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Rule-loosening at Brockton Fairgrounds could spark major development at 66-acre site
BROCKTON — The future of the old Fairgrounds is back in the spotlight. Starting Monday, city council will mull big changes to the rules on what can be built there. The sprawling 66-acre area is widely considered the last major undeveloped piece of the city. Before the city's school budget crisis became the talk...
Taunton mayor pleads not guilty after domestic incident with husband
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell pleaded not guilty in court today to charges of assault involving an incident with her husband that happened over the weekend. O’Connell was charged with assault and battery on a family member, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Livestream: Karen Read is back in court to determine next steps after mistrial
Prosecutors have said they intend to retry their case against Read. Defense attorneys, meanwhile, are seeking to have two of the three charges dismissed. Livestream via NBC10 Boston. Three weeks after her high-profile murder trial ended in a mistrial,. is back at Norfolk Superior Court to determine what comes next.
New construction in Taunton Industrial Park hopes to bring more 'tough tech' to area
TAUNTON – While a tenant is not yet known, construction has begun on a new facility at Myles Standish Industrial Park. The 180,000 square foot manufacturing facility, being built to lease at 55 Dever Drive, sits inside the new business park where the former Dever State School once stood.
Attleboro calls for tougher water restrictions as rainfall is elusive
(WJAR) — The City of Attleboro upgraded its water restrictions to level 3 on Monday. The upgrading on restrictions comes as the city says rainfall has stayed elusive and water consumption has risen. To help stop the trend all outdoor water is facing additional restrictions. Lawn watering of any...
Development prompts concerns about Lakeville water supply
LAKEVILLE — A developer’s request for increased water supply has raised concerns that Lakeville’s current water allocations aren’t enough to meet incoming demand. At a recent Select Board meeting Rhino Capital, the developer of the former Lakeville Hospital property, informally requested to increase water allocation to the property based on predicted needs.
Interfaith Social Services elects Donna McGinn and Joe Silva to its board
Interfaith Social Services recently voted in two new members to their Board of Directors. Donna McGinn of Marshfield and Joe Silva of Middleboro were appointed to serve three-year terms. Donna McGinn, who joined Interfaith’s board as an At-Large Member in 2022, is VP of Human Resources at Ryan Specialty, an...
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