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The Enterprise

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Newcomer Perkins vows to shake up Norfolk DA's office after landslide

DEDHAM — Voters in Norfolk County picked a new district attorney. Democrat Djuana Perkins in a landslide, with 71% of the votes across the county's 27 towns and one city, according to unofficial results . The political newcomer declared victory over independent Joseph Pagliarulo, who called to concede, after embattled Democratic incumbent Michael Morrissey opted not to run for re-election. Pagliarulo won 29% of the votes. There was no Republican candidate. Perkins told The Enterprise on election night she'd follow through on campaign pledges to shake up the DA's office. She plans to interview every State trooper who is assigned to her office as well as all existing employees. "I just want to make sure that everybody's ready to step up and adhere to the highest integrity and professionalism and really, really care about victims of crime," she said in a sidewalk interview outside her watch party Tuesday night at Oscar's in Dedham. Pagliarulo congratulated his opponent. "I wish her the best," he told The Enterprise Tuesday night. Birchmore case sparked Perkins' run for DA Perkins launched her campaign over Morrissey's handling of the Sandra Birchmore case . Perkins previously told The Enterprise she decided to run when she saw

Norfolk County, MA · 2d

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The Medeiros Farm Project: Honoring the Original Intent

Since its inception, I have followed the Medeiros Farm Project with increasing distress at public meetings, at Select Board sessions, and online. The Select Board’s rejection of the design services contract in June was especially upsetting, because moving from conceptual design to final design is the standard next step in municipal building projects like this one.

Seekonk, MA · 3d
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A Simpler Path for Town Projects

Would you love a community space in South Seekonk with active and passive recreation, walking trails, a children’s playground, a farmers market, community gardens and a place where our kids can learn about Seekonk’s farming history?. Then we need your help on Monday, November 9. In 2021, Town...

Seekonk, MA · 3d
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The Standard-Times

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New Bedford national park, center of city culture, turns 30 | Exclusive

When most people picture a national park, they think of sprawling mountain ranges, towering forests or miles of untouched wilderness. Thirty years ago, New Bedford became home to a different kind of national park, one right in the heart of downtown. Instead of mountains and forests, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park spans 13 city blocks, woven into the streets, historic buildings and waterfront that helped make the city one of the most important whaling ports in the world. Established on Nov. 12, 1996, the park is now celebrating three decades of preserving New Bedford's history and sharing the stories of the people who helped shape the city. Over the years, its mission has grown well beyond whaling, shining a light on the people, cultures, industries and events that made New Bedford the city it is today. "Celebrating 30 years is a significant milestone for New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park," said Laurel A. Racine, the park's superintendent. "It represents three decades of preserving the park's rich history, sharing its stories, and connecting visitors with the people and places that shaped this community." Housing: New Bedford's Sunbeam Bread building clears hurdle for 37 apartments History of the park New Bedford's

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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Marion pushes for updates on Pitcher Street blighted property

MARION — Town officials are pushing for the man responsible for a property on Pitcher Street to finalize his ownership and repair the blighted house that has sat unoccupied for over a decade. The Select Board shared an update from Neal Balboni, a relative of former homeowner Barbara Garty...

Marion, MA · 3d

CBS Boston

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Retired Navy captain continues public service as Easton election volunteer

Beverly Trenholm has volunteered as an election worker for more than a dozen years. In that time, she has witnessed big changes.

Easton, MA · 3d

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Veterans Day ceremony set for North Attleborough, Plainville

The Towns of North Attleborough and Plainville, in partnership with their Department of Veterans Services, will hold a Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The day’s events will begin with a breakfast honoring veterans from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 46 South Washington St., followed by the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, 43 South Washington St., in North Attleborough, according to information provided by the town.

North Attleborough, MA · 2d

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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

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Nearly 12,000 New Bedford, Fall River Residents Lose SNAP Amid New Federal Rules, Unanswered State Calls

Nearly 12,000 people in New Bedford and Fall River lost SNAP benefits between mid-2025 and mid-2026 amid new federal eligibility rules and severe state processing bottlenecks. New Bedford saw 6,308 residents drop off (an 18.65% decline) from June 2025 to August 2026, per DTA data. Fall River lost 5,637, according to Project Bread. Both are high-need Gateway cities where SNAP has long covered a large share of households.

New Bedford, MA · 4d

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Unofficial North Attleborough midterm election results

It was a busy day in North Attleborough for the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Below are the unofficial results. Ballots cast—12,176, roughly 49.58 percent of the town’s registered voters. Senator in Congress (vote for one) Edward Markey (D), candidate for re-election—6,760. John Deaton (R)—4,722. Shiva Ayyadurai...

North Attleborough, MA · 3d

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Bristol 8th race too close to call

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By 1 a.m. on Nov. 4, it was still too early to tell whether freshman Rep. Steven Ouellette would be returning to represent the 8th Bristol District on Beacon Hill, or if his Republican challenger would replace him — and flip the seat for the GOP.

Bristol County, MA · 2d

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Morales begins transition to City Hall, shares plans for Providence police

Providence Mayor-elect, David Morales, will be youngest mayor to take office.

Providence, RI · 2d

WPRI 12 News

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Bristol County elects new district attorney

Bristol County, MA · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Hanson election decided by coin toss

Hanson, MA · 2d

WPRI 12 News

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Allan Fung wins Cranston seat in RI House

Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung has won the race for R.I. House District 15 as an independent candidate, 12 News projects.

Cranston, RI · 3d

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Remains of 28-year-old Bristol County man killed during World War II identified

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday that 28-year-old U.S. Army Pfc. William A. Gervais, Jr. of New Bedford, Massachusetts, killed during World War II, was accounted for on June 18th. Gervais’s family received their full briefing on his identification, therefore, additional details on his identification can...

Bristol County, MA · 1d

WPRI 12 News

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Mountain biking community pushes back after Barrington bulldozes part of popular trail

The town said officials were unaware the trails existed on town-owned property until recently, when an 11-year-old was injured after hitting a tree.

Barrington, RI · 4d

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Greater Fall River RE-CREATION announces upcoming 42nd Annual Children’s Holiday Parade

With Halloween over, focus has now turned to Thanksgiving and Christmas and with that, Fall River festivities such as our famous parade. Greater Fall River RE-CREATION has announced the upcoming 42nd Annual Children’s Holiday Parade to kick-off the holidays in Fall River. The parade will commence at Kennedy Park...

Fall River, MA · 4d

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Wareham for Law and Democracy receives Peacebuilder award

Maryanne Kirkbride of Wareham for Law and Democracy accepts the Peacebuilder Award for "local democracy in action" from Brian Garvey, Executive Director of Massachusetts Peace Action, on Sunday, Nov. 1. Photo submitted by Wareham for Law and Democracy. The 2026 Peacebuilder Award recipients at the Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund...

Wareham, MA · 3d

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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 · 2d