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Taunton Daily Gazette

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Taunton residents get free yard waste drop off days

Taunton residents can dispose of leaves, grass clippings and branches for free during four yard waste drop-off dates in November. Mayor Shaunna O'Connell and the Department of Public Works partnered to offer the program, according to a community announcement. Free yard waste drop-off will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the City Convenience Center, 330 East Britannia St., Taunton. Residents must provide proof of residency. Commercial waste and box trucks will not be accepted.The free drop-off dates are in addition to the city's free yard waste pickup during the week of Nov. 16.For questions, call the DPW at 508-821-1431. 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 Taunton Daily Gazette: Taunton residents get free yard waste drop off days

Taunton, MA · 1d

The Standard-Times

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Republican St. Gelais flips 8th Bristol state rep seat. Full results

Voters in the 8th Bristol District elected Republican Jesse W. St. Gelais of Acushnet to represent them in the Nov. 3 general election. The election pitted the Democratic incumbent state Rep. Steven J. Ouellette , seeking a second term on Beacon Hill, against the Republican newcomer. As of Wednesday, Nov. 4, St. Gelais had received 9,006 votes to 8,547 for Ouellette in unofficial results. During the campaign, Ouellette pointed to money he says he has helped direct toward communities in the district, constituent services and his experience in local government as evidence that he has been effective during his first term. St. Gelais argued the district needs a different political voice on Beacon Hill, saying state spending, energy costs and the Legislature's resistance to Auditor Diana DiZoglio's effort to audit the Legislature show a need for greater accountability. St. Gelais, 43, graduated from New Bedford High School and attended Bristol Community College. He has spent 26 years running his family's New Bedford insurance business, Help-U-Insure. His civic involvement includes serving as a former vice president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and as a member of the New Bedford Port Society's board of managers and finance committee. He has

New Bedford, MA · 3d

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YOUR VIEW: Parking plan ‘deserves more scrutiny’

Apparently, Plymouth has a parking problem. The proposed solution is to pave more of the town. According to the Plymouth Independent, the town is considering a $1.2 million to $1.5 million project to expand parking behind Nathaniel Morton Elementary School from 60 spaces to 150. The project would add nearly 10,000 square feet of pavement and provide free public parking outside school hours. Officials describe it as a “win-win.”

Plymouth, MA · 2d

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Governor Edward J. King Opens $8 Million Factory Mutual Conference Center on Route 1 in Norwood-November 7, 1980

Chief Executive Signs Economic Development Review Order During Dedication of Advanced National Training Facility. Gov. Edward J. King announced during yesterday’s opening of Factory Mutual’s new $8 million conference center that he has ordered top administration officials to undertake a review of state regulations concerning economic development. The review is intended to help eliminate excess regulations in construction and economic development, King said, adding that all cabinet secretaries would have two years in which to complete the task. An expanded tax base tied to economic growth will be especially important after passage of Proposition 2 1/2, King said. The object of the review is to simplify the rules regulating business in the state, the governor told his audience at Factory Mutual.

Norwood, MA · 3d

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James Flaherty Keynote Speaker At Quincy’s Veterans Day Ceremony

Quincy Police Capt. James Flaherty, a retired lieutenant commander in the United States Navy Reserves, will serve as the keynote speaker at Quincy’s Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will take place in front of the World War II memorial inside Merrymount Park at the conclusion...

Quincy, MA · 1d

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Tri-Town voter turnout surges for midterm elections, ballot questions

How Marion (left), Mattapoisett (middle) and Rochester (right) voted on the nine ballot questions. State Rep. Mark Sylvia outside polls at Old Hammondtown School on Election Day. Photo by Tanvi Kulkarni. Election Day saw high voter turnout. File photo.

Mattapoisett, MA · 3d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Lisa Field credits door-knocking, positive message for decisive win

TAUNTON — Democratic incumbent State Rep. Lisa Field credits her campaign of knocking on thousands of doors and staying positive with her message for her decisive victory in Tuesday's election. "We need to provide kids with hope. It was important to run a positive campaign. To stay focused on working families," she said to a room full of supporters at the Ward 5 Club in Taunton after winning. After hugging almost everyone in attendance at her watch party Field thanked everyone, saying she could not have possibly have done this and gotten this far without her supporters. Field defeated Republican challenger Larry Quintal in a hotly contested rematch in the 3rd Bristol Disrtrict, which includes more than half of Taunton and part of Easton. Results in Taunton and Easton Field won comfortable victories in both Taunton and Easton, winning a total of 9,068 votes or 58% to Quintal's 6,490 votes or 42%, according to unofficial results, as of Wednesday. In Taunton, Field got 6,734 votes (57%) and Quintal got 5,000 votes (43%) In Easton, Field got 2,334 votes (61%) and Quintal got 1,490 votes (39%) Rematch of extremely close 2025 special election Both Field and Quintal are from Taunton. Quintal

Taunton, MA · 2d

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DCR accepting feedback on floodproofing strategies for the Nantasket Reservation

The state Department of Conservation and Recreation is accepting feedback until November 30 on its Flood Resilience Adaptation Strategies report aimed at reducing flooding along Nantasket Avenue and Hull Shore Drive. The strategies being considered for the state-controlled property, known as the Nantasket Reservation, include changing traffic patterns, relocating buildings,...

