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• Attleboro Police Department announces crossing guard shortage ahead of school year (boston25news.com) — Attleboro police are warning families about an ongoing shortage of school crossing guards, meaning some usual posts may go unstaffed when classes resume. Parents are urged to review safety rules, consider carpooling or walking in groups, and motorists are asked to use extra caution near schools. The city is actively hiring new crossing guards through Attleboro City Hall and the city website.
• Poor recordkeeping muddies latest target of MassHealth fraud probe (commonwealthbeacon.org) — State investigators are scrutinizing MassHealth transportation billing, including a 2025 audit that flagged documentation problems at the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority. While one Worcester operator fights fraud charges, prior settlements and audits show millions recovered and raise questions about whether poor recordkeeping by brokers and regional transit agencies could mean taxpayers paid for rides that never happened.
• New coach takes over after controversial football season in Smithfield (providencejournal.com) — Smithfield High's football program is trying to reset after last year's antisemitic hazing controversy by hiring new head coach Robb McCoy, a Bishop Feehan graduate from Attleboro. McCoy, who built successful programs across Massachusetts, is emphasizing culture, accountability, and community involvement as he leads a smaller, younger roster into the upcoming season.
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