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Fuel Spill Closes Marina Engine Workshop

CHATHAM – A fuel spill at Stage Harbor Marina has shut down the shorefront facility’s engine repair shop, and the fate of the building is currently in the hands of insurance companies. The 80 Bridge St. building, along with the main marina structure, are slated for eventual demolition...

Chatham, MA · 3d
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Nantucket Planning Director Leslie Snell Placed On Administrative Leave

Nantucket planning director Leslie Snell has been placed on administrative leave, a source told the Current this week. The decision to place Snell on leave was allegedly made after an executive session meeting of the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) last Thursday, October 29th. That meeting was conducted “to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual.”

Nantucket, MA · 1d
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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 · 1d
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Street flooding reported around Southern New England

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — Hours of heavy rain Friday led to reports of street flooding across Southern New England. Cars navigated deep water on Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston, a common spot for street flooding. Street flooding was also reported in Somerset. NBC 10's Ryan Medeiros reports that several...

New Bedford, MA · 6h
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‘Alarming’ discrepancy of $1.2 million found in town financial records

MIDDLEBORO — The town missed out on being able to use money it had because of poor bookkeeping, Interim Town Manager Robert Nunes told the Middleboro Select Board at its Nov. 2 meeting. Nunes said that he found a $1.215 million discrepancy over a three-year period between the amount...

Middleborough, MA · 4d

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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 · 1d

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South Coast looks for candidates who are doing good work

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I remember running into state Rep.-elect Jesse St. Gelais a few years ago when I was writing a Thanksgiving column. I had decided to see how my beloved Missionaries of Charity were doing with the annual turkey meals they prepare for many of the city’s elderly and disabled people.

Westport, MA · 2d

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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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Middleboro and Lakeville buck the trend in statewide elections

Voting signs placed outside of the Middleboro High School polling location on Election Day. Photo by Christian Uva. A chart showing how Lakeville and Middleboro voters went on each of the nine ballot questions. Voting signs placed outside of the Middleboro High School polling location on Election Day. Photo by...

Middleborough, MA · 3d

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Plymouth Food Drive Seeks Donations to Help Local Families

The Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, has announced they are collecting non-perishable food this month to help families in need within the community, with donation boxes now in place inside Town Hall located at 26 Court Street.

Plymouth, MA · 2d

Martha's Vineyard Times

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Derby committee opposes Chappy court decision

For 81 years, the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby has celebrated the Island’s fishing traditions, and brought families, friends, and neighbors together on its shores. The Derby is far more than a fishing contest. It is an annual five-week opportunity for participants to renew long-standing friendships, create new relationships, and enjoy the beauty of the Vineyard.

Edgartown, MA · 1d

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Public’s approval of Q1 sends clear message for government transparency

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Question 1, the newly passed government transparency ballot measure, will make most records held by the Legislature and governor public records — unless the Legislature acts soon to roll it back. The ballot measure, which passed with 86% of the vote statewide and...

Massachusetts · 2d

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Community Invited to Celebrate Historic Town Hall Restoration at November 12 Ribbon Cutting

The Town of Sandwich invites the entire community to join us on Thursday, November 12, at 1:00 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the latest restoration project at Historic Town Hall. Town leadership expresses sincere gratitude to the Sandwich community for supporting the funding that made this...

Sandwich, MA · 2d

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 · 2d

FUN 107

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Massachusetts Homes Are Twice as Likely to Catch Fire on Thanksgiving

Residential fires double on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, with over 80 percent starting in the kitchen from unsafe cooking practices.

Massachusetts · 2d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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Sticker Shock: Proliferation Makes Poles, Signs Unsightly

CHATHAM – In his walks around town, one change Robert Byrnes has noticed in the past few years is the proliferation of advertising stickers. Stickers promoting everything from local shops to craft beer to bands and politics can be seen plastered on telephone poles, trash receptacles, traffic signs and even light and flag poles.

Chatham, MA · 1d

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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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

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 · 22h

Cape Cod Chronicle

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More Discussion Due On Regional Recreation

ORLEANS – Officials in Orleans and Brewster are continuing to work toward a pilot program exploring how recreation offerings could be shared between the two towns. Talk of regionalizing recreation began earlier this summer upon Tom DeSiervo’s decision to relinquish his role as Orleans’ director of recreation, culture and community events. DeSiervo remains employed by the town without the title of director.

Orleans, MA · 1d