The Life In Attleboro Podcast

When it comes to keeping our city sustainable, every little bit helps. And you can play a big role. I recently spoke with Mike Davis. He's the Chair & Secretary of the city's Sustainability Commission. He's also a former city councilor. Mike shared small actions each of us can take to help our city. He also addressed the current water crisis in Attleboro. The Sustainability Comm...

I’d like to introduce you to Malena Gallagher.  She is 14-years-old and she is the owner & founder of A Pup’s Delight . Malena makes healthy dog treats, from scratch in her kitchen, and her canine customers can’t get enough! I spoke with Malena and her mother Leslie. They shared how a passionate hobby turned into a real business - and a bonding experience for the whole family. I was very impre...

When I first started the podcast, I started looking into the history of our city. A few topics that caught my attention immediately were: Attleboro’s connection to G.I. Joe (I had the toys) Our role in the making of World Series trophies/rings, etc. (huge Sox fan) The Great Fire of 1898 (love history, in general) Today’s podcast episode is about that last one. The Great Fire of 1898 destroyed 19 b...

Caring for an aging family member is something most of us might have to encounter one day. It can be hard, stressful, and can lead to burnout. We want to do what's best for our loved ones, but navigating each challenge can be extremely difficult. I want to introduce you to someone (with a heart of gold) who specializes in helping families through the challenging process. Her name is Daniela M...

Have you heard of the Attleboro Varsity Booster Club ? It’s a group of dedicated parents and community members on a mission to make sure each AHS varsity athlete gets a varsity letter jacket - FREE of charge. The high school sports experience is one that most teens remember forever - and the AVBC is doing its part to support them along the way.  But the booster club is about so much more than just...

In this week's episode of The Life In Attleboro Podcast, you'll meet an amazing mother doing amazing things for her son, and families who find themselves in difficult situations. Stacey Beal's son, Wes, was diagnosed with brain cancer at just 16-months-old. Wes is now thriving in 5th grade, but his check-ups & appointments continue. Eight years ago, Stacey started a special even...

Waking up with aches, pain, or soreness is no fun. But it doesn't have to be that way - and owner & CEO of Houghton Physical Therapy , Todd Houghton, says it shouldn't be that way. In Ep. 22 of The Life In Attleboro Podcast, Todd delivers practical strategies you can use to manage & eliminate any discomfort you might be feeling.  We got a ton of value from our discussion with Tod...

Elmer Vidal is an impressive Attleboro High School student who recently started his own business. It's called Brightsite Cleaning Services - a window washing business. After he & his father left our windows spotless (and with no streaks), we saw him at several of our neighbors' homes doing the same thing! Get ready to be inspired by this young entrepreneur with a very bright future....

Ep. 20 of The Life In Attleboro Podcast features AJ Robinson - owner of AJ's Family Pizza & BBQ. The hardworking father puts in 80-hour work weeks at the Pleasant Street location - to help put food on the plates of Attleboro families. In fact, here's the link to AJ's specials (including one night where kids eat free!) AJ shares his passion for preparing the perfect pizza pie, hi...

The President of Bishop Feehan High School recently invited me to tour the historic & beautiful campus. The home of the Shamrocks really impressed me. So come on inside Bishop Feehan with me and enjoy Ep. 19 of The Life In Attleboro Podcast! --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Life In Attleboro Podcast is also proudly sponsored by Hoban Accounting Services...

Bliss Dairy has helped satisfy the cravings of Attleboro residents for 95 years! In our one-on-one conversation with former owner, Dave Bliss, he shares special memories he had growing up around the company. His grandfather started it all back in 1929!  You'll hear how Bliss Dairy evolved from a horse & buggy operation, to the fine establishment it is today. Bliss Dairy is a family legacy...

Rocco Carlino is a man on a mission to help Attleboro High School students who share a similar dream as his son. Rocco's son, Nilito, tragically died in a car crash in 2019. The soon-to-be sophomore at Johnson & Wales, had a dream of becoming a chef. Nilito was studying culinary arts and business management. After the crash, Nilito's father, Rocco, turned the tragedy into something i...

