A pending heatwave and the Wading Water treatment plant having gone offline recently due to rising manganese levels, led to the city’s decision to increase its drought restrictions.
Mayor Cathleen DeSimone said it is likely the city will eventually have to increase to Level 3 unless weather patterns change and/or water use drops significantly at Level 2.
Come to the German American Cultural Society 78 Carter Ave Pawtucket. See us dance. Eat. Drink. Celebrate summer.
Ramses, Capron Park Zoo’s beloved white lion, is nearing a rare milestone: his 20th birthday.
"The aging big cat is among only a handful of male lions in the country to reach that age, and on Wednesday, July 1, his fans are invited to celebrate with him."
"From 10 a.m. to noon, the zoo will host a birthday party for Ramses that will include lion-themed crafts, birthday card signing and a cake made and donated by Jivas Konos Deserts on Pleasant Street. Cake will be available on a first-come, first-served basis."
"She said fewer than 10 male lions in the country at zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums have reached Ramses’ age."
"In the wild, male lions typically live between 10 and 14 years, while those in human care who reach 15 to 20 or more years of age are considered to have lived a remarkably long life." Reported By Rhianwen Watkins rwatkins@thesunchronicle.com
Students at Amvet Boulevard Elementary School in North Attleboro were thrilled to welcome some exciting visitors from Capron Park Zoo recently. “Bingo” the blue-tongued skink, “Cinnamon” the four-toed hedgehog, and “Mex” the red-footed tortoise were those who stopped by the classroom. The animals were brought by Zoo Curator Casey Ribiero, after the school raised $880 for the zoo. Students donated between May 11 and 21, with the class raising the most receiving an up-close and personal animal experience. First grade teacher Tracey Chretien was awarded the encounter, as her classroom raised the most. But, second grade teacher Lori Brewster and fourth grade teacher Laura Croteau, who spearheaded the initiative, also got a combined presentation for their classes. A large check made out to the zoo was handed to Ribiero, and students eagerly gathered around the animals wide-eyed and smiling. Reported By Madison Dunphy mdunphy@thesunchronicle.com
"The Ten Mile River is already running at mid-August levels — and summer has just begun."
"Across the Attleboro area, water levels have dropped to where they’re typically seen later in the season as Southeastern Massachusetts remains in a significant drought."
"Ben Cote of Plainville, who is active with the Friends of the Ten Mile River Watershed, has watched the river shrink earlier than usual."
“It is absolutely way too low for this time of year. The river at Mechanics Dam is actually lower than mid-August levels,” Cote said. “It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen the river this low this early in the summer.” Reported By Stephen Peterson speterson@thesunchronicle.com
Hello, Attleboro, I have just started a piano tuning business called Woodard Piano Services, www.woodardpiano.com, based here in town, although I’ll travel to pianos anywhere within 50-60 miles. I trained at the North Bennet St School and have been a musician for over 30 years. Anyhow, I exist, and I’d be happy to answer any piano questions here if anyone has any. Thanks!
I think Attleboro is one of the more heavily littered areas on Massachusetts’s, which makes me want to work there. My concern is if I collect a bunch of bags and the town ignores my calls/ emails when I request a bag pickup? Has anyone worked with them on this and knows what the chances are?
I can imagine that the municipality may be underfunded so it may not be an optimistic scenario, but i wanted to go ahead and ask anyway.