Town of North Attleboro

Please be advised that all Town Offices and the Recycling Center will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, during the Juneteenth holiday. There is NO DELAY with curbside trash and recycling the week of June 17.

*** IMPORTANT UPDATE *** 911 has been restored.

Statewide 911 Outage The Town of North Attleborough has been informed of a statewide 911 outage. In case of an emergency, please use the following phone numbers: 1-508-695-1212 or 1-508-699-4422.

Help fight food waste! Join the town's new food waste composting initiative and get a free kitchen scrap toter while supplies last!

The first 150 residents who fill out our online form will receive a free kitchen scrap toter and liner. Once registered, the first 150 residents to sign up will then be contacted to schedule a date and time for them to retrieve their toters and liners from the Recycling Center.

Food Waste Collection and Composting | North Attleborough, MA The Town of North Attleborough Solid Waste Department has partnered with Black Earth Compost to offer food waste composting. Roughly 30% of household trash is food waste. By composting food waste, households will save valuable resources from the trash and money.

Join SmoothCode’s free, engaging programming courses designed specifically for young learners aged 8-13. The courses offer a fundamental comprehension of JavaScript or Python 3 at Richards Memorial Library this summer. These free courses cover all the essentials you need to start your programming journey. Please visit rmlonline.org for meeting dates. Open to ages 8-13. Registration is required. To register, please stop by the Children’s Room or email [email protected].

North Attleborough Officials Share Hot Weather Safety Tips NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA--- Emergency Management Director Christopher Coleman and town officials would like to share hot weather safety tips to keep community members cool this summer.

Saturday was a huge success! We were honored to have Town Council Members John Simmons and John Costello attend, as well as our special guest speakers, Town Manager Mike Borg, Rep Adam Scanlon, and Chair of the Library Board of Trustees Lyle Pirnie. Everyone enjoyed the cake, the pop-up exhibit, and the scavenger hunt. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the library!

Stay Cool at the Senior Center!

As the summer heat ramps up, we're reminding our beloved senior community that the Senior Center is here for you! Our doors are wide open daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and we welcome seniors seeking relief from the heat.

Come enjoy:

• Comfortable Air Conditioning: Beat the heat in our cool, refreshing environment.
• Social Opportunities: Catch up with friends and make new ones.
• Daily Activities: Engage in various fun and stimulating activities designed with you in mind.

Your comfort and well-being are our top priority. We look forward to seeing you!

Stay cool and take care.

Heat Wave | North Attleborough, MA According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), extreme heat is defined as a prolonged period of very hot weather, which may include high humidity. In Massachusetts, a “heat wave” is usually defined as a period of three or more consecutive days above 90 °F.

Don't forget to join us at this week's public meetings! To learn more about the dates, times, and locations of our public meetings, visit our calendar at nattleboro.com.

If you miss a meeting, you can now view them for free! Community members can now access and watch all public meetings on North TV's Government Channel.

*Schedule as of 6/14; subject to change*

DON'T FORGET TO STOP BY AND CELEBRATE! Community members are invited to stop by the Richards Memorial Library today from 12-2 p.m. to celebrate its 130th birthday! Stop by and enjoy cake, a special exhibit and more! We look forward to seeing you there!

Great work, NAFD, and what a great reminder! Make sure your home is properly equipped with working smoke and fire alarms so you, your family and our fire department can be notified!

North Attleboro Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire that Displaced Eight Residents Fire Chief Christopher Coleman reports that the North Attleboro Fire Department extinguished a house fire yesterday that displaced eight residents.

IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE! Community members are invited to join Richards Memorial Library staff at its upcoming birthday celebration on Saturday, June 15, from 12-2 p.m. Stop by and enjoy cake, a special exhibit and more! We look forward to seeing you there!

Exciting News! The Richards Memorial Library has THREE new museum passes thanks to the RML Friends of the Library! The new passes are the Boston Children’s Museum pass, the MA DCR State Parks Parking pass, and the Blithewold Mansion & Gardens pass.

These passes are in addition to the library’s other passes: Capron Parks Zoo, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, and the New England Aquarium. Most passes are discounts off regular admission but please go https://www.rmlonline.org/museum-passes for more information and to reserve your pass with your library card!

The Town has received notification that the Kings Grant water service has been restored. Residents are advised to run their water for 5-10 minutes to remove any air in their pipes. Please note that your water may be slightly cloudy due to air in the pipes.

