The Attleboros and Plainville

North Attleborough taking several steps on Flock cameras before larger discussion

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH – Town officials say they’ve heard the concerns raised by residents regarding the use of Flock cameras in the community, and are taking several steps in response. Particular questions center on privacy, data retention, transparency, and oversight, said Town…

September 3, 2026

Crews used sand from the overturned truck to prevent spilling fuel from entering the surrounding area following Friday's crash.

Crash shuts down I-295 north for second time in as many weeks; police investigate

ATTLEBORO — The Attleboro Fire Department responded Friday afternoon to a crash involving two tractor-trailers and an SUV on I-295 North that shut down all northbound lanes and sent two people to the hospital. The Massachusetts State Police are investigating…

August 28, 2026

Attleboro firefighters respond after boy struck by car

ATTLEBORO – The Attleboro Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Monday, Aug. 24. Just after 1 p.m., Attleboro firefighters responded to Pearl Street for reports of a child who had been hit by a…

August 24, 2026

Attleboro has shortage of people to help children cross the street this fall

ATTLEBORO – As the new school year approaches, Attleboro Police Chief Kyle Heagney is informing parents, guardians, students, and community members that an ongoing shortage of school crossing guards will result in some crossing guard posts going unfilled during the…

August 20, 2026

Attleboro firefighters respond to single-car crash involving teen

ATTLEBORO – Members of the Attleboro Fire Department extricated a seriously injured driver from a heavily damaged vehicle Monday morning following a crash into a utility pole. At around 8:35 a.m., the Attleboro Fire Department responded to the area of…

August 17, 2026

Attleboro firefighters help complete special delivery on I-95

ATTLEBORO, MA. — The Attleboro Fire Department assisted a family Tuesday evening after a baby girl was born on the side of Interstate 95. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, at around 5:10 p.m., the Attleboro Fire Department was dispatched to I-95…

August 13, 2026

Cleanup happening after sale of former North Attleboro gas station

By ETHAN SHOREY NORTH ATTLEBORO – Cleanup and tree-clearing is now happening at the former Super Petroleum gas station at 135 Kelley Blvd. following the sale of the property. The Local Insider reported on the long-vacant property being for sale…

July 31, 2026

Attleboro Fire Department responds after pedestrian struck and killed on train tracks

ATTLEBORO — The Attleboro Fire Department has responded to a fatal train crash involving a pedestrian. On Tuesday, July 28, at about 2:50 p.m., Attleboro Fire responded to a report of a person struck by a train at the South…

July 29, 2026

Lincoln Town Council appoints North Attleborough educator Magliocco to open seat on school board

LINCOLN – The Town Council on Tuesday appointed long-time North Attleborough educator and former Lincoln Principal Jeannine Magliocco to the School Committee seat previously held by Staci Rapko for 12 years. She will serve out the remainder of Rapko’s term until…

July 21, 2026

Attleboro’s Beckford fulfilling a dream, opening banquet hall in Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET – Jennifer Beckford is building on her passion for event planning through Elegant Events RI by opening a physical space for special occasions. Beckford told The Local Insider she will hold a grand opening for the Elegant Events Banquet Hall…

July 16, 2026

Attleboro Police seized approximately 6.2 ounces of psylocibin mushrooms, 194 THC “vape” cartridges, seven bags of marijuana gummy edibles, a jar containing 2 pounds 6.5 ounces of marijuana, more than $1,000 in cash, two cell phones, and digital scales from a city man who attempted to evade a traffic stop.

Attleboro police arrest city man on drug charges after stop and foot chase

ATTLEBORO — Attleboro Police arrested a city man on multiple drug charges following an attempted motor vehicle stop and subsequent foot pursuit on Thursday morning, July 9. At around 11:20 a.m., Officer Michael Seibold attempted to stop the driver of…

July 9, 2026

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