You might've seen them on the local community Facebook pages - or perhaps the local news! Ian & Ted - two high school students - are spreading joy and positivity through their love of music. Ian plays the drums. Ted plays the sax. They setup shop right on the streets of Attleboro. Their smooth jazz, sounds from the 80's, and pop music have provided the perfect dose of positivity at j...

Confidence Fitness is the first ever sponsor of The Life In Attleboro Podcast! Owners, Sean & Nora Cryan, have an exclusive offer just for you. Tap this link to take advantage of a program that can change your life for the better. Sean, Nora, and the rest of the Confidence Fitness team specialize in helping people over 40 gain strength for life. They also help teen athletes gain strength to he...

Attleboro's Fire Chief Scott Lachance gets candid about what it's like to be a firefighter in our great city. He also shared insight about the specific strategies his team uses when they roll up to a burning building.  This episode has it all! You're going to feel informed. You're going to learn something new.  You might shed some tears. You'll want to take action. You&apo...

Have you heard of Empty Bowls Attleboro? It is a non-profit organization with one goal - to raise money to help fight hunger right here in Attleboro. Two of the group's founders, Sarah Mott & Dave Laferriere, reveal the unique meaning behind Empty Bowls. There's also a HUGE event coming up on Saturday, Sept. 21st at the Newell Shelter at Capron Park. My conversation with Sarah &...

Attleboro has a lot of interesting history - and this story certainly applies. The man who played a pivotal part in the creation of the iconic action figure, G.I. Joe, lived right here in Attleboro. Wait until you hear how much he was paid for his important role in bringing the character to life. Get ready for a fun (and short) history lesson from the former Executive Director of the Attleboro Are...

Olympian Zuri Ferguson shared her experience just days after returning to Attleboro from the 2024 Paris Games.  She was gracious enough to walk us through her experience, moment-by-moment - from her average night's rest the night before her big race - to reaching the finish line in the 100m backstroke. Zuri gives credit to her tremendous support system of family, friends, and coaches. And the...

Our guest today is Kim Canova. She and her husband, Tony, own a popular restaurant you’ve probably heard of - Colonel Blackinton Inn !  Kim shares some of the very cool history behind the Inn. She also told me about the time a fire broke out inside the restaurant, how she and her team got through the pandemic… and the new lunchtime offer that you can take advantage of right now. Kim also wants to...

I recently had a very "sweet" conversation with Joanne Listro. She is the owner of Drop Cookies - based right out of her kitchen - in Attleboro. I met Joanne at the farmers market a few weeks ago. Turns out, she’s quite the baker. She’s also a hard-working mother who simply wants to make people find a little bit of joy with her delicious desserts.  And the story behind WHY she started he...

Today, we have an interview with Brit Wirth. She’s on the board of directors for the Attleboro Farmers Market - very popular during the summer & fall months.  Brit shares what makes the farmers market so special each weekend - and why the Attleboro Farmers Market has been ranked the number one farmers market in the state for the past seven years.  And did you know the farmers market hosts seve...

Today, we’re talking about the number one way you can begin a life-changing transformation. We spoke with Sarah Boratko. She and her husband Bryce own Fulcrum Athletics in Attleboro.  She told the story about the time their gym got flooded out - and the inspiring teamwork of how they were able to get back up & running so quickly. And if you’ve been thinking about getting in better shape, or fe...

It has to be one of, if not, THE most visited place in all of Attleboro. The Attleboro Public Library had 97,406 library visits in 2023 - and even more are expected this year! In Ep. 6 of The Life In Attleboro Podcast, the Director of the library, Amy Rhilinger, discusses the possibility of weddings happening inside the historic building (built five years before the Titanic sank).  Did you know ch...

Did you know you can drop off your children at the Attleboro Norton YMCA and go on a date with your significant other - even if you're not a member? Did you know the Y offers specialized care for people battling Parkinson's and other diseases? Or that it puts an emphasis on making sure local seniors don't feel isolated and alone? Kate Messier, Chief Operations Officer of the Attlebo...

Today, I’m sharing a very cool conversation I had with Heather Porreca - the President of the Hebron Food Pantry in Attleboro.  We know a lot of people could use some help, so Heather explained how easy it is to make sure you and your family don’t go without. We also spoke about the new location the pantry will be moving to this fall… how you can help - other than just donating food - which is alw...