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Morton Hospital president and CEO committed to Taunton hospital: Read her own words
Editor's note: Heidi Taylor is the president and CEO of Morton Hospital in Taunton. This letter to the community was submitted to the Gazette as concerns about the future of the hospital reach a tipping point. The Gazette decided to publish the letter unedited for the community to hear from Taylor. She is also scheduled to testify Wednesday afternoon in Taunton at a hearing on the status of health care affordability, quality and staffing at hospitals in southeastern Massachusetts, as well as Cape Cod and the Islands, hosted by the Senate Committee on Post Audit & Oversight, chaired by state...
Driver in 2022 Hingham Apple Store crash to appear in court. Here's why he'll be there
PLYMOUTH – A pretrial hearing will be held at Plymouth Superior Court on Thursday in the case of a South Shore man charged with murder after crashing through the window of the Apple Store at Derby Street Shops in Hingham in 2022 Prosecutors say Bradley Rein, of Hingham, was behind the wheel of his 2019 Toyota 4Runner when it crashed through the Apple Store's glass facade on Nov. 21, 2022, reaching the back...
General store in Hanover demolished. What will be built next
HANOVER – A building constructed more than 150 years ago was demolished Wednesday as the developer of nearby Merchants Row moves to expand the existing shopping center. The town’s building department this week green-lit a demolition permit for 2103 Washington St., which once held the Assinippi General Store and the Eating Establishment. ...
Jury returns verdict in killing of Duxbury dad by son
BROCKTON – The 22-year-old Duxbury man accused of drowning his father in 2021 was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a jury Thursday. Jack Callahan was 19 when prosecutors said he shoved the head of his 57-year-old father, Scott Callahan, under water multiple times in a Duxbury pond, killing him. Jack Callahan told police...
Jury in Duxbury man's murder trial returns to judge. What he was told about deliberation
BROCKTON – For the second time in as many days, the jury in the murder trial of a Duxbury man accused of drowning his father in 2021 told the judge they are having trouble reaching a unanimous verdict Wednesday afternoon. Again, they were instructed to continue deliberations. Prosecutors say...
'Run, don't walk!': Top 5 ice cream shops in the Brockton area, according to Yelp
Nothing beats a cool sweet treat on a hot spring or summer day. Now that the weather is warming, seasonal ice-cream stands have begun to open their doors to the public. Many ice cream shops in the Brockton area offer something unique — from homemade waffle cones at Ashland Farm Dairy, hundreds of flavors at Daddy’s Dairy, farm to table ice cream at Hornstra Farms, vintage candy-store vibes at Skinners Sugar House to decadent sundaes at Tom and Jimmy’s.
Man Hit With Stray Bullet On I-93 In Braintree As Road Rage Incident Intensifies
A stray bullet hit a man in the leg as he drove through Braintree Wednesday afternoon, April 24, when a road rage incident turned violent, police said. Although, he was not involved in the altercation. The shooting happened just before 3 p.m. on I-93. Officers said two cars driving north on th…
Live music: Tickets on sale for summer Music Circus, Melody Tent shows
Spring brings the sweet sounds of live music to the area. See where you can catch a show and time to take a look further ahead to the summer. South Shore Music Circus, Cape Melody Tent tickets on sale ...
Former Weymouth cop punched detainee 13 times. What happened in court
A former Weymouth police officer has pleaded guilty to punching a handcuffed man 13 times with a closed fist without justification. Justin Chappell, 43, pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. ...
Shoppers warned after rash of wallet thefts at Norwell stores
Shoppers on the South Shore are being warned by police to stay on their guard while shopping. That message comes after a rash of stolen wallets. "I'm always in here. I shop here all the time and I just see women leaving their wallets and their pocketbooks in their wagon all the time and I always say to them, 'Don't leave that unattended, someone's going to grab it right out and sure enough, it's happening," said Carol Greene, a shopper.
'Treasure hunt': Grab designer bargains at these 4 Brockton-area thrift shops and boutiques
BROCKTON — With the cost of just about everything soaring, Brockton residents are finding crafty ways to stay fashionable by thrifting without breaking their budget or hurting the environment. Some may find shopping for secondhand clothes an out-of-this-world concept, but for others, it's what keeps them afloat as fashionistas.
GuChanYa Pastry to open second location in Attleboro Mother's Day weekend: Taunton Eats
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering...
'Bring one of your yachts to town' — Brockton rally to save Good Sam slams Steward exec
BROCKTON — Brockton firefighters turned their union hall over to nurses Wednesday for a rally against the possible closure of Good Samaritan Medical Center. About 75 people attended what organizers billed as a community forum about the uncertain future of hospitals owned by Steward Health Care, including Good Sam.
Marshfield bucks against transit housing requirement, rejects rezoning plan
Marshfield has, for now, rejected the state's new law requiring denser development near public transit. Town Meeting members on Monday rejected a rezoning effort that would have brought the South Shore community into compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. Marshfield has until the end of the year to meet the...
Steward Medical Group temporarily closes Brockton outpatient cancer center
BROCKTON − Steward Health Care outpatient hematology oncology services have been temporarily paused "because they no longer have a physician to operate the specialty clinic and will reopen when they recruit a new physician." The SMG Hematology Oncology Infusion Center is located in The Medical Office Building at 830...
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