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Taunton Daily Gazette

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From 157-year-old station to 'best of the best': Taunton's new HQ

Taunton's new combined police and fire headquarters at 90 County St. is "the best of the best," Fire Chief Steven Lavigne told the Gazette during a tour. "You have to realize that we left a building that was built 157 years ago," Lavigne said, referring to the old Central Fire Station that has now been replaced by 90 County St. "This is the best of the best." Lavigne and now-retired Taunton Police Chief Ed Walsh both spoke to the Gazette after a key ceremony at the combined headquarters on Wednesday, Oct. 14 . They said the new facility has numerous features that improve life for city employees and the residents they serve. Here's what we know. Walsh: increased space but adjustment needed for communication Walsh, of the new headquarters, told the Gazette that "this station was specifically designed for the Taunton Police Department." Walsh spoke to the Gazette before his retirement on Oct. 31. "We spent a lot of time with the architects, going over stuff and making sure we had the best and most modern facility," he said. He said that the new headquarters have improved features compared to the old police station next to Taunton City Hall. "We

Taunton, MA · 6h

Main Street Dollars

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North Easton Savings Bank customers in South Easton, Massachusetts, lose their branch and drive-up teller on Nov. 20 and can use branch services at the Depot Street office

North Easton Savings Bank will close its branch and drive-up teller lanes at 20 Eastman Street in South Easton, Massachusetts, on Friday, Nov. 20. The bank says customers can use branch-level services at its office at 679 Depot Street in North Easton. The closing also ends the bank’s main office at that address; the main […]

Easton, MA · 1d

Boston

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Man, 74, hit and killed by motorcycle in North Attleborough, DA says

The driver was located near the crash site and transported to a local hospital, the DA's office said. A pedestrian died after being hit by a motorcycle in North Attleborough on Tuesday, the local prosecutor said. Around 5:05 p.m., Frank Yakimowsky, 74, of North Attleborough, was struck by a motorcycle...

North Attleborough, MA · 15h

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Massachusetts State Police respond to multi-vehicle crash with injuries that has shutdown lanes on I-495

A Massachusetts highway crash involving multiple vehicles on Saturday has resulted in injuries and the shutdown of several lanes of traffic. According to Massachusetts State Police, Troopers from the Middleboro Barracks responded just before 8:45 a.m. to a crash on Interstate 495 North near exit 14 in Middleboro. The collision...

Middleborough, MA · 1d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Sunny Taunton raised ranch sells for $500K: Weekly home sales

This week’s top-selling property in Taunton is a raised ranch that sold for $500,000. Built in 1965, the home at 18 Wildwood Ave. sits in a quiet neighborhood. The nearly 2,000-square-foot house is flooded with natural light and features warm wood accents with a touch of nostalgia. Its spacious rooms include a well-maintained kitchen, a formal dining room, a sunroom and three bedrooms. It also has a finished lower level with a kitchenette and a large family room. Set on nearly half an acre, the property has a partially fenced-in yard and plenty of room for entertaining. Here are all of the residential property transfers recorded in the Greater Taunton area this week, according to The Warren Group. Raynham 81 Oxbow Rd, $600,382 Larkwood LLC to Allen, Bria Emily Khoury, Michael Patrick 77 Oxbow Rd, $650,408 Larkwood LLC to Crompton, Andrew R Jordan, Pamela A Taunton 18 Wildwood Ave, $500,000 Ferreira, Ana M Collette, Grace to Bellevance, Nicholas R 144 Hart St, $225,000 144 Hart Street 12 T Dermody, Beth M to Dermody, Caitlin 162 Oak St, $325,000 Zierak-Peterson T Zierak-Peterson, Sandra to Fedele, Jennifer 125 Highland St, $349,000 Montani, Daniel to Gingras, Allyson Lynn 50 N Pleasant St, $365,000

Taunton, MA · 6h

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Raynham police and fire combine dispatch centers

RAYNHAM, Mass. (WJAR) — The Raynham Police and Fire Departments have combined their emergency dispatch operations in an effort to improve emergency response coordination. The combined dispatch began operating Sunday, Nov. 1, at 8 a.m. from the Raynham Police Department. The dispatchers now handle police, fire and emergency medical...

