Joseph Case football duo ready for Abington playoff showdown

SWANSEA — Two players who have made a difference in the Joseph Case football team 's resurgence this fall have been juniors Troy Medas and Cooper Watson. The two Cardinals defensive players have created havoc for opposing teams all season long. "What they both bring together, which I think bleeds into the rest of the defense, is they are just tough kids," first-year head coach Mike Cloutier said. "There's no backing down in them. When the game gets tough, they get tougher." The Swansea natives will be tested against No. 3 Abington in Thursday's Division 6 Round of 8 football matchup, beginning at 6 p.m. Watch MA high school football on NFHS The Green Wave (7-2) can certainly run with the football as proven in their opening day win over Longmeadow, tallying nearly 300 yards on the ground. Quarterback Jack Reilly is also accurate throwing the football and crafty in the pocket. Medas, a 6-2, 185-pound linebacker, and Watson, a 6-4, 210-pound defensive end use their size, speed and toughness to create real problems for offenses. They also work in tandem to attack the running and passing game. Both made huge plays in last week's upset over defending Division 6

Weymouth Neighborhood Favorite Pizzeria to Close Its Doors This Weekend

After 12 years of service, CeCe’s Pizza will close its Weymouth location in Massachusetts. The restaurant announced the closure on social media, confirming that November 14 will be its final day of business. CeCe’s Pizza Announces Closure. Located at 4 Union Street in Weymouth, CeCe’s Pizza is a...

Brockton native wins top award for senior care

Brockton native Katia Resende received the Resident Quality of Life Award at Senior Living Residences’ Star Awards ceremony. Resende, wellness coordinator at Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner assisted living, was selected for the recognition from among more than 2,000 Senior Living Residences associates, according to a community announcement. The award recognizes Resende’s dedication to making a difference in residents’ lives, according to the announcement. Resident quality of life is a top priority for Senior Living Residences and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner. Resende is known at the community for helping residents feel included, whether they are sitting in the dining room or moving into a new apartment, according to the announcement. She also helps introduce residents to one another, fostering friendships among neighbors. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton native wins top award for senior care

Residents On Alert After Reported Coyote Attack In Kingston

The Kingston Animal Control and Shelter are warning residents to be alert after a person was reportedly attacked by an aggressive coyote.

Longtime New England staple Papa Gino's soon to have new owner

Papa Gino's, the longtime New England staple that has struggled financially in recent years, will soon have a new owner. Craveworthy Brands, which owns multiple restaurant brands across the country, announced this week that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats (NEAE) LLC, the pizza chain's parent company. Craveworthy will take over more than 160 restaurants -- including Papa Gino's and its sister D'Angelos -- as part of the deal.

Ross Dress for Less Eyes Two More Massachusetts Locations

Ross Dress for Less is bringing its discount shopping experience to two more Massachusetts communities. According to The Connecticut Scoop, the off-price retailer is preparing to take over the former Best Buy Outlet space at Brockton‘s Westgate Mall, located at 200 Westgate Drive, as well as the former Bob’s Stores at Twin City Plaza, situated at 146 Whalon Street in Fitchburg, on the Leominster line. Construction on both locations is expected to begin in the spring, with grand openings tentatively planned for sometime in 2027.

Blueberry Muffin closes in Pembroke and Plymouth Social opens

A Pembroke breakfast spot closing for good, a Quincy ice cream shop holding a pop-up, a Plymouth restaurant supporting families for Thanksgiving and a new restaurant open inside an iconic Plymouth hotel are among the South Shore foodie news this week. The Blueberry Muffin has closed its location at 35 School St. in Pembroke after about two years in business. Frozen Freddie's is open for two weeks to satisfy cravings and fill Thanksgiving orders. Mamma Mia’s Plymouth Waterfront is raising money to distribute Thanksgiving meal kits through local churches, senior centers and shelters. And Plymouth Social American Tavern is now open in the newly renovated John Carver Inn & Spa in downtown Plymouth. (While we have your ear and stomach, check out these other food, dining and grocery stories. Click here for the 411 on past foodie news. Check out these places serving up food and drinks with fall flavors . Read about how Grey’s Coffee brings cookie butter lattes to Quincy Center.) Pembroke breakfast spot , the Blueberry Muffin, closes its doors .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } After about two years at 35 School St. in Pembroke, the Blueberry Muffin has closed that

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New pay-to-park signage posted in Kingston Emporium

The Kingston Emporium has installed new QR-code signage requiring drivers to pay for longer-term parking, offering a compromise for University of Rhode Island students who previously risked being towed for parking in the lot all day. The Emporium is a commercial plaza next to the URI campus and is home...

