RETURN TO HOMEA conversation with Tiffany Chapdelaine Wetherbee, Realtor® withKensington Real Estate Brokerage in Attleboro, Massachusetts
North Attleboro is a very nice town to work and raise a family in, I have lived here all of my life and have no intention of ever leaving. My hometown is rich in history. North Attleborough is the birthplace of the jewelry industry and celebrated its centennial in 1987. The North Attleborough Historical Commission and society help to preserve the past for the benefit of current and future residents.
A Brief History
North Attleborough (now spelled Attleboro), formerly a part of Attleborough, is an industrial town on the Rhode Island border. In pre-Colonial times, it was the site of the Bay Path, a major Indian trail to Narragansett Bay, the Seekonk River and Boston. John Woodcock and family established a small settlement in North Attleboro in 1669, which subsisted on agriculture, fishing and hunting. By 1670, Woodcock had received a license to open a tavern.
The settlement was attacked during King Philip’s War, with two killed and one home burned, but the garrison house which Woodcock had built survived the attack. The Woodcock-Garrison house (pictured below) was used as sleeping quarters for George Washington on his army’s march to Boston to rid the city of General Thomas Gage’s troops. The Garrison house is still open for tours and is an especially popular destination for field trips by local grade school children.
Public schools
The town has its own school department, led by Superintendent of Schools Suzan Cullen since May 2011. The school system consists of:
- The Early Learning Center (Preschool)
- Allen Avenue (Grades K-4)
- Amvet Boulevard (Grades K-5)
- Community School (Grades K-5) (pictured below)
- Falls School (Grades K-5)
- Joseph W. Martin, Jr (Grades K-5)
- Roosevelt Avenue (Grades K-5)
- North Attleboro Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- North Attleboro High School (Grades 9-12)
The high school’s team mascot is the Red Rocketeers, but nicknamed the Rockets. The school colors are red and white. North Attleboro is sometimes referred to as Big Red Country due to all the school spirit. NAHS’s chief rival is Attleboro High School.
High school students may also choose to attend Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, located in Franklin and including communities in Bristol, Norfolk and Middlesex Counties. Students are also able to attend Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton free of charge.
The town is home to one Catholic K-8 school, Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School. The nearest private high school is Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, a Catholic high school.
Town Facts
As of 2011, North Attleboro’s population was 25,706 people. Since 2000, North Attleboro has had a population growth of 2.57 percent. The median home cost in North Attleboro is $322,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.54 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, North Attleboro cost of living is 38.50% higher than the U.S. average.
The public schools spend $6,770 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.7 students per teacher.
The unemployment rate is 12.20 percent (U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is positive. Jobs have increased by 1.10 percent. The average commute time is 31 minutes. The national average is 28 minutes.
The median home value is $322,500. Home appreciation is -2.54% over the last year. Renters make up 29.69% of the town’s population. 2.56% of houses and apartments in North Attleboro are unoccupied.
Recreation
A pretty cool thing about living in North Attleboro for all of you football fans, is that North Attleboro is about a 15 minute drive to Gillette Stadium. Gillette Stadium (pictured below) is New England’s premier sports and entertainment venue. It is home to the New England Patriots, three time Super Bowl Champions and also Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution.
Patriot Place, which is what the shopping and dining area is called, features a wide variety of shopping experiences offering everything from major fashion retailers and unique shops, to the first Bass Pro Shops in New England.
Notable Residents of North Attleboro
Joseph W. Martin, Jr. 1884–1968. He was a Republican US representative and served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1947–1949 and 1953–1955. The first Catholic Speaker, he was next in line to the presidency during Truman’s term. In 1960, McGraw-Hill published My First Fifty Years in Politics, by Joe Martin as told to Robert J. Donovan, a lively and detailed account of Martin’s role in American politics over a half-century. Martin was the longtime publisher of The Evening Chronicle newspaper in North Attleborough. After his death it merged with a nearby rival and became The Sun Chronicle Newspaper. The J.W. Martin Elementary School is named in his honor.
