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Possible loss of 30 Middleboro school positions draws anger

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MIDDLEBORO - The current proposed Middleboro school budget calls for the elimintation of nearly 30 positions, prompting anger and concern among educators in attendance at the…

Treasurer of Friends nonprofit resigns

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MIDDLEBORO — Anthony Freitas has resigned as treasurer of the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library, stepping away from the nonprofit organization entirely. In a sharp message…

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Committee urged to consider entire community when choosing new superintendentt

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MIDDLEBORO - Residents urged the Middleboro School Committee at their Feb. 12 meeting to consider the well-being of the entire school community when selecting a new superintendent . Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Lyons has left the district...

Lakeville resident puts the ‘mad’ in science

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LAKEVILLE — The mad scientist of Lakeville lives for the “ah-hah” moments. Jonathan Breindel, also known as Jolting Jonathan, has been combining science education and exciting fun in “mad science” performances for 19 years. Last year, he became the...

Candidate field wide for competitive Middleboro school committee race

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MIDDLEBORO — With seven candidates vying to fill three seats, the Middleboro school committee race is shaping up to be the most competitive race in town elections this year. The three-year terms for two committee members expired this year, and an...

Perkins unanimous choice for Middleboro interim town manager

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MIDDLEBORO - Former Police Chief Joseph Perkins has a new role: Middleboro’s interim town manager. Select Board members voted unanimously in a 4-0 vote to bring in Perkins to serve during the period between the departure of Town Manager James...

No injuries reported in Middleboro utility pole car crash

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MIDDLEBORO — Under winter road conditions, a car crashed into a utility pole on Precinct Street in Middleboro Saturday. Around 1 p.m. on Feb. 7, Middleboro police responded to the scene on Precinct Street, where a single vehicle crashed into a...

First recreational marijuana shop in Lakeville could open in 2027

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LAKEVILLE — A recreational marijuana retail business hopes to open in Lakeville by the summer of 2027 that could potentially add $60,000 in revenue to the town each year. Representatives for Twisted Growers Retail LLC presented their plans at a...

Aubuchon Hardware furthers support for Middleboro fire safety initiative during grand reopening

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MIDDLEBORO — Business leaders and members of the Middleboro Fire Department celebrated Aubuchon Hardware’s grand reopening and donations to the department’s fire safety initiative on Friday. The store has worked over recent months to renovate and...

Duxbury man charged for drug distribution in Middleboro and neighboring towns

Bags of various drugs seized by investigators. Photo source: U.S. Department of Justice

MIDDLEBORO — A Duxbury man has been charged with possession and intent to distribute controlled substances in the greater Plymouth region. Justin Tatum, 40, is accused of distributing cocaine and fentanyl in Middleboro, Duxbury, Kingston and...

Slight increase proposed in McGrail’s final budget

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MIDDLEBORO -- The departing town manager has presented a recommended town budget for next year of about $112 million dollars. That figure represents an increase of slightly more than 1 percent over the current spending, which is the lowest hike in...

Lakeville Fire Department asks for hydrant help

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LAKEVILLE — After the recent snowfall, the Lakeville Fire Department is asking residents to help keep Lakeville safe. Many fire hydrants around town are still buried, the departmet stated in a press release, and the department is asking for help...

Lakeville Select Board may freeze vacant positions

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LAKEVILLE — Select Board members want more information from department heads before deciding whether to approve a hiring freeze as the town faces financial challenges. A freeze would allow the town to save money in the budget without losing...

Approach debated for Middleboro interim town manager search

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MIDDLEBORO -- Select Board members debated at their Feb. 2 meeting whether to expand the search for an interim town manager or make a decision more quickly. Two candidates have submitted letters of interest: Former Middleboro Police Chief Joseph...

Friends aim to rebuild friendship with Middleboro library

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MIDDLEBORO — The decades-old nonprofit group established to support the Middleboro Public Library is seeking to rebuild bridges with the library's leadership. Over a year of conflict with Library Director Randy Gagné and the nonprofit erupted into...

Fuzzy and feathered Middleboro residents hunker down in bitter temps

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MIDDLEBORO — After a foot of snow, furry and fuzzy residents of Middleboro and Lakeville bundled up for frigid temperatures and a little more snow. Forever Farm and Rescue has prepped for the winter donning their donkeys with colorful jackets....

Lakeville police disrupt multi-state organized theft ring

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LAKEVILLE — A Lakeville Police detective has led a regional investigation connecting a series of vape shop break-ins across Massachusetts and disrupted an organized theft ring linked to stolen vehicles. According to a Friday, Jan. 30, report from...

Carver shooting suspect arraigned on multiple criminal charges after fatal birthday party shooting

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WAREHAM — Plymouth man Nicholas Meuse, 23, was arraigned in court Tuesday, in connection with the recent birthday party shooting in Carver that left two people dead, including a 20-year-old Middleboro resident. Plymouth County District Attorney...

