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Acushnet’s St. Gelais flips seat from Dem to Rep

Last week’s election results took a little bit longer to count than usual. The Neighb News had to go to print with some races and ballot questions still not decided. Now, 99% of the votes are in. Domestic mailed-in ballots postmarked by 11/3 had to be in by 11/6. Ballots mailed from outside the US have until 11/13 to arrive and still be counted. So counting cannot be finished until after then. The results need to be certified by 11/18.

Acushnet, MA · 3d
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Short-Term Rental Regulations Headline Oak Bluffs Special Town Meeting

Voters in Oak Bluffs could put new regulations on short-term rentals at a special town meeting next month. The proposed bylaw, one of 12 articles at the Dec. 1 special town meeting at the high school performing arts center, seeks to codify the lucrative rental industry hosted on platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo in the zoning regulations while also imposing restrictions on owners who rent their properties.

Oak Bluffs, MA · 2d
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The Enterprise

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800 residents sign no-confidence petition against Bridgewater leaders

Over 800 Bridgewater residents have signed a petition expressing no confidence in town councilors and the town manager. "We are calling for these officials to recognize the growing loss of public trust and accountability in Bridgewater and take meaningful action to restore confidence in our local government," said the Change.org petition, which was created in mid September. Meanwhile, Councilor MJ Spagone has submitted a resolution to fire Town Manager Justin Casanova-Davis, which will be taken up during a Town Council meeting on Nov. 17. In the resolution, Spagone raised concerns about Casanova-Davis' alleged misuse of paid time off and argued he has failed to be a transparent leader . The petition called for improved communication about major issues facing the town, including the investigation into Casanova-Davis and contaminated water . Petitioners also asked officials to respond to residents' questions and public records requests. Library in crisis: If Bridgewater library loses certification, it could see yet more cuts Spagone said on Facebook her resolution stemmed from a recent NBC10 report that alleged that Casanova-Davis did not access his office for dozens of workdays between July 2025 and July 2026, without having registered paid time off for those days. A recent report

Bridgewater, MA · 18h

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Lakeville Finance Director has contract extension through 2030

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville’s Finance Director/Town Accountant Michael Ellis is staying in town through the start of the next decade. Select Board members have approved a new contract for Ellis that would begin July 1, 2027 and run through June 30, 2030. His current contract ends June 30, 2027.

Lakeville, MA · 2d
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UMass Dartmouth receives $100,000 for shuttle service connecting campus to South Coast Rail in Fall River, New Bedford

DARTMOUTH, Mass. — UMass Dartmouth will add new shuttle routes connecting campus to South Coast Rail commuter stations in New Bedford and Fall River, supported by $100,000 in state funding secured by Rep. Antonio F.D. Cabral ’78. The funding will improve the University’s intercampus and off-campus shuttle service,...

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Middleboro fire receives grants to boost fire safety education

MIDDLEBORO -- The Middleboro Fire Department has received two state grants to help deliver fire safety education to students and seniors. The department received $3,913.84 for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program. This program sends specially trained firefighter-educators into schools to deliver clear, consistent lessons to young people.

Middleborough, MA · 1d

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It takes about $68,200 – $93,200 a year to raise a young family in New Bedford. The typical household earns $60,900

Housing in New Bedford costs far less than in most of Massachusetts. But add up what a young family can’t do without – healthcare, housing, utilities, child care, groceries, a car and a phone – and the bill comes to far more than most households in the city earn.

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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New Bedford City Council passes ban on data centers

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — The New Bedford City Council has passed an ordinance banning data centers, according to a statement from Mayor Jon Mitchell. Mitchell, who proposed the ordinance, praised the council’s action and cited concerns about the facilities’ effects on neighborhoods, electrical infrastructure and local water supplies.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Trustees Teams Up With Museum For Brickyard Audio

The Trustees of Reservations and the Martha’s Vineyard Museum are seeking people with personal connections to the Brickyard in order to create a new audio tour of the Chilmark landmark. The historic site on the north shore of Chilmark was once home to a 19th century brickworks that sent...

Chilmark, MA · 1d

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People say dead rats are popping up more and more in this Boston neighborhood

Dead rats have been popping up around Boston's Brighton neighborhood, and they've become the talk of the town. Brighton residents say rats are nothing new but now more have been found dead on the sidewalk and around homes, and there's concern that rat poison could be playing a role. Deborah...

Boston, MA · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Boston Named the Nation’s No. 2 Sports City in New WalletHub Rankings

Boston fans have another bragging right. A new study from WalletHub ranks Boston as the second-best sports city in America for 2026, trailing only Los Angeles in the annual report that measures the strength of sports fandom across the country. The personal finance website analyzed 399 cities using more than...

Boston, MA · 3d

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Hateful message targeting Dominicans and Puerto Ricans found in Boston

A message found on a wall in Boston's Back Bay expresses hate toward Dominicans and Puerto Ricans. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn shared video after finding the graffiti, condemning it and calling for its removal. The words "Boston hates Dominicans and Puerto Ricans" and "by white people" were written on...

Boston, MA · 1d

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This Magical Christmas Market Is Worth the Trip to Boston

Boston's magical SoWa Christmas Market returns November 20 with over 100 vendors, sparkling holiday lights, festive food, cocktails, and unique gifts. This New England holiday tradition might be worth the road trip!

Boston, MA · 2d

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Worrell Brothers Give Back To Boston At Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

The spirit of the holiday season was evident in Dorchester’s Peabody Square, as the Worrell brothers hosted their sixth annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway on Saturday.

Boston, MA · 8h

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NeighborWorks Housing Solutions cuts ribbon at Campello Crossing

Brockton, MA NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (NHS) celebrated the ribbon cutting of Campello Crossing on Thursday, October 15, marking an exciting milestone in the continued revitalization of the city. Community leaders, elected officials, development partners, and supporters gathered at 1200 Montello St. to celebrate the completion of this transformative mixed-use development.

Brockton, MA · 2d

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Things To Do in Boston This Weekend: November 13-November 15

From magic and comedy to candlelit strings and chart-topping R&B, Boston's weekend event lineup has something for every taste. Piff the Magic Dragon and his Chihuahua sidekick bring deadpan laughs and jaw-dropping illusions to City Winery Boston, while Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton reimagines country classics inside a historic cathedral. GRAMMY winner Victoria Monét celebrates her new album on the Frequency of Love Tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Pub comedy, a Grateful Dead tribute, late-night dancing, Celtics and Bruins matchups, a Doris Kearns Goodwin talk, and a Trippie Redd concert keep the momentum going.

Boston, MA · 2d

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Hearing Scheduled for Proposed 68-Unit Senior Housing Development on Beal Street

A Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on a proposed 68-unit senior affordable housing development at 100 Beal Street, adjacent to Bare Cove Park, is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17. The remote meeting begins at 7 p.m. AHSC Beal Street LLC has filed an application for a Comprehensive Permit under Massachusetts...

Hingham, MA · 1d

The US Sun

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USPS location faces customer backlash over undelivered mail and ‘filthy and disgusting’ lobby

A POST office location is the center of attention for all the wrong reasons. Residents are slamming the USPS location for not delivering on customer service and they’re begging local leaders for help. Roxbury residents are demanding the USPS do a better job of delivering mail in their neighborhood,...

Boston, MA · 12h

needhamobserver.com

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Owner seeks zoning that would transform former Muzi site

Since the shuttering of the Muzi auto dealership five years ago this month, the 10-acre parcel at 557 Highland Ave. has had more sightings of coyotes than it has of construction workers. The owners of the vacant property hope to change that scenario by bringing a zoning package to Town...

Needham, MA · 3d