http://www.thesunchronicle.com/ The latest news from the www.thesunchronicle.com website! Newsys Template Engine North Attleboro http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-451157247 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/3819688.txt Bid on items to aid NA's Grace Church NORTH ATTLEBORO - Grace Episcopal Church, 104 North Washington St., will host an auction night Saturday, Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There will be both live and silent auctions taking place throughout the night. Tickets are $10 each and include two glasses of wine and hors d'oeuvres. Items to be auctioned off range from baked goods and other homemade items to a new Vera Bradley handbag, Patriots tickets, and Red Sox tickets. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:04 -0500 newsys-448789882 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6428683.txt Joseph D. Wells NORTH ATTLEBORO - Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph D. Wells graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Julie Wells of Broad Street and the grandson of Curtis Wells of Broadway, both of North Attleboro. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:11:36 -0500 newsys-448789884 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6428728.txt CROP walkers delivered to beat hunger To the editor: It was a cold, wet, and windy Oct. 18 for the CROP Hunger Walk sponsored by the Attleboro Area Council of Churches when more than 200 walkers from 26 congregations plus Bishop Feehan High School stepped out in the fight against hunger and poverty both locally and worldwide. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:11:36 -0500 newsys-456632020 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6481275.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - A 17-year-old local girl riding her bicycle was injured Friday afternoon when she came in contact with a vehicle on Route 1. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:54:59 -0500 newsys-454816866 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6481248.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - A 60-year-old North Attleboro man who allegedly beat and threatened to kill his 65-year-old girlfriend in a drunken rage last month has been indicted by a Bristol County Grand Jury. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:54:58 -0500 newsys-454255952 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6475448.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Parents and community members interested in sharing the characteristics they would like to see in the next high school principal are invited to attend a special meeting next week. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:56:21 -0500 newsys-454255953 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6475388.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Selectmen voted Thursday to oust all of the town's fire commissioners, alleging the board violated open meeting law and started with a predetermined conclusion in its investigation into complaints about the management style of Fire Chief Peter Lamb. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:56:21 -0500 newsys-456591284 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6468923.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Three people were taken to the hospital after a school bus and a car collided at Route 1 and Old Post Road Wednesday afternoon. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:59:02 -0500 newsys-454648177 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6468908.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The state Inspector General's office is standing behind its investigation into North Attleboro Electric's use of bond money, and has refused an attorney's request to remove a report with findings critical of former light department officials from its Web site. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:59:02 -0500 newsys-455029284 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6462228.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - A contested race for a single park commission seat could be shaping up. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:40:56 -0500 newsys-452311844 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6462358.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - A contested race for a single park commission seat could be shaping up. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:40:56 -0500 newsys-455029282 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6462367.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - A contested race for a single park commission seat could be shaping up. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:40:56 -0500 newsys-454500109 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6455822.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Incorporator and former board member Patricia Lush was honored by North Attleborough Community Television - North TV at the group's third annual meeting on Monday night. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:21:29 -0500 newsys-451167971 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6385594.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Those statements, as cryptic as they are, probably need no explanation for anyone who's been around since Parker Brothers introduced the game of Clue to the United States in 1949. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:16:30 -0500 newsys-451130034 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6450095.txt Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the company of friends and family as well as the special traditional meal that Americans have looked forward to for almost 400 years. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:16:32 -0500 newsys-451167976 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6423062.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Can you imagine how peaceful the holidays must have been a few hundred years ago - before the hustle and bustle of it all - when it was the simple things that made Christmas Day so special. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:16:32 -0500 newsys-451130046 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6450032.txt Henry Labonte may have seen the future of the American road. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:16:30 -0500 newsys-451130028 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6449992.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - There are a lot of 9-year-olds out there going to school under protest "because they realize it's going to be a long haul," says psychologist Michael Thompson. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:16:30 -0500 newsys-449799451 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6445711.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The family of the late Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen, who was killed in Afghanistan late last month, is thanking the town for its support through the ordeal. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:15:59 -0500 newsys-451069225 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6438200.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - A former Verizon store employee faces charges he stole $2,145 from the company by ringing up phony merchandise returns and pocketing the money. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:27:52 -0500 newsys-451758937 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6430936.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The town's residential and business property owners will be taxed at the same rate next year, after selectmen voted Thursday to stick with a single tax rate for the third year in a row. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:11:37 -0500 newsys-450527996 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6425121.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - A classroom at North Attleboro High School has officially been dedicated to the study of Chinese language and culture. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:20:56 -0500 newsys-447260614 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6425115.