1. Seekonk voters will be selecting a new selectman today. Voting will take place at Seekonk High School from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two candidates' names appear on the ballot—Nelson Almeida and Paul Buckley. There is also a write-in candidate, Jeffrey Starr Mararian. Keep your eyes glued to this website all day for election information, including the results after they are released (probably shortly after 8 p.m.). 2. The Attleboro School Committee will meet at Attleboro High School at 7 p.m. The agenda, which can be found here, includes presentations on theMCAS test results and on a …

1. Fast Fridays racing will take place tonight at Seekonk Speedway beginning at 7 p.m. 2. The Attleboro Farmers Market will continue its weekly run on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This week will feature a preview of Restaurant Week. 3. A barbecue will take place on Sunday at the Rumford Hunting and Fishing Club in Rehoboth to raise money for the Seekonk Veteans Memorial Park. Go here for more information. 4. Also on Saturday, Memorial Baptist Church in Seekonk will host its 2nd annual Free Fall Carnival on the church grounds beginning at 11 a.m. 5. The National Weather Service's forecast …

All Saints Anglican Church of Attleboro will have a ‘Women of Purpose Breakfast’ at 8:30 a.m. Seekonk Human Services and Council on Aging will have senior exercise at Seekonk Total Fitness at 10:30 a.m. Seekonk Concerned Citizens will hold a meeting at Seekonk Public Library at 6 p.m. The Cranberry Coast Concerts will be performing in Attleboro at the Murray Unitarian Universalist Church at 7:30 p.m. Today will be sunny, with a high near 67; this is according to the National Weather Service.  At night it will be patchy fog after 2 a.m., otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

1. There will be an Early Release Day for Attleboro Schools. Dismissal will be at 10:50 a.m. for Attleboro High School , 11:30 a.m. for the middle schools and 12:30 p.m. for the elementary schools. 2. Attleboro Public Schools will hold an Open House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at elementary schools throughout the city.   3. The Seekonk Board of Selectmen will meet at 6 p.m. at Seekonk Town Hall. You can find the meeting agenda here. 4. The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold a meeting at Attleboro City Hall at 7 p.m. Go here for the agenda. 5. Expect rain, mainly before 11 a.m. with patchy …

1. Seekonk Public Library will host Fall Flicks at 4 in the large meeting room, no registration is necessary. 2. Good News Bible Chapel of Attleboro will have a ‘City Supper’ beginning at 4:30 p.m. 3. The Attleboro City Council will hold a meeting at Attleboro City Hall at 7 p.m. Go here for the agenda. 4. Sturdy Memorial Hospital will have a ‘Cancer Support Group’ at 8:30 p.m. 5. The National Weather Service's forecast calls for likely showers, mainly after 1 p.m. Otherwise, it is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high near 73.  At night, more rain and thunderstorms are possible after 11 p…

1. In exactly one week, Seekonk voters will head to the polls to choose a new person to serve on the Board of Selectmen. The candidates are Nelson Almeida, Paul Buckley and Jeffrey Starr Mararian. The winner will complete the term of Bill Rice, which ends in April 2014. All voting will take place at Seekonk High School from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2. It's New Year's Day in the Jewish community. Rosh Hashana began last night at sundown. Go here for a schedule of services and other events taking place at Congregation Agudas Achim.  3. The Attleboro Public Library will host a First Time Homebuyer …

It’s ‘Game Day’ at Seekonk Human Services and Council on Aging, games begin at 9:30 a.m. Seekonk Public Library will have a parent-child play group at 10 a.m. in the large meeting room. The Girl Scouts of Attleboro will be holding open registration from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and then again Saturday, September 15th from 9 a.m. to Noon. The Attleboro Lodge of Elks will have a flea market and yard sale on Saturday, September 15th at 8 a.m. Today will be patchy fog before 8 a.m. otherwise, sunny, with a high near 80; this is according to the National Weather Service.  At night there will be a slight …

1. The town of Seekonk will honor the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks tonight at the public safety complex on 500 Taunton Ave. The ceremony will include a Police and Fire Honor Guard presenting the colors, elementary school children leading the Pledge of Allegiance, a performance by the Seekonk High School Brass Ensemble and a bagpiper. Several speakers are scheduled. This event will begin at 6 p.m. 2. The Seekonk Planning Board on Tuesday voted in favor of a proposal for a 67-acre assisted living facility on the site of the Firefly golf course, according to The Sun Chronicle. …

Sturdy Memorial Hospital will have a ‘Partners and Caregivers of Patients with Cancer Support Group’ at 5:30 p.m. The Seekonk Board of Assessors will meet at Seekonk Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. Go here for the agenda. Wamsutta Middle School in Attleboro will hold a PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. George R. Martin Elementary School in Seekonk will have a PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. Today will be sunny, with a high near 81; this is according to the National Weather Service.  At night it will be clear, with a low around 54.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital will have a breastfeeding support group at 10 a.m. The Piano Key in Seekonk will hold a ‘Key Voices Open Sing’ at 5 p.m. The Seekonk Planning Board will meet at Seekonk Town Hall at 7 p.m. Go here for agenda. Attleboro City Council will hold a meeting at Attleboro City Hall at 7 p.m. Go here for agenda. Today will be sunny, with a high near 71; this is according to the National Weather Service.  At night it will be mostly clear, with a low around 48.

