Expo For the Senses Coming this Weekend

Who should you know about?

Senator Elizabeth Warren

In a speech delivered Thursday on the floor of the United States Senate, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called on Congress to take action immediately to prevent interest rates on federally subsidized Stafford Loans from doubling on July 1st. Yesterday, Republicans blocked legislation sponsored by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) to maintain interest rates at 3.4 percent for two years, despite a majority of Senators voting in favor of the bill. Video of Senator Warren’s floor speech is available here. The text of her remarks may be found here. 

“This really is about our values,” said Senator Warren. “Have we become a people who will support our big banks with nearly-free loans, while we crush our kids who are trying to get an education? The student loan program makes obscene profits on the backs of our students. This is morally wrong, and we must put a stop to it.”

Following Republicans' vote to block this sensible legislation, a group of college students joined Senators Warren, Harkin, Reed, and Al Franken (D-MN) at a press conference to talk about how rising interest rates affect young people working hard to get an education. The Senators reiterated their commitment to providing immediate relief for college students and finding a long-term solution to make higher education more affordable for students and families.

What should you know about?

The Attleboro High School stadium renovation project is underway

The project is scheduled to break ground Saturday and re-open on Sept. 20. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for June 17.

For more information, click here.

When is something happening?

June 15

Expo for the Senses

Featuring the Attleboro Arts Museum’s Craft Fair & Art Sale and Chalk Art – Sidewalk Masterpieces

77 Park Street, Attleboro, MA
Saturday, June 15th, 2013  •  12 – 5pm  •  Free admission

Exceptional artists and artisans will be selling hand-crafted items at the Museum’s 7th Annual Craft Fair & Art Sale.  All Fair/Sale proceeds go directly to the exhibiting artists.

Also featured: Chalk Art – Sidewalk Masterpieces
Paintings inspired by the great masters come alive thanks to colorful chalk and amazing creativity! Vote for your favorite in the Chalk Art People’s Choice Award.

Where should you go today?

Attleboro Public Library

The Attleboro Historical Commission will meet at 6:45 p.m.

Why should you check back?

We'll have coverage of last week's police activity and this week's city hall activity.