Marshfield girls soccer defeated by Weymouth, 2-0 Nov 14, 2008
Fifth seeded Weymouth ousted the No. 9 Marshfield girls soccer team from the Div. 1 South tourney with a 2-0 win in the semifinals tonight in Taunton. The Lady Rams finish 2008 with a 14-5-3 record. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Suspect arrested in $110,000 ring theft Nov 13, 2008
BOSTON Dam owner is ordered to plan repairs The attorney general's office has obtained an injunction against the owner of two Taunton dams accused of not complying with various safety orders. Under the court order, Jefferson Development agreed yesterday to immediately hire an engineer to help remove a rotting section of Morey's Bridge Dam. (Boston Globe)
OAHS stadium construction to begin Nov 11, 2008
According to assistant superintendent Michael Green, the company has done the same project for schools such as Waltham High School, Lincoln-Sudbury High School, Wentworth Institute and Taunton High School. They have excellent references on all the projects they ve done, Green said. (Easton Journal, MA)
Hopkinton 3, Bellingham 0: Hillers end Blackhawks' run Nov 7, 2008
The Hillers will now move on to Saturday's sectional final at Taunton High School against No. 2 Bishop Stang, starting at 11 a.m.. "I think my team is getting stronger and stronger in the tournament," said Hopkinton coach Joan Bannon. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Public hearing on transfer station set for Nov. 12 Nov 6, 2008
Connolly also objected to Torres representing Holbrook in the matter, saying that he is in conflict since he is a solicitor for Taunton where a transfer station is also being proposed. Torres countered that there is no conflict of interest by his representing Holbrook. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Homes for heroes Nov 6, 2008
His organization, Homes for Our Troops, is based in downtown Taunton, and he will travel to New Jersey and Florida this week to dedicate its 34th and 35th homes to two servicemen. I have always had a special appreciation for our military and what better way to say thank you, Gonsalves said. (Canton Journal, MA)
Obama, Arciero and cop station winners Nov 5, 2008
In Littleton, the vote was 3,048 to ban it and the state s two tracks, to 2,027 to keep the races at Wonderland and Taunton dog tracks. Loading commenting interface. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Absentee voters must get ballot by noon Nov 4, 2008
TAUNTON 5 arrested in detention center melee Five juveniles were arrested at a youth detention center in Taunton last night after a melee broke out and hospital staff called police for help. Nearly 30 officers from the State Police and local towns rushed to what police called a riot that erupted at Taunton State Hospital, said Taunton police Lieutenant James Coelho. (Boston Globe)
AG sues owner of faulty Taunton dams Nov 1, 2008
The state attorney general's office has filed a lawsuit against the owner of two dams in Taunton that have been declared structurally unsound, to the point they have triggered worries of massive floods whenever heavy rainfall occurs ... "We do have an issue of public safety that is still in the balance here," said state Senator Marc R. Pacheco, a Democrat from Taunton who has lobbied for more funding for dam repairs since 2005. (Boston Globe)
POLICE WRAPUP: Arrests and other incidents for the week Nov 1, 2008
Police said Occhipinti was the registered owner; he was arrested and charged with operating after license suspension (subsequent offense) and for the default warrant out of Taunton District Court. He was also cited for failure to wear a seatbelt. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Halloween Happenings Nov 1, 2008
Doors open 7 p.m., show starts 9 p.m. at 15 School St., Taunton. Single Executives Club Halloween singles dance. (Canton Journal, MA)
PHOTO GALLERY: Hingham welcomes third Habitat family Oct 31, 2008
They came to welcome Amanda Ellis of Taunton and her family, and to check the progress on the 1200 square foot home on Winona Road. Amanda and her fianc. (Hingham Journal, MA)
VIDEO EXTRA: Soldiers get rousing sendoff in Taunton Oct 31, 2008
Mom Stacy Riddick comforts her distraught children on Wednesday as they watch their dad, Thomas, get ready to leave for Iraq with other members of the 772nd National Guard MP unit, based in Taunton, during a ceremony on Taunton Green ... It humbles me every time I think that you have chosen to put yourselves in harm s way for the rest of us, Gov. Deval Patrick told the troops Wednesday during a ceremony at Taunton Green ... The soldiers in the Taunton-based Army National Guard company are... (Easton Journal, MA)
ban greyhound racing. Oct 30, 2008
