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Letters of thanks

To all who volunteered their time, efforts, and services: On Aug. 21, 2009, the Attleboro Police Association held it’s annual Senior Citizens Cookout at the Elk’s Club in Attleboro. Due to the efforts of volunteers comprised of members of the Attleboro Police Association, civilian employees of the Attleboro Police Department, and others, this year’s cookout was a great success.

'Record year' for arts museum auction

ATTLEBORO - Someone once told Mim Fawcett that "an auction is like live sports; you don't know how the game is going to end."

City tries to sort out election mix-up

ATTLEBORO - A close election, anxious candidates and telephones ringing off the hook with people giving numbers and taking numbers combined to create a well-intentioned, but botched effort by the election office to get information out quickly on election night.

Banking on city students

ATTLEBORO - Former dropouts taking night school courses toward their high school diplomas will be getting a scholarship of sorts from a local bank.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital honors junior volunteers

ATTLEBORO - Sturdy Memorial Hospital recently honored 101 of its junior volunteers for their contributions to the hospital last fiscal year that ended June 30. The volunteers, who range in age from 13 to 17, gave a total of 5,241 hours of service over the year in various patient and non-patient areas of the hospital, as well as off-site facilities.

Art conversation

ATTLEBORO - On Common Ground is hosting the "Art of Conversation: a brown-bag discussion" on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Attleboro Public Library's Balfour Room. There is a new format at a new forum. In this new venue, participants will sit in small groups to discuss miscellaneous topics drawn from a "brown bag" collection. All participants can feel free to add to the collection so their ideas have an opportunity to be discussed.

Indictment sought in NA assault

ATTLEBORO - Prosecutors will seek a grand jury indictment for a 60-year-old North Attleboro man charged with severely beating his 65-year-old girlfriend last month.

Hebronville memorial moving

ATTLEBORO - A memorial dedicated to five Hebronville residents who died in World War II and another 118 who served is coming home.

ARA sets hearing on layoffs

ATTLEBORO - A hearing will be held today for the staff of the Attleboro Redevelopment Authority, which is scheduled to be laid off in one week.

Cooper seeking recount

ATTLEBORO - At-large city council candidate Mark Cooper said Thursday he intends to file for a recount.

LaSalette rises from the ashes

A raging fire that consumed the LaSalette Shrine provincial house in Attleboro 10 years ago today closed a chapter in the history of the national shrine, but also opened a period of renewal that continues to unfold.

Man faces OUI charge after Attleboro arrest

ATTLEBORO - Police responding to a call about an intoxicated man trying to pick a fight with a patron at a convenience store ended up arresting a suspect with a history of drunken driving.

Truce vowed after tumult in school race

ATTLEBORO - Members of the city's reshaped school committee say they'll be able to work together to advance local education despite a hard-fought and at times bitter election campaign.

Deadline nears for troop gifts

ATTLEBORO - Friday is the deadline for donations to city hall's third annual drive for items to be included in holiday care packages for area military men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

City vote offers insight into getting elected

ATTLEBORO - Getting elected to the city council in a city the size of Attleboro means hitting the bricks and talking one-on-one with as many voters as possible, especially if a candidate is not well known.

New faces for city

ATTLEBORO - It was the tale of two elections Tuesday.

Councilor Kirby moving, but not for rep run

ATTLEBORO - Yes, City Councilor Brian Kirby says, his house is for sale.

Curtain to rise on 'Treasure Island'

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Police: Driver strikes row of cars

ATTLEBORO - Police say an alleged drunken driver struck a row of parked cars on Elizabeth Street Monday night before being stopped by witnesses and an off-duty police officer when his damaged car got stuck on one of the parked vehicles.

Allard targets 'abusive' taxi fees

ATTLEBORO - Cab customers are being taken for a ride with unfair fares, a city councilor says.

Voters oust four school incumbents

ATTLEBORO - Voters wrote a new lesson plan for the city's schools Tuesday in ousting four incumbent school committee members and electing challengers who had campaigned for a more active role by school board members.

Conti tops at-large race

ATTLEBORO - Richard Conti desperately wanted to win an at-large city council seat - and win it he did.

