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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…

Airport Runway Project Begins Monday, Prompting Traffic Advisory

Airport construction and lingering water restrictions top Mansfield's news as summer continues. Beginning Monday, July 13, the Mansfield Municipal Airport at 265 Fruit Street starts a major runway and taxiway improvement project, prompting a town traffic advisory for nearby drivers. Mea…

Town Moves to Stage 2 Water Restrictions Amid Summer Heat

North Attleborough has moved to Stage 2 Outdoor Water Restrictions, tightening mandatory water-use limits amid summer heat, town officials announced this week. Fire Chief Christopher Coleman recognized department promotions, new hires and service milestones, while the Assessors' office …

Whaling City Festival Opens Downtown for Four-Day Run

Whaling City Festival opens downtown for a four-day run of summer festivities in New Bedford. Crews were photographed installing carousel horses and other attractions ahead of Thursday's opening, according to a SouthCoastToday.com photo gallery. Meanwhile, the United Way of Greater New …

Mansfield Keeps Phase III Water Restrictions in Place This Week

Mansfield remains under mandatory Phase III outdoor water restrictions as the town manager launches budget-focused community focus groups this summer. The town's official channels published its July 2026 newsletter, a Board of Registrars mailing, and a cybersecurity awareness letter, wh…

Town Implements Stage 2 Water Restrictions Amid Summer Heat

North Attleborough imposed Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions as summer heat persists, while the town's 250th Anniversary celebration rolls on with free concerts at the Town Hall Gazebo July 8, 9 and 11. Fire Chief Christopher Coleman recognized department promotions, new hires and serv…

Mansfield Confirms West Street Water Service Restored After Main Break

Mansfield water service returns to normal on West Street even as townwide Phase III outdoor watering restrictions, imposed June 10, remain mandatory for residents. The Town Manager's office will hold community focus groups this summer to gather resident input on the town's budget plan, …

Fire Department Marks Promotions, New Hires at Ceremony

North Attleborough marks Fire Department milestones amid ongoing Stage 2 water restrictions. Fire Chief Christopher Coleman recognized promotions, new hires, and service milestones at a department ceremony held last week, even as the town continues enforcing outdoor water restrictions t…

Mansfield Water Restrictions Stay in Effect as Town Manager Seeks Budget Input

Mansfield's mandatory Phase III outdoor water restrictions, imposed June 10, remain in effect as the Town Manager launches community focus groups to gather resident input on town priorities and the budget plan, according to the town's News Flash. A West Street water main break has been …

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