TOURNEY UPDATE: Canton field hockey ready for Stang Nov 11, 2009
The No. 3 seeded Canton High field hockey team will play the No. 4 seeded Bishop Stang Wednesday at Taunton High in the first of two semifinal games at Taunton High at 1 p.m. ... The winners will meet for the South championship Saturday at Taunton High. (Canton Journal, MA)
Break-in at Main Street Cafe in Easton Nov 10, 2009
She is being arraigned Monday morning, Nov. 10, at Taunton District Court. Police Chief Allen Krajcik said such video surveillance systems are becoming more common. (Easton Journal, MA)
TOURNEY UPDATE-Canton 1, Carver 0 Nov 9, 2009
The Bulldogs will now play either Dover-Sherborn or Bishop Stang in the semifinals at Taunton High School at a date and time to be determined. Loading commenting interface. (Canton Journal, MA)
Community colleges are a good deal in hard economic times Nov 8, 2009
Filemon Carvalho, 20, of Taunton, is in his first year at Massasoit and has been in the United States a little over a year. A native of Cape Verde, he said the school has helped him to adjust to life in America. (Boston Globe)
Brockton officials wrangle over how to vaccinate kids against H1N1 Nov 6, 2009
One local school district that does plan to vaccinate students during school hours is Taunton, which planned to vaccinate students at the Maxham and Galligan elementary schools today. But in Brockton, Ward 7 School Committee member Ronald Dobrowski said he agreed with the superintendent s decision, saying the district must be careful not to take away from learning hours. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Northeast Arc: new name reflects a broader mission Nov 6, 2009
The Northeast Arc goes well beyond the North Shore, offering programs and services in more than 170 Massachusetts communities north to New Hampshire, west past Worcester and south to Taunton. This is not the agency s first name change. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Students depend on GATRA to go to Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield Nov 6, 2009
The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority, or GATRA, has turned out to be just that. As part of its regular route, the GATRA bus swings by the Furnace Brook Middle School each day. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Road to Responsibility schedules fundraiser Nov 6, 2009
Road to Responsibility s 500 employees serve nearly 1,100 special developmentally disabled individuals through residential services, jobs and day (Open Roads) programs in 17 South Shore communities: Braintree, Carver, Hanover, Hingham, Marshfield, Middleboro, Milton, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Quincy, Randolph, Rockland, Scituate, Taunton, Weymouth and Whitman. Loading commenting interface. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Richard J. Carey Jr. Nov 5, 2009
In addition, he leaves behind six brothers and sisters, Tara Sousa of Taunton, Larissa Carrasquillo of Manomet, Sirena Cortes of Brockton, Mark Carey of Tennessee, Jennifer Carey of Florida and Taylor Thompson of Weymouth. He was stepson of Jacques Lallemand of Brockton. (Weymouth News, MA)
Rocky road to a title belt for Nonantum boxer Nico Gargaro Nov 4, 2009
Photo courtesy Nonantum Boxing Club Nonantum Boxing Club trainers Marc Gargaro, left, and Nathan Busa, right, pose with boxer Nico Gargaro after he captured the Rocky Marciano novice middleweight belt last week in Taunton ... Fueled by that experience, he decided to train more seriously this summer out of the Nonantum Boxing Club and marched to the Marciano title with a three-round decision over William Bulger at the Roseland Ballroom in Taunton on Oct. 23. (Newton Tab, MA)
Election results pouring in from around Massachusetts Nov 4, 2009
Taunton Two newcomers have. Watertown Twhile there will be one new. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
South Coast Rail opponents losing steam Nov 4, 2009
The so-called Stoughton alternative one of three South Coast rapid transit routes on the table would extend the existing rail line from Stoughton through Easton, Raynham and Taunton ... Both rail routes call for new or refurbished track between either Attleboro or Stoughton to Taunton ... Once in Taunton, the train would follow one of two existing freight tracks to New Bedford or Fall River. (Canton Journal, MA)
Environmentalists still trying to stop rail extension through Stoughton Nov 4, 2009
The so-called Stoughton alternative would extend the existing rail line in Stoughton through Easton, Raynham and Taunton, then it would split into two tracks heading to the South Coast cities. A second rail route would extend from Attleboro to Taunton and then south. (Canton Journal, MA)
Gas prices edge up three cents in Bay State Nov 3, 2009
State price remains lower than national average. By Charles Winokoor, Staff Writer GateHouse News Service Posted Nov 02, 2009 @ 03:15 PM. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
