North Star Reporter

06/17/2026

A Bristol County jury on Friday convicted an East Providence, Rhode Island, man of first-degree murder in the 2021 fatal shooting of a North Attleborough resident, according to court records.

By Geena Monahan-For the North Star Reporter A Bristol County jury on Friday convicted an East Providence, Rhode Island, man of first-degree murder in the 2021 fatal shooting of a North Attleborough resident, according to court records. Adam Walker, 38, was found guilty June 12 in Fall River Superio...

06/17/2026

The Town Council voted unanimously, 9-0, to approve a $121 million fiscal year 2027 budget that officials say preserves services, avoids layoffs and helps manage rising long-term costs.

By Geena Monahan—For the North Star Reporter The Town Council voted unanimously, 9-0, to approve a $121 million fiscal year 2027 budget that officials say preserves services, avoids layoffs and helps manage rising long-term costs. The $121,014,415 budget takes effect July 1 and includes funding fo...

06/17/2026

North Attleborough will transition its employees and retirees to the state’s Group Insurance Commission beginning Jan. 1, 2027, in an effort to stabilize rising health insurance costs.

By Geena Monahan—For the North Star Reporter North Attleborough will transition its employees and retirees to the state’s Group Insurance Commission beginning Jan. 1, 2027, in an effort to stabilize rising health insurance costs. The Town Council voted unanimously, 9-0, at its meeting on June 8 ...

06/17/2026

In this week’s edition, Geena Monahan covered a World Cup watch party at Launch Family Entertainment and spoke to some of the fans about their experience seeing their favorite teams on the field.

The town’s Pride Festival returns later this month, and Geena spoke with the organizers about what is planned for the annual event.

A groundbreaking for the new high school was held last week, and Geena was there to report on this milestone for the years-long process.

There’s a lot more, and you can read it all in this week’s North Star Reporter.

06/16/2026

The following is an excerpt from the North Attleborough Police Log from June 4-June 10. The complete log is available at the police station. Thursday, June 4 1:01 a.m. A larceny of motor vehicles on South Washington Street was reported. 2:35 p.m. A vehicle accident without injury on Smith Street was...

06/16/2026

The following is a report from the North Attleborough Fire Logs from June 1 to June 8 on the types of calls responded to and number of incidents. Fire, vegetation/grass—4 Fire, vehicle fire—1 Hazardous situation, fuel spill—1 Hazardous situation, odor investigation—1 Medical, abdominal pain....

06/15/2026

With World Cup matches underway at Gillette Stadium and soccer fans descending on the Boston region, a North Attleborough entertainment venue brought the tournament atmosphere closer to home.

By Geena Monahan—For the North Star Reporter With World Cup matches underway at Gillette Stadium and soccer fans descending on the Boston region, a North Attleborough entertainment venue brought the tournament atmosphere closer to home. Dozens of soccer fans gathered Friday, June 12, at Launch Fam...

06/15/2026

This smart girl is an estimated 1-year-old spayed female Rottweiler mix. For a young dog she has very good manners. She doesn’t jump up on people, she plays gentle and knows a few commands. Xena is a love bug that will play ball but then collapse on the couch with her person and just chill. […]

06/14/2026

With shovels in hand and students, educators, elected officials, and residents gathered nearby, North Attleborough broke ground on a new high school nearly a decade in the making.

By Geena Monahan—For the North Star Reporter With shovels in hand and students, educators, elected officials, and residents gathered nearby, North Attleborough broke ground on a new high school nearly a decade in the making. The ceremony, held Friday, June 12, marked the start of construction on a...

06/14/2026

The North Attleborough-based Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) hosted its 18th Annual Joe Andruzzi & Friends Golf Tournament, on Monday, June 8, raising more than $300,000. The annual tournament brought together JAF supporters, sponsors, community partners and friends of the foundation for a day of golf...