"Mums the word- and it’s time to place your order.  Gorgeous mums, pumpkins and decorative cabbage.  Pre orders only until September 5th.

Programs we support include Diabetes Camperships, large print books at the Attleboro Library, caring connection, eyeglasses for school children, hearing aid collections, elderly outings and Christmas is for kids.  Our current fundraisers include the Chopstick Auction, Brown Bag Auction, Craft Fair, Mum Sale, DARE, Oldies Dance, St. Pat's Dinner/Dance, Cancer Walk, White Cane Day, and Lees Pond Walk."

The Northeast Groove. LIVE at Veterans Park in North Attleboro, Tuesday, August 22nd, 6:30-8:30p.  "The Northeast Groove is a New England based band performing throughout the area. A true live band that plays it all! Country, Rock, Funk, and Dance. Come on out. You'll have a blast!"  

Thursday, August 24th, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Andy Solberg.  Come and enjoy some summer kid-friendly family fun!  Located at Capron Park under the Newell Shelter right near the playground and Capron Park Zoo.  
"Please bring lawn chairs for seating.  2023 Concerts in the Park are made possible through the S.M. Stone Memorial Trust Fund and Ernest H. Augat Fund.  If you have any questions please call Terry Conti, Park Department at 774-203-1865." ~City of Attleboro

From-the-Farm vendors & other artisans Wednesday's June- September 5p - 8p at Veteran’s Park in downtown North Attleborough 
Follow on facebook for updates and vendor list.

Saturdays 9-1 through October 14th,
Location: LA SALETTE SHRINE, 947 Park Street, Attleboro in the back field overflow parking lot. 

AFM's Volunteer Spotlight: Abby!  Read all about her here. 

VENDORS WANTED: Attleboro Farmers Market is looking for vendors to join their one-day Dog Days of Fall event on September 30th. If you offer pet-related products or services, they would love to have you! Please get in touch with them at Attleborofarmersmarket@gmail.com. 

Mendon Road in between Hunts Bridge Road and Monticello and a 2nd area of Lindsay Acres. Damage assessment was conducted by the fire department and public works cleared the impacted roads. Damage included, trees down and some damage to homes. There were no injuries reported. The weather certainly has been different and challenging this summer as this storm came in very quickly and the Tornado Warning was immediate with no watch period. I would like to encourage everyone to sign up for Code Red Emergency Notifications which are free and can be found on our town website,  nattleboro.com. Code Red will send out emergency notifications for weather alerts once you set up your account. We are approaching the peak of hurricane season. Now is the time to prepare, have a plan and monitor weather forecasts. 
Chief Coleman Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director

"Share your thoughts and feedback for the North Attleborough Cultural Council (NACC) 2023 grant season and 2024 event calendar in a quick, 4 question survey here." ~Town of North Attleboro

We have received numerous reports this week stating that a Sergeant within our department is calling civilians claiming they have failed to report to court and must pay money to prevent an arrest. This is a SCAM. The BCSO will NEVER call you telling you there is a warrant for your arrest and we will NEVER request payment over the phone. If you get a call like this there are a few things you can do to protect yourself if you think a call is fraudulent: Get as many details as possible. Ask for the caller's name, phone number and a supervisor's name. Also ask for the case number they are referring to and the department they are calling from. Google search the given phone number and case number to check for legitimacy. No matter what, NEVER share banking or personal information over the phone with an unknown caller. Please share this with family and friends who may not have social media- these types of scams often prey on our older family members.

MassReconnect will cover the cost of community college for Massachusetts residents 25 or older without a previous college degree and bring college within reach for so many adult learners in our region. The program is available to new and current students enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program.  Read on...

August 18 - 28 at the Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro, MA. 
"Prepare to be amazed by jaw-dropping acts. Get your tickets now at FlipCircus.com and prepare for an unforgettable adventure!"
Flip Circus is a brand new show bringing fun for the whole family under a genuine big top tent.

This is a great write-up about Capron Park Zoo by Fun Things to Do With Kidz:
"The old saying that great things come in small packages could not be more true for this wonderful zoo in Attleboro, MA. This is a perfect place to spend a morning or afternoon. Home to lions, red pandas, otters, lemurs, sloths, an Amur leopard, kangaroos, an emu & a sloth bear, just to name a few, it’s truly a magnificent little zoo. Other highlights include: ✔️ Affordability ✔️ Splash pad (seasonal) ✔️ Toddler-friendly ✔️ Stroller-friendly ✔️ Huge playground right outside the zoo... Read on.

