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Fall River Publishes Year-Two Federal Community Development Action Plan
Fall River's summer construction season presses on as Route 79/Davol Street corridor work continues to reconfigure downtown travel lanes. The city has posted its 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Summary — the second year of its federal community development blueprint — for public review. Th…
West Street Water Main Break Repaired, Phase III Restrictions Remain in Effect
Mansfield repaired a water main break on West Street Sunday, restoring service while Phase III outdoor watering restrictions — mandatory since June 10 — remain in place across town. Town Manager is also launching a series of community focus groups to collect resident feedback on town se…
Attleboro Fire Department Advises Residents to Stay Hydrated During Extreme Summer Heat
Attleboro Fire Department is urging residents to guard against extreme summer heat, recommending a homemade hydration drink that local firefighters say can help prevent heat-related illness. An MSN report published July 6 — "The simple homemade hydration drink firefighters recommend for…
Rehoboth marks Independence Day with town offices and library closed
Rehoboth marks Independence Day with all town offices, schools, and the public library closed Saturday. No municipal services are available today as the town observes the federal holiday; normal operations are expected to resume Tuesday, July 7. No additional local news was reported in …
North Attleborough kicks off two-week semiquincentennial celebration on the Fourth
North Attleborough launches a two-week "Celebrating Liberty's Legacy" celebration marking the nation's 250th Independence Day. The town announced the semiquincentennial series Friday, with programming running through mid-July and including library lectures on the Revolutionary War and W…
Mansfield marks July 4 under Phase III water restrictions as summer demand peaks
Mansfield heads into Independence Day with mandatory Phase III outdoor water restrictions still in force across town. The restrictions, which took effect June 10, limit residents to designated watering days and times to protect the water supply during peak summer demand; full details ar…
East Freetown Hosted USA Triathlon Long Course National Championships in June
East Freetown hosted the 2026 USA Triathlon Long Course National Championships on June 13, drawing elite athletes from around the country. USA Triathlon's official press release confirmed the East Freetown venue and named national champions in the long-course event. It is a notably quie…
Fall River Public Library Opens Holiday Weekend on Reduced Summer Schedule
The Fall River Public Library expands its free museum pass program just in time for the Fourth of July weekend. The library has added the Norman Bird Sanctuary and the House of the Seven Gables to its pass collection, giving cardholders more options for holiday outings. Summer hours at …
Swansea Library closes for Fourth of July, Summer Reading Program opens Monday
Swansea Free Public Library closes Friday and Saturday for Independence Day, reopening Monday with its Summer Reading Program. The library at 69 Main Street will be dark for the holiday weekend before resuming normal hours on July 6, the same day its Summer Reading Program begins. No ot…