Skip to main content
Nemasket
Middleboro & Lakeville News - Nemasket Week
Advertise
Real Estate
Classifieds
Enter your keywords
Legal Ads
Contact Us
Login
Visit our partners:
Wareham Week
Sippican Week
Dartmouth Week
Main menu
Home
News
Police
Sports
Arts
Schools
Obituaries
Calendar
Weather
eEdition
Legal Ads
Advertise
Classifieds
Contact Us
Real Estate
Login
News
Peirce Building, new treatment plant among Town Meeting issues
MIDDLEBORO – A 99-year lease for the Peirce Building. A $119.1 million town budget. The exclusion of heavy commercial trucks on Old Centre Street between Bedford and Pleasant streets. Those are three of the top issues to be decided by voters at the...
Middleboro man killed in Vietnam to be honored with bridge naming
MIDDLEBORO — A bridge near 48 Wareham St. will be dedicated to a Middleboro High School graduate who was killed in action in Vietnam. The Fred Z. Washburn Bridge dedication will take place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at the bridge near 48 Wareham...
Most Popular
Lakeville teen to represent Massachusetts youth on Governor’s Council
Beth Hickey, 54
Middleboro man killed in Vietnam to be honored with bridge naming
Middleboro Herring Run Festival reels in a crowd
Middleboro and Lakeville runners take on the Boston Marathon
Middleboro dedicates memorial to late Lieutenant AJ Lapanna
PFAS chemicals again exceed regulations at Middleboro well
Family displaced after Lakeville fire
Residents seek to ban industrial development on portion of Harding Street
Peirce Building, new treatment plant among Town Meeting issues
Middleboro and Lakeville runners take on the Boston Marathon
Several Middleboro and Lakeville runners took on the Boston Marathon Monday, April 15, braving unusually high temperatures. Middleboro resident Yi Wang finished in under three hours, with a time of two hours and 53 minutes. Other runners from...
Lakeville teen to represent Massachusetts youth on Governor’s Council
LAKEVILLE — Lakeville resident Sofie De Coste, a school choice student at Carver Middle High School, is one of 60 young people from across the state of Massachusetts chosen to advise Governor Maura Healey on key issues such as civic engagement,...
Middleboro Herring Run Festival reels in a crowd
MIDDLEBORO — People are coming from all over the region to bear witness to the annual passage of the herring upstream in the Nemasket River, and to enjoy one of Middleboro’s biggest events of the year, the Herring Run Festival. The festival weekend...
Middleboro dedicates memorial to late Lieutenant AJ Lapanna
MIDDLEBORO — In light of the mark that former Middleboro Police Lt. AJ Lapanna left on the town he served and grew up in, Middleboro has installed a bench in his memory. Lapanna passed away on Oct. 1, 2023, after a two-year battle with stage 4...
Residents seek to ban industrial development on portion of Harding Street
MIDDLEBORO — In an effort to prevent commercial development in an area around 27 Harding St., Town Meeting voters will be asked on April 22 whether to change zoning to prohibit industrial use on the site. The change to residential zoning, which...
PFAS chemicals again exceed regulations at Middleboro well
MIDDLEBORO — For the second consecutive quarter, water from the East Grove Street well included the presence of PFAS chemicals above the required state limit, Middleboro Water Department officials announced Friday, April 12. PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl...
Transfer station stickers available April 16
LAKEVILLE — Transfer station stickers will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, April 16. Stickers may be purchased in person at the Transfer Station (cash or check only) or online by visiting www.lakevillema.org/home/news/transfer-station-...
Federal Funds to pay for $250,000 Senior Center food pantry
Lakeville – Some Lakeville facilities will be getting a makeover in the near future, thanks to federal aid money. These funds will be used to build an addition on the Council on Aging’s food pantry, replace the fire department’s breathing apparatus...
No shadows cast on viewers’ interest in solar eclipse
LAKEVILLE — There were those who had seen a few solar eclipses in their lifetimes, and those who hadn’t. No matter what age, however, there was something novel about the experience for all those who attended Monday’s viewing of the partial solar...
