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From 1776 to today, Wareham salutes its veterans

Issabella Farias, age 9, sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee" during the Veteran's Day ceremony at Centre Park on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Photo by Erin Darling. The Wareham High School JROTC march in the Veteran's Day parade. Photo by Erin Darling. Uncle Sam shows off his moves during the Veterans...

Wareham, MA · 1d

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Parking and construction fuel frustration in New Bedford | Exclusive

NEW BEDFORD — Downtown New Bedford business owners say continued construction, detours and parking difficulties are making it harder to attract customers and keep their businesses profitable. For some, the closure of longtime restaurant Whaler’s Tavern has sharpened concerns about their own future. “It was difficult for locals to get to us. Never mind someone who is a tourist who’s not familiar,” said Kristen Brito. She worked at the tavern for nearly a decade before receiving the news in a text that they would be closing. “We had our customers, we had our regulars. We had our people that are feeling really sad about this,” she said. More: New Bedford Whaling Museum shares expansion plans for summer 2027 Brito believes construction for the New Bedford Whaling Museum expansion on North Water Street contributed significantly to the tavern’s difficulties. She said it wasn’t its sole cause, but the street was closed for 10 weeks during peak tourist season, making the restaurant harder to reach for both regular customers and visitors. “Construction killed the foot traffic and the road traffic,” she said. Visitors coming from the Whaling Museum also faced longer walks around closures, she said, creating a particular challenge for older

New Bedford, MA · 3d

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Town Meeting says raise the roof on Nichols school

MIDDLEBORO — The Nichols Middle School will be getting a new roof soon. Town Meeting approved $3.8 million to repair the school’s roof, which is in need of renovation. The town will only pay around $1.7 million of that total, with the remaining $2.05 million being covered by a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

Middleborough, MA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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New Bedford Slams the Door on AI Data Centers as Power, Water, Neighborhood Fears Force Citywide Freeze

New Bedford officials are moving toward a citywide prohibition on data centers, treating it as a temporary pause so planners can write rules for large-scale AI facilities rather than the smaller server rooms assumed when current zoning was adopted. The City Council’s ordinance committee recommended the measure on October 26 after the Planning Board unanimously backed it on October 7, sending it to the full council.

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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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

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Murky water dissuades Mattapoisett Town Meeting from approving new Water and Sewer Department building

MATTAPOISETT — With discolored, sediment-laden water flowing through the pipes of some Mattapoisett homes, residents asked the town to prioritize fixing pipes delivering water before building a new Water and Sewer Department building. Town Meeting shot down a proposal to borrow about $3 million to construct a new sewer...

Mattapoisett, MA · 3d

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Mary K. Goode students salute veterans

Students show their enthusiasm for the flag. Submitted photo. Students watch as Wayne Packard, left, and Paul Provencher fold the flag. Submitted photo. Students learned about the folding of the flag. Submitted photos. From left, Wayne Packard, Paul Provencher and Steve Adelman salute. Submitted photo.

Middleborough, MA · 1d

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Barnstable To Hold Veterans Day Ceremonies, Events On November 11th

The Town of Barnstable will be holding Veterans Day ceremonies and events on Wednesday, November 11th. There will be a 9 a.m. wreath-laying ceremonies at the John F. Kennedy Memorial and Korean War Memorial on Ocean Street in Hyannis. At 9:30 a.m., the annual Barnstable Soldiers' Veterans Day Ceremony will...

Barnstable, MA · 2d

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Marion Town Meeting approves shared use path next steps, sewer upgrade

MARION — Next steps for a shared use path that will make Marion more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly garnered some discussion at Town Meeting but were ultimately approved, along with sewer phosphorus removal upgrades. With minimal discussion, voters at the Nov. 9 Town Meeting approved transferring control of town-owned properties...

Marion, MA · 3d

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Fairhaven Residents say Building Insp. has too much discretion

The Fairhaven Select Board heard from several residents at its meeting on 11/9/26 during the public comment session regarding building projects on West Island that neighbors say violate either bylaws or state law. Bob Pink told the board that the situation is creating a cloud on some titles/deeds. At present,...

Fairhaven, MA · 9h

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Mattapoisett honors all who've answered the call

Boy Scouts from Rochester’s Troop 31 performed the Posting of the Colors. Photos by Tanvi Kulkarni. Showstoppers sang patriotic songs. Select Board Member Nicole Doyon Lynch and state Rep. Mark Sylvia attended. Old Hammondtown Band performed a rendition of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee." Boy Scouts from Rochester’s Troop...

Mattapoisett, MA · 1d

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New Bedford Women’s Vital Role in World War II Was Making Gas Masks

Many Portuguese immigrants worked at the company that was the exclusive supplier of molded gas masks to U.S. and Allied forces in World War II.

New Bedford, MA · 16h

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Town of Hingham Veteran’s Day Celebration Today, 11/11 at 11:00am

The Town of Hingham Veterans’ Department is pleased to announce the Veteran’s Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 11th 2026. Hingham Town Hall, 210 Central Street, Hingham MA 02043. CPL Lawrence St. Laurent, USMC Breakfast. 8:30am-10:30am. Central Meeting Room 2nd Floor. This event is open to ALL Military, Veterans,...

Hingham, MA · 21h

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Hearing on County Road solar project continued to December

The Planning Board opened a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 9 for a proposed large-scale solar installation at 320 County Road, but postponed discussion of the project until December. Parallel Products Solar Energy LLC is seeking a site plan review special permit to construct the installation at an existing sand...

Wareham, MA · 3d

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Barnstable County Gets More State Help For Infrastructure

Cape area communities are getting an early Christmas gift from the state. Treasurer Deb Goldberg's office announced 108 million dollars in loan forgiveness for 46 water projects in 35 communities. "These grants will support important projects throughout Massachusetts and help lower costs for local communities," said State Treasurer Deborah B....

Barnstable County, 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 · 19h

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What's closed and what's open on Veterans Day today?

Here's a look at what's open and what's closed on Veterans Day today in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts · 23h

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Connecticut Inmate Gets 3 More Years For Threatening Boston Court Clerk By Mail

John J. Moakley U.S. Courthouse — Site Of Clerk's Workplace And Sentencing. A federal judge in Boston sentenced Devin James Melycher to three years in prison on Nov. 3 for mailing threatening letters to a clerk at the city’s federal courthouse. The court also imposed three years of supervised release after prison. Melycher, who grew up in Connecticut, is already serving a 12-year federal sentence, according to The Boston Globe.

Boston, MA · 15h

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Two of Boston’s staple bars are teaming up for a New Hampshire expansion

Two signature bars in Boston's Fenway neighborhood are expanding to another New England city — one for the first time. Loretta's Last Call and Game On! will open at The Mall at Rockingham Park in Salem, New Hampshire in early 2027. The move marks the first expansion outside Boston...

Boston, MA · 6d