HOCKOMOCK HARDMAN-Test time for contenders Nov 3, 2009
Canton High's A.J. Nichols and his Bulldog teammates will be hosting Taunton Friday night in a nonleague game ... Taunton at Canton, 7 p.m.-After playing Franklin, the Taunton Tigers are getting a taste of life in the Hockomock League which the Bulldogs will make very difficult for them, dropping Taunton to 0-2 in the Hock part of the schedule. (Canton Journal, MA)
Budget, politics have changed, but divisions remain on expanded gambling Nov 1, 2009
In prepared testimony, Raynham-Taunton Park owner George Carney argued slots could provide a quick infusion of revenue to the state, while retaining 600 jobs. "We're ready to build, we're ready to grow, and we're ready to do our part to help the Commonwealth and the town of Raynham defeat this economic crisis," Carney said. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
#19 UMass Football Heads To Maine For CAA Clash Nov 1, 2009
freshman tailback Terrel Walker (Taunton, Mass. freshman lineman Stephen Russo (Topsfield, Mass. (Umassathletics.com)
High school class reunions Oct 31, 2009
Taunton High School Class of 1974 will have a 35-year reunion at The BaBa Brothers Sand Bar Grill Function Room, 64 Weir St., Taunton, Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. There will be a buffet, a cash bar and live entertainment by the Ba Ha Brothers ... Send check or money to THS class of 1974 c/o Gail A. Borges at 3 Elmhurst St., Taunton ... There will also be a 40th reunion for the Class of 1969 Saturday, Nov. 28 at The Columbia Cultural Center, 775 John Quincy Adams Road, Taunton, 6 p.m. to... (Canton Journal, MA)
Hundreds rally and testify for and against casino gambling Oct 31, 2009
Marc Pacheco of Taunton contain proposals that range from establishing casino gambling in the state to allowing slot machines at the state s four dog racing tracks ... Craig McLaughlin of Taunton was among hundreds of construction workers who turned out in support of casinos. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL-Taunton 28, Canton 26 Oct 31, 2009
It may have been the Taunton High School football team s finest hour of the season ... The end result the sweetest victory of Taunton head coach Mark Hannon s career thus far ... It was my best victory in my three years here at Taunton High School that I ve been a part of. (Canton Journal, MA)
Breast cancer special report Oct 31, 2009
Held locally at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, Good Samaritan Cancer Center in Brockton and Morton Hospital & Medical Center in Taunton, the program consists of a two-hour session with professional, certified cosmetologists and aestheticians trained through the American Cancer Society. Right after her breast cancer surgery two years ago, 67-year-old Carol Perry of Berkley made a decision she has never regretted: She attended her first meeting of the breast cancer support group at Morton... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Halloween Happenings Oct 31, 2009
Doors open 7 p.m., trivia is 7:30 p.m., show starts 9 p.m., Steve s Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Music is 60s and 70s tribute. (Canton Journal, MA)
LETTERS: Bone marrow drive a success Oct 31, 2009
Thanks Domenic Cotoia, Mark Linde, and Kimberly Matthews from Comcast and Jeff Fowler from BTV Bridgewater Television for running our program on your Public Access TV stations in Easton, Brockton, Stoughton, Taunton and Bridgewater to promote awareness and the importance of being in the international registry. Thanks to Ron Ferrigno and Sheila Walsh from Signs by Design for your generosity in designing and donating the professional signs promoting our drive. (Easton Journal, MA)
Playoff proposal scoring points Oct 30, 2009
The MIAA has six sites in the South, four of which will be used, with Durfee, Taunton, Bridgewater-Raynham, Westwood, Whitman-Hanson, and Weymouth possibilities. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
SPECIAL REPORT: Swine flu Oct 30, 2009
Raynham and Taunton schools have already had a number of suspected or confirmed cases. Oct. 28: There are now two confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in town, according to Health Agent Alan Perry. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
JoJo in LaLa Land Oct 30, 2009
Clean slate As we reported yesterday, the Style Network show Clean House is filming an episode in Taunton this week. Reps with the show told us yesterday that there s a new location for tomorrow s yard sale, where Taunton clutterbug Susan Crites will be selling her unnecessary belongings ... The yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Memorial United Methodist Church on Somerset Avenue in Taunton. (Boston Globe)
Caldwell has Barnstable girls on cruise control Oct 29, 2009