Chamber electronics drive, food drop-off April 20 and 21
The Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce will host its annual food drive and electronics dropoff Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 at North Easton Savings Bank, 448 West Grove St., Middleboro; and Muckey’s Liquors, 13 Harding St., Route 44,...
Public input encouraged for Middleboro Master Plan
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro is working with the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District, also known as SRPEDD, to develop its next community plan. Middleboro’s master plan was last updated in 2002. According to SRPEDD, a master...
Farley, Pike win Middleboro Select Board seats; Pennini, Lewis to serve on School Committee
MIDDLEBORO — Teresa Farley and William Pike earned seats on the Select Board following results from the Middleboro Town Election Saturday, April 6, while newcomer Susan Pennini and incumbent Ezekiel Lewis were voted on to the School Committee...
Total excitement for partial eclipse at Middleboro library program
MIDDLEBORO — Break out those disco balls, a partial solar eclipse is heading this way. The natural phenomenon, which occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, can be viewed overhead in the Middleboro/Lakeville area Monday, April 8...
Middleboro, Lakeville prepare for solar eclipse
Pull out your special glasses and prepare for the solar eclipse Monday, April 8. While Massachusetts is not within the path of viewing for a total eclipse, the astronomical sight will still be visible as a partial eclipse from Middleboro and...
Lakeville Select Board makes history with first five-member meeting
LAKEVILLE — The sense that Wednesday night’s Select Board meeting was history-in-the-making was unanimous. Town Clerk Lillian Drane kicked off the meeting by reading from a book of the town’s historical records. This is the first time in the...
Scouts sweeten day with cookie gifts to Lakeville
LAKEVILLE — Girl Scouts from Daisy Troop 77318 and Brownie Troop 76200 recently visited various Lakeville town offices donating Girl Scout cookies. Mixed cases of cookies were donated to fire and police personnel. The senior center received boxes to...
Carboni wins 3-year Select Board seat, David Lodge elected to Planning Board
LAKEVILLE — Town residents have known that Lakeville’s Select Board would be expanding to five members, and now they know who’s going to fill those seats. Incumbent Lorraine Carboni has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Select Board...
A grand finale: Rosenthal praised at final meeting
MIDDLEBORO — The most significant action at the April 1 Select Board was not officially on the agenda. But with unanimous praise, the board and members of the public wished Neil Rosenthal a fond farewell at his final Select Board meeting. Rosenthal...
Taunton City Councilor running for Pacheco’s Senate seat
Barry Sanders, social worker and Taunton City Councilor, has announced that he will be a candidate for the Third Bristol and Plymouth State Senate seat, being vacated by longtime incumbent Marc Pacheco. The seat covers multiple communities across...
Vote today in Lakeville
It’s Election Day, Lakeville! The polls will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Monday, April 1. All three precincts vote at Ted Williams Camp, Loon Pond Lodge, 28 Precinct St., Lakeville, Massachusetts 02347. Voting booths will be cleaned routinely...
Middleboro retailers hop in on Easter fun
MIDDLEBORO — Kids scavenged for candy-filled eggs on the Town Hall green, and in the town center’s retail shops on Saturday, March 30 to kick off Easter weekend in Middleboro. Middleboro Merchants sponsored its third annual Easter Egg hunt in...
‘It was a hit’: Lakeville Lions Club holds successful Easter Egg Hunt
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Club hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 30. This year, the turnout was one of the best the club has ever seen, members said. “It was a hit,” said Alanna Thompson, the Lakeville Lions Club Event...
Heat pumps a hot topic for Middleboro homeowners
MIDDLEBORO – Middleboro residents recently showed their interest in finding alternative ways of heating and cooling their homes and businesses. The Municipal Heat Pump Forum, organized by Middleboro Gas & Electric and Taunton Municipal Lighting...
Raynham select board member running for Pacheco seat
Raynham Select Board member Joseph Pacheco has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination for the Third Bristol and Plymouth Senate seat currently held by Marc Pacheco who is not seeking re-election. While the state senator and the select...
Absentee ballots available for Middleboro town election
MIDDLEBORO — Absentee ballots for the Annual Town Election on Saturday, April 6 are available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Absentee ballots are available for registered voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence...