Question 3 draws much debate - Taunton, MA - The Taunton Gazette ... In just two weeks, voters will decide the fate of greyhound racing in Massachusetts, an issue of particular concern to Greater Taunton, which is home to one of the two dog tracks in the state ... He also contends that his track has a 100 percent adoption rate, yet supporters of the proposed ban point to documents from the state racing commission saying that the combined adoption rate for dogs racing at Raynham-Taunton and... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
There was another way Oct 30, 2008
STEVEN P. STROJNY Taunton. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Team to help city's teachers, principals Oct 27, 2008
Dr. Leonard is a 2002 graduate of the Broad Superintendents Academy and assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for the Taunton Public Schools in Massachusetts. Mr. Roosevelt is a 2003 graduate of the Broad program, designed to train urban educators for jobs in some of the nation's most troubled districts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
UMass Men's & Women's Swimming And Diving Sweep Army In Home Opener Oct 26, 2008
Junior (Taunton, Mass. took second in both events scoring 267. (Umassathletics.com)
Ballot measure to retire dog racing in state is tight Oct 24, 2008
Dogs bolted around Raynham-Taunton Greyhound Park yesterday ... RAYNHAM - A grainy video posted on YouTube shows an octet of lean greyhounds speeding around the track at the Raynham-Taunton Greyhound Park ... The Town of Raynham receives $165,000 in taxes and $400,000 in other income from the Raynham-Taunton track, and the state gets more than $5 million, said Gary Temple, general manager at Raynham. (Boston Globe)
Around Town -- Golf tourney aids playground Oct 23, 2008
Tina and Tom Rogers of Taunton announce the birth of a son, Charles Thomas Rogers. Charles arrived at 7:09 a.m. on Sept. 4, 2008. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
State airplane falls victim to Patrick budget cutting Oct 19, 2008
Cut in bus routes possiblePatrick's cuts may also mean fewer long-haul bus routes that bring commuters into Boston from Marlborough, Northborough, Newburyport, Worcester, Marshfield, Taunton, Plymouth, and other towns in between ... (The Taunton and Plymouth subsidies were reduced, rather than eliminated. (Boston Globe)
UMass Swimming & Diving Fall To BU In Opener Oct 19, 2008
taking second, (Taunton, Mass. third, and (Brookfield, Conn. (Umassathletics.com)
'Golden years' losing luster amid deep investment losses Oct 18, 2008
A similar meeting was held in Taunton this month. To be sure, not every senior has been affected by the market swoon. (Boston Globe)
UMass Swimming & Diving Teams Open Season At BU Oct 18, 2008
UMass Swimming g Teams Open Season At BU :: The Minutemen and women will begin their season at BU on Saturday. University of Massachusetts - Official Athletic Site - Women's Swimming. (Umassathletics.com)
custodian found six .22-caliber bullets scattered in a busy corridor. Oct 15, 2008
They also called in two munitions-sniffing K-9s from the state and Taunton police forces to scour the hallways and classrooms. The search turned up no further evidence of ammunition or weapons, Furtado said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Are Economic Depression Suicides a Myth? Oct 15, 2008
Newspapers don't usually report suicides, but the death of 53-year-old Carlene Balderrama of Taunton, Mass. made national headlines in July as an exception and as a warning bell for oncoming. (ABC News)
Local man charged in CVS armed robbery Oct 14, 2008
He also had outstanding warrants from Taunton District Court. Loading commenting interface. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Religious services Oct 13, 2008
Radio broadcast on WBET-AM on Sundays at 10 a.m. CONGREGATION AGUDATH ACHIM - 36 Winthrop St., Taunton, 508-822-3230, Rabbi Richard Flom, email agudathachim@juno. com, web site is http://homestead. (Easton Journal, MA)
Pembroke man demands morphine at knifepoint, police say Oct 13, 2008
He also had outstanding warrants from Taunton District Court, police said. Loading commenting interface. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Police log Sept. 21 - Oct. 4 Oct 10, 2008
Arrest: Lisa Doyle, 49, 6 Bryant St., Taunton ... Arrest: James Doyle, 46, 6 Bryant St., Taunton. (Abington Mariner, MA)
GATRA becomes a reality for Marshfield and others Oct 8, 2008
