Resendes Soccer Academy's summer camp returns to Seekonk's Cole Street Fields later this month, and the town's Parks and Recreation Committee got two familiar faces reappointed by the Select Board this week.

Seekonk's Parks and Recreation Committee got two returning members this week after the Select Board reappointed Gary Jones Jr. and Jeff Cabral to terms running through 2029. On the youth sports front, Seekonk Youth Soccer and the Resendes Soccer Academy are gearing up for their annual s…

North Attleborough Implements Stage 2 Outdoor Water Restrictions

North Attleborough moved to Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions as summer heat strains the town's water supply. Fire Chief Christopher Coleman announced a round of promotions, new hires and service milestones within the North Attleborough Fire Department, and the town opened applications…

North Attleborough Implements Stage 2 Outdoor Water Restrictions

North Attleborough moved to Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions as summer heat strains the town's water supply. Fire Chief Christopher Coleman announced a round of promotions, new hires and service milestones within the North Attleborough Fire Department, and the town opened applications…

New Bedford Welcomes Portuguese Tall Ship Sagres to Waterfront

New Bedford's official website announced the arrival of the Portuguese tall ship Sagres, spotlighting the city's working waterfront. The city posted the news through its official channel, framing the visit as a moment for New Bedford's maritime identity, though further specifics on the …

Mansfield Airport Runway Project, Budget Focus Groups Launch This Week

Mansfield Municipal Airport will begin a major runway and taxiway renovation Monday, July 13, kicking off a summer of town construction work. The project, centered at 265 Fruit Street, accompanies several Department of Public Works Highway Division road projects already underway around …

Obituary notices, week of July 6, 2026 through July 12, 2026

Two Acushnet obituaries were recorded for the week of July 6–12, 2026: Marchetti, Michael J., 69, and Cyr, Patricia Anne, 87. No additional biographical detail was available from the sources consulted beyond residency and date of death. Funeral arrangements for both were handled by area…

Taunton Closes Central Fire Station After 157 Years

Taunton closed its 19th-century Central Fire Station after 157 years, shifting fire operations to a new public safety facility, according to a report circulating in local news alerts on July 10. The move ends a century-and-a-half of service from the historic firehouse as the department …

Community Band Concert, Summer Reading Program Launch in Swansea

Swansea's summer calendar takes shape as community programming ramps up this week. The Swansea Free Public Library kicked off its Summer Reading Program on Monday, July 6, and hosts the Swansea Community Band for its Summer Concert Series on Friday, July 10. Meanwhile, Swansea Public Sc…

North Attleborough Moves to Stage 2 Water Restrictions

North Attleborough tightens outdoor water use rules as Stage 2 restrictions take effect amid summer demand. The town announced the mandatory conservation step this week, while Fire Chief Christopher Coleman recognized department promotions, new hires and service milestones. Applications…

Council to Appoint Temporary Assessor at July 16 Special Meeting

New Bedford's City Council moves to fill a key vacancy as the Whaling City Festival lights up downtown. The council will hold a special meeting Thursday, July 16, to appoint a temporary City Assessor-at-Large following the June 30 retirement of longtime official Marty Treadup, according…