Two years ago Barnstable suffered an upset loss to Taunton and ended up in a three-way tie for the OCL title ... Against Taunton the week before, on a longer 3. (Cape Codder, MA)
Local officals plea for chance to detain illegal gun carriers Oct 29, 2009
The South Coast officials, including the mayors of New Bedford, Taunton and Fall River, urged the Legislature s Judiciary Committee to back a proposal (H 1300) to include illegal gun possession on the list of crimes that may subject suspects to dangerousness hearings and pretrial detention. Rep. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Mortons nurse navigator accompanies women on breast cancer journey Oct 28, 2009
The breast care nurse navigator at Morton Hospital and Medical Center in Taunton is the first person women talk to in those terrifying few minutes after being diagnosed with the disease, after being told that suspicious lump or shadow on their mammogram is indeed a malignant tumor ... One woman from East Taunton who was diagnosed with breast cancer last month at the age of 90 was about to be evicted from her house. (Easton Journal, MA)
In Concord, area residents rally for climate change Oct 28, 2009
Marc Pacheco, a Taunton Democrat and the chairman of the Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change. Pacheco said climate change is not just an environmental issue, but a public health issue, social issue, national security issue and economic issue, as well. (Concord Journal, MA)
Youth Leagues Oct 28, 2009
Hot one day, cold and drizzly the next but the Mohawks stayed hot with two wins against Pembroke on Saturday (Midgets 30-12 and PeeWees 24-14) and a sweep of Taunton on Sunday ... The JV teams lost two and won one against Taunton and the varsity teams met long time foes, the Whitman Panthers. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Easton business, owned by Brockton man, cited for wage and hour violations Oct 27, 2009
The state attorney general has issued citations against an Easton insulation company and its owner, a Brockton resident, for failing to comply with Massachusetts wage and hour laws involving work at two Taunton schools ... The attorney generals office said it also reached a settlement agreement with a Peabody insulation company, National Abatement Inc., and its owner, Jimmy Net, 40, of Saugus, to settle allegations that the company failed to comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws... (Easton Journal, MA)
Brockton woman facing multiple charges following motor vehicle attack Oct 27, 2009
Mabry was arraigned in Taunton District Court Friday, and her bail was set at $2,500. No information regarding whether she had been released was available Monday. (Easton Journal, MA)
HOCKOMOCK HARDMAN: Question, answer night in Hock Oct 25, 2009
Can Franklin keep up its intensity with a nonleague game against Taunton ... Taunton at Franklin, 7 p.m. :If the unbeaten Franklin is going to have a letdown this would be the week to do it with their Hockomock League lead safe until next week. (Easton Journal, MA)
Murder suspect found dead Oct 24, 2009
By Kendra Leigh Sardinha, Staff Writer GateHouse News Service Posted Oct 23, 2009 @ 10:46 PM. An autopsy was done Friday on a New Hampshire man who police believe is the suspect of his wife s murder. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL-Mansfield 43, Canton 0 Oct 24, 2009
The Bulldogs dropped to 3-3 going into next Friday's game with Taunton. The 6-1 Hornets will have big Hockomock League showdown with King Philip, who is unbeaten in the Hockomock League. (Canton Journal, MA)
Despite history, suspect deemed not dangerous Oct 24, 2009
Flavell allegedly resumed exposing himself and was arrested in Taunton, Fairhaven, and Canton, drawing a nine-month sentence in 2001. He started making annoying calls to missing children s organizations and was sentenced to two years in Bristol County House of Correction in 2003. (Boston Globe)
Letters to the editor, Oct. 22 edition Oct 23, 2009
Eastern Massachusetts and Burlington Girl Scouts; Lisa Hannon, Billerica; Valerie Healey; Stephen and Charlotte Hogan; Patti Holbrook, Braintree; Kathleen Horton; Peggy, Avery and Shawn Houghton, Billerica; Carl and Mica Humphreys in memory of Marian Howard; Arthur Hughes; Beverly Joyce, Bedford; Daniel Joyce, Westford; Shelley Joyce; Charles Kiefer III, Beverly; Janet Knudsen, Woburn; Janet Lyna, N. Billerica; Magnarelli; Tamy Mailloux, Epping, N.H.; Miriam Malkasian, Kennebunk, Maine; Nancy... (Burlington Union, MA)
MARSHFIELD STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Back to the drawing board Oct 22, 2009
Marc Pacheco, Democrat of Taunton, last Wednesday. Normally, such bracing candor from one of Gov. Deval Patrick s top aides to a 20-year legislative veteran, with whom she used to serve during the heady days of worker s compensation reform in the early 1990s, might be considered bad form. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
