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SEEKONK- A single family home in the North End was damaged by fire resulting from a lightning strike on Thursday July 2. The fire was reported shortly after 8am during a round of very violent thunderstorms. The house, located at 12 Sims Ave., sustained damage to the basement area.
Fire crews from Attleboro and Pawtucket assisted Seekonk firefighters at the scene. There were no injuries reported from the blaze. Photos courtesy of Shaun Whalen.
North Attleboro- At approx 11:50pm Sunday night North Attleboro police and fire were dispatched to the area of North Washington St and Elmwood for a motor vehicle accident involving a single truck hitting a light pole. Upon the arrival of police they called off with a truck into the side of a house with heavy smoke coming from the impact. The truck appeared to have been travaling south on North Washington St when the driver lost control taking out a light pole at 432 North Washington st a fire hydrant just after and then hitting the side of 420 North Washington st hard enough to lodge itself into the basement before catching fire. Most of the fire was contained to the truck with some extension to the contents and structure of the basement. Fire crews had a tough time accessing the basement from the interior due to the fact the truck was blocking the stairs. Once crews entered the basement from the out side the fire was quickly extinguished. Suprisingly the female driver of the truck was unharmed, and all seven people living in the home also escaped with out injury. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation at this time, however alcohol dosen't appear to be a factor and no arrest have been made. Photos and Story by: Scott Langille
ATTLEBORO- AFD RESPONDED TO COUNTY ST. ACROSS FROM ELI'S PIZZA THIS MORING FOR A REPORTED TRASH TRUCK ON FIRE SHORTLY AFTER 7:30. THE DRIVER OF THE TRASH TRUCK EMPTIED THE TRASH IN BETWEEN THE BUILDINGS. ENGINE 1 IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR ADDITIONAL APPARATUS. AFD OBTAINED A BACKHOE FROM THE DPW TO ASSIST IN MOVING THE TRASH. APD HAD COUNTY ST BLOCKED FROM WALL TO SECOND ST FOR APPROX. 1 HOUR. Photos and story by Don Kirby.
NORTH ATTLEBORO- A stubborn fire in a Cape style house caused an estimated $100,000 damage to the structure and required mutual aid from three surrounding towns to bring the fire under control. The fire, which took place late Saturday night at 100 Stanley Street in the Attleboro Falls section of town, occured while the owners were sleeping. All occupants made it out of the house and no injuries were reported. Fire crews from Attleboro, Mansfield and Plainville assisted at the fire scene. The fire remains under investigation at this time. Photos by Marty Pyne.
Plainville- Plainville fire department responded to a fire at 75 Walnut St at 8:45 pm on Tuesday night. The 911 call came from a neighbor of the residence. Upon arrival firefighters had heavy fire showing from a bed room window and the roof above the bed room of the single story ranch home. Plainville firefighters made a valliant effort to save the home however due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area were quickly pulled out of the building by Fire Lieutenant JR Skinner. Firefighters ran out of water several times before a water supply could be established from a considerable distance away. Due to the lack of water supply in the area the fire quickly spread while frustrated firefighters from Plainville, North Attleboro, Wrentham and Norfolk could only stand by and watch as the fire engulfed the home. Several people were home at the time of the blaze, however no one was injured and every one made it out safely. Foxboro fire covered the Plainville fire house during the incident. Photos and story by Scott Langille
ATTLEBORO- An early morning fire today gutted the second floor of the Atteboro District Couthouse causing an estimated $500,000 damage. Photos below.
ATTLEBORO- Attleboro Police Chief Richard Pierce has announced the results of the National Police Parade held this past weekend in Middletown and Newport, RI. The Attleboro Police Honor Guard finished first in two categories: Police Marching Unit and Best Uniform. The group also took second place in the Police Honor Guard Competition.
Here is the official release:
The 26th annual Aquidneck Island National Police Parade was held on Sunday May 3rd in Middletown and Newport, Rhode Island. The parade honors all law enforcement officers for their dedication to duty and especially pays tribute to those officers that have been killed the line of duty.
Police and other law enforcement agencies, mounted police units, police and fire department pipe and drum corps, military bands and high school bands from around the country participate in the National Police Parade each year. The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is always a major attraction at the event. This year 54 police and other law enforcement agencies were scheduled to participate in the parade.
The Attleboro Police Department has participated in the National Police Parade for several years. Last year (2008) the Attleboro Police Department Honor Guard received awards in the following category; a second place award for the “Police Marching Unit – Precision in Drill and Ceremony Competition” and the first place award for the “Police Drill Team Competition”.