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - A record crowd gathered to salute the town's veterans Wednesday, less than a week after laying to rest Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:17:26 -0500 newsys-445486295 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6409363.txt In North Attleboro: CEREMONY - At 11 a.m. Wednesday, the North Attleboro Veterans Services Department will conduct its traditional Veterans Day Ceremony at Barrows Park, intended to pay tribute to all veterans and also serve as a visible source of support to all U.S. troops currently in the field. State Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, state Rep. Betty Poirier, R-North Attleboro, Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgkins and Chairman of Selectmen Paul Belham are among the invited guests expected to be on hand to assist with the ceremony. Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:16:29 -0500 newsys-445477915 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6405527.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Decisions on whether to provide additional money to the park and recreation department and whether to enter into a tax-incentive agreement with a business moving into the industrial park will be made at Monday's special town meeting. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 01:42:51 -0500 newsys-446210848 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6405526.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - An elderly woman, rescued from her smoke-filled home last week, has died. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 01:42:51 -0500 newsys-446203485 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6399691.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The Borders Express in Emerald Square mall will be closing its books for good after the holidays. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:18:27 -0500 newsys-440414423 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6399692.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The winter farmers and artisan food producers market will not be held this year after all. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:18:27 -0500 newsys-440414437 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6399673.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Mourners packed St. Mary's Church Friday to say a final farewell to Marine Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen, remembering his character and courage as he was laid to rest. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:18:26 -0500 newsys-446311069 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6394426.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Police arrested two alleged shoplifters at Best Buy after stopping their car at Route 1 and Allen Avenue a short distance from the electronic goods store. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 02:53:55 -0500 newsys-442946734 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6394422.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The search for a new North Attleboro High School principal will start in December. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 02:17:53 -0500 newsys-440063852 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6394405.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The field that once echoed with cheers for touchdowns thrown by his hands, was quiet Thursday as hundreds gathered in silence to remember the commitment, dedication and sacrifices of Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 02:17:53 -0500 newsys-442662883 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6389616.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Selectmen will hold a hearing next week to decide whether the town's fire commissioners should be fired. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:01:59 -0500 newsys-444719898 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6419710.txt SUN CHRONICLE STAFF FOXBORO - State police have released the names of the woman killed Monday afternoon in a crash on Interstate 495 and say they are looking for witnesses to the accident that also injured her husband. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:48:32 -0500 newsys-440259475 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6381835.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The town will impose temporary parking restrictions during the candlelight vigil and funeral service for Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen on Thursday and Friday. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:49:01 -0500 newsys-440259476 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6381862.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - An elderly couple rescued from a smoky kitchen fire in their home were listed in serious condition Tuesday at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:49:01 -0500 newsys-456473094 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6475435.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Parents and community members interested in sharing the characteristics they would like to see in the next high school principal are invited to attend a special meeting next week. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:54:20 -0500 newsys-444468337 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6381819.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The swine flu has been confirmed in North Attleboro schools and is strongly suspected in other area school systems. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 02:19:23 -0500 newsys-439337097 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6375082.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - An elderly couple suffered severe smoke inhalation and had to be rescued by firefighters inside their home that filled with smoke from a kitchen fire late Monday afternoon. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 02:20:21 -0500 newsys-439337105 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6375056.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen, killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, will be remembered at a candlelight vigil Thursday. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 02:20:21 -0500 newsys-442727873 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6375117.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Halloween is a night of tricks and treats but what police and a victim said occurred in the Lake Como area was no minor prank. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 02:20:21 -0500 newsys-442727872 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6375051.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Nearly 20 percent of North Attleboro High School's students were absent from school last week as school nurses saw a spike in reports of flu-like symptoms. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 02:20:21 -0500 newsys-439337109 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6357376.txt Area residents will be able to continue getting locally produced foods including jams, cheese, jellies and honey, at a winter's farmer's market, beginning this month. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 02:20:20 -0500 newsys-442705806 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6369752.txt ATTLEBORO - For local parents who need help providing gifts for their children this Christmas, the Attleboro Area Council for Children might be able to help. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:52 -0500 newsys-442833899 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6369726.txt Residents in communities across the country will turn out to celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, but not enough of them, according to Jack Authelet, Foxboro's town historian. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:52 -0500 newsys-442833887 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6369702.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Thirteen students who created pictures plugging electrical safety have been selected as the winners in North Attleboro Electric's 14th annual calendar contest. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:52 -0500 newsys-442066771 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6360295.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Fire commissioners will fight for their posts at a termination hearing, rather than comply with selectmen's demand that they resign. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:51 -0500 newsys-442705780 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6355010.