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No trash delay despite Columbus Day

Plainville trash collection runs on its normal schedule despite Monday's Columbus Day holiday. Also in today's brief (10 items): No trash collection delay for Columbus Day; No school Monday for Columbus Day; Council on Aging holds Tuesday meeting; Picture day set at Jackson and Wood sch…

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Gingras sweeps stakes races at Plainridge Park

Harness driver Gingras sweeps stakes races worth $330,500 at Plainridge Park Tuesday. Also in today's brief (13 items): Gingras sweeps stakes races at Plainridge Park; Town urges residents to plan for election four weeks out; Library kicks off costume giveaway and donation drive; Wood S…

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Select Board presses state on racing aid

Plainville's Select Board presses a state lawmaker to recover a six-figure loss in racing aid. From our own coverage: Select Board presses state on lost racing aid. Also in today's brief (14 items): Town touts lower electricity rates through aggregation; Town Clerk posts vote by mail up…

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Geologic sets record at Plainridge Park

Harness racer Geologic shattered the stakes record at Plainridge Park's Massachusetts Breeders Stakes opener. Also in today's brief (13 items): Geologic breaks record at Plainridge Breeders Stakes; School Committee meets twice Thursday at town hall; PTO fundraiser at Papa Gino's and D'A…

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Planning Board meets Monday evening

Plainville's Planning Board holds its next regular meeting Monday evening at Town Hall. Also in today's brief (6 items): Norfolk County Retirement Board meets in Plainville; Jackson School holds open house Wednesday; SEPAC holds virtual parents' rights session; School Committee panels c…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026

Plainville's obituary notices this week: Ierardi, Patricia A. and Wilson, David Otis. Patricia A. Ierardi, 89, of Plainville, died Wednesday, September 23, at The Branches of North Attleboro; she was the widow of the late Joseph A. Ierardi. David Otis Wilson, 76, of Plainville, died Tue…

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Recycling Center to close, town alert says

Plainville Recycling Center will close, town says in a new alert this week. Also in today's brief (3 items): Recycling Center closure announced by town; Select Board convenes for Monday session; School Committee meets Thursday with closed session.

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Jackson School sets open house Wednesday

Jackson School hosts an open house Wednesday as Select Board and School Committee meetings fill out next week's calendar. Also in today's brief (6 items): Select Board meets Monday at Town Hall; Jackson School holds open house Wednesday; SEPAC holds virtual basic rights session; Schools…

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