North Star Reporter

12/14/2025

In celebration of Christmas, the North Star Reporter is planning a section for kids’ letters to Santa. If your kids are writing letters to Santa, we’d love to share them with the community!

Please send your entries to [email protected] in a Word Doc or PDF format. All entires must be received by Sunday, Dec. 21, at 5 p.m.

12/14/2025

The North Star Reporter is looking to run a collection of your favorite recipes for the holidays. You may recall that we did this prior to Thanksgiving, and the response was so good we wanted to do it again! Please send your entries to [email protected] in a Word Doc or PDF format. All entires must be received by Sunday, Dec. 21, at 5 p.m.

12/12/2025

North Attleborough Pet of the Week—Dolly

Hello Dolly! This super sweet and affectionate diva of a cat is an estimated 2-year-old, spayed female who’s up to date on vaccines, microchipped and ready for her new home. Dolly loves people but needs to be the only cat in the house, as she doesn’t like to share the spotlight or her food. She ...

12/12/2025

North Attleborough school leaders are proposing a major change to the academic calendar that would introduce regular early-release days for students beginning next year.

By Geena Monahan—For the North Star Reporter North Attleborough school leaders are proposing a major change to the academic calendar that would introduce regular early-release days for students beginning next year. Officials say this shift is necessary to give teachers the time and support require...

12/11/2025

Here’s this week’s Knowing North photo. Do you know where this is? Post your guesses below by 5 p.m. on Sunday and if you’re correct, your name will be in next week’s paper!

12/10/2025

Community members can register for a Robo-Racer Workshop at the Richards Memorial Library on December 30 at 10:30 am. Children in kindergarten through fourth grade will work in teams to build a racer using supplied parts and then test their creation.

Register online at https://rmlonline.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/robo-racer-workshop/

12/10/2025

Celebrate the season with the Annual NAHS Winter Concert Thursday at 7! There's a sing-along at the end with the full band and chorus, so bring the kids and a Santa hat!

livestream: https://youtube.com/live/5EuCeEcK6sU

12/10/2025

Our newest edition is now available. Read about a new thrift store that’s supporting church missions, the town’s new hazard mitigation plan and more!

12/10/2025

Residents could soon be able to legally keep chickens on their property under a proposed bylaw discussed Thursday, Dec. 4, at a Bylaw Subcommittee meeting.

By Geena Monahan—For the North Star Reporter Residents could soon be able to legally keep chickens on their property under a proposed bylaw discussed Thursday, Dec. 4, at a Bylaw Subcommittee meeting. The measure, crafted by subcommittee Chair Dan Donovan and fellow Town Council members [Donovan i...

12/10/2025

North Attleborough Fire Logs, Dec. 1-Dec. 8, 2025

The following is a report from the North Attleborough Fire Logs from Dec. 1-Dec. 8 on the types of calls responded to and number of incidents. Cooking fire, confined to container—2 Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined—1 Trash or rubbish fire, contained—1 Outside equipment fire—1 EMS...

12/09/2025

Since opening in September 2024, The Second Serving Thrift Shop inside First Congregational Church of North Attleborough has become a modern answer to fundraising challenges, powering the church’s mission efforts while also attracting a loyal community of shoppers and volunteers.

By Geena Monahan—For the North Star Reporter The basement of a local church that has stood for more than three centuries has taken on a new life over the past year, transforming into a small but bustling center of community giving. Since opening in September 2024, The Second Serving Thrift Shop in...

12/09/2025

North Attleborough Pet of the Week—Reed

Reed is an adorable and shy kitten. He is an estimated 4-month-old, neutered male who is up to date on shots and microchipped. Reed was found along with his mother and sister living outside under a shed, so naturally, he’s a little afraid of the world. Reed is just starting to come out of his shel...