Residents are also advised of the ongoing Boil Water advisory for Kings Grant customers. Residents are urged to boil water before drinking it or using it to cook. The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until MassDEP lifts it.

Beach Time! With warm weather and summer break fast approaching, the North Attleborough Parks and Recreation Department would like to remind community members to follow its rules and regulations while enjoying their time at our beaches.

Please note that our beaches are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Passes are required to visit our beaches. They are $25 for the season ($5 for military and senior citizens) and can be purchased online at www.narecreation.com under Programs or in person at Mason Fieldhouse.

Motorized boats are not allowed at Whiting's Beach. However, boats are allowed at Barabra Road Beach. Jet skis are not allowed at either beach.

For beach closure information check the Town website or call the Board of Health at 508-699-0103.

Residents affected by the Kings Grant water system shutdown are invited to use the bathrooms and showers at the Hockomock YMCA, 300 Elmwood Street, until service is restored. Residents are asked to visit the member service desk and inform staff that they're there due to the water outage. Once informed, staff will then grant residents access to the bathrooms. The Town would like to thank Hockomock YMCA team for supporting our community and allowing us to use their facility during this time.

Residents may also get drinking and cooking water from DPW's water kiosk at 49 Whiting St.

At this time, the Town is still unaware of when service will be restored. This is a privately owned company; therefore, the town does not have any involvement in the ongoing issues. Residents are encouraged to contact MassDEP District 5 with any questions or concerns.

Town Council Meeting 6/10/2024

The Town is aware of the Kings Grant water system shutdown; however, we do not know when service will be restored at this time.

While Kings Grant is not part of the Town’s water system, DPW has a water kiosk at 49 Whiting Street available to residents in need.

FEMA Aid Available

This week, work is being done outside the library's main entrance. One side of the walkway has been blocked off, but signs are out to assist patrons entering the building. Later this week, the other side of the entrance will be blocked off, so please be on the lookout for signs directing you into the building.

Thank you for understanding!

Don't forget to join us at this week's public meetings! To learn more about the dates, times, and locations of our public meetings, visit our calendar at nattleboro.com.

If you miss a meeting, you can now view them for free! Community members can now access and watch all public meetings on North TV's Government Channel.

*Schedule as of 6/7; subject to change*

Community members are advised that Whitings and Falls Ponds will be chemically treated for algae on Thursday, June 13, and should avoid swimming, boating, or fishing in the ponds until Friday, June 14.

Please note that this herbicide treatment is being conducted pursuant to a permit issued by MA-DEP.

The Richards Memorial Library's summer reading program begins Monday, June 10. This year's theme is Read, Renew, Repeat. The program encourages children to read or listen to reading throughout the summer to prevent the "summer slide."

Children ages 3 to those entering 9th grade can register in person between June 10 and July 31. Reading incentives, based on age, include brag tag necklaces, candy bars, a free book, and raffle entries for exciting prizes such as passes to Showcase Cinemas, Altitude, and Treetop Adventures!

To read more about the library's summer reading program, incentives by age, and important dates, please go to https://www.rmlonline.org/summer-reading-read-renew-repeat.

We look forward to seeing you!

📣📣 NEW EPISODE ALERT📣📣 Check out the latest episode of Town Manager Borg's new podcast, Town Hall Talks, which is now available on Spotify!

In this episode, Town Manager Borg sat down with Fire Chief Christopher Coleman, FEMA Joint Information Center Manager and Spokesperson Kim Fuller, and Media Relations Specialist and Spokesperson Lorraine Valle Rodríguez to discuss FEMA's Individual Assistance process.

Town Hall Talks - FEMA Flood Assistance by Town Hall Talks On May 15, President Joseph Biden approved a disaster declaration for Massachusetts and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts for those affected by the severe storms and flooding from September 11-13. Since then, FEMA has been appointed to oversee the distribution...

Please be advised that the Veteran's Office will be closed today. The office will again open to the public on Friday, June 7.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please be advised that the Town Clerk's Office will be closed today while the staff is at a training conference. The office will again open to the public on Friday, June 7.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Community members are invited to join Richards Memorial Library staff at its upcoming birthday celebration on Saturday, June 15, from 12-2 p.m. Stop by and enjoy cake, a special exhibit and more!