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Attleboro mayor proposes $193 million budget, a 3.4% increase

22 hours ago | thesunchronicle.com | George W. Rhodes

By By George W. Rhodes [email protected] ATTLEBORO -- Mayor Cathleen DeSimone unveiled her proposed fiscal year 2026 budget before the city council Tuesday night. The budget totals $193,118,408, over a $6.3 million, or 3.4%, increase over the current fiscal year. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.
Global War on Terror to be focus on Memorial Day

3 days ago | thesunchronicle.com | George W. Rhodes

By By George W. Rhodes [email protected] ATTLEBORO-Memorial Day-that's the day the nation stops what its doing to honor those that have given their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. And in Attleboro that day will be observed. It's a national holiday for all. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.
Coronavirus continues decline statewide, just two new cases in Attleboro area, flu minimal

3 days ago | thesunchronicle.com | George W. Rhodes
Coronavirus continues decline statewide, just two new cases in Attleboro area locally, flu minimal

3 days ago | thesunchronicle.com | George W. Rhodes
Local mothers reflect on their experiences

5 days ago | thesunchronicle.com | George W. Rhodes

This weekend, with Mother's Day on Sunday, many are planning to honor the mothers and mother figures in their lives. Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs in the world, but also one of the most rewarding. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.
Attleboro's Global War on Terrorism monument to now be in Capron Park

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

ATTLEBORO -- The Global War on Terrorism monument will be located at Capron Park and not the downtown common as previously announced. The city council got that news Tuesday night. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.
Council approves sale of East Attleboro Academy Building to Historic Preservation Society

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

By By George W. Rhodes [email protected] ATTLEBORO -- The city council has approved the sale of the East Attleborough Academy building to the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society. The vote was 9-0. Council President Jay DiLisio and Ward 1 councilor Sara Lynn Reynolds were absent. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.
Attleboro's Global War on Terrorism monument to now be located in Capron Park

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

By By George W. Rhodes [email protected] ATTLEBORO - The monument for the Global War on Terrorism will be located in a new site, the city council was told Tuesday. Councilor Laura DeSimone said the site of the monument has been changed from the downtown Common to Capron Park. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.
Behavioral Health Network to hold grand opening in Attleboro

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

By By George W. Rhodes [email protected] ATTLEBORO -- Behavioral Health Network Inc. will hold a grand opening from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, May 9, at its newest Substance Use Disorder Treatment location, 7 Railroad Ave., Suite B. BHN's Eastern Massachusetts SUD Treatment Programs provide medication, counseling and case management support for people with substance use disorders. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.
City council approves special permit for Sturdy's temporary helicopter pad

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

By By George W. Rhodes [email protected] ATTLEBORO -- The city council has overwhelmingly approved a special permit to allow a temporary helicopter landing pad to be built in a Sturdy Health parking lot located in a residential area. Tuesday night's vote was 8-1, with Pamela Foa dissenting. Council President Jay DiLisio and Ward 1 councilor Sara Lynn Reynolds were absent. George W. Rhodes can be reached at 508-236-0432.