Services Offered to Town Residents - Please Read

August 30, 2011 – Hurricane Irene Information

Power

·        Power is not expected to be restored in the short term. Please plan accordingly.

Trash

·        Trash will not be delayed. It will be picked up on your regular day.

·        If you have already had your trash picked up, but did not yet clean out your refrigerator and/or freezer, you will be allowed to bring one (1) bag to the Department of Public Works for disposal. You will have to check in with the office staff and provide your name and address.

·        One extra container (33 gallons) of trash will be allowed this week for disposal of refrigerator and freezer waste. No need for purple bags.

Brush Dump Open

·        Wednesday, Aug. 31^st and Thursday, Sept. 1^st – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

·        Saturday, September 3^rd – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Water

·        Water is available at both Fire Stations. Bring your own bottles.

Cell Phones

·        You may charge your cell phones at the Public Safety Building (Fire Department).

Shower Facilities

·        The YMCA’s in Franklin and North Attleboro are allowing anyone without power to use their shower facilities.

Food Services

·        On Tuesday, August 30^th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the King Philip Middle School will be hosting a free spaghetti and pizza dinner. Use of their shower facilities will also be allowed, including charging of cell phones.

·        If power is not restored on Wednesday, August 31^st, the King Philip Middle School will again by providing dinner and use of shower facilities from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.