DECA team raises funds for wounded veteran Oct 22, 2009
The organization, based in Taunton, designs specially adapted homes for wounded veterans. But such a project takes a great deal of money. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Keynotes for Oct. 22 Oct 22, 2009
A large contingent of Portuguese veterans from Taunton will attend. Stearns says: Join us for a dinner celebration of all veterans to honor our heroes. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Truck catches fire on I-495 in Norton Oct 22, 2009
State police from the Foxboro barracks and firefighters from the Taunton Fire Department were also called to the scene to assist Norton firefighters. Traffic was backed up for a short time on the northbound side of I-495, as the Massachusetts Highway Department closed the middle and right lanes of the highway while firefighters worked to clear the scene, said Myles. (Easton Journal, MA)
State House Weekly Roundup: Superseding events Oct 21, 2009
By Jim O'Sullivan / State House News Service. Mon Oct 19, 2009, 01:05 PM EDT. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
LaLiberte school back in stride after swine flu outbreak Oct 21, 2009
The sick children have come from the hospital s catch area, including Taunton, Dighton, Rehoboth, Raynham and Middleboro, said Connie Schmidt, infection control nurse at Morton Hospital. The cases have more than doubled each week over the past two weeks. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
2 fellow congressmen back Capuano bid Oct 20, 2009
Duggan was extricated from the vehicle, but had only minor injuries and was later released from Morton Hospital and Medical Center in Taunton. State Police are investigating all three crashes. (Boston Globe)
Pair accused of numerous break-ins in area held on bail Oct 20, 2009
A Middleboro man accused of partnering with a Taunton woman in a string of brazen burglaries, including one that targeted the family of a young girl with terminal cancer, both remain behind bars on $20,000 cash bail after a hearing on Friday in Taunton District Court. Gregory Tobiaz, 34, who has listed addresses in Easton and Middleboro, and Jennifer Richman, 30, who has listed addresses in both Taunton and Plymouth, are accused of stealing jewelry, credit cards, electronics and cash in a series... (Easton Journal, MA)
Canton police log: Oct. 13 - 18 Oct 20, 2009
Police arrested Ed Marley Lamarre, 24, of Taunton, and charged him with breaking & entering of a motor vehicle. Wednesday, Oct. 14. (Canton Journal, MA)
Defense communications conference highlights Bay State’s strong suit Oct 20, 2009
But this year s edition, hosted by General Dynamics C4 Systems, which has a facility in Taunton, and the Mitre Corp. in Bedford, showcases not only the size of the state s military industry, but its strength in communication and networking. The most recent study of the Massachusetts defense sector by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute in November 2007 estimated defense spending by federal agencies totaled $9. (Boston Globe)
Restoration of Red Brook in Wareham, Plymouth nearly complete Oct 18, 2009
Among the program s current priorities are cold-water habitat restoration on Plymouth s Eel River, aquatic habitat restoration of the Mill River in Taunton, and dam removal on the Jones River in Kingston. At Red Brook, staff and volunteers recently examined the fruits of the past two summers efforts. (Boston Globe)
Soldiers, families have emotional reunion in Taunton Oct 18, 2009
Under gray skies, with a cold wind whipping handmade signs and handheld flags, 165 members of the 772nd Military Police Co. of the Massachusetts National Guard were welcomed home Saturday afternoon at the Taunton Armory by hundreds of family and friends. It was almost a year ago Oct. 29 that the soldiers of the 772nd said goodbye to their loved ones on Taunton Green ... Nicole Santiago, 27, of Taunton, awaited her husband, Spec. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
'V for Vendetta' teen faces disorderly charge Oct 17, 2009
A Taunton man who has pleaded guilty to three charges relating to spitting in a woman's face now has 72 criminal convictions as an adult. Derek Lindsay pleaded guilty Thursday in Wareham District Court to assault and battery, disorderly conduct and threats to commit a crime. (Fresno Bee)
THIS OLD TOWN: The rum rebellion terrified Mansfield Oct 17, 2009
Their ringleaders were hauled before Taunton court, found guilty by a jury not of their peers but of unsympathetic Yankees and sentenced to breaking rocks at New Bedford jail, not unlike what they d been doing for the railroad, but without grog. Those Corkies not charged or sentenced were allowed to return to the work gangs and their buckets of water and cold tea. (Easton Journal, MA)
Raynham parents not panicking about swine flu Oct 15, 2009
