George W. Rhodes

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By By George W. Rhodes [email protected] Most of the state has a "low" level of flu in the latest report by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Only in the outer Metro Boston area and southeast Massachusetts was the level of flu categorized as "moderate," for the week ending April 12. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.

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By By George W. Rhodes [email protected] ATTLEBORO --- It was a glorious day Saturday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the city's youth baseball league. The sun was shining, the sky was "bluish" as Mayor Cathleen DeSimone described it, and the temperatures were in the 60s to usher in Attleboro Youth Baseball's opening day which also marked the milestone of the organization. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.

1 week ago | thesunchronicle.com | George W. Rhodes

By By George W. Rhodes [email protected] ATTLEBORO -- Dozens of Lindsey Street residents have signed a petition to get their road paved, but Public Works Superintendent Mike Tyler says the road is scheduled for repaving this year "pending funding."Lindsey Street underwent a water line replacement last year and as a result got dug up and very bumpy. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.

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By By George W. Rhodes [email protected] ATTLEBORO -- A temporary helipad proposed for a Sturdy Health parking lot will impact neighboring residents but efforts are being made to keep the noise down. That was the word Tuesday night from William Murray of Places Associates, who spoke at a public hearing before the city council on a request for a special permit to build the helipad. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.

1 week ago | thesunchronicle.com | George W. Rhodes

By By George W. Rhodes [email protected] ATTLEBORO -- The city council heard testimony Tuesday about the use and possible ban of anti-coagulant rat poisons on city property and ended up referring the issue to council committee. Anti-coagulants prevent blood from clotting and causing death. Three people spoke for the ban and one spoke against it. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.