1. The Attleboro and Seekonk school committees will meet tonight. Both meeting begin at 7 p.m. at the high schools in the respective districts. Go here to see the Attleboro agenda and here for the Seekonk agenda.  2. There is a special election on Sept. 24 in Seekonk to elect a selectman. The two candidates whose names will appear on the ballot, Nelson Almeida and Paul Buckley, recently debated. Watch an online video of that debate here.  3. The Attleboro Planning Board will meet at Attleboro City Hall at 7 p.m. Go here for the agenda. 4. Do you know anybody doing something great in the …

1. Tonight are the first games of the 2012 football season for Seekonk and Attleboro high schools as well as Bishop Feehan. AHS and Feehan will face each other in a cross-town match at AHS at 7 p.m. Seekonk will host Cardinal Spellman of Brockton also at 7 p.m. 2. Another kick off of sorts will take place a the Attleboro Public Library on Saturday with the start of this year's edition of the Big Read program at 10 a.m. This will be the first of a series of event focused on the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird.  3. Make it a double shot of fun on Saturday when you go to the Big Read event, …

1. Today is the first day of school for Seekonk students in grades 1-12 and Attleboro kindergartners. Go here to share your first-day photos on Patch. 2. It is Election Day in Massachusetts. Go here for more information on polling stations and what's on the ballot.   3. 2008 NASCAR truck champion Johnny Benson Jr. will appear at Bass Pro Shop in Foxborough from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to promote the Seekonk 200. Go here for more information. 4. The Attleboro Chess Club will meet at Attleboro Public Library at 6 p.m. 5. The National Weather Service's Election Day forecast calls for partly sunny…

1. It is back to school day in Attleboro for all public school students in grades 1-12 (kindergarten starts tomorrow and preschool begins on Monday). Go here to share your first-day photos. 2. Don't forget to vote in the state primary election tomorrow. Attleboro and Seekonk voters will be making selections in the Republican and Democratic contests for the 4th congressional district. Attleboro Democrats will also determine Republican incumbent state Rep. George's Ross' opponent. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. All Seekonk voting will take place at Seekonk High School. There are six …

1. Hill-Roberts Elementary School will host a Welcome Back Social to kickoff new school year at 3 p.m. 2. Thomas E. Willett Elementary School will have a Meet & Greet near the school playground beginning at 3 p.m. 3. The Attleboro City Council will meet at City Hall at 7 p.m. Go here to see the agenda.  4. The City of Attleboro will host its first Restaurant Week next month, with good deals being offered at participating local eateries. Go here for more information. 5. Today's forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather …

1. Today is Labor Day. Go here for more information on the celebration of the worker. Government buildings are closed today for the holiday. The status of commercial businesses vary, but you should probably call before going to them. 2. School starts soon (in Seekonk on Thursday for grades 1-12, next Monday for preschool and kindergarten; in Attleboro on Wednesday for grades 1-12, Thursday for kindergarten, next Monday for preschool). 3. Are you interested in blogging on Patch? It is a good opportunity to share your thoughts on just about anything with fellow community members. Go here to …

It’s Labor Day Weekend! How will you be spending your weekend? Memorial Baptist Church of Seekonk will have a ‘Food n’ Friend’s Dinner’ at 4:30 p.m. There will be a benefit yard sale for Abundant Hope Pregnancy Recource Center on Saturday, September 1, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. On Saturday, September 1, The City of Attleboro will have a ‘Paint and Automotive Waste Drop Off' at the Attleboro Recycling Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91; this is according to the National Weather Service.  At night it will be patchy fog after 2 a.m. otherwise, partly cloudy, …

1. New York vs. Boston is the ultimate battle. And the test tonight is who has the better beer, with the contenders being Sam Adams and Brooklyn Brewery. Scorpio's  in Attleboro will host a beer tasting beginning at 7 p.m. Prizes and giveaways will also be included. 2. The Attleboro Chess Club will meet at Attleboro Public Library at 6 p.m. 3. The Seekonk Public Library at 6 p.m. will host the screening of a certain popular movie. The library can't mention the title due to licensing issues. Hint: Think bows and arrows.   4. Time is running out to submit your questions for the candidates in …

1. Two orientation sessions (you only need to go to one) hosted by first-year principal Bill Runey will take place for Attleboro High School's incoming freshmen and their families. The first one will take place at 6 p.m. and the second one at 7 p.m. at Bray Auditorium.  2. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 15 Wall St. in Attleboro at 10 a.m. for the first phase of the Attleboro Redevelopment Authority's downtown revitalization project, known as the Attleboro Intermodal Transportation Facility project. Among the dignitaries expected to attend is Lt. Gov. Tim Murray. 3. The Breast …

1. A baby alligator will appear at the McDonald's on 444 Washington St. in South Attleboro from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  2. The Seekonk Public Library will host Community Autism Resources Arts Program at 3 p.m. 3. Good News Bible Chapel of Attleboro will host Graceland for Teens at 6:30 p.m. 4. Do you have a question for the candidates running for the Board of Selectmen seat in Seekonk? Send it to jonathan.friedman@patch.com and it can be part of Seekonk Patch's questionnaire.  5. Today's forecast includes showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., followed by scattered showers, …