Chris Sullivan -Former professional football player, DE for the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Robert F. Toner – Second lieutenant U.S. Army Air Corp. Second World War co-pilot of the B-24-D Liberator named Lady Be Good which was lost in the Libyan desert in 1943. Toner Boulevard is named in his honor.
Commander Lester Seneca Wall Jr., (1916-1950) U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Second World War naval aviator, sank Japanese battleship Ise with one 500 pound bomb. He was awarded the Navy Cross and died during flight testing crash of an F8F at Miramar Naval Air Station.
Frank C. Whitmore (1887–1947), notable organic chemist. Provided evidence for the existence of carbocations. He also, published the first advanced organic chemistry book in the English language.
Tedy Bruschi – Resides in North Attleboro. He is a former middle linebacker of the New England Patriots of the National Football League
Anthony Sherman -Professional football player for the Arizona Cardinals. Played college football at UCONN where he was a four year starter.
Being Green
We also have a fairly new single-stream recycling program that allows residents to toss all of their recyclable materials into one 96-gallon green carts without sorting them first! Boy do my kids love that! All recyclables can be placed in the cart, sorting is no longer necessary.
This cart can be then rolled to the curb for weekly curbside collection. Automated collection vehicles are equipped with a lifting mechanism that lifts, empties and returns the cart to the same location. The operator controls the entire operation from the driver’s seat. The entire process takes about 10 seconds to complete for each residence, and is noticeably safer, cleaner and more efficient than the old system.
The North Attleboro solid waste program is $85 a year which covers the recycling program and our pay-as-go trash program. All other trash must be in a tied plastic bag, either a town bag or a commercial bag with a “Bag Tag” attached to each bag. These bags and tags can be purchased at local grocery and convenience stores for about $1.50 each.
Public Utilities
One the best benefits of living in North Attleboro is that the North Attleborough Electric Department NAED is owned by the people of North Attleborough. I have lived here for over 25 years and have never been without power for more than 4 hours and that was just this year during a hurricane.
Municipal electric utilities like NAED were founded on the principal that electricity is an essential public service that is best provided by a utility owned and operated by the people it serves. With public power, not only are the residents part owners of their local electric utility, the commissioners who govern policy for the utility are from the community as well. In a public power community, the electric utility is non-profit and tax-exempt, meaning that every dollar paid for electricity goes toward high quality, reliable and economical electric service that meets the diverse needs of the community and the rate payers. A win-win for all.
About Me
As your Realtor®, I will take a different approach. You can think of me as your personal real estate concierge…A uniquely personal, professional approach with my guarantee of positive results.
I will utilize the latest technologies, market research and business strategies to meet your expectations. More importantly, I will listen and find solutions that are tailored to you, whether you are a first-time buyer, repeat buyer, or seller, I promise that I will go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. I will also utilize innovative advertising and marketing techniques to attract potential buyers.
I have been a resident of North Attleboro since 1980 and have two wonderful daughters in grade school. I also have been a long time business owner of Wetherlaine’s Restaurant in Attleboro up until 2010. I am an expert in all things local, and extremely familiar with the school system and surrounding towns.
I also have great PERSONAL experience, not only in Residential Real Estate & Investment Properties, but Short Sales and Foreclosures as well. I also completely understand the personal emotions and decisions involved in each.
Times change at a blink of an eye, which is why I take advantage of every education opportunity offered to me, so I can constantly improve my level of service provided to you.
I am dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service possible. Please give me a call or send me an email, I am always willing to provide assistance.
Contact Tiffany:
Tiffany Chapdelaine Wetherbee Realtor®
Kensington Real Estate Brokerage
214 Main Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
License No: 9020319
Mobile: 508-243-0114
Office:508-431-1500 ex 216
e-Mail: Tiffany@KensingtonRealEstateBrokerage.com
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