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State's first sign of West Nile virus this season is found on the South Shore
QUINCY − The first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus this season were found in Quincy, the state Department of Public Health said. Symptoms don't always appear, but they include fever and flu-like illness, health officials said. People over age 50 are at higher risk from the virus.
Former Bristol County District Attorney Paul Walsh Passes Away
Former Bristol County District Attorney Paul F. Walsh, Jr. has passed away. Walsh served 16 years as the county district attorney. He defeated incumbent D.A. Ron Pina in 1990, garnering 61.7 percent of the vote against Pina (38.3 percent), who was still reeling from a lack of progress in the investigation into the New Bedford highway murders, among other issues.
Middleboro marches to the beat of Independence
MIDDLEBORO — On Fourth of July, Middleboro bleeds red, white and blue. The town’s patriotic spirit came alive during the annual North Middleboro Independence Day parade on Thursday, July 4. All sorts of vehicles, from old, refurbished go-karts, to boats, antique tractors and rebuilt trucks traveled down a...
Taunton fire finally has ladder company. Cost, why it matters, where money's coming from
TAUNTON — For the first time in at least 100 years the Taunton Fire Department has a ladder company to go with its ladder truck. “This is a gamechanger for the Taunton Fire Department,” Fire Chief Steven Lavigne told the mayor and City Council on June 25 when the city promoted six firefighters, five of whom will be part of the new ladder company. ...
How Taunton Became Known as the ‘Silver City’
Taunton was incorporated on September 3, 1639, not long after the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts in 1620. Originally a town, Taunton was among the oldest in the United States. Taunton was founded in 1637, two years before its incorporation, by members of Plymouth Colony. Taunton's original boundaries included Norton, Easton,...
Be ready for torrential rain in Bristol County Friday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:07 a.m. on Friday for torrential rain until 6 a.m. for Bristol County. "At 5:06 a.m., Doppler radar tracked heavy to torrential downpours over Johnston, moving northeast at 20 mph," states the weather service. "Minor nuisance flooding of typically flood prone areas."
Summer heats up in Middleboro with contests, carnivals and camaraderie
MIDDLEBORO — Fourth of July in Middleboro is a day for national and local traditions. Celebrations kicked off with the annual North Middleboro float parade and continued throughout the day. Once the parade wrapped up, it was time for the yearly greasy pole and watermelon-eating contest, followed by a...
Water access. Privacy. New builds. What South Shore multimillion dollar homes are like
Every week, we post all the South Shore real estate sales in an easy to read town-by-town list. Be a nosy neighbor. Be smart about your biggest investment. Or just enjoy perusing. Sometimes No. 1 means No. 1. So don't miss the top sale this week art $4.3 million in Duxbury. Views, water access, new construction. So much to ogle. Every week our real estate listings show you the Top 5 most expensive home sales as...
Attleboro Is Trying A Laser Show Instead Of Usual Fireworks For The Fourth
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Plans for the Fourth of July in Attleboro are going to be a little different this year. Instead of a traditional fireworks display, the city is doing a laser light show. Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone told WBZ NewsRadio that a laser show is significantly...
South Coast Rail nears completion
A transportation project that’s taken years and still won’t be ready for another year, is nearing the finish line. The South Coast Rail is nearly done rebuilding the tracks from Boston to Bristol County. “It reconnects a region of the commonwealth to Boston that has been severed for...
Citing personal reasons, Fornaciari steps down from Community Preservation Committee
Bill Fornaciari’s tenure as chair of the Community Preservation Committee was a short one – just two weeks. Fornaciari has stepped down from his position, and the board, citing unforeseen personal reasons. In an email to Town Clerk Kelly McElreath, Fornaciari said his resignation was effective June 27....
Water Commissioners follow up on water discoloration issue; abatements available
The Weir River Water System and Veolia, which operates the water company, are gearing up for the busy Fourth of July holiday and the expected additional usage, with staff at heightened readiness throughout the day. WRWS serves customers in Hingham, Hull, and North Cohasset. Precautionary measures are in place following...
Gamache’s assessment: Time to retire
HANSON – The Select Board gave a reluctant and bittersweet farewell to Assessor Lee Gamache, who retired on Friday, June 28. “The bad news is Lee Gamache is retiring, the good news is Lee is so amazing that she has, for years been working at developing somebody who could be her replacement and we’re fortunate enough that the Board of Assessors took a vote to appoint Denise Alexander,” said Select Board Chair Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett.
Quincy activists petition to roll back mayor's huge pay raise
A few dozen Quincy citizens are devoting their holiday weekend to gathering signatures on a petition to roll back the raises City Council approved last month for councilors and Mayor Thomas Koch. In June, the council approved ordinances giving each councilor a raise from $30,000 to $44,500 and boosting the...
Former Fall River city councilor, Bristol County Commissioner, Mayor of Maplewood, Melvin Earle Gaudette has died
He sometimes had ideas that were different than the norm and there was never a doubt that he was a Fall River man through and through who gave decades of service and used his intelligence to better the city. According to an obituary, Melvin Earle Gaudette died recently just shy...
‘Repeal The Raises’ Rally At City Hall Sunday
Sick of the Quincy mayor and city councillors not listening to their constituents, outraged Quincy residents are standing at MBTA stations, grocery stores, and going door to door to collect 8,000 signatures by July 8 to repeal the 79% and 50% raises that the mayor and council recently gave themselves.
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