Dog Ordered Euthanized and Other Regional News

Mansfield Selectmen Say Dog Must Be Euthanized

Mansfield selectmen voted 3-2 to euthanize a pointer/hound Wednesday after hearing from the family of a boy attacked by the dog and the owner of the animal named Milo. Christian Hebert, 6, had suffered 

After the vote, members of the Bailey family, who own Milo, said they would appeal the ruling in court.

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Attleboro Schools Announce Superintendent Finalists

The school district head in West Warwick, R.I. and an administrator in the New Bedford Public Schools are the finalists to be Attleboro's next school district superintendent. The search committee assigned to narrowing the field of candidates announced the finalists —Kenneth Sheehan of West Warwick and Anthony Azar of New Bedford—Monday at the school committee meeting.

Sheehan and Azar will be interviewed next week. The school committee is expected to select a superintendent later this month.

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Walmart Scraps Plans for Seekonk Supercenter

As is frequently the case throughout the country, Walmart's proposal to build a supercenter store in Seekonk had its supporters and opponents, and the subject often led to some intense community debate. The two sides can call a truce because the company has taken the project off the table.

"We have made a business decision not to move ahead with a new supercenter in Seekonk," wrote Walmart spokesman William C. Wertz in an email to Seekonk Patch. "Our existing store will continue to serve the community. We don’t have any future plans to announce at this time, but we remain interested in growth, and we're always evaluating opportunities to serve more customers and give Massachusetts residents new options for jobs and affordable food."

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