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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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theweektoday.com

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Select Board votes to sunset golf advisory committee

The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 3 to dissolve the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, effective Dec. 31. The committee was established in March 2022 to assist with the transition of Little Harbor Country Club from private ownership to a town-owned facility. The board determined that the committee...

Wareham, MA · 3d
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‘Breaking point': Elected official calls for removal of Bridgewater town manager

A town councilor in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, is calling for the removal of the town manager in the wake of an NBC10 Boston investigation, which raised questions about the public official’s use of paid time off and attendance at his Town Hall office. After the NBC10 Boston report published on...

Bridgewater, MA · 1d
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Municipal Insurer Must Pay Share of $14.9 Million Wrongful Incarceration Settlement

A Massachusetts Superior Court judge recently found a municipal insurer responsible for a share of a $14.9 million settlement with a man wrongly incarcerated for 36 years. MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. was ordered to pay the town of Braintree 40.62%, or $6,052,380, of the $14.9 million settlement in a law enforcement liability case.

Braintree, MA · 2d
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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 · 7h

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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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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 · 1d

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

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Fairhaven Celebrates Renovations To Its Phoenix Rail Trail

Earlier this fall, the community of Fairhaven gathered for a ribbon-cutting on Main Street for the re-opening of their newly renovated Phoenix Rail Trail, the town’s portion of the South Coast Greenway. The 5-mile trail extends east from downtown Fairhaven into Mattapoisett, where an extension that opened in 2022...

Fairhaven, 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 · 17h

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City Property Tax Rate To Go Before City Council Next Week

Next week, the Fall River City Council will hold a public hearing and may vote on proposed real estate tax rates for residential and commercial property owners. Residents will likely pay more in taxes for FY 2027. In setting the rate, the council can shift the tax burden to commercial...

Fall River, MA · 1d

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Mitchell Proposes His Own ALPR Ordinance He Says Could Become a "National Model"

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is proposing strict new rules for police license plate readers after privacy concerns and officer misuse led to contract cancellations.

New Bedford, MA · 2d

theweektoday.com

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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 · 2d

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“Accountability Cannot Be Sacrificed”: New Bedford Councilor Blasts Mayor’s ALPR Plan as More of the Same

In the weeks following an internal audit that led to the firings of two New Bedford police officers for misuse of automated license plate reader technology, and the city’s decision not to renew its contract with Flock Safety, Mayor Jonathan F. Mitchell has put forward a new proposed ordinance aimed at setting stricter rules for any future use of ALPR systems.⁠

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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Norfolk County Registry of Deeds announces holiday food drive Nov. 12–Dec. 17

Many individuals and families throughout Norfolk County continue to struggle with the rising cost of everyday necessities, including food. As the holiday season approaches, the financial pressure of providing meals, gifts, and household essentials can become even more challenging. In response, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell is encouraging residents to support the Annual Registry of Deeds Food Drive, which begins Thursday, November 12, 2026, and continues through, Thursday December 17, 2026.

Norfolk County, MA · 1d

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Sustainable Budget Task Force to Make Recommendations Soon on Town’s Future Budget Needs

The revitalized Sustainable Budget Task Force has been meeting since August 2025 to “better understand the budgetary needs of the town and the projected annual revenue we can expect” looking ahead, Select Board Chair and task force member Liz Klein reported at a recent board meeting. The task force is also considering the timing of the next anticipated Proposition 2-1/2 override.

Hingham, MA · 1d

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Destination Downtown Seeks Public Input on Future Projects and Priorities

What would make downtown Walpole a more attractive, welcoming, and vibrant place to visit, shop, dine, and spend time? Destination Downtown has plenty of ideas, but the organization wants to hear YOUR ideas!. Destination Downtown invites residents, business owners, and anyone interested in the future of Walpole Center to a...

Walpole, MA · 2d

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Massachusetts National Guard armory in Fall River named after local hero to reopen after renovations

FALL RIVER, Mass. — The Massachusetts National Guard is holding an official rededication and reopening ceremony of the Sgt. Robert J. Barrett Fall River Armory on Monday, November 9th. The facility at 1089 Dwelly Street is being officially reoccupied following the completion of an extensive multi-year renovation project valued...

Fall River, MA · 1d

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The Groovy 60s-Themed Diner In Massachusetts Where Comfort Food Dreams Actually Come True Daily

There’s a diner in Norwood, Massachusetts that makes you forget you had anywhere else to be today. The Sixties Diner has that rare quality of a place that pulls you in completely, and the only thing you’ll regret is not coming sooner. Let’s start with something important.

Norwood, MA · 3d

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Rhode Island beavers build 75-yard 'Hoover Dam' that backs up water for a quarter mile

"They continue to impress me in terms of their engineering capability."

Cumberland, RI · 4d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Miniature cows coming to Middleboro holiday fair

Miniature cows Maple and Dolly will visit Middleboro Town Hall on Saturday, Nov. 7, giving visitors to Sip & Stroll Holiday a chance to meet, pet, brush, feed and take photos with the animals. The miniature Highland crosses are coming to Middleborough through May Royal Minis, a family-owned miniature cattle experience based in West Brookfield, according to a community announcement. The owners have childhood roots in Middleborough. Maple and Dolly are described as fluffy miniature Highland crosses with sweet personalities, curious natures and a fondness for attention, according to the announcement. Supervised interactions will give children, families and other animal lovers opportunities to pet, brush and feed the cattle. Visitors also can take selfies and other photos with the miniature cows. Sip & Stroll Holiday brings 110 vendors to Middleboro The Sip & Stroll Holiday event will run from noon to 4 p.m. at Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave. Along with Maple and Dolly, the event will feature 110 vendors, food trucks and local restaurants, The Bartending Service of New England, face painting and music. Admission is free. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing

Middleborough, MA · 3d