Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers.
Top stories this past week included:
A candidate profile for the Third Bristol and Plymouth state senate seat: this time, we featured Democrat Joe Pacheco .
Taunton's Mary MacDonald breaking records at The Hartford Nationals, and working towards her goal of competing in the Paralympic Games .
How to register for the Taunton Junior City Open golf tournament .
A look ahead at the 2024 Bristol-Plymouth football schedule .
The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a Taunton colonial that sold for $665,000. The home on Hodges Street has sun-drenched rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, and a heated bathroom floor, plus a luxurious primary suite. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers .
These were the Top 5 stories of the past week, according to Gazette readers:
Taunton mayor charged with assault and battery with dangerous weapon
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell allegedly bit her husband, attacked him with a small crowbar and then jumped on the roof of his car to keep him from leaving during an argument last Friday evening, he told police prior to her arrest.
The mayor was arraigned on Monday in Taunton District Court on charges of assault and battery on a household member and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon .
She was released on personal recognizance.
The mayor did not speak about the incident, her arrest or arraignment during Tuesday's City Council meeting .
Mayor O'Connell facing charges: Taunton mayor charged with A&B with dangerous weapon (a crowbar). What court records say
What does Shaunna O'Connell's arrest mean for her job as mayor of Taunton?
What would happen in terms of the ability of the mayor’s office to carry on the business of the city if O’Connell, or any other mayor for that matter, were to become unavailable due to an unexpected event?
Charles Winokoor takes a look at the issue .
Taunton mayor facing charges: What does Shaunna O'Connell's arrest mean for her job as mayor of Taunton? What we know
New construction in Taunton Industrial Park hopes to bring more 'tough tech' to area
Although its tenant isn't yet known as of this writing, construction has begun on a new facility at Myles Standish Industrial Park.
The manufacturing facility is being built to lease at 55 Dever Drive, and Boston-based real estate investment firm Rhino Capital Advisors, LLC is already looking for a tenant to lease the space.
Tyler Murphy, head of construction and development for Rhino Capital Advisors, said they hope to attract a business that is referred to as "tough tech."
Development: New construction in Taunton Industrial Park hopes to bring more 'tough tech' to area
Watchdog visits Morton Hospital in Taunton to see if bankruptcy's putting patients at risk
When Steward Health Care declared bankruptcy and put their hospitals up for sale, a judge chose Suzanne Koenig as "patient care ombudsman."
Her job is to inspect the facilities and flag dangers to patients.
She released her report, and found no cause for concern about patient care and safety at Morton Hospital in Taunton.
Here is what she reported .
Steward Health Care Bankruptcy: Watchdog visits Morton Hospital in Taunton to see if bankruptcy's putting patients at risk
Taunton softball team wins national title
The Mass Dynamites 14U team captured the USA Softball Class-B Eastern 14-Under Fast Pitch National Championship this past Sunday, beating the Olney (Md.) Cougars Pomeroy 13U, 5-4, in the title game at the Philip A. Bolen Memorial Regional Park in Leesburg, Virginia.
A walk to shortstop Madison Crowley with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh saw the Dynamites clinch the walk-off win.
Taunton Gazette Sports Reporter Cameron Merritt has the highlights from the title game .
'Effort and tenacity': Taunton softball team wins national title
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Top stories: Taunton mayor charged with assault and battery; watchdog visits Morton
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