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Scituate, RI · Municipal

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Voters approve housing bond measures but reject easing lot-size and environmental rules

Voters in California, Hawaii and Rhode Island gave the go-ahead last week for bond measures aimed at boosting the housing supply and homeownership. But a California measure to cut back on the state’s decades-old environmental law to spur housing development and a Massachusetts proposal to loosen minimum lot-size rules both failed.

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Gov. Healey, Mayor Wu and community leaders join the Greater Boston Food Bank’s Chain of Giving amid record hunger

Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other state, local and community leaders joined The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) on Thursday for its annual Chain of Giving, a tradition that raises awareness about hunger and helps provide holiday meals to families across Eastern Massachusetts.

Massachusetts · 1d

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we left a building that was built 157 years ago," Lavigne said, referring to the old Central Fire Station that has now been replaced by 90 County St. "This is the best of the best."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 · 3d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Longtime Taunton budget director Gill Enos retires

Longtime Taunton budget director Gill Enos has retired after nearly 35 years of service to the city. Friends, colleagues and city employees gathered at Taunton City Hall on Oct. 29 to mark the retirement, according to a community announcement. Enos' career in the Mayor's Office spanned four administrations under mayors Bob Nunes, Charlie Crowley, Tom Hoye and Shaunna O'Connell. Beyond the budget director's office, Enos served 16 years on the Retirement Board and 10 years on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Enos also completed two terms as a member of the Taunton Public Schools School Committee. Enos has also served for many years on the board of Taunton Federal Credit Union. The Oct. 29 gathering included friends and current and former city employees who shared stories and memories from Enos' long career. Those attending paid tribute to Enos' frugality, mentorship and dedication to Taunton, according to the announcement. O'Connell, Mayor's Office staff and current and former City of Taunton employees offered their gratitude and best wishes to Enos in retirement. 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

Taunton, MA · 2d

The Providence Journal

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What really happens to those bags of leaves after RI picks them up?

Have you ever wondered what happens to your lawn bags after they're picked up? Where do the grass clippings you empty from your lawnmower each summer and the leaves you rake every fall end up? It all ends up being turned into nutrient-rich compost that's reused to enrich gardens, sports fields and farms. But Rhode Island's cities and towns make that happen in different ways. A little over half of the 57,000 tons of yard waste collected by municipalities in the last fiscal year was handled on a local basis, according to data from the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp. , the quasi-public agency that manages trash and recycling for the state. The rest ended up at Resource Recovery's composting facility next to the Central Landfill in Johnston . In the last fiscal year, Resource Recovery took in about 25,000 tons of leaves, grass and brush collected by communities. All the material that ends up there is fed into a giant grinder that chews it into a uniform size. It also mixes it together to get the right blend of plant-nourishing nutrients from carbon-rich leaves and high-nitrogen grass. All of it comes out the other side on a conveyor belt.

Rhode Island · 3d

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Bristol County sheriff seeks $27M for Ash Street Jail closure plan as sheriffs compete for state funding

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is seeking $27 million in state funding to renovate the Dartmouth House of Correction, so he can close the 148-year-old Ash Street Jail. But Heroux is facing competition from sheriffs across Massachusetts. They’re all seeking a share of limited state funding for major repairs and renovations at their facilities.

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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10 Huge Secondhand And Antique Stores In Southeastern Massachusetts Worth Exploring

One antique shop in this part of Massachusetts scoops ice cream and pours coffee, and it runs as a nonprofit. Another fills a huge refurbished mill so big that shoppers spend hours walking its vendor sections. That’s only a taste of the secondhand shopping destinations scattered across southeastern Massachusetts. One...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Middleboro orders stinking recycling plant to stop work

MIDDLEBORO — The town is taking a stand against the stink. The Middleboro Health Department sent a cease and desist letter to A-Plus Waste & Recycling Services on Nov. 3 following a Select Board executive session. The letter ordered the recycling plant to stop taking in new organic material and remove all compost by Nov. 10.

