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Friday, January 18, 2013

Five Things To Know Today

Attleboro Superintendent Search Group Names Chair

Take a look at what's happening in Attleboro and Seekonk.

1. The search group charged with reducing the number of candidates for the Attleboro school district superintendent position met for the first time Thursday and appointed a chair, according to The Sun Chronicle. The newspaper reported former Attleboro High teacher and administrator Ron Struminski was appointed chair and teachers union head Adeline Bee was named vice chair. 2. The Seekonk Meadows will be the location for a Community Walk on Saturday at 10 a.m. The walk is to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and getting involved in the community. Participants are asked to bring a donation for the local food bank. 3. The Attleboro girls Spring fast pitch softball will hold a registration at the Bartek Recreation Center from 12:30 to 2:30 …

In this Article:

Seekonk Town Park, A Community Walk in the Seekonk Meadows, In Person Registration for Girls Spring Fastpitch Softball, and 5 more ›

Thursday, January 17, 2013

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A Martin Luther King Jr. Presentation at the Library

Take a look at what's happening in Attleboro and Seekonk.

1. In honor of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the Seekonk Public Library will hold a presentation of ‘The Enduring Legacy of Dr. King: The Power of Love’ at 6:30 p.m. 2. The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority will meet for its semimonthly committee meeting at 3 p.m. at the Attleboro Public Library. 3. Seekonk Human Services and Council on Aging will have senior exercise at Seekonk Total Fitness at 10 a.m. 4. The Democratic City Committee will meet at Attleboro Public Library at 7 p.m. 5. The National Weather Service's daytime forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 41 and a west wind traveling 3 mph to 7 mph. At night, it is expected to be mostly cloudy with a low around 16 and a north wind traveling 7 mph to 10…

In this Article:

Seekonk Public Library, THE ENDURING LEGACY OF DR. KING: THE POWER OF LOVE, Attleboro Redevelopment Authority, and 3 more ›

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

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Winter Returns to Attleboro, Seekonk

Take a look at what's happening in Attleboro and Seekonk.

1. Step outside, and you will see there is snow on the ground from an overnight drop. More rain, snow and sleet are expected before 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Rain and sleet should continue between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., and then there is a chance of more snow after 5 p.m. The daytime high is expected to be 36 and the nighttime low should reach 27. 2. Attleboro Public Schools will hold a Kindergarten Orientation for parents and guardians for the school year 2013-14. You should attend at 7 p.m. at the elementary school your child will be attending.  3. The Seekonk Board of Library Trustees will hold a monthly meeting at 6 p.m. 4.bThere will be an MS Support Group for Women at the Attleboro Public Library at 11:30 a.m. 5…

In this Article:

Thomas E. Willett Elementary School, Seekonk Public Library, Board of Library Trustees Meeting, and 5 more ›

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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Public Hearings Scheduled for Funding of Attleboro Animal Shelter, High School Track

Take a look at what's happening in Attleboro and Seekonk.

1. The Attleboro City Council will begin at 7 p.m. at Attleboro City Hall, but you probably want to arrive early. Several public hearings are scheduled, including two that should attract a large crowd—a $3.55 million loan to the city for construction of an outdoor athletic complex at Attleboro High School and a $1.116 million loan for construction of a new animal shelter. Go here to see the agenda. 2. Seekonk Human Services and Council on Aging will have a Seniors Shopping Day beginning at 10:15 a.m. 3. Oak Koll Wildlife Sanctuary in Attleboro will have Nature Ramblers for Preschoolers at 10 a.m. 4. The Seekonk Finance Committee will meet at Seekonk Town Hall at 7 p.m. 5. The National Weather Service is predicting today to be partly sunny…

In this Article:

Attleboro City Council Meeting, Attleboro City Hall, Seekonk Human Services & Council On Aging, and 5 more ›

George Glass

9:59 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Bring on the track.!! Attleboro needs it! Does the bond for that include the concession stand?? I believe that needs to be bid at another time. Oh and that is another $400K!   more ›

Friday, January 11, 2013

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Joe Kennedy III to Hold Open House

Take a look at what's happening in Attleboro and Seekonk.

1. Joe Kennedy III, the newly elected congressman representing Attleboro and Seekonk, will hold an open house Saturday at 1 p.m. at his local office, which is located at 8 North Main St. 2. Congregation Agudas Achim in Attleboro will hold ‘Bring a Friend to Service’ at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. 3. On Saturday, the Attleboro Public Library will host an Early Childhood Open House to assist in what programs and services are available in the Attleboro area for kids’ birth-preschool.  Representatives from local preschools, the YMCA, the library and other agencies will be here to answer any questions you may have.  This is a free, drop-in event and open to everyone begins at 10 a.m. 4.  Memorial Baptist Church of …

In this Article:

Congregation Agudas Achim, Bring A Friend to Services - Congregation Agudas Achim, Attleboro Public Library, and 3 more ›

Thursday, January 10, 2013

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Exercise, Zoning Board, Preschools, and PTO

Take a look at what's happening in Attleboro and Seekonk.