Lakeville bids farewell to a three-person Select Board
LAKEVILLE – Lakeville’s Select Board made history Monday, meeting for the final time as a group of three. After town elections on April 1, the town’s top legislating body will expand to five members. Before delving into the meeting, Select Board...
Select board members raise concerns about school budget
MIDDLEBORO — Two select board members expressed disappointment with the school budget at Monday night’s meeting, with one ultimately deciding not to support it. Select Board Chair Mark Germain and Select Board member Brian Giovanoni initially...
Congregational Church to host Easter services
MIDDLEBORO — The Central Congregational Church at 2 Webster St. for several programs to celebrate the Easter season. There will be a Good Friday Service at 6 p.m. Friday March 28. On Sunday March 31, there will be an early Easter/Sunrise service at...
Hearing on proposed 200 Lakeville housing units postponed due to overflow crowd
LAKEVILLE — A scheduled Zoning Board public hearing March 21 on a proposal to build 200 housing units on six parcels off Freetown Street drew more people than the Lakeville Library parking lot could accommodate, causing the hearing to be postponed...
Middleboro Easter egg hunt postponed
The third annual Middleboro Merchants Easter Egg Hunt has been postponed until Saturday, March 30 due to the forecast of inclement weather. Participating stores will offer candy-filled eggs for egg hunters and will post signs in store windows. There...
Hopefuls make their cases at Middleboro candidates’ night
MIDDLEBORO — Barely two weeks before town elections, candidates made their pitches to voters Thursday at the candidates night sponsored by the Middleboro Rotary Club and Nemasket Week. At the event, held at the Middleboro Senior Center, candidates...
Middleboro Rotary, Nemasket Week candidates’ night is tonight
MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Rotary Club and Nemasket Week are co-sponsoring a Candidates Night tonight _ Thursday, March 21 _ at the Council on Aging building at 558 Plymouth St. The public is invited to attend in person. For those at home, the...
Small pills, deadly consequences: Program urges awareness
MIDDLEBORO – Middleboro Firefighter Jay Myers looked up to his dad as a child, admiring the “big strong man’’ who was a strict father and a hard-working firefighter and paramedic. “Only a train could take this man down,’’ Myers thought. He was wrong...
Former Old Colony teacher pleads not guilty to rape, indecent assault and battery
WAREHAM — Former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School culinary teacher Andre Arsenault, 35, pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 following his arrest on Tuesday, March 12. The...
Scouts enjoy international experience on World Thinking Day
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Girl Scouts celebrated World Thinking Day on March 10 at the Girl Scout House. More than 40 Girl Scouts came to the event, where they learned about different countries, tried new foods, made small crafts, and performed a skit...
Corned beef and cabbage with a side of camraderie at St. Patrick’s celebration
MIDDLEBORO — Attendees enjoyed the luck of the Irish March 12 as the Lakeville Senior Center celebrated an early St. Patrick’s Day at Boston Tavern. Musical entertainment was provided by the Singing Trooper, Dan Clark, who was accompanied by his...
Taunton City Councilor in race for state senate seat
Taunton City Councilor Kelly Dooner has announced her candidacy for the state senate seat currently held by Marc Pacheco, who is retiring. The seat covers the Town of Middleboro, among other communities. “I love Massachusetts, and I love my hometown...
Middleboro Y gala raises more than $76,000
MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro YMCA hosted its 16th annual Imagine Gala on Saturday, March 1. The event surpassed its fundraising target by raising more than $76,000. Funds generated will directly benefit vital programs such as Livestrong for cancer...
Holy Week schedule announced
Father Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo, pastor of St. Isidore Parish, has announced the schedule of the Holy Week and Easter Sunday Masses. St. Isidore Parish is made up of three worship sites: Sts. Martha and Mary Church, Lakeville; Sacred Heart Church,...
Lakeville select board candidates speak out on issues
LAKEVILLE __ The ideal location for a new fire station, the viability of the school budget and the importance of collaboration were among the issues discussed as four candidates for the Lakeville Select Board made their cases to the public Tuesday,...
