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The school committee votes to hire the interim Director. Two school committee members not in attendance say they are disappointed a search was abandoned. A finalist for a job in Arlington, Marisa McCarthy has not decided if she will accept Attlebor
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The Ward 4 school committee representative would be seeking a third term.
Banana Joe is co-owned by Attleboro resident Tina Truesdale.
Banana Joe is co-owned by Attleboro resident Tina Truesdale.
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This will be the first day of school for Attleboro students since last Thursday.
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Here's a look at what's happening in Attleboro
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This will be the first day of school since Thursday.
Mayor Kevin Dumas says opening the schools would be a public safety hazard.