Assonet News

Courtesy of the artist 'Twin Tomatoes,' an oil painting, is an example of the work of John Gamache, who will be participating in the art show and sale at Parsons Gallery in Assonet this weekend.

Six homes in the Assonet Village area - near Freemen's Circle, North Main Street, The Lane, Simpson Lane and Water Street - were broken into and cell phones, cash and other small items stolen, Police Chief Carlton Abbot said in a news release.

Eagle Trading Company is at 4 Elm St., Assonet. For more information, call 644-9880.

Twenty of the 21 articles on the warrant were approved along with all seven articles that were part of a special town meeting.

When Jonathan Jean-Baptiste stepped forward Friday night to accept his diploma as a newly minted Apponequet Regional High School graduate, it marked the end of one momentous journey and the beginning of another.

Florence Mary Morad, age 87, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 with her entire family by her side.

Fundraising efforts are under way for the annual July 4 parade and fireworks. The fireworks display will be held July 3 with the parade scheduled for the following day.