Hunting to remain prohibited in Weston Forest
MIDDLEBORO – The “No Hunting’’ signs will remain at the Frederick Weston Memorial Forest. A proposal to allow hunting at the 33-acre Weston Forest on Purchase Street was shot down by the committee charged with overseeing the property. The Weston...
Sign-ups continue for Easter meals from food pantry
Sign-ups to receive Easter meals through the Sacred Heart Food Pantry are ongoing through Saturday, March 23. Meals are to be picked up on Tuesday, March 26 between 9 a.m. and noon or between 3 and p.m. The meal box will include everything needed...
Dogs may be allowed in Lakeville outdoor dining areas
LAKEVILLE — Diners will be able to bring their canine best friend along to outdoor eateries in Lakeville, if the Board of Health adopts regulations discussed at its Tuesday, March 6 meeting. Board of Health members unanimously agreed to post the...
Trump, Biden big winners in Middleboro as machines force delays
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro voters selected Joe Biden and Donald Trump as the Democratic and Republican candidates for president, echoing national results that set the stage for the November match-up. The results of the March 5 presidential primary...
Lakeville to host select board forum March 12
LAKEVILLE — A Select Board Candidate forum/debate is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12 at the Lakeville Council on Aging, 1 Dear Crossing (off Precinct Street) from 7 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to attend the forum. Lakeville residents can either...
Biden, Trump top ballots in Lakeville
LAKEVILLE — Lakeville voters mirrored the statewide and national trend and selected President Joe Biden and former President Donald J. Trump as the Democratic and Republican winners in the March 5 Super Tuesday presidential primary. Of the 957...
Plan presented to convert Peirce Building to apartments, office space
MIDDLEBORO — The historic Peirce Building in downtown Middleboro will be converted into office space and apartments, if Town Meeting voters approve a proposal from a Plymouth-based firm. The plan, which was presented at the March 4 Select Board...
Event at Loon Pond Lodge to support Lane family
LAKEVILLE — The Networking Group USA and the Cranberry Country Chamber are hosting a fund-raiser to benefit the family of fire victim Jasmine Lane at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at Loon Pond Lodge, 28 Precinct St., Lakeville. Monetary donations of any...
Pages
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
next ›
last »
Classifieds
Bookkeeper position
Community journalist
Wareham-British Landings Condo...
Impounded car
Green Shuttle - Hiring Drivers
Eric Cordeiro Electric
more
Real Estate
SOLD in Onset!
Wareham
385,000.00
We are so pleased for our wonderful clients who Sold this adorable bungalow in the heart of...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Commercial General District - Land For Sale
Wareham
350,000.00
Prime Commercial Site on Cranberry Highway in Wareham close to Village and connections to 495 and...
Upper Cape Realty
ONSET Sold- 4 Locust St
Wareham
421,000.00
We are brimming with joy for our buyers who recently purchased this adorable bungalow in Point...
Bernadette Kelly Group
NEW LISTING!!! HAMILTON BEACH
Wareham
600,000.00
Embrace the quintessential beach lifestyle in this charming 3-bedroom,1.5 bath summer cottage,...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
UNDER AGREEMENT - Mark’s Cove
Wareham
249,900.00
Attention savvy builders looking for an opportunity! This beautiful 3.58 acre lot is located on...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Indian Mound Ranch
Wareham
325,000.00
Agent Cathy Casoli just picked up her SOLD sign in Indian Mound on Cohasset Rd. Are you thinking...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Wareham Townhome
Wareham
347,000.00
CONGRATULATIONS ALL AROUND Agent Cathy Casoli is ready to list your place! Connect with Cathy for...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Invest Now! Excellent Potential!
Middleboro
649,000.00
SOLD! Great Investment Opportunity to Live, Work, and Play! 4.26 Acres of Land. TWO Buildings. 4/5...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Raynham Colonial SOLD
Hometown
825,000.00
Welcome to this stunning 4bdrm, 2.5-bath colonial home nestled in a beautiful neighborhood...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
SOLD! Land on Cranberry Highway
Wareham
200,000.00
Congrats to broker Nancy Angus for listing & selling this 40,000 sq. ft. lot located on busy Rt...
Upper Cape Realty
more