Attleboro and North Attleboro are giving away sandbags to residents and businesses in preparation for expected flooding due to heavy rains through Wednesday.
Officials say snow plow drivers tend to be older. When they retire, fewer young people have been willing to take their place, contributing to the shortage.
North Attleboro officials are advising residents to boil their tap water after E. coli bacteria was found during routine water tests on Wednesday, Sept. 21.