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The Standard-Times

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New Bedford's Sunbeam Bread building clears hurdle for 37 apartments

NEW BEDFORD – A plan to convert the former Sunbeam Bread building’s second and third floors into 37 apartments has cleared a permitting hurdle. The sprawling property at 229-241 Coffin Ave. won Zoning Board of Appeals approval to make the change from storage space to apartments on Oct. 15. The bakery closed in 2005. The property’s first floor will continue to be used for commercial/retail. The proposal required a ZBA special permit determination that the benefit to the city and the neighborhood outweighs any adverse effects of the proposed use. The main benefit to the city is the housing provided , according to the owner/applicant. The initial plan included providing 16 parking spaces within a proposed interior garage area on the first floor. Developers added another 12 spots to the plan to bring the total to 28. Question 7: New Bedford, Fairhaven officials say ballot measure helps housing crisis What's next for the proposal The required number of parking spaces is 37, so the applicant/owner will be seeking a special permit from the Planning Board to allow the lesser number. There are 23 spaces already approved for the first-story commercial portion of the building. The owner/applicant is currently conducting a

New Bedford, MA · 7d

1420 WBSM

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Massachusetts Homes Are Twice as Likely to Catch Fire on Thanksgiving

Residential fires double on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, with over 80 percent starting in the kitchen from unsafe cooking practices.

Massachusetts · 5d

The Herald News

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Rep. Carole Fiola wins reelection to state House. Full results

State Rep. Carole Fiola , a Democrat who has represented parts of Fall River and Freetown in the State House since 2013, won reelection on Tuesday night with 6,833 votes, according to unofficial numbers. Robert Anctil , her Republican challenger, finished with 4,588 votes. Fiola will continue representing the 6th Bristol district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Her district includes most of Fall River’s North End and the Assonet section of Freetown. Fiola had strong support in Fall River, where she garnered 6,165 votes to Anctil's 3,896 -- a 61% to 38% margin. In Freetown, however, Fiola lost to Anctil, 668 to 692 votes. Before her election to the House, Fiola served on the Governor’s Council for a decade and worked several marketing and economic development jobs in Fall River. Anctil, a former Berkley selectman, was part of a wave of GOP challengers in reliably blue districts in Greater Fall River this year, motivated in part by recent Republican successes in the region. Contacted on Tuesday night after results were available, Anctil said he had no comment. What's next for Fiola During her campaign, Fiola stressed her accessibility to constituents and her tenacity in winning funds for her district.

Fall River, MA · 5d

theweektoday.com

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Mattapoisett MCAS scores are much higher than state

In addition to hearing about MCAS scores, the School Committee heard from four sixth graders about their posters for the Peace Poster Contest hosted by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Photos by Tanvi Kulkarni. Assistant Superintendent Sharlene Fedorowicz presented MCAS results to the Mattapoisett School Committee at its meeting Nov. 3.

Mattapoisett, MA · 6d
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FUN 107

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Election Machine Glitches Reported Across Multiple New Bedford Precincts

Early morning voting machine issues affected four New Bedford precincts today. Officials adjusted internal wiring and tray alignment, fully restoring operations for voters.

New Bedford, MA · 5d

hoodline.com

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North Attleboro Unveils New $575K Community Field Playground After Storm Damage

The town's long-awaited playground replacement project at Community Field in North Attleboro is officially complete. The new play space behind Town Hall and Community School features updated equipment, a fresh playing surface and new electrical service, replacing a structure that had served the community for about 25 years. The project...

North Attleborough, MA · 6d

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Clean Up Walpole hosts a successful town-wide clean up

The second annual fall Clean Up Walpole day took place on Saturday, Oct. 17. The clean up started at 8:30 a.m. when volunteers met at the Epiphany Parish Pumpkin Patch, located on Front Street across the town’s pavilion. Around 80-100 volunteers showed up to participate in the event this October, similar numbers to previous cleanup hosted by Clean Up Walpole.

Walpole, MA · 6d

reportertoday.com

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News from Rehoboth Town Nurse

I am sitting down to write to you all on a late October day, with the sun shining and the temperature in the high sixties. My favorite fall day! It hard to believe that we are rapidly approaching the holiday season and the winter season. With that in mind, Id’ like to bring planning for potential power outages and holiday safety to your minds.

Rehoboth, MA · 5d

Martha's Vineyard Times

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SSA to launch new discount program on Veterans Day

The Steamship Authority (SSA) will be honoring men and women who served in the U.S. military with lower ticket rates starting on Veterans Day. The SSA will be once again bringing back its annual free rides for veterans on the Nov. 11 federal holiday, which is also when the ferry line will begin a new discount rate for veterans living on the Island.

