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See all homes sold in Norfolk County, June 9 to June 15
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Norfolk County reported from June 9 to June 15. There were 194 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,632-square-foot home on Pleasant Street in Millis that sold for $710,000. Avon.
Town to pay former superintendent $700K to settle wrongful termination lawsuit
The unanimous vote to fire Devine came in 2020 after the school committee learned that he had sent suggestive text messages to a 21-year-old former student. According to court documents, the man, who was living in Florida, threatened to “go public” about the situation unless Devine resigned; he also contacted other administrators to alert them about the texts he received from the superintendent, who had previously served as the high school principal.
Juneteenth: 5 events on the South Shore. Music, food, history and games
Juneteenth marks the day on June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger informed people in Galveston, Texas, that President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation two years earlier had freed enslaved African Americans in Confederate states. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Why is Juneteenth important?. It is a...
Fireworks, parades, parties: Celebrate 4th of July, summer in Taunton, around SouthCoast
As America celebrates its Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, with cookouts, beach days, and, of course, fireworks, there are going to be plentiful celebrations around the SouthCoast. Communities from around the SouthCoast are offering a plethora of events and activities, for however you and your family and friends would...
School dedicated to Taunton native killed in Vietnam
TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — The city of Taunton is honoring one of its own for bravery and dedication to our country. "We’re here today celebrating the accomplishments and the patriotism of Lance Cpl. Raymond LaPointe," said Dr. Gregory DeMelo, who serves as the Taunton School Committee chairman. LaPointe...
FEMA provides $3.5M in aid to Bristol, Worcester counties
Following the storms that happened last September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has visited 1,767 homes in Bristol County and 3,922 homes in Worcester County offering aid for damage. As of June 13, 1,136 people have registered for aid, and Bristol and Worcester County will be receiving more than...
The silence of four Select Board members speaks volumes
At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, four of the five members chose to let 20-plus years of institutional knowledge and a record of stellar performance walk out the door. And by that, of course, I’m referring to their decision to not reappoint Bill Keohan to the Community Preservation Committee.
Students rehab Humvees for town's coastal storm response
SCITUATE ‒ Over the past school year, students at South Shore Technical High School in Hanover have been giving new life to Scituate's fleet of police vehicles, including three Humvees that are critical to the small coastal town's storm surge operations, according to Scituate Police Chief Mark Thompson. Students in the automotive program at the technical school have done painting, body work and graphics on the vehicles, which the department obtained at little cost from the...
Halifax Fireworks 2024
The Town of Halifax’s Fireworks Celebration, coordinated by the members of the Halifax Fireworks Committee, is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. behind the Halifax Elementary School, 464 Plymouth St. A variety of activities will be available during the event such as a DJ, food vendors, face painting, and more.
Gov. Healey: ‘Terrible’ state trooper testimony in Karen Read trial harms police dignity
Gov. Maura Healey commented on the Karen Read trial on Thursday, saying that a state trooper’s testimony this week harmed the dignity of law enforcement when he read his text messages to the courtroom. Healey described text messages by the case’s lead investigator as “terrible” and said it tarnished...
South Coast Rail Start Delayed Until Spring 2025
The long-awaited MBTA commuter rail expansion to the South Coast will not open to passengers until next spring, nearly 18 months after the original opening date attached to the project. After sharing the latest outlook with community members Thursday night, T officials announced Friday that they now expect service to...
Top stories: Colonial Do-Nut to reopen; Taunton teen wins Congressional Gold Medal
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. Top stories this past week included: Two violinists starting a new non-profit in Taunton, aimed at enriching kids’ lives by teaching them a love...
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