I think it s an overreaction, said Cardin, of Taunton. But I guess that s what people do. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Support groups offer information, solace, companionship Oct 14, 2009
After her breast cancer surgery two years ago, 67-year-old Carol Perry of Berkley made a decision she has never regretted: She attended her first meeting of the breast cancer support group at Morton Hospital and Medical Center in Taunton. I think it s helpful for anyone, because you are with people who are in the same boat, said Perry, a grandmother of six. (Easton Journal, MA)
Easton man charged with music store break-ins Oct 14, 2009
Gallagher was released on bail and was slated to be arraigned in Taunton District Court Tuesday, Oct. 13. A total of 10 guitars had been stolen between the two stores. (Easton Journal, MA)
West Bridgewater candy company to see if online buyers will bite Oct 13, 2009
Ernie Johnson of Taunton empties out taffy at the Hill-Top Candy Kitchen in West Bridgewater. The company, which until now only sold wholesale, is branching out into the online retail market. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Breast cancer an equal opportunity disease Oct 9, 2009
Dr. Robert McNamee, an oncologist at Morton Hospital and Medical Center in Taunton, sees as many older as younger women opt for the removal of the lump over the more radical mastectomy. It s rare to see a mastectomy by choice. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Bill would help struggling bottle redemption centers Oct 9, 2009
McLean said her Waltham business often has to take bottles as far as New Bedford and Taunton. "A couple of months ago when the gas was high, it was killing us," she said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Canton police log: Sept. 29 - Oct. 4 Oct 8, 2009
Police arrested Willie K. Wilkerson, 23, of Taunton, and charged him with possession of a Class D drug with intent to distribute and possession of a Class B drug with intent to distribute. 8:28 p.m.- Trespassing on Roberts Road. (Canton Journal, MA)
Protesters opposed to closing of Bridgewater drug abuse center bring their message to the Statehouse Oct 8, 2009
Linda Thibodeau, a Taunton resident, said MASAC, which offers a free 30-day detox and counseling program, is an important resource for those who cannot afford to pay for treatment ... A growing number of young adults in the greater Brockton-Taunton region, many in the suburbs, have be come addicted to heroin in re cent years. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Passenger charged with drug violations Oct 8, 2009
Canton police arrested a Taunton man on Route 138 near the Stoughton line Saturday because police said he had multiple packages of marijuana and crack cocaine ... Police said passenger Willie Wilkerson, 23, of Taunton had four packages of crack cocaine, and two large and two small packages of marijuana. (Canton Journal, MA)
Bill aims to toughen license laws Oct 7, 2009
The legislation, sponsored by state Representative Stephen R. Canessa, a Democrat from New Bedford, and state Senator Marc R. Pacheco, a Democrat from Taunton, would require paratransit vehicles to have an up-to-date wheelchair tie-down and safety belt system that is properly installed and maintained. It also calls for the state to establish a mandatory training course for employees and volunteers who transport wheelchair-seated passengers, and requires those attendants and drivers to make sure... (Boston Globe)
VIDEO EXTRA: Group plans protest Tuesday to keep Bridgewater substance abuse treatment center open Oct 7, 2009
Craig Murray Members of Learn to cope, which will protest the closing of a Bridgewater treatment center at the statehouse Tuesday, visited Taunton High School last year to speak to students about addiction. Joanne Peterson, left, founder of Learn to Cope, talks with Taunton High School staff member Tom Hoye as Scott, 28, a recovering heroin addict from Brockton, second from right, talks with a Taunton High student ... A growing number of young adults in the greater Brockton-Taunton region, many... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Young Barnstable booters have growing pains Oct 2, 2009
Barnstable has defeated Dennis-Yarmouth 3-1 and Taunton 2-0. Despite the inexperience, Barnstable has played well on defense. (Cape Codder, MA)
MARSHFIELD STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Seeing and being seen Oct 1, 2009
For rail The state will use $100 million in transportation bonds to move ahead with a South Coast commuter line by gaining a fork from Taunton to New Bedford and Fall River and bolster service frequency between Worcester and Boston, purchasing tracks and a rail yard from CSX, the international railroad firm. The deal left taxpayers exposed to liability payments in case of freight train crashes, but officials called the final package, with payments of $500,000 per year and a $7. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