They are now on the 3rd floor of the mall to the right of the old Sears location.
Watch this DoubleACS  Daily News VIDEO for more as Kelly Fox, who has headed up Christmas is for Kids since 2009, shares all about it.
Learn more about --> Christmas is for Kids.

"Clothing donations can be dropped off at our new downtown location: 63 North Washington St., Suite 19, North Attleboro.  If you'll be dropping off multiple bags, please fill out this form to help us gage the volunteer & storing needs: ✅ We kindly ask that clothes are cleaned prior to donation. ✅ We currently do not accept shoes, bathing suits, toys, bedding, bikes, books, electronics, and sports equipment. ✅ We are in need of all sizes for kids and teens, but *high* need for boys clothing items (kid and teen). Thank you! Questions? Feel free to email us at refreshbyOOU@gmail.com." ~Our Open Umbrella, Inc.

August 24th, 6:30pm, Attleboro Public Library.
"Open to all. Please stop in and see what we are all about!!!"

"Sarah and Shay received their winning photo printed and framed in this funky & fun design by The Preservation Framer as well as multiple gift certificates to downtown businesses."
~Downtown North Attleborough Collaborative

Attleboro and North Attleboro are looking into teaming up on some ventures, including a joint fireworks display, and possibly relocating the local Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone and North Attleboro Town Manager Michael Borg recently met to discuss issues those and other issues affecting both communities.

Among the ideas raised is relocating the local RMV back to North Attleboro, and co-hosting an annual fireworks display.

"Our water is safer than it has ever been and due to changing state and federal regulations, along with the majority of well-based communities in MA and the country, needs pfas remediation. We were an early adopter to remediate the water. Out of the 4 water inflow locations, Adamsdale well was already updated for $4.86M, McKeon location is now underway at a bid of $5.8M and will take 12-14 months to complete. Hillman and Whiting locations meet current water standards. It is anticipated the federal standard will change and these two locations will need to be updated, which I am pushing for plans to address before it becomes a new regulation. It is a nuanced situation and I do not pretend to know all the details. For more information, contact the DPW directly, who are doing an amazing job with the resources they have."
~Mark Gould North Attleboro Council Member

"McCracken said residents leaving trash inside and near their houses was a significant factor in the type of rat infestations found inside of homes. With the introduction of trash bins from Waste Management and a widespread effort by the Health Department to rid rats from houses, McCracken said there has been marginal improvement. While cases involving rats inside a home have dropped, calls regarding rodents are still frequent this summer...."
~North Star Reporter ...read more
Mark Gould, North Attleborough Council Member, commented, "The plastic bins have only been in place for a couple weeks. I'm no scientist, but of course keeping trash in plastic bins rather than tear-through orange bags will help with the rat issue."

It's for residents participating in the City's trash program. This event will be held at 29 Pond St North from 9am-1pm. Here's a full list of acceptable items. Further questions? Call (508) 223-2222 Ext. 3245 or 3253.

On hot summer days, everyone can use a cold drink. It's extra special when we can offer our friends who are currently experiencing homelessness a cold drink made on the spot. Giving them choices and opportunities to be served are some of the ways LYNN Ministries Inc. and our team show our hospitality and care.

When: Monday, August 21st and Every Monday, 6:30-8:30pm, Where: GOOD NEWS BIBLE CHAPEL,
235 West Street, Attleboro, MA.  Learn more...

(This and other recurring events can be found in our community calendar.)

Every Tuesday at 4PM, our awesome volunteers serve a hot meal or box it up to go for you and your family, no questions asked. Good News Bible Chapel, 135 West St., Attleboro, MA 

You can tell the Foundation is making a huge difference.  Read more about why Lindsay is running the 2023 Falmouth Road Race for JAF and honoring her cousin’s daughter Laurel Pearl!

We strive to provide acceptance and dignity to our friends and neighbors in need of food support. We are forever grateful to each and everyone of you who choose to support us in our goal to #feedthepeople. We wholeheartedly accept donations from home gardens as well as non perishables! A polite reminder when making food donations: Please check the date! We can not accept expired food items, or any canned or bagged items that are rusted or show signs of pests! Thank you for supporting Hebron Food Pantry!

Come and get your daily motivation, inspiration and information!  Do the daily crossword puzzle, read the cartoons, and more!  Come back every day for a fresh batch of fun and interesting things to see, hear and do.  I think the experience is better on a laptop instead of mobile because when you click on the links, a pop-up comes up with that days content that you can easily close without having a bunch of tabs open.  Come and see for yourself!

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