Hull, MA · 1d

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Old South Shifts Focus to Elementary School

On Wednesday November 4th, the Braintree Town Council held a meeting at the Highlands on Peach Street Auditorium to discuss the future of the building formerly known as South Middle School. Superintendent Timothy MacDonald provided some background on the situation. ““The School Committee decided that since the Old South Middle...

Braintree, MA · 1d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Norwood DPW ready, prepared to tackle flooded prone neighborhoods

Local communities like Norwood are getting ready for the possibility of flooding. Back in 2020, flooding forced Norwood Hospital to evacuate.

Norwood, MA · 20h

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Legal Notice Fairhaven Housing Authority

The Fairhaven Housing Authority is seeking proposals from qualified developers for the development of approximately 50 units of affordable senior rental housing at a range of incomes on surplus land it owns adjacent to an existing public housing site, Oxford Terrace. The most advantageous proposal, from a responsive and responsible proposer, considering all evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP, will be selected.

Fairhaven, MA · 2d

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Hewins appears victorious with 89-vote margin in state rep race

Sarah Hewins, center, stands with two supporters in front of Town Hall on Election Day. Photo by Erin Darling. Sarah Hewins, center, stands with two supporters in front of Town Hall on Election Day. Photo by Erin Darling. With preliminary vote tallies reported at press time, Democrat Sarah Hewins appeared...

Carver, MA · 3d

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“He Never Made It Back”: New Bedford Ranger Missing 82 Years Finally Coming Home on the Anniversary of His Death

NEW BEDFORD — The remains of Pfc. William A. Gervais Jr., a 28-year-old New Bedford man missing since World War II, have been identified and will be buried Dec. 7 in Bourne. Gervais served with Company F, 2nd Ranger Battalion. On Dec. 7, 1944, his unit captured Hill 400 near Bergstein, Germany, in the Hürtgen Forest. During a German counterattack, he and another soldier were sent to contact another platoon but never arrived. He was listed as missing in action and later declared non-recoverable in 1951.

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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The Mill Wharf to Temporarily Close for Major Renovations and Brand Refresh in Scituate

A longstanding waterfront favorite in Scituate is preparing for a major makeover. The Mill Wharf will temporarily close its doors at 23 Mill Wharf Plaza on November 14, 2026, for what the restaurant describes as “essential building improvements.” The team expects to welcome guests back in spring/summer 2027, pending construction timelines. In addition to a complete interior design renovation, the project will also include a brand refresh and a menu overhaul.

Scituate, MA · 23h

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Milton to discuss draft housing plan at public meeting on Nov. 10th

The Housing Production Plan Advisory Committee will meet jointly with the Select Board and Planning Board on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Old Fire Headquarters, First Floor meeting room at 515 Canton Ave. Residents are encouraged to attend and share feedback on the draft Housing Production Plan.

Milton, MA · 1d

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Fall River’s Third Street garage repairs slip again, now expected to reopen in mid-December

FALL RIVER — While the City Council debates whether to sell the Pearl Street parking garage in the heart of downtown, the multimillion-dollar repair project at the city’s other municipal garage, on Third Street, is running about three months behind and could cost. It’s no surprise that a...

Fall River, MA · 23h

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Downtown Exit Gone Till ’29: New Bedford’s I-195 Rebuild Hits the Gas: 9 Months Ahead of Schedule

A key exit into downtown New Bedford will shut for more than two years starting this December as MassDOT’s $400 million I-195/Route 18 interchange rebuild moves into Phase 3 about nine months early. The ramp from I-195 eastbound to Route 18 southbound (Exit 26) closes completely from December 2026...

New Bedford, MA · 1d

WPRI 12 News

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Chris Markey set to usher in new era as Bristol County district attorney

Markey, a Dartmouth Democrat, defeated Republican Seth Aitken in the election, garnering more than 54% of the vote.

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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New Bedford's Ashley-Swift School Merger Clears Key State Design Hurdle

Charles S. Ashley Elementary School — Approximate Site of Proposed Merger School. New Bedford's long-discussed plan to replace two of its oldest elementary schools took a step forward on Oct. 28, with state officials moving the combined Ashley-Swift school project into the schematic design phase. The announcement came Oct. 28, putting the proposal among a small group of projects statewide cleared to advance.

New Bedford, MA · 3d

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