Middleborough, MA · 2d

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Middleboro Town Meeting bans data centers, Flock cameras, approves new school roof

Middleboro Town Moderator David Cavanaugh speaks at the podium. Photos by Christian Uva. A Middleboro High School student counts the "yeas" for the data center ban vote. State Rep. Norman Orrall, right, and state Sen. Kelly Dooner, center, presented the town with a new copy of the Declaration of Independence for the nation's 250th anniversary.

Middleborough, MA · 2d

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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

WPRI 12 News

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Johnston’s mayor could be getting a bump in pay

Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. could be getting a big pay raise.

Johnston, RI · 2d

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Veterans' Kitchen in Fall River serves up meals, community and comfort

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — The Veterans' Kitchen in Fall River makes sure no veteran goes hungry or eats alone. It opened in 2019 and they feed more than the stomach. They feed the soul. Although years ago, and sometimes thousands of miles away, war is still fresh in...

Fall River, MA · 23h

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Middleboro public works director resigns

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro will soon be without its public works director of 13 years. Christopher Peck, who took the helm of the Department of Public Works in 2013, sent his resignation letter to the town on Wednesday, Nov. 4. He will step down from his post on Jan. 1, 2027.

Middleborough, MA · 2d

WPRI 12 News

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RIDOT to close, rebuild Henderson Expressway on-ramp in East Providence

Detours will be in place on North Broadway until spring 2029.

East Providence, RI · 2d

WPRI 12 News

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Swansea to discuss proposed AI data center Tuesday night

A proposed AI data center is on the agenda in Swansea as more communities raise questions about these facilities.

Swansea, MA · 2d

Patriot Ledger

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Parades, ceremonies across the South Shore planned for Veterans Day

South Shore communities will come together Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans with parades, ceremonies, luncheons and other tributes on Veterans Day. Veterans Day honors all who have served in the U.S. armed forces and traces its roots to Armistice Day, marking the end of fighting in World War I. Here’s what’s planned across the South Shore. Hingham to have Veterans Day breakfast, ceremony, performances, speakers and an award When: Wednesday, Nov. 11; breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., ceremony at 11 a.m. Where: Hingham Town Hall, 210 Central St. Breakfast in Central Meeting Room, ceremony in Sanborn Auditorium The breakfast, sponsored by the Hingham Veterans' Council and catered by Hart Brothers Catering of Rockland, is open to all military members, veterans and their families. Following the breakfast is a ceremony, led by Town Moderator Michael Puzo and featuring a musical performance by the Hingham High School Band and soloist Dakota Burke. Peter Schnorr, a Hingham resident, Navy veteran and former fighter pilot, will be the principal speaker. The Veteran of the Year Award will also be presented. Cohasset plans Veterans Day ceremony and luncheon When: Wednesday, Nov. 11; 11 a.m. Where: Veterans Memorial Park ,

Hingham, MA · 2d

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Cranston Strikes New JWU Payment Deal After Three Years of Getting Nothing

Cranston's Finance Committee has signed off on a new voluntary payment agreement with Johnson & Wales University that would bring the city $150,000 a year for three years, then $100,000 annually after that, following a stretch in which the university sent the city nothing at all. The full City Council is set to weigh in at its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 16.

Cranston, RI · 1d

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Pawtucket holds Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — The city of Pawtucket held a Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday. Community leaders gave remarks and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony. The event was a tribute to those who served and sacrificed, the city said. Coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts were served after the...

Pawtucket, RI · 1d

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Six-story apartment building proposed for North Main Street near Pawtucket line

Developer leverages zoning change to accommodate more height, transit access. At the City Plan Commission’s monthly meeting on Oct. 20, commissioners issued a positive recommendation for a zoning change at a parcel on North Main Street, which would allow for the construction of a six-story, mixed-use apartment building at the site. The change will go before the City Council for final approval next.

Providence, RI · 6d