Attleboro is a small manufacturing city with a unique combination of the
advantages of urban and suburban living. Known as the birthplace of the
jewelry industry in New England, the city has its share of red brick mill
buildings and a healthy legacy of jewelry and metal fabrication jobs that
make it one of the major manufacturing employment centers in Massachusetts.
At the same time, Attleboro’s location at the southern end of the MBTA
commuter rail line has encouraged the growth of suburban neighborhoods
bringing increased support for public education and recreation. The public
library is currently undergoing a $3 million renovation that will provide
fully accessible space for community activities, as well as additional
areas for children’s and young people’s collections. Capron Park Zoo,
located in the center of the city and completely rebuilt in 1989, features
lions, tigers and its “signature” polar bear, as well as a nocturnal
exhibit and tropical rain forest. The Bungay River and surrounding
wetlands are under study for wildlife habitat preservation and sanctuary
areas. Attleboro is also home to the LaSalette Shrine whose Christmas
light display is one of the most spectacular in New England.
advantages of urban and suburban living. Known as the birthplace of the
jewelry industry in New England, the city has its share of red brick mill
buildings and a healthy legacy of jewelry and metal fabrication jobs that
make it one of the major manufacturing employment centers in Massachusetts.
At the same time, Attleboro’s location at the southern end of the MBTA
commuter rail line has encouraged the growth of suburban neighborhoods
bringing increased support for public education and recreation. The public
library is currently undergoing a $3 million renovation that will provide
fully accessible space for community activities, as well as additional
areas for children’s and young people’s collections. Capron Park Zoo,
located in the center of the city and completely rebuilt in 1989, features
lions, tigers and its “signature” polar bear, as well as a nocturnal
exhibit and tropical rain forest. The Bungay River and surrounding
wetlands are under study for wildlife habitat preservation and sanctuary
areas. Attleboro is also home to the LaSalette Shrine whose Christmas
light display is one of the most spectacular in New England.
