July 5, noon–3 p.m.** — "Voices of the Past" at the Woodcock Garrison House and Woodcock Cemetery, hosted by the North Attleborough Historical Society. - **July 12, 2 p.m.** — Tour of the Old Towne Church and Powder House with G. A. "Paolo" Di Gregorio, presented by the Attleboro and North Attleborough Historical Societies. - **July 12** — "Twice is Nice" 2.5- and 5-mile road race; registration open now at the town's website.