The long-awaited bus route planned by the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) has expanded, running 30 miles one-way from Kingston through Duxbury along Route 3A, looping around the Brant Rock area from downtown Marshfield, and traveling along Route 139 all the way to Stop & Shop in Pembroke. Some of the stops along the pilot route include the Duxbury Housing Authority complex, Island Creek, Tuna s pharmacy, the Kingston train and Independence Mall, Percy Walker Pool,... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
hit by a car Oct 7, 2008
Aggie student hit by car - Taunton, MA - Taunton Call ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Taunton Call, 370 Paramount Drive, Suite 3, Raynham, MA. 02767, Raynham. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Easton Journal Sports Notebook Oct 7, 2008
The Tri-County Saints is a non-profit youth hockey organization that provides quality, affordable hockey programs for local towns, including Attleboro, Brockton, Easton, Foxboro, Lakeville, Mansfield, Norton, North Attleboro, Rehoboth, Sharon and Taunton ... There is one game and on practice per week during weekends at the Alexio Arena in Taunton ... Learn-to-Skate/Learn to Play is scheduled for every Saturday at the Alexio Arena in Taunton. (Easton Journal, MA)
Cape Cod offers rail alternative Oct 7, 2008
In January, Cape Cod Central finalized long-term contracts and purchased the rights to railroad lines to Middleboro, Taunton, New Bedford and Fall River. Thomas S. Cahir, deputy secretary in the Executive Office of Transportation, said he knows about the plan, but that the state has more important priorities right now. (Easton Journal, MA)
Police log Sept. 14 - Sept. 20 Oct 4, 2008
Arrest: Brian K. Cederlund, 51, 27 Ingell St., 1st, Taunton. Charges: Operating motor vehicle with suspended license, speeding. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Easton police log Oct 3, 2008
1:08 p.m. - Following a motor vehicle stop on Turnpike Street, a 33-year-old Taunton woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Vehicle was towed. (Easton Journal, MA)
Northeastern Alumni: Alum honored with media award Oct 3, 2008
Logan has been on the air at one station or another since his graduation in 1991, first with WPEP in Taunton, before eventually becoming the play-by-play voice for the Pawtucket Red Sox from 1997 to 2000. He was also behind the mic for Providence College hockey and women's basketball while doing work for their men's team, Harvard football and Northeastern football. (Northeastern News, MA)
Woman sentenced in cash wage scheme Sep 25, 2008
It was revealed at trial that from the early-1990s to June 2001, the McElroys operated a temporary employment agency, which was based in Taunton and later in Easton, that did business under the names the Dan Agency, the Daily Agency, Daily A. King Labor, Inc., Pro Temp. Company, PTC and Precission Temp. (Easton Journal, MA)
Nothing like Ryder Cup for drama and emotion Sep 25, 2008
UMass-Lowell's Tom Ayala of East Taunton shot 74-74 to finish third, the top New Englander in the ECAC Division 2 Championships in Riverhead, N.Y. The River Hawks finished tied for fourth. AIC got a medalist performance from Garrett Beyor (72) to win the Assumption Collegiate Invite at Cyprian Keyes in Boylston. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Police, DAs want voters to block lower penalties for marijuana possession Sep 23, 2008
And with the simple passage of the decriminalization act, Taunton Mayor Charles Crowley said, years of sending children the message that drugs are bad will go up in smoke. Supporting Question 2 is a signal that we re retreating and lowering our standards, Crowley said. (Easton Journal, MA)
Abington resident discusses his bid for governors council Sep 19, 2008
Toomey finished third, garnering 10,864 votes, or 21 percent of the ballots cast for district 4, a region stretching from Plymouth and Taunton up to Newton and Boston. Interviewed on Wednesday, Toomey said his two opponents in the race were already well known among voters, which helped them slide ahead in the polls. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Easton obituaries Sep 19, 2008
Ruth T. Madusky Retired from Southeastern Regional Ruth (Williams) Tibbetts Madusky, 88, of Middleboro, died on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Morton Hospital in Taunton, after a brief illness ... and South Easton; four grandchildren, Bruce Hurd and his wife Pamela of Raynham, Brenda Peterson and her husband Mark of Raynham, Linda Hurd of Rehoboth and Lisa Rollo and her husband Edward of Taunton; and eight great-grandsons. (Easton Journal, MA)
MinuteClinic expanding on East Coast Sep 18, 2008
The company opened its first store in Medway, and has plans for four additional clinics inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Bridgewater, Danvers, Taunton and Tewksbury, a release detailed. It added that it expects to open up to 28 locations in Massachusetts in 2008, and hopes to eventually have about 100 clinics in the state. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
