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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Attleboro Home of the Day: 4 Rock Road

Take a closer look at a $379,900 home on Rock Road.

This home at 4 Rock Road, Attleboro is being marketed for $379,900 Description from NewEnglandMoves.com: Well maintained colonial in a Cul-De-Sac neighborhood.This home has a newer roof and boiler.First floor laundry and central vac.The kitchen was updated in 2012 with Quartz countertops.Enjoy the fireplace on those cold winter nights.The exterior has vinyl for low maintenance.Enjoy watching all your sports in a bonus room off the kitchen.It has a Cathedral Ceiling with lots of wood looking out the many windows to your private backyard.Stay cool with central air.This home is close to the T & Hwy. Home is listed by: Sankey Real Estate, Robert Houle For more information, click here.

Regional Business Roundup: Attleboro Cumby's, Florist in Norton and Foxborough Plaza Improvements

A look at business news around the region this week.

Attleboro Cumberland Farms Hosts Big Sister, Big Brother Fundraiser Cumberland Farms has named Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay as the beneficiary of a month-long fundraiser to support the organization’s mission to nurture children and strengthen communities. For four weeks, beginning Wednesday, June 5, Cumberland Farms will donate 20 cents from every Chill Zone beverage, brewed tea, and coffee (iced or hot) purchased at its store at 1128 Oakhill Ave in Attleboro, MA directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Cumberland Farms aims to raise at least $1,000 for the organization. This minimum will be put towards the organization’s “match” recruitment program which works to spread the word and through that, participation, in the BBBS …

Friday, June 7, 2013

Attleboro's Sensata Ranked in Globe's List of Best Performing Companies

The Attleboro company was ranked No. 7 in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe last month.

Attleboro company Sensata was recognized by the Boston Globe last month for its sales, profits, and shareholder returns during 2012. The Globe's 100 placed Sensata in the No. 7 slot this year. Last year, the Attleboro technology company was No. 77. "Sensata is honored to be included in the Globe 100 for the second year in a row," President and Chief Executive Officer Martha Sullivan said in a press release  "I want to thank the whole Sensata team as this recognition reinforces our commitment to growth and is a testament to the talent of our workforce. Our products play a mission-critical role in safety, energy efficiency and a clean environment and we are proud to be considered a leader in the technology-rich Massachusetts economy." …

Susan Belton

9:50 am on Saturday, June 8, 2013

My husband works there :) He's a design engineer. SO PROUD! ~~~ we moved from Maryland in December... maybe HE'S the reason they moved up ;)   more ›

Thursday, June 6, 2013

PHOTOS: Attleboro Cumberland Farms Hosts Big Brother, Big Sister Fundraiser

The kick-off event was held in Attleboro Wednesday.

Submitted to Attleboro Patch: Cumberland Farms has named Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay as the beneficiary of a month-long fundraiser to support the organization’s mission to nurture children and strengthen communities. For four weeks, beginning Wednesday, June 5, Cumberland Farms will donate 20 cents from every Chill Zone beverage, brewed tea, and coffee (iced or hot) purchased at its store at 1128 Oakhill Ave in Attleboro, MA directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Cumberland Farms aims to raise at least $1,000 for the organization. This minimum will be put towards the organization’s “match” recruitment program which works to spread the word and through that, participation, in the BBBS program.    “What matters most to the …

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Attleboro Home of the Day: 31 Newport Ave

A $959,900 home on Newport Avenue.

This home at 31 Newport Ave is being marketed for $959,900. Description from NewEnglandMoves.com: Tucked away off the road you will find a passage to paradise with rolling green, gardens & beautiful trees. At journey's end discover your own private oasis- a stately custom Colonial rich in tradition, beauty & warmth.Entertaining is part of the real joy of owning this majestic estate,complete with separate 3200 sq ft Pavilion featuring; extra parking,caterers prep area,wet bar & rest rooms opening to the inground pool, patio & grill area.Perfect for all your special events! Home is listed by: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Leah Burke For more information, click here.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

How Much is the Average Tax Bill in Attleboro?

A look at the average tax bill for Attleboro property owners.

According to the most up-to-date information on the City of Attleboro's website, the average single-family homeowner paid $3,341 in property taxes last fiscal year. The data, compiled from Fiscal Year 2012, says the average single family property was worth $259,400. Attleboro's residential tax rate was $13.88. The total value of all single-family property was assessed at $2,433,954,700. For commcercial, industrial and personal property, the tax rate in FY2012 was $20.46. The total assessed value of residential properties in FY2012 was $3,245,043,883. For commercial property it was $362,915,025. Industrial property had a total assessed value of $224,356,900 and personal property had a value of $116,187,870. In total, all taxable property in…

Jerry Chase

9:31 pm on Sunday, June 9, 2013

The odds of incumbent local 'pols' losing is slim. Thus, there's little, if any, motivation to hold the line on spending. And no more so than the City's chief executive, who spends money just like his predecessor, J. Robbins.   more ›

Monday, June 3, 2013

Market Basket Construction Under Way in South Attleboro

The store should be open by the end of the year, according to reports.

If you've driven by the Bristol Place Shopping Center in South Attleboro lately, you've probably noticed construction at the former Shaw's location. A new Market Basket will take the place of Shaw's. According to the Valley Breeze, the store will likely be open "by the end of the year." The building will cover about 80,000 square feet of space,representatives from the Attleboro Department of Planning and Development told the Valley Breeze. To read more, click here.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Home of the Day: 77 Raeburn Drive

This custom-built home features three bedrooms and three bathrooms on a 1.3-acre private, professionally landscaped cul-de-sac lot.

The 3,422-square-foot Cape Cod-style house at 77 Raeburn Drive includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home was built in 2004 and is listed for $624,900. "Custom-built, architect-designed 10-room contemporary Cape located in Attleboro's most desirable neighborhood," the listing information on AOL Real Estate says. "The 1.3-acre private, professionally landscaped cul-de-sac lot abuts 20 acres of Land Trust property ... Designed for one-level living; first master bedroom suite includes study with fireplace and built-in bookcases, large bathroom and walk-in closet. All mahogany decks including a screened porch, a two-car garage and a custom shed." The home is listed by Ginger Stopa. Call 855-810-2157 for more information.

Sturdy Memorial Wins Marketing Awards

The New England Society for Healthcare Communications recognizes the Attleboro hospital.

Below is an edited press release from Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Sturdy Memorial Hospital was among the winners at this year’s New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo) Lamplighter Awards held recently in Newport. The Attleboro hospital was recognized with two Gold (first place) Lamplighter Awards, one in the “Print Advertising, Produced In-House” category for Sturdy’s 2012 Primary Care Providers Print Campaign, a campaign that emphasized Sturdy’s commitment to providing area residents with quality, experienced physicians. The second Gold award was received in the “Marketing/Total Effort - Under $50,000 Total Budget” category for the 2012 Pelvic Floor Muscle Rehabilitation (PFMR) Campaign, which promoted Sturdy’s …

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Recent Attleboro Home Sales

Here's a look at what's selling in the area.

This information comes from newenglandmoves.com.

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