Sun Chron NAttleboro

Richards Memorial Library in #NorthAttleboro will host a celebration of the freedom to read Wednesday, highlighting new state protections and revisiting issues that sparked a local book controversy three years ago. ow.ly/FHK25101hu3

Meet Chico Bean, a 3-year-old Min Pin mix who is looking for a person to hang with at home. He is available for adoption at the #NorthAttleboro shelter. ow.ly/5Etz5100KBS #dogs #pets

Patricia “Pat” St. Pierre, a former #NorthAttleboro town councilor and chair of the licensing board, died Oct. 17, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was 65. ow.ly/MZtv5100KyF

.#NorthAttleboro residents with backyard chickens have until Wednesday to begin the town’s new licensing process or risk a $100 penalty. ow.ly/y8ft50ZZikl

Meet Calypso, an approximately 5-year-old #cat, waiting for her new home. She'd prefer to be the queen of her own castle. She's available for adoption at the #NorthAttleboro shelter. ow.ly/RjAR50ZWglP #pets

Ashworth Awards in North Attleboro, whose most famous products include the medals awarded to Boston Marathon runners, is producing the medals for participants in the Stairs 4R Troops event, to be held Sunday, Oct. 25, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. ow.ly/BI7G50ZWfX4

Halloween events kick off this weekend in the Attleboro area. Check here for a listing of upcoming events by community. ow.ly/Ru0y50ZVQyc

North Attleboro is again seeking developers for the former Allen Avenue Elementary School property at 290 Allen Ave., with officials especially interested in senior housing for the 16.6-acre site near Emerald Square mall. ow.ly/a5WI50ZVPMM

The seven town-contracted Flock cameras in #NorthAttleboro have been turned off and local officials are taking additional steps to further address the highly controversial use of automatic license plate reader cameras. ow.ly/s3AI50ZTgAL

Some of the first evidence that the Catholic church faced a clergy abuse scandal took place during the 1990s in North Attleboro with the case of Father James Porter. The depth of that abuse came more fully to light today with a report by the AG. ow.ly/xXQr50ZTgqL

The #NorthAttleboro Town Council has voted to temporarily halt the use of its seven Flock cameras following a lengthy public hearing at which residents questioned the use of the automatic license plate readers. ow.ly/yVVF50ZSKNo

Residents in #NorthAttleboro will be able to voice their views on controversial Flock cameras, seven of which are located in town and overseen by the local police department, at the town council meeting which starts tonight at 7. ow.ly/cxU750ZSbVz

The Attleboro area so far has endured this weekend's nor'easter fairly well, with only scattered power failures impacting several hundred homes and businesses and numerous trees and branches blown down by winds topping 40 mph in places. ow.ly/horS50ZRZ8v

Preparations remain underway in the #NorthAttleboro area as nor'easter is set to arrive. ow.ly/qpZ450ZRnQw

Just as temperatures begin to drop, heating oil prices are soaring. The average price for home heating oil in Massachusetts is $6.15 a gallon, according to a survey released this week by the state Department of Energy Resources. ow.ly/vf5a50ZQWhc

With a nor’easter expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding, public works crews in Attleboro and #NorthAttleboro have been busy clearing storm drains, monitoring the Ten Mile River and preparing for a long weekend of storm response. ow.ly/Qagq50ZQVVF

Unemployment rates in most Attleboro area communities were down in August compared to a year ago, according to state data released Tuesday. ow.ly/91x450ZQzfM

Along with the anticipation of a new academic year are underlying financial concerns from some local districts, with many educators saying state funding has not kept up with rising costs. thesunchronicle.com/news/loc… #NorthAttleboro

Meet Camilla, an estimated 1 1/2 year-old spayed female #cat looking for her new bestie! Camilla is available for adoption at the #NorthAttleboro shelter. ow.ly/ZYnG50ZP8Q1 #pets

The town of #NorthAttleboro is seeking residents interested in serving on the board of health as the appointed panel expands from three to five members. ow.ly/cmVR50ZP5BF