Attleboro - North Attleboro Attleboro posters convey respect
ATTLEBORO - Brennan Middle School eighth-grader Rebecca Bonefant was not expecting to win, but her collage of many skin tones assembled into one face was judged to be an inspired effort worthy of one of three first-place honors in the poster contest for the theme, "Let's Talk: Respecting Racial and Cultural Differences," held in conjunction with the public forum of the same name that took place last Thursday night at Coelho Middle School. A little ribbing for ex-councilor in Attleboro
When former council president Barry LaCasse was formally introduced to his former colleagues last week as the mayor's candidate for the job of director of budget and administration, he heard two names, neither of which were his given names. Rotarians to drop gavels
ATTLEBORO - When the Attleboro Rotary Club holds its 51st annual charity auction this year, it will leap into the 21st century, according to auction Chairman Richard Conti. New playground for Attleboro's Willett School
Thanks to the generosity of a local charity and two businesses, the children at Willett School are getting a new playground. Seniors back on Broadway at Attleboro's Larson Center
ATTLEBORO - From song and dance to comedy skits, favorite tunes from the big stage will abound later this month when the Larson Senior Center Theater Group performs its 13th annual production with the theme of "A Salute to Broadway Musicals." Attleboro officers trained in crisis intervention
Almost a third of area police officers who have been trained in crisis intervention skills come from the city's police department, according to a summary released about the program by Community Partnerships Inc., a social service agency based in Taunton involved with the training. Gas station employee helped stop runaway car
Parking enforcement officer Matt Braga was honored by the city last week after he helped stop an out-of-control car driven by a woman having a seizure. Still time to cast Kiss the Pig vote
Downtown Associates of North Attleboro are going hog wild with their newest promotion. Hope to win out at New Hope gala eve in Mansfield
ATTLEBORO - For the fourth consecutive year, New Hope will host a special fun-filled evening to raise proceeds for its year-round domestic and sexual violence services. Want to fight cancer? Here's update on Relays
With five Relay For Life events for the American Cancer Society in The Sun Chronicle area, organizers are busier than ever preparing for each event. To help, The Sun Chronicle is offering them a chance to give updates. North Attleboro High lists its second-term honor roll
NORTH ATTLEBORO - The following North Attleboro High School students have been named to the second-term honor roll, according to this list received from the school: Attleboro's Brennan Middle School lists its second-term honor roll
ATTLEBORO - The following Brennan Middle School students made the second-term honor roll, according to this list received from the school: Feehan students earn scholastic art awards
ATTLEBORO - A record 14 Bishop Feehan High School students won awards in the prestigious Boston Globe Scholastic Arts Contest, including four highest honor Gold Key Winners and six Gold Key Portfolio winners, where entire portfolios are judged. Feehan students 'Got Talent'
ATTLEBORO - Bishop Feehan High School recently held auditions and a follow-up talent show with an "American Idol/America's Got Talent" show. Three faculty judges - Neil Loew, Alden Harrison and Catherine Servant, who sat in as a Paula Abdul wannabe - critiqued student performances, eliminating eight out of 14 acts. NAHS students meet rights activist
Students from North Attleboro High School recently had the opportunity to touch history when they visited the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at URI to meet with Bernard LaFayette Jr. Step up to tour history
NORTH ATTLEBORO - At 390 Mount Hope St., the Benjamin Stanley Freeman Home, a prime example of Massachusetts Victorian history, has captured the attention of many a passer-by during its major restoration over the past several months. North's Community School hosting blood drive
The granddaughter of a former Community School teacher will be remembered as the school hosts a blood drive this week. Eye on land preservation in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO - Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary Director Sarah Slack will speak tonight at the annual meeting of the Attleboro Land Trust, where she will discuss the previously announced plans to preserve 110 acres of open space on the LaSalette Shrine property on Park Street, which is now referred to as the Attleboro Springs Wildlife Sanctuary at LaSalette. Community briefs
City's Volunteer Day deadline April 7 Feehan to 'jazz' up 23rd annual dinner auction March 29
ATTLEBORO - For its 23rd annual dinner auction, Bishop Feehan High School is "Jazzin' It Up" according to auction Co-chairwomen Loretta Romero, Jacqui Dodge and Fran Leonard. Bishop Feehan High lists its second-semester honor roll
Grade 9 / First Honors North Attleboro paddler to tackle Charles River
If you're planning to head into Boston to watch the annual Run of the Charles next month, make sure to cheer on local paddler Edward Earle. Foxboro - Mansfield - Norton Marching on to glory
Every once in a while, we publish a story that strikes a chord with people. A good example was an article last Thanksgiving about the discovery and reinstatement of Mansfield High School's old fight song, "Clarissima." Colonial medicine to be historical society topic
Attleboro historian and re-enactor David Downs will be featured at the next meeting of the Foxboro Historical Society as he brings Colonial medical procedures and implements to life. Fundraiser to aid 2008 NHS grad party
The organizing committee for Norton High School's Sixth Annual All-Night Graduation Party will hold a fundraiser at Roche Bros. supermarket on Route 140 from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 21. Shoppers may give their receipts to Grad Night volunteers after check-out, and Roche Bros. will generously donate a percentage of the receipt to help fund this program. Norfolk - Plainville - Wrentham Schools seek 8 percent hike
The proposed $8.34 million local school budget for the fiscal year kicking in July 1 comes with a $615,000 or 8 percent hike over this year's spending. Field of Dreams project needs your help
The Plainville Park Department is looking for residents interested in fundraising for the town's Field of Dreams project. Phase 1 of the project includes two Babe Ruth-sized fields, a soccer field to be seeded this spring, and a smaller practice soccer field to be graded, irrigated and seeded. Phase 2 will include two little league-sized fields, a soccer field, a snack bar, rest rooms and a maintenance building.
If you are interested in helping with the fundraising efforts, call 508-695-5451. Ramble along for KP sports on Saturday
WRENTHAM - The King Philip Sports Boosters is holding its Second Annual Rabbit Ramble 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 22 at 10 a.m. Ice-skating fundraiser
planned in Norfolk
NORFOLK - A family ice-skating fundraiser and bake sale are being held Saturday, April 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Norfolk Arena off Dean Street to help a Norfolk resident raise money for her run in the Boston Marathon. Rehoboth - Seekonk Foley, Schwall face off for selectman's seat
REHOBOTH Abigail Adams to arrive
for tea, floral display
DIGHTON - Take some time for tea with one of America's favorite First Ladies as Abigail Adams "arrives" at the Dighton Public Library on Wednesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. for tea and floral arranging. Save-A-Pet April 1-3
The 21st annual Save-A-Pet auction will be held April 1-3 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Johnson & Wales Inn at 213 Taunton Ave. The auction also will be televised to Seekonk residents on Comcast cable channel 9. Seekonk says no to city wastewater plant
SEEKONK - Selectmen said "thanks, but no thanks" on Wednesday to an offer from officials at an Attleboro wastewater plant. |