This year the Attleboro Police Department Honor Guard received the following awards:
First Place: Police Marching Unit – Precision in Drill and Ceremony Competition
First Place: Best Uniform Category
Second Place: Police Honor Guard Competition
Chief Richard J. Pierce stated it was an honor to receive the prestige’s awards at this years’ National Police Parade. Pierce said that he was extremely proud of all the members of the Honor Guard and the other members of the department that participated in the parade and competitions. He stated their hard work, commitment and dedication to duty were admirable. Pierce stated it is a privilege to participate in the National Police Parade each year and to pay tribute to those officers that have given the ultimate sacrifice.
The members of the Police Department Honor Guard that participated in this year’s parade were Patrolmen: Yuriy Bukhenik, Timothy Cook Jr., Joseph Daday, Stephen Graney, James MacDonald, William Monterroso, Richard Pierce Jr., and Keith Shepard.
ATTLEBORO- A local metals finishing plant was struck by fire just after 9:00pm Sunday evening. The 2 alarm blaze caused heavy damage to a cleaning room located in the rear of the building.
First arriving fire companies responding to a automatic box alarm from the company found a heavy fire condition at the rear of the building and quickly struck a second alarm bring the rest of the City's on duty fire crews. Mutual aid from Pawtucket and North Attleboro responded to the scene and for coverage.
The cause of the fire is unknown butthe heavy fire conditions in the rear of the 200x50 foot building did cause a portion of the building's roof to collapse. ACN will update the story as information becomes available. Photos by Jim Roach.
It is with deep regret ACN announces the passing of William Anthony "Bill" Jolly, father of ACN founding editor Greg Jolly. Mr. Jolly passed peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2009 surrounded by his loving family at home. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Greg and his family during this difficult time.
Below is the obituary and service times for Mr. Jolly.
William Anthony "Bill" Jolly, 72
ATTLEBORO - William Anthony "Bill" Jolly, 72, of Maple Street, Attleboro, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2009 at home. He was the beloved husband of 23 years to Denise A. (Derosier) Jolly.
Born in East Foxboro on July 29, 1936, Bill was a son of the late Joseph and Violet (Dubrowski) Jolly. He was raised and educated in Foxboro and was a graduate of Foxboro High School, Class of 1955. Following graduation, Bill enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps on Nov. 29, 1956 and was honorably discharged at the rank of corporal on Nov. 28, 1958.
Mr. Jolly was employed as the head custodian for the City of Attleboro School Department for 17 years, retiring seven years ago. For the past five years, Bill was employed by the custodial department of Sedexo for the Attleboro School Department. Earlier, he was a manager at the former Lantern Lodge in Norton for a period of 20 years.
Bill was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He also enjoyed playing lottery scratch tickets and taking trips to Foxwoods Resort Casino. But the greatest enjoyment in Bill's life was his family, and he especially cherished the time spent with his three loving grandchildren. In addition to his beloved wife, Denise, Bill is survived by two sons: Gregory G. Jolly and his wife Kathleen of Attleboro and Stephen A. Jolly and his wife Kristina of North Attleboro; two daughters: Kimberly A. Diamond and Julie A. Jolly, both of Attleboro; three loving grandchildren: Kacey Amanda Jolly, Kellen Michael Jolly and Ava Kathryn Jolly; two brothers: Joseph Jolly and his wife Liz of Dennisport and Kenneth Jolly and his wife Claire of East Bridgewater; and many nieces and nephews.
Bill was the beloved brother of the late Leonard Jolly, Angelina Fallon and Jeanette Schultz.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 9 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St., Attleboro, celebrated by the Rev. Richard Roy, pastor. Mr. Jolly will be laid to rest with full military honors in Mt. Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, Mt. Hope Street, Attleboro Falls.
Following burial, an invitation is extended for all to return with the Jolly family to the Attleboro Lodge of Elks, 887 South Main St., Attleboro for a time of continued friendship and fellowship.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Bill in a special way may make memorial contributions to: St. John the Evangelist School, 13 Hodges St., Attleboro, MA 02703 and/or St. Vincent dePaul Society, c/o St. John the Evangelist Church, One St. John Place, Attleboro, MA 02703.
An online guestbook for family and friends to express condolences and additional information may be found at www.duffy-poule.com.
NORTON- A fast moving fire swept through a Reservoir Street home in Norton early this afternoon killing one individual. Norton firefighters were presented with heavy fire conditions as they arrived on scene of the 1 story irregular shaped house at 315 Reservoir Street and quickly struck a second alarm bringing in firefighters from Mansfield, Attleboro, Easton and Rehoboth.
There were no other injuries reported in the fire The Sate Fire Marshal and investigators from the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Bristol County DA office were called to the scene. Initial reports on the cause of the fire and identity of the deceased were unavailable. ACN will bring you further updates.