Plea deal for FreeLake parent teacher organization embezzlers tabled for later date

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WAREHAM — Zachary and James Granville-Wilmot admitted to stealing over $16,000 from the Freetown-Lakeville Middle School Parent Teacher Organization in court Thursday. Judge Sabine Coyne tabled the two men’s guilty plea in Wareham District Court on...

Old Colony to ask voters to again consider construction of new building

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ROCHESTER — Voters in Rochester, Mattapoisett, Lakeville, Acushnet and Carver will once again be asked to approve a plan to rebuild Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School that was rejected in a November vote. At a Wednesday, Jan. 28...

Community raises funds for family of Middleboro resident killed in Carver shooting

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MIDDLEBORO — A GoFundMe fundraiser has raised over $18,000 for the family of Middleboro resident Jalen Pina, who was among two people killed in a Jan. 24 shooting in Carver. Pina, 20, died after sustaining injuries from a birthday party shooting at...

Middleboro student wins speech contest, moving on to statewide competition

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MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro High School sophomore Eleanor Jackson was the winner of the annual American Legion District 10 Oratorical Contest held Sunday, Jan. 18 at the American Legion post in Sandwich. She will now continue on to the state...

Old Colony looks for a revote on building project

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ROCHESTER — Leaders of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School are calling for a revote after a November bid to rebuild the aging high school was denied by voters. The school discussed next steps at a Tuesday, Jan. 27 public meeting...

Middleboro Public Schools closed on Tuesday, FreeLake delayed

The Middleboro Public School District has closed school for Tuesday, Jan. 27, and the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District is delaying start times for two hours. Due to the recent snowfall and ongoing snow removal challenges, the districts...

Lakeville fire sees uptick in medical calls following weekend winter storm

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LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Fire Department is now focused on post-storm emergency calls after the weekend snowstorm hit the region Sunday. Fire Chief Michael O’Brien said the department has responded to four slip-and-fall emergency calls on Monday,...

Middleboro’s roads in ‘decent’ condition following winter storm snow dump

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MIDDLEBORO — After more than a foot of snow landed in Middleboro on Sunday and early Monday, roadways remain slick but are clear from the bulk of the weekend snow dump. According to reports from the National Weather Service, over 14.4 inches of snow...

Lakeville resident shares resources and builds community to demystify menopause

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LAKEVILLE — A Lakeville resident and wellness coach is creating spaces and sharing health tips for people experiencing menopause. Colleen Sutcliffe is on a path to demystify the symptoms of peri- and postmenopause through health coaching, creating...

Public offices closed, parking bans continue after winter storm drops foot of snow in Middleboro and Lakeville

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With over a foot of snow recorded in the Middleboro and the Lakeville area, town offices and public libraries are closed Monday, Jan. 26. Middleboro and Lakeville town offices and libraries are closed on Monday. Parking and curbside trash pickup...

Middleboro resident among Carver shooting victims

Emergency personnel responded to the Saturday, Jan. 24 shooting in Carver. Photo source: David Curran

MIDDLEBORO — A Middleboro resident was among the two people killed, and two injured, in a Carver shooting Saturday night. Twenty-year-old Jalen Pina, of Middleboro, was injured at the Jan. 24 shooting at 53 Silva St. and was transported to Beth...

Lakeville, Middleboro work to keep roads clear as heavy snowfall continues

Snow piles up outside a Middleboro house. Photo source: Lorna Brunelle

Lakeville and Middleboro have seen an estimated 8-10 inches of snowfall as of Sunday night, and precipitation is expected until Monday. Residents are urged to stay off the roads during the storm and travel only when necessary to stay safe and allow...

Ice mosaics bring the heat in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO — A cold New England night couldn’t stop residents from across the South Coast from gathering around campfires, toasting marshmallows and walking through ice art. Over 100 people gathered at the KOA Campgrounds to peruse mosaics made of...

Middleboro residents stock up on the necessities to prepare for winter storm

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MIDDLEBORO — Hannaford's grocery store and Aubuchon Hardware buzzed with customers Friday afternoon, as bitter temperatures and snow accumulation are forecasted this weekend. The parking lot for the Middleboro businesses saw many residents flocking...

Lakeville readys for dangerous road conditions under impending winter storm

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LAKEVILLE — While a winter snowstorm is on its way to Lakeville, Fire Chief Michael O’Brien urges residents to look out for their neighbors and prepare their winter storm necessities. O’Brien said the weekend storm forecast in Lakeville appears to...

Former chief Perkins mulled as interim Middleboro town manager

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MIDDLEBORO -- As the town looks to replace departing town manager James McGrail, a familiar name has popped up in discussions. Retired Police Chief Joseph Perkins was proposed by Select Board member William Pike to temporarily fill McGrail’s...

Middleboro library director moving on to Sharon

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MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Public Library Director Randy Gagné worked his last week in Middleboro this week. Gagné has been the library director since 2018, and Wednesday Jan. 21 was his last day of work following his resignation in December. Members...