Bristol County Savings grant will aid city night courses

ATTLEBORO - Former dropouts taking night school courses toward their high school diplomas will be getting a scholarship of sorts from a local bank.

Attleboro election guarantees new faces, not votes

ATTLEBORO - The only thing certain about today's city election is there will be at least three new city councilors and one new school board member at the end of the day.

Timilty, Bowles back Burgess pension bill

A legislative committee heard from two area lawmakers Monday who urged approval of a bill increasing the pension for the daughter of Jeffrey Burgess, a city water department employee killed on the job.

Council challengers prove to be big spenders

ATTLEBORO - Challengers are raising and spending the most money to win a seat on the city council.

City school officials outline Coelho plan

ATTLEBORO - More small group instruction, teacher training, high expectations and quality programs for special needs students are among areas being stressed in a turn-around plan for Coelho Middle School.

Making a list for Christmas Is For Kids

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.

A ray for research

ATTLEBORO - Once while scuba diving, Tom Bliss tried following an eagle ray.

Will voters show up at Attleboro polls?

ATTLEBORO - Fewer candidates are likely to mean fewer voters in Tuesday's city election, said election administrator Maryann Draine.

New Hope puts focus on life-saving programs

ATTLEBORO - The focus of New Hope's annual meeting at the Highland Country Club was on those whom the agency says make possible its life-saving and life-enhancing programs.

Hilarity to reign at Feehan

ATTLEBORO - Wild and fast-paced hilarity will fill the auditorium at Bishop Feehan High School soon when the school's theater company presents "Rumors" for its fall production, which runs from Friday through Sunday.

City's Big Read wraps up, but memories will linger

ATTLEBORO - The last of the 1ABC programs took place on Friday afternoon with a showing of the film, "The Tell-Tale Heart," at the Attleboro Council On Aging's Larson Senior Center.

Time to pay tribute

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.

Sensata: Despite quarter loss, worst could be over

ATTLEBORO - Sensata Technologies' senior management says the worst may be behind the company despite a loss of $54 million for the three months ending Sept. 30. Officials at the Attleboro-based technology company said they were pleased with the third-quarter results, which compare to a profit of $72.5 million for the same period last year, and say the business environment has improved in the last several months.

Newcomer White challenges ex-councilor Davis in Ward 5

ATTLEBORO - In September, the race for the Ward 5 city council was the only one on the preliminary election ballot, but that won't be the case when voters head to the polls on Tuesday.

Council candidates' spending outlined

ATTLEBORO - Two newcomers running for city council led the way in spending during the latest reporting period for campaign finances.

11th-hour charges fly

ATTLEBORO - A school committee candidate, along with a current board member, are leveling last-minute accusations that the committee violated state law three years ago by discussing matters relating to a former superintendent in private.

City firm measures basketball skills

ATTLEBORO - Attleboro High School basketball player Joe Narkiewicz dribbled in the gym recently under the watch of a high-tech talent evaluator.

Volterras honored by chamber

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City accidents leave 4 injured

ATTLEBORO - Four people were injured in two separate accidents in South Attleboro Friday night.

Registry is 'win-win' for city

ATTLEBORO - "This is all about making lemonade out of lemons," Lt. Gov. Tim Murray said Friday at the opening of an express office of the Registry of Motor Vehicles in rent-free, city-owned space in Attleboro.

City teacher turns author

ATTLEBORO -- Brennan Middle School fifth-grade teacher turned author Dawn Greening turned to the Halloween season to make a point about children facing challenges and being themselves.

Woman faces OUI charges after crash

ATTLEBORO - A 60-year-old woman faces drunken driving charges after police allege she struck a utility pole and drove about 1 1/2 miles with a flat tire before she was stopped by police.

40 Days for Life to end campaign

ATTLEBORO - 40 Days for Life - Attleboro, a pro-life movement focusing on 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at clinics where abortions are performed, as well as educational outreach, will conclude its third campaign on Sunday.

City veterans office needs donations

ATTLEBORO - The cupboard is bare in the city's veterans office.

City honors soldiers back from Iraq

ATTLEBORO - Two soldiers who returned from a year-long deployment in Iraq were honored by the city this week.

Projects key, say hopefuls

ATTLEBORO - Similarities were far more evident than differences during a candidate forum for city council Wednesday night.