The Sun Chronicle

Patriots fans seem to be more optimistic about this season. The majority interviewed at Gillette Stadium during Day 1 of training camp expressed high expectations. There were others who felt as though there should be a bit more brake tapping on Route 1. ow.ly/m5qn50WuzKc

Trustees of the former Shpack landfill on the Attleboro-Norton line will seek public input on what to do with the $2.1 million settlement that was recently received. ow.ly/HLue50WuzXH

A section of movie screens at Showcase Cinema in #NorthAttleboro are temporarily closed following a morning fire in one of the theater's speakers. But the theaters on the south side remain open. thesunchronicle.com/news/local_new…

The owners of North Bowl Lanes on East Washington Street in #NorthAttleboro are selling the business. Edward and Kelli Kinsley recently accepted an offer from Ryan Family Amusement, Edward Kinsley announced Wednesday on the North Bowl Lanes Facebook page. ow.ly/MpxE50WuzS7

Meet Markie, a young male #cat who warms up once he gets used to you. Markie is available at the #Mansfield animal shelter for adoption. ow.ly/LOkV50WtUgx #pets

Missing a bearded dragon? Perhaps one found on Cushman Road in #NorthAttleboro this week is yours. If so, it’s at the town’s animal shelter which has now encountered two of the lizards within the past month, department clerk Leanne Kennedy said Tuesday. ow.ly/usQv50WtUa3

“Ozzy Osborne is the soundtrack to a lot of kids’ childhoods,” said local fan Paul Jacques. “I mean, how many generations have there been that have listened to Ozzy?" Area fans mourn passing of a rock legend. ow.ly/1a0750WtU5Y

The ban on outside water use in #NorthAttleboro has been lifted, but Falls and Whitings ponds are closed until further notice for swimming due to high E. Coli levels. ow.ly/cOfp50WtTTh

Meet Spice, a #cat estimated to be 16-18 years old and in good health. She'll make the perfect couch companion. Spice is available for adoption at the #NorthAttleboro animal shelter. ow.ly/pvAm50Wtfvx #pets

Despite being voted down last Tuesday, the tax break for a proposed apartment building at 41 South Main St. in #Attleboro is being reconsidered by the city council. ow.ly/Ln6N50WtfoI

The annual #NorthAttleboro #Firefighters Kids Day event kicks off Thursday. The four-day carnival runs through Sunday on the grounds of North Attleboro Middle School on Landry Avenue. There is no entrance fee. ow.ly/GnM150Wtfiu

.#Seekonk residents will finally be getting a “new” library after voters at a special election Monday approved a tax hike for a $10.4 million renovation project for the aging and cramped building. ow.ly/Jmhl50Wtfe7

Meet My Brothers and Me, bonded male #cat siblings who were rescued from the outside and are now looking for a home together. The brothers are available for adoption at the Taunton animal shelter. ow.ly/otYG50Wsxeb

On a recent sunny summer afternoon, 13-year-old Caleb Huffenus and a friend loaded a custom-built motorboat named "Ariel" onto a makeshift trailer and took it to Fulton Pond in #Mansfield for a test voyage. ow.ly/5uqS50Wsx6J

.#NorthAttleboro residents Tuesday can learn more about plans to clean up the former Webster Mill property on Broadway in the center of town. ow.ly/m3Zp50WswXp

.#Plainville has shut off its water system connection to North Attleboro because of that town’s water situation. ow.ly/xC4950WswPW

A small dog that was found tethered to a trash bin in downtown #Attleboro during Wednesday’s extreme heat and humidity, has been returned to its owner despite the fact the man is facing felony charges of animal cruelty. ow.ly/me6W50WsjNV

UPDATE: Water main repairs are complete at Read Street and Joanna Drive in #Attleboro and Read Street is now open for travel, the city says. A stretch of South Main Street heavily damaged by the Saturday evening water main break is still being worked on. ow.ly/qjrf50WsjLM

Portions of South Main, Tiffany and Read streets in #Attleboro remain closed due to water main breaks. One compromised a roadway, partially engulfing a vehicle Saturday evening. ow.ly/mvKs50Wsj73

.#NorthAttleboro has instituted a ban on all outdoor water use because of the shutdown of a well Thursday due to E. coli bacteria and heavy water use because of high temperatures lowering water storage levels. ow.ly/2Vws50WsiX2