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - While saying he accepted his colleagues' vote to censure him, Selectman Paul Belham maintained Thursday the actions that got him into hot water were justified because he needed to defend his family and name. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:50 -0500 newsys-439337107 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6375118.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Replenishing supplies, restoring an assistant principal at the Martin School, replacing old technology and hiring an additional middle school principal will be among the school department's priorities next year, if the superintendent's fiscal year 2011 budget proposal is adopted. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 02:20:21 -0500 newsys-442705773 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6355012.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - North Attleboro Electric customers will be getting a small break on their electric bills, beginning next month. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:50 -0500 newsys-442705783 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6349087.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - It was not the way he died, but the way he lived that made Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen a hero long ago to the friends who knew him well. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:50 -0500 newsys-442066787 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6342745.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The town's historical commission is seeking nominations for its preservation awards. Historical Commission Chairwoman Ann Chapdelaine said the group is asking the general public to make nominations of people and projects in their neighborhood for the awards. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:50 -0500 newsys-442066795 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6342733.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Flags throughout town stood at half staff Tuesday in remembrance of a fallen hometown hero - the first of numerous tributes to Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:50 -0500 newsys-442066768 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6342732.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Selectmen have demanded that all three fire commissioners resign following a review of the commission's investigation into complaints about the town's fire chief, saying the probe was "inconsistent" and "poorly managed." Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:50 -0500 newsys-442066777 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6336961.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The community is mourning the death of a young man who was fulfilling his dream of being a helicopter pilot for the U.S. Marines when he was killed Monday in Afghanistan. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:50 -0500 newsys-442705787 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6336964.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The death of a Marine helicopter pilot from North Attleboro came on the deadliest day in four years for U.S. troops fighting in Afghanistan, and officials said it is a reminder of the grave risks faced by servicemen and women every day. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:50 -0500 newsys-442066769 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6336944.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - One person was injured when their pickup truck rolled over on Interstate 95 North Monday night. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:50 -0500 newsys-442833904 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6336937.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Firefighters were able to save one of two dogs after fire engulfed a three-decker house they lived in at 67 West St. Monday afternoon. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:49 -0500 newsys-442833889 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6321123.txt Selectman Mark Williamson is encouraging trick-or-treaters to do some giving as well as some getting. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:47 -0500 newsys-442066796 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6327918.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The Downtown Associates of North Attleboro will host the 54th Annual Santa Claus Parade sponsored by Bristol County Savings Bank on Sunday, Nov. 29. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:47 -0500 newsys-442833890 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6332166.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Local lawyer Randy Spencer has scored in his new league after spending years stopping people from scoring. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:47 -0500 newsys-442066776 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6332212.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - A statement of interest seeking state reimbursement for a portion of a $280,000 window replacement project at Falls School will be submitted to the state School Building Authority in November. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:47 -0500 newsys-442705785 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6332159.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Some North Attleboro residents may never be shocked by their electric bill again. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:47 -0500 newsys-442833892 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6323356.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Police say they are investigating a rash of motor vehicle breaks in which hundreds of dollars worth of valuables were stolen. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:47 -0500 newsys-442833902 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6323358.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Cable customers will be able to choose between service providers beginning next month. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:47 -0500 newsys-442705794 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6318784.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Selectmen are considering placing non-binding referendum questions on April's ballot to help shape future discussions about government reform. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:47 -0500 newsys-442066782 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6318770.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Democrat Matt Trowbridge says if he is elected state representative he would be more pro-active on issues like the closing of the local Registry of Motor Vehicles office than incumbent Rep. Betty Poirier has been. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:18:47 -0500 newsys-444719910 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6419680.txt When it comes to giving back to veterans who've given more than their share for America, North Attleboro native Sandi Ionelli brings it all to life. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:48:32 -0500 newsys-444719903 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6419708.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Fire commissioners were given a reprieve Tuesday when selectmen elected to wait until next week before deciding whether to fire the board. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:48:32 -0500 newsys-444719908 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6419690.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - Election season in North Attleboro is off to a slow start, with only one candidate taking out nomination papers on the first day they were available. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:48:32 -0500 newsys-444719911 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6419715.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - The late Marine Capt. Kyle Van De Giesen leaves a legacy with the birth of his son Tuesday. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:48:32 -0500 newsys-422789499 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/21/north_attleboro/6217304.txt NORTH ATTLEBORO - For swimmers and bathers, tiny amounts of water that find their way into the ear can be a bothersome irritation. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:19:34 -0400