The cats meow Sep 17, 2008
Brackett, who has three cats of her own, was asked to join NOAH as adoption coordinator because of her three years of experience adopting out cats at the Taunton Animal Shelter. She took over as president in 2005. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Frank Talk -- Breaking in the new cat Sep 17, 2008
C-Webb (short for Cobweb for his predilection for early basement exploration that led to a mug festooned with cobwebs, and it s also the nickname of basketball player Chris Webber, all of which is pretty obvious, really) was adopted from the Taunton Animal Shelter, where they reckoned he was about 2 years old ... He d been found in the Weir section of Taunton, and that was about all the background they had. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Long-closed Easton bridge done, but not open Sep 16, 2008
4 million bridge has been built, confirmed Mike Martin, district construction engineer for MassHighway in Taunton. The contractor, Mas Building and Bridge of Franklin, finished it at the end of June, ahead of schedule, Martin said. (Easton Journal, MA)
Yo-yo effect Sep 14, 2008
"Between here and Taunton, I pass a good 15 to 20 gas stations," said the 56-year-old Royer, "and in terms of pricing, I find this place to be the fairest.". Indeed, a consumer can find a wide range of gasoline prices, across Southeastern Massachusetts and even among nearby stations. (Boston Globe)
Police log Aug. 17- Aug. 23 Sep 13, 2008
Arrest: Stephanie O Sullivan, 21, 74 Old Colony Ave., East Taunton. Charges: breaking and entering for a felony, larceny over $250, possess burglarious instrument, breaking and entering conspiracy, malicious destruction of property under $250. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Holliston tragedy hits home Sep 13, 2008
Holliston s Joseph Larracey, 16, died at a Taunton Hospital after being hit in the chest during a scrimmage against Apponequet in Lakeville on Friday. Oliver Ames was scheduled to travel to Holliston for a game tonight (Friday), but that contest has been postponed. (Easton Journal, MA)
Holliston football player funeral set for Thursday Sep 11, 2008
Larracey died Friday night in a Taunton hospital after he was injured during a scrimmage in Lakeville. The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death. (Holliston Tab, MA)
More TV Choice and Competition Near for Residents of Millbury, Mass. Sep 11, 2008
In Massachusetts, FiOS TV is available in Abington, Acton, Andover, Arlington, Ashland, Bedford, Belmont, Boxborough, Boxford, Braintree, Burlington, Canton, Dedham, Dunstable, Framingham, Franklin, Georgetown, Hamilton, Hingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Ipswich, Lakeville, Lawrence, Lincoln, Littleton, Lexington, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Marion, Marlborough, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Medfield, Medway, Melrose, Methuen, Middleborough, Nahant, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, North Andover, North... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Anti-income tax group lags in funds Sep 10, 2008
George Carney, who owns Raynham Taunton Greyhound Park, said yesterday that he plans to fight the ballot question but has not yet formed a committee or done any fund-raising. Matt Viser can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Holliston selectmen mourn 'great kid' Sep 10, 2008
Larracey died at a Taunton hospital after being hit in the chest. Porter said he saw Larracey hurt and taken off the field. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Hanna's torrents leave Mass. unscarred Sep 9, 2008
Three to 6 inches of rain fell throughout New England Saturday night into yesterday morning, according to Alan Dunham, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Taunton ... The highest wind gust reported was just before midnight Saturday in Falmouth, at 56 miles per hour, according to meteorologist Eleanor Vallier-Talbot, also at the National Weather Service in Taunton. (Boston Globe)
Kmart cited for violating child labor law at Assembly Square Sep 9, 2008
Investigators discovered violations occurred at various malls across the state including: Assembly Square Mall in Somerville; Burlington Mall; Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis; Holyoke Mall; the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers; Silver City Galleria in Taunton; the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough; the Walpole Mall; and, the Wrentham Outlets. In Somerville, Kmart was found to have two cases of employment of a minor without work permit, and was fined $100. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Development of shopping space continues despite weak economy Sep 7, 2008