Carver Select Board chair Mark Townsend enters 2nd Plymouth District representative seat race

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Carver resident Mark Townsend announced his candidacy in the 2026 race for the 2nd Plymouth District state representative seat. Townsend will be running as a republican and is now the third member of the race, joining Republican incumbent John...

Longtime Carver town official Sarah Hewins confirms candidacy for 2nd District Plymouth representative seat

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MIDDLEBORO— Longtime Carver Selectwoman Sarah Hewins confirms she is running for the 2nd District Plymouth representative seat. Hewins is currently the only Democrat in the race but Republican incumbent John Gaskey and Carver resident and...

Middleboro Town Manager granted early leave from position

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MIDDLEBORO — After serving Middleboro as town manager since 2022, James McGrail’s time in the town is nearing its end and leaders must find his replacement. His request for an early termination of his contract — which requires a four-month...

Lakeville continues talks on proposed country club redevelopment

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LAKEVILLE — Although the proposed Lakeville Country Club redevelopment by Thorndike Development offers financial benefits, residents are concerned with other impacts the 418 unit housing development could bring to Lakeville. The fiscal impacts of...

Postal truck driver sustains minor injuries after rollover in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO — U.S.P.S. Postal Worker injured after postal truck rolls over near the Cherry Street overpass around Route 495. The Middleboro Police Department is investigating the single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on...

15 town-elected seats up for reelection in Middleboro, see who is vying to fill them

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MIDDLEBORO — Competitive races for the Middleboro Select Board and School Committee seats are beginning to shape up for this year’s town election. Candidates for Middleboro’s elected offices have begun taking out nomination papers for the Annual...

Significant $3.7 million increase in proposed FreeLake school budget

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LAKEVILLE — The FreeLake superintendent’s recommended budget proposal shows a significant increase as district leaders aim to maintain current services for students. The superintendent’s early budget recommendation for the next fiscal year was...

Smart cookies: FreeLake Girl Scouts learn life skills one box at a time

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LAKEVILLE — The Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing, and three scouts from FreeLake troops have big goals for the year. Bundled up and standing steadfast at a table with cookie boxes spread across it, scouts Nora and Ella Hecht and Reagan...

Middleboro saves time, money with new budget software

Town Manager James McGrail spoke about Middleboro's new bookkeeping software during a Monday, Jan. 12 meeting. Photo source: MCCAM

MIDDLEBORO — A new bookkeeping tool will help Middleboro balance its budget more efficiently and economically. Town Manager James McGrail and his assistant Jim Mulcahy gave an overview of PatternStream, the town's new accounting software, during a...

Middleboro town manager chosen for top position in Harwich

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HARWICH — Harwich officials have selected Middleboro Town Manager James McGrail as their new town administrator. The Harwich Select Board unanimously selected McGrail during a Monday, Jan. 12 meeting. Officials said McGrail’s communication skills...

Middleboro volunteer groups team up to collect waste culprit in Styrofoam

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MIDDLEBORO — While bags of Styrofoam filled a dumpster at an event Saturday, they weren’t headed to a landfill. Sustainable Middleboro, a energy efficiency and sustainably nonprofit, collaborated with the town’s public works department and a...

Middleboro town manager up for job in Harwich, possible vote tonight

HARWICH — James McGrail, Middleboro town manager, is among three candidates hoping to fill Harwich’s open town administrator position. Harwich Select Board interviewed McGrail, Marion Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman and former Winchendon Town...

Water flowing to Bridgewater, providing aid during water emergency

MIDDLEBORO — After two days of construction, the temporary water line to help Bridgewater during a water emergency was completed last week, allowing water to flow on Sunday, Jan. 11. The temporary water line was approved during a Dec. 8 Select...

Filling Lakeville's vacant town planner position is ‘sigh of relief’

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LAKEVILLE — Lakeville’s new town planner looks to use her 13 years of civil engineering experience and love for municipal work to bring expertise to the planning department, and be a resource for the community. As town planner, Stephanie Crampton...

Lakeville town officials weigh removal of part-time official’s healthcare, table for further discussion

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LAKEVILLE — Lakeville Town Officials recently tabled a vote to halt health insurance benefits for part-time elected officials, a contentious topic voters recommended action on during Fall Town Meeting. Officials said during a recent Select Board...

No cause of death found after Middleboro woman’s body discovered in Wareham

Amy Nadolny. Source: Nadolny family

WAREHAM — Three months after the death of 41-year-old Middleboro woman, Amy Nadolny, the cause and manner of her death could not be determined, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Nadolny had been missing for two weeks before she...

Middleboro town officials share what’s on the horizon for town developments

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MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro town officials look forward to future visions and goals of ongoing developments in town, while long awaited projects conclude. Officials said the successful completion of water main developments in town, and ongoing projects...