Raynham, MA · 1d

The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027

The first of five local property tax cutoffs for older homeowners lands Dec. 1, when West Virginia’s window for a $20,000 homestead exemption closes. Michigan’s Ann Arbor follows with a Dec. 14 poverty-exemption deadline, then New York’s Town of Conklin and Florida’s Pinellas County on March 1 and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on March 15. Each... The post Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

West Virginia · 2h

MassLive.com

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Mass. used car dealer sentenced to prison for selling cars he didn’t own

A Massachusetts used car dealer is facing up to six years in prison after pleading guilty to scamming nearly 50 buyers into fraudulent purchases. Edward Cicciu, a 48-year-old Attleboro resident, pleaded guilty Friday to 120 criminal counts, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. In May 2024, Swansea...

Attleboro, MA · 2d

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RIDOT delays reopening of Interstate 195 in East Providence after bridge removal

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said cleanup continued Saturday morning after the demolition of a bridge over Interstate 195 in East Providence. It said reopening the highway has been delayed because of the weather. "Due to weather conditions, the 10 a.m. partial lane opening has been adjusted," RIDOT said...

East Providence, RI · 2d

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State police ID skeletal remains found in shallow grave in Quincy 35 years ago

QUINCY, MASS. (WHDH) - Using advanced DNA sequencing and traditional genealogy research, state troopers assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office have identified the skeletal remains of a male homicide victim found in a shallow grave in Quincy 35 years ago, Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey announced Sunday.

Quincy, MA · 16h

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Man arrested on child solicitation charge in Johnston

JOHNSTON, RI — A Johnston man was arrested on a charge of indecent solicitation of a child on Nov. 7, 2026. Blake Carpenter, 29, of Johnston, was taken into custody at approximately 4:38 p.m. by members of the Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Johnston, RI · 14h

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Real Estate Transfers 10/01 – 10/31/2026

Property: 44 Burnap Road Unit 44-2 Price: $195,000. Property: 1172 Washington Street Price: $1,095,000. Buyers: Amanda Sophia Deirdre & Richard C. Bergeron III. Seller: Anthony C Lulek TR & Anthony C Lulek 2025 Trust. Buyers: Lara E Strange & W Scott McKechnie. Property: 99 Lowland Street Price: $1,200,000. Seller: 99...

Holliston, MA · 1d

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Dartmouth movie theater flooded after heavy rainfall on Friday

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WJAR) — Friday's heavy rain brought flooding to Bristol County, and it would appear the water also found its way to a crowd of moviegoers. NBC 10's Devin Bates reports from a movie theater in Dartmouth that flooded following heavy rain on Friday night. Video shared on...

Dartmouth, MA · 1d

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3 arrested in connection with check fraud scheme in Somerset

SOMERSET, Mass. (WJAR) — Somerset police said on Saturday that they arrested three people in connection with a check fraud scheme at the Citizens Bank at 815 Grand Army Highway. Stasha Medeiros, Andre Cairo, and Rajheem Chardonnette, were arrested and charged with attempting to commit a crime uttering a...

Somerset, MA · 1d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Walpole firefighters mourning loss of active-duty firefighter

Walpole Firefighters Local 2464 is mourning the loss of active-duty firefighter and paramedic Elizabeth Hunt.

Walpole, MA · 1d

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Giant mulch pile goes up in flames in Abington

A large pile of mulch caught fire in Abington, Massachusetts, on Sunday morning. The Abington Fire Department got multiple calls just before 7:30 a.m. about the fire at 1431 Bedford St. The pile stood roughly 50 feet tall and 200 feet wide. Firefighters from several crews responded, including some who...

Abington, MA · 1d

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Fall River Police Department issues warning concerning scam that’s circulating

The Fall River Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officers, federal investigators, and bank fraud specialists. Here’s how it works:. Scammers contact victims and claim that their money is “bad,” compromised, counterfeit, or connected to criminal activity. They instruct victims...

Fall River, MA · 1d

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Freetown Police Flip on Body Cameras — and Say Goodbye to Longtime DA Quinn

FREETOWN — The Freetown Police Department welcomed Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn for the launch of its new body-worn camera program. The department credited Quinn as a strong advocate for body cameras across the county, saying the technology improves transparency, accountability, and public trust. Officials thanked him for his partnership and support as the department begins using the cameras.

Freetown, MA · 2d

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Fall River Police investigating after break-in, theft, at Gabriel House

Fall River Police are trying to track down a thief or thieves responsible for breaking into and stealing from a shuttered housing complex. According to Acting Chief J.T. Hoar, On Friday, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Fall River Police responded to the former Gabriel House property at 261 Oliver Street following a report of a suspected breaking and entering.

Fall River, MA · 2d

MassLive.com

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Last-second field goal sends Bellingham football to the D6 quarterfinals

Bellingham took every punch from Tri-Valley League rival Medway. A kick sent the Blackhawks to the quarterfinals.

Bellingham, MA · 1d

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