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Historic city church closing

Two Catholic parishes just 1.5 miles apart on the Attleboro-Seekonk line will merge next spring to form a new parish, Bishop George W. Coleman said Monday.

Season's arrival

The holidays are fast approaching, and, in keeping with a longtime tradition shared by the connecting communities of The Sun Chronicle readership area, so is holiday spirit. And, that means plenty of local opportunities to enjoy the more pleasant side of it all - from old-fashioned Christmas caroling to tree-lightings to parades. Below are some of those opportunities planned in the area:

Seekonk selectmen thank sheriff

SEEKONK - Selectmen lauded Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson for the services he has provided to the town, including community work programs and the sharing of resources.

Selectmen agree new senior center facility needed

SEEKONK - Selectmen have expressed their commitment to providing a new facility for the town's senior citizens.

Seekonk Y to mark family week

The Newman YMCA is celebrating National Family Week with an open house from Saturday, Nov. 21 through Nov. 28. Highlights include:

Seekonk boards name Clancy

SEEKONK - The board of selectmen and the planning board voted to appoint Thomas Clancy to fill an open seat on the planning board.

Cash surplus sparks rift

SEEKONK - School officials are scolding selectmen for keeping them in the dark about the size of the town's surplus.

Holiday dinners to be served

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.

Howitt launches campaign against D'Amico

SEEKONK - The race to unseat State Rep. Steve D'Amico has another candidate.

Rehoboth dog nabs Seekonk suspect

SEEKONK- A theft suspect was flushed out of woods by a police dog and into the arms of waiting officers at a busy shopping center Saturday night.

Forum explains 'green' Seekonk

Voters at the Nov. 30 town meeting will be asked to request that selectmen, school committee members, other town boards and committees, as well as town and school employees pursue the goal of meeting the five criteria for qualifying as a "green community." Meeting this goal would reduce the town's energy use, promote renewable energy, and make the town eligible for grants and loans under the state's Green Communities Act of 2008.

Howitt to enter GOP field to take on D'Amico

SEEKONK - A second Republican has decided to try to unseat state Rep. Steve D'Amico.

Cutting it just a little too close

SEEKONK - A car jumped over curbing and crashed into a Baker's Corner nail salon Tuesday afternoon, but neither the driver nor the occupants of the salon were injured.

D'Amico steps into the ring

SEEKONK - Whether he is opposing tax breaks for movie companies or expanded legalized gambling, state Rep. Steve D'Amico is often a lonely voice on Beacon Hill.

H1N1 clinics begin

Seekonk and Norfolk are holding their first vaccination clinics for H1N1 flu, but they will be limited because of the amount of vaccine on hand.

Seekonk department heads outline their goals

SEEKONK - Members of several town departments outlined an ambitious agenda for the board of selectmen at its last meeting.

Seekonk road work may stall

SEEKONK - A major traffic project on Route 152 could be postponed unless selectmen authorize the use of state funds to pay for some of the work.

Seekonk selectmen defend stipends

Selectmen are defending the stipend they receive for their work, proclaiming the money is fair reward for the time and effort they put into serving the public.

Seekonk school officials get flu update

SEEKONK - School officials are awaiting the arrival of a vaccine for H1N1 flu following two suspected cases of the flu in students.

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.

Selectmen give Seekonk executive mixed review

SEEKONK - Town Administrator Michael Carroll has received mixed reviews from selectmen for his job performance.

A better Seekonk? Officials list ideas

SEEKONK - The heads of several town departments met with selectmen last week to outline goals and objectives.

Intersection eyed for work

SEEKONK - One of the busiest intersections in town may be in for a facelift.

Seekonk revives plans for new senior center

SEEKONK - Plans for a new senior center are in the works, and they would involve a massive renovation to town hall.

Seekonk's Cavaco to seek re-election

Selectman Francis Cavaco is running for re-election to the board of selectmen. Cavaco was elected in August 2008 to fill the remainder of Carol Bragg's term, which expires in April 2010. Bragg resigned from the board in June 2008 for personal reasons.

City native settles into Seekonk post

SEEKONK - Seth Bai, the town's new veterans agent, takes his responsibilities very seriously.

Check out Bristol Aggie Fall Show

DIGHTON - The mums are blooming and the leaves are changing color - and that means it's time for the Annual Fall Show at Bristol County Agricultural High School.