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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.

Quincy, MA · 2d

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Museum work allowed to resume

A monthlong dispute with town officials that forced a temporary shutdown on construction of a museum conversion at the Mayflower Meetinghouse appears to be over. Work has been allowed to resume after the building’s owners filed new paperwork. Town officials had ordered construction stopped in October on the historic...

Plymouth, MA · 3d
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Four finalists selected for Middleboro Town Manager post

MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro has narrowed its choices for the next town manager to four. The finalists are Shawn Cadime, Anthony Delmonaco, Timothy McInerney and Matthew Wojcik. Cadime has been the town administrator in Seekonk since 2014 and previously worked in the City of Fall River. Delmonaco is the chief financial...

Middleborough, MA · 1d

whatnow.com

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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.

Fitchburg, MA · 1d
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Town Meeting says raise the roof on Nichols school

MIDDLEBORO — The Nichols Middle School will be getting a new roof soon. Town Meeting approved $3.8 million to repair the school’s roof, which is in need of renovation. The town will only pay around $1.7 million of that total, with the remaining $2.05 million being covered by a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

Middleborough, MA · 3d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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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

Taunton, MA · 2d

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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.

Brockton, MA · 11h

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Support Taunton shelter pets with Jingle Paws gifts

The Taunton Animal Shelter's 18th annual Jingle Paws gives people a holiday-season opportunity to support a shelter pet awaiting a new home. The program runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, according to a community announcement. Participants can make a donation in honor of a particular pet at the shelter or deliver a special gift, toy or treat for a pet of their choice. A donation or gift also can be made in honor or memory of someone. How to participate in Jingle Paws Forms are available at the Taunton Animal Shelter, 821 West Water St., as well as Raynham Town Hall, Taunton City Hall and Robin's Corner Flower Shop. Forms also are available by emailing paws4blue@aol.com . The names of participants and the pets they choose will be posted on the shelter's website and displayed at the shelter, according to the announcement. Participants also will receive a photo of the pet they sponsored. More information about the Taunton Animal Shelter is available at https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ma/taunton/taunton-animal-shelter-ma72 . 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, MA · 2d

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Transformation Progresses at Century and Stuart Bogs

It’s not intuitive. When cranberry bogs are retired, repairing nature sometimes looks intrusive with big trucks and equipment on site. But it’s all very intentional: the water has been diverted for years and needs to find its way back to the flow that will benefit fish and wildlife and protect against flooding. And, left alone, invasive plants would overwhelm the former cranberry bogs. A clear design and workplan are necessary, and that often means moving mud with big trucks. You’ve seen that this fall at two projects: Stuart Bogs and Century Bogs.

Rochester, MA · 3d

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Active-Duty MA Firefighter Dies at Age 35; Fundraiser Collects Money for Her Family

The Walpole Fire Department is mourning active-duty firefighter and paramedic Elizabeth Marie Hunt, 35, of Abington, who died Nov. 3. Hunt began her service with the Walpole Fire Department on April 11, 2022, fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter, the Walpole firefighters union wrote in statement. Assigned to Group 1, Station 1, she established herself “as a dedicated and compassionate first responder.”

Walpole, MA · 3d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Meet Willow the sweet dog waiting for a new home

Willow, a 3-year-old female American Staffordshire terrier mix with a gentle nature and playful side, is available for adoption at the Taunton Animal Shelter. Willow is described as sweet, calm and loving, according to a community announcement. She enjoys spending quiet time relaxing but also has a silly side and likes to play. She also enjoys walks and could be a good companion for neighborhood strolls and other outdoor activities. Willow appears to like meeting people and may be suited to a home with older children, according to the announcement. It is not yet known how Willow would do with cats or other dogs. People who already have a dog can arrange a meet-and-greet with Willow. Willow also enjoys playing in the shelter's play yard. A fenced yard at her future home would be a plus, according to the announcement. How to meet Willow Appointments are recommended for people interested in meeting animals at the Taunton Animal Shelter. Available animals can be viewed at https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ma/taunton/taunton-animal-shelter-ma72 . The Taunton Animal Care Facility, 821 W. Water St., helps more than 500 animals find homes each year across New England, according to the announcement. The facility is open from noon to 5 p.m.

Taunton, MA · 2d

theweektoday.com

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State rep race results still unclear one week out

Sarah Hewins, left, and state Rep. John Gaskey, right. File photos. One week after voters finished casting their ballots, the winner of the 2nd Plymouth district state representative race is still unclear. Incumbent state Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver) has declared victory twice since Nov. 3 based on incomplete or unofficial tallies. However, the results, which are still not certified by the state, still show Gaskey’s Democratic challenger Sarah Hewins leading by a slim margin.

Wareham, MA · 3d

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YOUR VIEW: Parking lot criticism ‘missed the mark’

Reasons offered in a recent letter in the Plymouth Independent questioning the addition of 90 new parking spaces at Nathaniel Morton Elementary School missed the mark. Limiting impervious surfaces and reducing the potential for contaminant runoff into the harbor is always beneficial. But adding shared parking spaces at this location won’t change society’s preference for large vehicles; it doesn’t argue for smaller (compact) parking spaces, and it won’t reduce harmful stormwater runoff.

Plymouth, MA · 2d

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Veterans Day parade and ceremony honor those who served long after they served

A soldier waves to people from the top of a military vehicle at the Nov. 11 parade. Photos by Christian Uva. The Middleboro Veterans Honor Guard performed a rifle salute off the Town Hall balcony. Members of the Middleboro Fire Department line up in front of Town Hall for the...

Middleborough, MA · 2d

plymouthindependent.org

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Most people know him as Father Paul, but you can call him General

In 1984, Paul K. Hurley graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army, eventually becoming a captain of artillery in the famed 82nd Airborne Division. The Weymouth native loved the camaraderie of the armed forces, but felt like something was missing in his life. So he left the Army in 1990 to find out exactly what that was.

Manomet, MA · 2d

hoodline.com

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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...

Sharon, MA · 1d

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Christopher’s Cafe decides to move to Taunton, and Fall River will lose more than a coffee shop

Christopher Silvia’s Fall River business chapter is mostly coming to a close. Christopher and his husband Nate recently announced that they are moving their popular Christopher’s Cafe to Taunton. Christopher and I have had mixed interactions over the years, but I’ll share one of our most recent interactions....

Fall River, MA · 1d

theweektoday.com

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Onset Historical Society Collectors Event and Membership Drive

The Onset Historical Society is hosting a Collectors Event and Membership Drive on Saturday, Nov. 14 to discover Onset's past. Attendees are encouraged to join, meet fellow collectors, and bring their own historical items. Event highlights include nearly 1,000 Onset postcards, historical ephemera, and over 50 vintage porcelain pieces, alongside...

Wareham, MA · 3d

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Lakeville Finance Director has contract extension through 2030

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville’s Finance Director/Town Accountant Michael Ellis is staying in town through the start of the next decade. Select Board members have approved a new contract for Ellis that would begin July 1, 2027 and run through June 30, 2030. His current contract ends June 30, 2027.

Lakeville, MA · 1d

hometownweekly.net

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Late kick lifts Lancers over Warriors

Two years ago Norton got a late field goal to defeat the Medfield High football team in a mid-October game. Last week, the stakes were higher but unfortunately for the Warriors the result was the same. Andrew Bernstein drilled a 32-yard field goal with 38 seconds left to lift the...

Medfield, MA · 1d