New heroes join NAFD

Dodge Mill Realty LLC has received a grant of $196,000 from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC) Renewable Energy Trust Fund.

Plainville’s Plainridge track could turn into Racino

A mild 15 percent turnout at the North Attleborough town election bumped six-term incumbent Marge Kraskouskas and single-term incumbent William Moffitt in favor of Mark Williamson and former selectman Michael Thompson.

This year Nick Giordano will be returning to run for someone new: himself. In 2005, in a strange case of coincidence, after his first time running for the American Liver Foundation, he was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Back from a two-year break, Giordano’s run is one of gratitude: "This year's run is dedicated to my health."

In an attempt to preserve North Attleborough's history, Ann Chapdelaine, historical commission chairman, proposed that the town establish a historical district study committee to evaluate buildings and parcels that might merit being adopted as historical districts.

Four Plainville residents are vying for the position of town clerk. They’ll discuss their qualifications tonight at the Plainville Senior Center, 7:30 p.m. The Town Election will be held at the Beatrice Wood Elementary School, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

According to Representative Betty Poirier, when it comes to the state budget, the “devil is in the details.”

Selectmen Chairman William Moffitt gives his final report as chair for his current term.

In January, the Plainville Board of Selectmen began addressing a $1.2 million deficit in the FY09, a slide from the previous year's $700,000 deficit.

Special Agent in Charge Neal H. Dolan of the United States Secret Service, and former North Attleborough Police Officer, was recognized for outstanding federal service

Incumbent senator will get a challenge for seat

At the closing of this year’s Catholic School Week mass, Bishop Feehan High School honored 27 clergy members and lay people

North Attleborough Girl Scout Lauren Ruddy of Junior Troop 147 recently completed all of the requirements for the highest award for Junior Girl Scouts.

The North Attleborough Animal Shelter is in desperate need of more space. Being a small municipal no-kill shelter, they are "bursting at the seams."
The shelter provides a safe place for homeless animals as well as providing vet care along with physical and emotional stability. They do their best to find each animal a loving home.

The North Attleborough Board of Selectmen announced they will hold another open meeting for residents and town government to continue the discussion of government reform. It will serve as their Monday monthly meeting, and set for 6 p.m. March 10.
The board agreed on three key elements of government reform which they want to be the focus.

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Bishop Feehan High School's longtime history teacher, Anne Carroll, her students, and Bob Ryan of Ryan & Sons in Attleboro have all come together to contribute to packages being sent to Iraq for US soldiers and Iraqi children.

Colleen M. Vandeventer of 65 Arbor Way in North Attleborough has taken two prestigious art awards in recent regional competitions.

The best things come in small packages, and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital has gained two devoted champions in the form of two three-foot young ladies.

The Downtown Associates of North Attleborough presents its annual Chocolate Lovers Stroll, Saturday, Feb. 9 from 12 to 2 p.m.