The 1893 Falls Fire Barn is being painted. The North Attleboro Firebarn Preservation Society is soliciting your help to finish the job. Thanks to the generous offer of Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum a house tour of their restored Benjamin Stanley Freeman house on Mt. Hope Street raised money, which along with other donations received, paid to paint the front and westerly side of the building. Thank you to all who took the tour and donated toward the painting of the fire barn.

We are asking your help to paint the easterly side and rear of the fire barn. The fire barn houses the Falls Fire Barn Museum and the George M. Cunningham Research Library. The museum is operated by the North Attleboro Firebarn Preservation Society, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Our goal is to preserve the rich history of the Town of North Attleborough with exhibits and research materials of the town's businesses, industry and people of our community.

Every third grade class in the school system visits the Museum as part of the annual third grade "Tour of the Town" program. Each student sees first hand the diverse culture and history of the Town of North Attleborough. These tours have been done for a number of years and are an on-going part of the third grade curriculum for all the elementary schools in North Attleborough. This service is provided FREE to the Town of North Attleborough.

The Firebarn Museum operates solely on donations received from the community and fund-raisers held by the North Attleboro Firebarn Preservation Society, Inc., a totally volunteer group. The Society is solely responsible for all upkeep and maintenance of the building along with the costs of the utilities and operating expenses.

If you would like to help us paint the fire barn, send your check to the North Attleboro Firebarn Preservation Society, Inc., P. O. Box 2632, Attleboro Falls, Ma. 02763-2632. Names of donors of $100 or more will be engraved on our Wall of Friends. Your donation will be sincerely appreciated and is tax deductible under the provisions of the IRS Code.

For additional information contact Sandra Burns at 508 695-7160, Bob Lanpher at 508 695-6649 or email fallsfirebarnmuseum@yahoo.com.

Bob Lanpher
Treasurer, North Attleboro Firebarn Preservation Society, Inc.

Ms. Jacquelyn, “Jackie” L. Savignano has been recently selected to serve as Post Commander for Post 49 of North Attleboro. She becomes the 78th commander in the storied 89 year history of Post 49 and its first ever woman commander.

“Jackie brings tremendous leadership and experience to this command,” said Paul Follet, outgoing commander. Paul adds, “Her experience in local and state politics as well as her many connections to the community will do a great deal to elevate local awareness of Post 49.” Jackie’s leadership positions within Post 49 have included: Senior Vice Commander, Junior Vice Commander, and Chairman of the Legion Boy’s State and Auxiliary Girl’s State Programs. In the local community she is an active member in the Mass. Women’s Political Caucus as well an active member of the Plainville/North Attleboro Chamber of Commerce where she works to introduce the local business community to Post 49 and veterans’ issues.

According to Jackie, “Being Post 49’s first ever woman commander is a great honor, and my mission is to significantly raise community awareness of what Post 49 is doing in and for the local community.” She builds upon a history of Post 49’s community involvement which includes sending high school juniors to Boy’s and Girl’s State and the Trooper Program for law enforcement.

Prospective members may contact: American Legion Post 49, PO Box 3151, North Attleboro MA 02760, or call 508-695-9774.

The North Attleborough & Plainville Chamber of Commerce will host its 17th Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 14th. The Chamber is seeking artisans and crafters who would like to participate in the popular event. To request and application or for information please contact Melissa Santsaver at msantsaver@yahoo.com or call Jen at the chamber 508-695-6011. Register early as we have a limited number of spaces. The booth fee is $500 for a 12’ x 12’ space.
We are also seeking bakers of all ages. We will be holding an Apple Pie Baking Contest for ages 16 and up. There will also be a Cookie Baking Contest for ages 6 to 12. Registration will begin in July and the first 20 applicants will be accepted for each baking contest.
This event is being sponsored by Sturdy Memorial Hospital and will be held at Mason Field in North Attleboro.

Birthday and Anniversary greetings will be posted on North TV’s Community Bulletin Board on channel 15. The Community Bulletin Board airs between scheduled programs, and includes community notices and programming information.

North TV will create a colorful congratulatory message for a family member, friend, or co-worker. Do you know a special couple celebrating an anniversary? Share your congratulatory message with the entire town. Pictures may be included and will be returned.

Please call North TV at 508-695-3973 for more information.

North TV is a non-profit corporation producing public, educational, and governmental access programming for the residents of North Attleborough. North TV oversees channels 9, 15, and 98 on the Comcast cable system.

South Attleboro neighbor Ray Bourque appreciates architectural restoration well done. He understands and admires the workmanship of the original and the restored. Ray is generous. When a spirited North Attleborough Campaign raised tens of thousands of dollars to restore the clock, the works and faces of that prized feature of the Town Public Safety Building fell short of its goal, Ray stepped forward to fund the remainder of the cost of the project.

The contribution to restore the four faces of the clock is in honor of Ray’s four children. David, Steffen, Susan and Glen are all residents of the town. No doubt you recognize the tradition that passes from generation to generation. Ray, congratulations on a good deed well done.