1.  Seekonk Human Services and Council on Aging will have senior exercise at Seekonk Total Fitness at 10:30 a.m. 2.  The Attleboro Zoning Board is meeting at Attleboro City Hall at 6:30 p.m. Go here for the agenda. 3.  Attleboro’s Project Connect/Family Center will host ‘Choosing a Quality Preschool’ at 6:30 p.m. for families looking for a preschool. 4.   Willett Elementary School PTO will hold a meeting in the school library at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. 5. The National Weather Service is predicting today to be sunny, with a high near 44, northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  At night it is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 24, northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

In this Article:

Seekonk Human Services & Council On Aging, Seekonk Total Fitness, Attleboro City Hall, and 5 more ›

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

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Rebeckha Lynn Whitefield Foundation Benefit at Briggs

Take a look at what's happening in Attleboro and Seekonk.

1.  Briggs Corner Pizzeria will host an all you can eat buffet at Attleboro High School's B1 cafeteria from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to benefit the Rebeckha Lynn Whitefield Foundation, which supports Attleboro Youth Programs. 2.  The Attleboro Public Library will hold a Positive Parenting Workshop at 9:30 a.m. 3.  George R. Martin Elementary School in Seekonk will hold a PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. 4. The Seekonk Board of Assessors will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Seekonk Board of Selectmen who will meet at 7 p.m. Go here for the agenda. 5. The National Weather Service's daytime forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 46, calm wind becoming southwest 5 mph to 9 mph in the morning. At night, it is expected to be …

In this Article:

Attleboro Public Library, Positive Parenting Workshop, Briggs Corner Pizzeria, and 6 more ›

Jonathan Friedman

10:15 am on Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Thanks Michelle, we have adjusted the the story to show the Rebeckha Lynn Whitefield Foundation event is taking place at Attleboro High.   more ›

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

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Attleboro City Council Meets Tonight

Take a look at what's happening in Attleboro and Seekonk.

1.  Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Seekonk will have a blood pressure check fair at 9:30 a.m. 2.  There will be an Alzheimer’s & Related Dementias Caregiver Support Group at the Attleboro Community VNA at 1:30 p.m. The group is free and open to the public. 3.  The Daisy Scout Troop 474 will have their monthly meeting at Seekonk Public Library at 5:30 p.m. 4.   The Attleboro City Council will hold a meeting at Attleboro City Hall at 7 p.m. Go here for the agenda. 5. The National Weather Service's daytime forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 45 and a southwest wind traveling 5 mph to 9 mph. At night, it is expected to be mostly clear with a low around 27 and a southwest wind traveling at about 5 mph.

In this Article:

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Blood Pressure Check Fair, Alzheimer’s & Related Dementias Caregiver Support Group, and 5 more ›

Monday, January 7, 2013

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School Committees Meet Tonight

Take a look at what's happening in Attleboro and Seekonk.

1.  There will be an Adult Drop-in Grief Support group at the Attleboro Community VNA at 7 p.m. All are welcome. 2.  The Attleboro Planning Board will have a meeting at Attleboro City Hall at 7 p.m. The agenda can be found here. 3.   The Attleboro School Committee is back in session and will hold a meeting at Attleboro High School at 7 p.m. On the agenda Superintendent Durkin is set to make position appointments. 4. We know you have much to say. Say it in a blog on Attleboro-Seekonk Patch. Go here to get started. 5. The National Weather Service is predicting today to be mostly sunny, with a high near 36, north wind 5 to 9 mph.  At night it is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 25, calm wind.

In this Article:

Adult Drop-in Grief Support, Community VNA, Attleboro Planning Board Meeting, and 3 more ›

Jonathan Friedman

9:36 am on Monday, January 7, 2013

This article previously stated the Seekonk School Committee has a meeting tonight. That meeting has been canceled.   more ›

Friday, January 4, 2013

Five Things To Know Today

Seekonk Police Chief to Step Down

Take a look at what's happening in Attleboro and Seekonk.

1. The Sun Chronicle reported today that Seekonk Police Chief Ron Charron will step down in March. No reason was given for the departure. He has been with the department since 1981 and has been the chief since 2006. 2. Unless you're a polar bear, you will probably consider today's weather to be an improvement over yesterday's freezing situation. The National Weather Service's daytime forecast calls for partly sunny skies with a high near 36. However, look out for the wind that could reach 13 mph, including gusts up to 25 mph. At night, it is expected to be mostly clear with a low near 22 and a west wind traveling 8 mph to 10 mph, with gusts up to 22 mph.  3.  As we "enjoy" the cold weather, keep your mind on the upcoming spring. Attleboro …

In this Article:

In Person Registration for Girls Spring Fastpitch Softball, Memorial Baptist Church, Food n' Friends Dinner, and 3 more ›

Amy

8:31 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013

Good luck in your retirement. I hope you'll have palm trees and sunshine. Here, well, we'll have lots of sap.   more ›

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