"Indeed, vacancy rates at US shopping centers are the highest they've been since the mid-1990s, and mall vacancy rates haven't been this bad since 2002, according to the New York-based real estate research firm Reis Inc.A recent KeyPoint study found that the overall retail vacancy rate in Eastern Massachusetts (based on square footage) rose slightly to 7 percent in March 2008 from 6.9 percent in October 2006, but that big retailers seem to be weathering the downturn better than smaller... (Boston Globe)
New England braces for quick hit by Hanna Sep 7, 2008
3 inches of rain in Boston as of 10:30 p.m. last night, according to the National Weather Service in Taunton ... Winds were expected to reach 50 to 55 miles per hour in the southeastern portion of the state and up to 60 miles per hour on the Cape and Islands by 10:30 p.m. last night, gusts of 40 miles per hour were recorded at Taunton Airport, according to the weather service. (Boston Globe)
Pilgrim prestige Sep 7, 2008
There is an auction of Mayflower memorabilia, a banquet at the Taunton Inn, and a lecture by Nathaniel Philbrick, author of the bestseller "Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War.". Delegates to the conference will also take care of society business, including a review of bylaws and a proposed increase in membership dues. (Boston Globe)
Region braces for Hanna's arrival, fury Sep 6, 2008
The area will see a sustained wind of 30 to 40 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 60 miles per hour along the coast, said Nicole Belk, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Taunton. She said the storm surge along the Southeastern Massachusetts coast could reach up to 3 feet during high tide, expected at about 6:30 a.m. on Nantucket. (Boston Globe)
5 of 8 Steve & Barry's stores in Mass. to close Sep 3, 2008
Steve & Barry's shops will remain open at Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers; Silver City Galleria in Taunton; and Agawam Towne Square in Agawam. (Jenn Abelson). (Boston Globe)
Library hosts Oct. 7 transportation workshop Sep 3, 2008
Workshops are also set in September and October in Boston, Natick, Barnstable, Lawrence, North Adams, Taunton, Worcester, Malden, and Chicopee. For further information, call (617) 973-7342 or visit www. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Trusts for mentally retarded neglected Aug 31, 2008
So oblivious was the court that David Duncan, who lived at the Paul Dever State School in Taunton, was left without a personal trustee for 17 years. That trustee, his mother Olga, died in 1985, and it was not until 2002 that the court appointed a replacement. (Boston Globe)
Qdoba Mexican Grill opens on Route 1 Aug 29, 2008
Instead of trucking in food from all over the country, Weiss said that Qdoba strives to buy and its produce from a distributor in Taunton, MA.. According to Weiss, the new Saugus franchise is owned by Jeff Ackerman of Wellesley, who also owns the rights to the other Massachusetts and New Hampshire Qdobas. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Burial fees called 'improper taxes' Aug 28, 2008
In a five-page decision, the court ruled that burial fees charged in Attleboro, New Bedford, and Taunton are "improper taxes." ... Attleboro, for example, charges $10 each for about 300 burial permits a year; New Bedford charged $20 in fiscal 2006 for each of its 1,226 burial permits; and Taunton charged $10 in fiscal 2005 for 564 burial permits ... "This decision sounds the death knell for a lot of other municipal fees that fund critical regulatory enforcement and public health services in... (Boston Globe)
Two Cambridge men indicted in connection with brutal drug-related kidnap plot Aug 28, 2008
Charges against those two women Cheerley Chevalier of Taunton and Farrah Girault of Roxbury were dropped Wednesday in Brighton Municipal Court after prosecutors developed strong evidence that they were unaware of the true nature of their role in the plot, according to the DA's office. What we saw here was a multifaceted extortion plot with a number of moving parts, Suffolk Distrit Attorney Daniel Conley said in the release. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Aug. 28 edition: Obituaries Aug 28, 2008
She was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Mabel Johnson. Norma and John lived many years in Arlington before moving to Winchester, then to the Acton/Concord area of Massachusetts where she was a member of the Acton Congregational Church until she moved to California in 2001. (Acton Beacon, MA)