In the Sport-light: Roundup of news from Hull's wide world of sports

• 3/4 Boys Soccer Team 2 faced off against Hull Team 3 on the turf for the final match of the season, coming away with a 10-6 victory. Team 2 had seven different goal scorers, with Charlie Swimm, Ezra Jones, Elijah Gerold, Richard Hennesey, Zack Panetta, Lucas Moore-DaSilva, and Colin Privett all getting on the board. Miles Casas came up huge yet again in net and was an anchor for the team the entire season.

NeighborWorks Housing Solutions cuts ribbon at Campello Crossing

Brockton, MA NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (NHS) celebrated the ribbon cutting of Campello Crossing on Thursday, October 15, marking an exciting milestone in the continued revitalization of the city. Community leaders, elected officials, development partners, and supporters gathered at 1200 Montello St. to celebrate the completion of this transformative mixed-use development.

Quincy City Council Opposes Quarry Hills Lease Extension

The Quincy City Council on Monday urged the state legislature to reject any measure – be it a home-rule petition or another bill – that would enable Quincy and the operators of Granite Links to enter into a 50-year lease extension until an audit and analysis of the terms of the lease has been completed.

Family-Run Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts That Locals Refuse To Trade For Anywhere Else

One pizza kitchen on this list is run by a brother and sister. Honestly, that makes a slice sound like a family reunion. Another family spot serves honey lavender duck beside wood-fired pizza, and I love that kind of surprise. Each of these eight Italian restaurants in Massachusetts is family-owned...

Taunton dad had too many model trains. So he opened a biz for all ages

Taunton resident Joseph Moreton had a problem: he had too many model trains. "We have a really small home" and have "four kiddos," his wife Gabrielle Moreton said. "He would always bring out the trains with the kids, and you would always have to take them and put them away because there's no space at all." "One day he's like, you know what? I need a space so we can keep them out all the time," she said. "Then he's like, even better yet, I would love for the public to come and enjoy it as well." That idea became Mass Model Railroad Club at 52 Main St. in downtown Taunton . The business houses Joseph's collection of model trains for the public to drive, and also allows people to bring their own trains in to drive on the tracks inside the facility. Joseph said that the business appeals to anyone "from 5 years old up until death, really." Here's what we know. Who is the new Miss Taunton? Meet Miss Taunton and Miss Taunton's Teen 2027. Who were runners-up? Train club is after-school activity The business operates under a membership model, wherein customers pay a monthly membership fee to

At a new South Shore housing development, live where the cranberries grow

Called Cranberry Crossing, the Norwell subdivision is oriented around the adjacent Cross Street Cranberry Bogs. Cranberries have deep roots in Massachusetts. Harvested for centuries and then commercially cultivated for the first time in the 1800s on Cape Cod, the cranberry industry remains alive and well in the state. According to Massachusetts Cranberries (the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association) the Bay State has thousand of acres of bogs and approximately 375 growers statewide.

Walpole football pours it on Westfield, 48-18

On a warm, rainy night, the 5th seeded Walpole Timberwolves’ football team (6-2) soaked the 12th seeded Westfield Bombers (6-2) at John Turco Stadium on Friday November 6, 2026 by a final score of 48-18 in the first round of the division 4 playoffs. Senior captain Mason Falcone shredded...

'Despicable.' Taunton City Council OKs budget after heated lawyer fight

After a heated debate, Taunton city councilors voted 7-1 to approve the supplemental budget they rejected two weeks ago, without any changes and without a budget line item specifically for an attorney for the City Council. Previously, the Council voted 5-4 to reject the supplemental budget because it did not contain funding for an attorney specifically for the City Council . The supplemental budget contains funding for firefighters, funds the pension of a city employee serving in the military, and also adds $481,000 to the city's reserve account where it can be used in the event of an economic downturn or other financial challenge. At the most recent Tuesday, Nov. 10, council meeting, Chief Financial Officer Patrick Dello Russo said that hypothetically, money was available for the council to hire their own attorney. But he said that he would not make the money available until the Council came to an agreement with City Solicitor Matt Costa about the role of such an attorney. Costa, for his part, said that he had "legal concerns" but that he was "open to having the discussion." Ultimately, City Councilor Debra Botellio said that "we need to pass this for the sake of the people

First Cold-Stunned Green Turtle of Season Reaches Quincy Hospital

A green sea turtle found stranded on a Cape Cod beach Tuesday is the first cold-stunned patient of the 2026–2027 season at the New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy. The arrival, reported Wednesday by Boston 25 News, marks the opening of a rescue season that usually...

Massachusetts town waited 2 days to issue E. coli water alert, and some homes never got calls

Schools received notice before emergency alerts went out to the broader community.

Sharon Voters Oust Confidence in School Board After Racist Remarks Mar Town Meeting

Sharon voters delivered a landslide no-confidence verdict against five of their seven School Committee members on Oct. 22, voting 520 to 327 at a Special Town Meeting that drew more than 800 residents and left the town confronting reports of racist remarks at the meeting. The vote capped months of...