Martha'S Vineyard, MA · 6d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Watch Larry Quintal thank supporters after conceding state rep race

Taunton, MA · 4d

F4WOnline

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Pro wrestler who portrays villainous politician elected mayor of Providence, Rhode Island

David Morales, a professional wrestler who portrays a villainous politician character, has been elected mayor of Providence, Rhode Island. Morales, a 28-year-old Democrat, defeated Republican Dave Talan in Tuesday’s election, receiving approximately 81% of the vote. He will take office in January. Morales has been involved with Rhode Island’s Renegade Wrestling Alliance since 2021, performing […]

Providence, RI · 4d

The Enterprise

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Campello Crossing brings new homes to Brockton

Brockton, MA · 5d

Uprise RI

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Free ACI Calls, Solitary Limits Died in Committee in 2026

Families paid Securus just over $795,000 for ACI calls and video visits in 2025, by RIDOC's count, and the bills that would have eased that cost and limited solitary died in committee. The lawmakers and governor who decide their next try are on Tuesday's ballot. Rhode Islanders vote Tuesday, Nov....

Rhode Island · 8d

The Enterprise

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Brockton High graduate serving Navy finds success far from home

A Brockton native who graduated from Brockton High School is serving in the U.S. Navy while helping prepare ships for deployment from the West Coast, according to a community announcement. Petty Officer 2nd Class Joselin Fernandez, a 2019 Brockton High School graduate, serves as a logistics specialist with Commander, Naval Surface Group Southwest in San Diego. Fernandez, who joined the Navy five years ago, is also working toward a bachelor's degree in criminal justice through the University of Massachusetts Global. For Fernandez, the path to the Navy began while attending community college during the COVID-19 pandemic. “During COVID, I was attending community college when classes transitioned to a fully online format,” Fernandez said. “Balancing school while working two jobs became challenging, and I realized I wanted to pursue something more. I also recognized that many people never leave their hometowns, and I wanted to challenge myself, experience something different and create opportunities beyond what I had always known.” Fernandez said lessons learned growing up in Brockton continue to shape a military career. “Growing up taught me the importance of getting outside of my comfort zone and always striving for more,” Fernandez said. “I learned not to settle for what is

Brockton, MA · 7d

WPRI 12 News

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Live Blog: Updates throughout Election Night in RI, Mass.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Election night has come to a close, and all of the big local races have been called as the remaining votes are tallied and finalized. Rhode Island has a new governor, Providence has a new mayor, and at the national level, Democrats won control of the U.S. Senate. Below you’ll find […]

Rhode Island · 5d

theweektoday.com

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PBS documentary to be screened at Marion Music Hall

MARION — The Sippican Historical Society and the Marion Institute will co-host a screening of “Saving Walden's World” at the Marion Music Hall. A Q-and-A session with director Jim Merkel will follow the Friday, Nov. 13 screening, which will begin at 7 p.m. The film follows Merkel,...

Marion, MA · 7d

The Standard-Times

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Pacheco elected state rep in 9th Bristol over Tam. Full results

Voters in the 9th Bristol District selected Democrat Edward M. Pacheco of Dartmouth as their voice in the state House of Representatives in the Nov. 3 general election. With no incumbent in the race running for re-election, the district will be represented by a new face on Beacon Hill. Current state Rep. Chris Markey declined to seek the seat after running for Bristol County district attorney. As of 10:30 p.m., Pacheco received 9,558 votes to 7,483 for Republican challenger Chester Tam, according to unofficial results. During the campaign, both candidates stressed a high cost of living as a key issue. Pacheco focused on utility costs, taxes, school funding and infrastructure while calling for greater accountability from Eversource and the state Department of Public Utilities. Tam campaigned on lowering taxes, reducing energy and housing costs and giving communities more control over decisions now made on Beacon Hill. Pacheco, 52, graduated from Bishop Stang High School and has degrees in criminal justice and general studies with a concentration in human resources. He is a transportation director for a nonprofit organization and also works as a bartender. His public-service experience includes serving as a Dartmouth Town Meeting member, on the Dartmouth split tax

Dartmouth, MA · 5d

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts mom faces up to $20,000 boiler bill after flood: 'I just need heat for the babies'

"My foundation is bowing 2 inches, and we also developed another crack."

Brockton, MA · 7d

northstarreporter.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Town, schools could get involved with bus issues

Regarding the School Committee meeting on Oct. 13, I read with some interest the section where the bus driver addressed the committee. She brought up points about the construction around the high school as well as elsewhere in town, parents being in the wrong area and lanes to collect their children, write-ups from drivers that are not acted upon and being late for school pickups due to returning unruly children to school.

North Attleborough, MA · 6d

theweektoday.com

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Veterans Day activities honor those who served

Veterans Day activities are scheduled in Middleboro and Lakeville. File photo. Veterans will take center stage at ceremonies and meals to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 11. A Veteran's Day breakfast will be sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 20 and Boy Scout Troop 20 from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 in the St. Isidore parish hall, 53 Oak St., Middleboro.

Middleborough, MA · 7d