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Public Works director calls to privatize trash collection

Public Works Director Chris Peck is looking for alternatives to the town's struggling trash collection system. Photo by Christian Uva

MIDDLEBORO – The Department of Public Works director wants to privatize Middleboro’s curbside trash and recycling collection. Director of Public Works Christopher…

Man, 24, killed in Lakeville crash

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LAKEVILLE -- A 24-year-old man was killed following a crash Sept. 7 involving the motorcycle he was driving and a sports utility vehicle, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office…

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Seeds planted bloom into successful summer of reading

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MIDDLEBORO -- Youngsters logged more than half a million minutes reading through Plant a Seed, Middleboro Library’s summer reading program. Nearly 400 children and teens logged 541,250 minutes of reading. The library congratulated the readers for...

Lakeville Lions fair Sept. 19

LAKEVILLE -- The 10th Annual Lakeville Lions Fall Family Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lakeville Lions Clubhouse, 170 Main St. This family event includes face painting, small farm animals, henna hand art,...

Carnival, open house Sept. 12

MIDDLEBORO -- First UU Society of Middleboro will host an open house and carnival games from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at 25 South Main St. Children can play old-fashioned games on the lawn and enjoy cold drinks and popcorn. There will also be...

Only rain should go down the drain, officials say

LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville officials are urging residents to avoid "stormwater pollution'' by keeping fallen leaves off the street. Do not blow or rake leaves, grass clippings, brush and tree branches into the street. They will leach nutrients into...

Vaccine clinic Oct. 21

A vaccine clinic will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the ballroom of the Middleboro Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave. Vaccines are available for youths, seniors and adults for Covid-19, pneumonia, shingles, hepatitis B,...

Sept. 11 anniversary to be remembered

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Twenty-five years ago, thousands of people were killed when terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Passengers of a third plane thwarted an attack and instead crashed in Pennsylvania. The events of Sept. 11, 2001...

Storytimes, genealogy talk at Lakeville library

LAKEVILLE -- Two events are coming up at the Lakeville Public Library. Weekly fall story hour at the Lakeville Public Library begins the week of Sept. 14 with sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for infants through age five...

Blood drive Sept. 8 at Lakeville library

LAKEVILLE -- A community blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the meeting room of the Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St. To make a reservation, call 1-800-733-2767.

Soule program promises fun on the farm for children

MIDDLEBORO _ Farm Buddies, a program aimed at children ages 3 to 6, returns to Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St., Middleboro, Sept. 30. The program runs for six weeks and focuses on age-appropriate activities that encourages play,...

State slows the tides on Middleboro surf park plan

A photo of the proposed New England Surf Lagoon. File photo

MIDDLEBORO – Hang on before hanging ten. The state recently put a pause on a planned 20-acre surf park in Middleboro. Rebecca Tepper, secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, decided on Aug. 14 that the New England...

Pianist to perform free concert at Middleboro church

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MIDDLEBORO -- Pianist Wayman Chin will perform a free concert at UU Middleboro, 25 South Main St., Middleboro, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Chin has performed in venues across the United States, Asia, and the United Kingdom. An advocate of...

Lakeville organization receives grant to help feed households in need

LAKEVILLE -- A Lakeville-based organization that provides fresh, locally grown food to households in need has received a state grant to support its efforts. Farm and Community Collaborative, which works with Elliot Farm in Lakeville, received...

Students put their energies into helping families with free insulation

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MIDDLEBORO -- Sustainable Middleboro is partnering again this year with high school woodworking students to offer free insulating window inserts for residents served by the Sacred Heart food pantry, Meals on Wheels, or fuel assistance. The local...

Gaskey, Minogue, Markey among winners in Middleboro primary

Signs for state representative candidates near Middleboro High School, one of the town's three polling locations. Photo by Christian Uva

MIDDLEBORO – Nearly 4,000 residents went to the polls to vote in the Sept. 1 primary elections. Middleboro voted similarly to the rest of Massachusetts in many of the statewide races. The town had an 18.69% voter turnout rate in this primary. Town...

Markey, Minogue, Auchincloss win big in Lakeville

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LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville voters went along with their counterparts across the state in the handful of contested races on the primary election ballot Sept. 1. Incumbent U.S. Senator Ed Markey had a strong showing, receiving 728 votes to his...

Scouts schedule registration for new season

The Scouting America units sponsored by St. Isidore Parish, Pack 14 in Lakeville, and Pack 20, Troop 20 and Crew 35 in Middleboro are starting up again as fall arrives and the new school year begins. Pack 14 and 20 are for youngsters in grade K-5....

Excitement, sadness mix as Middleboro returns to school

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MIDDLEBORO -- Back to school is a lesson in mixed emotions for Middleboro students. Their first day of school was Wednesday, Sept. 2. Autumn Follett, 9, is entering fourth grade. “I’m excited because you can make new friends.’’ She looks forward...

Nunes tapped as interim Middleboro town manager, Select Board reopens applications for permanent position

Robert Nunes at a 2023 Lakeville Select Board Meeting. File photo

MIDDLEBORO – The Middleboro Select Board appointed Robert Nunes to be the next interim town manager following some heated discussion at its Monday, Aug 31 meeting. Nunes, who served as Middleboro’s town manager from 2014 to 2022, will succeed the...

Making friends, learning lessons: Lakeville students start school

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LAKEVILLE -- New friends, new schools, the first day of classes brings a special kind of excitement, Lakeville youngsters shared prior to hearing the first bell of the year. School started Wednesday, Sept. 2 in Lakeville. “I am most looking...

East Middleboro 4-H Fair celebrates 75th anniversary Sept. 5, 6

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MIDDLEBORO -- A Middleboro tradition returns for the 75th year this Labor Day weekend. The 75th East Middleboro 4-H Fair will take place 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, 183 Thompson...

West Nile detected in Middleboro mosquito population

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West Niles virus has been detected in a mosquito population in Middleboro, state health officials report. The positive results were detected Aug. 18, according to the state. Middleboro and Lakeville have been placed in moderate risk for the virus....

Herding skills taking dogs and handler to California

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MIDDLEBORO -- He whistles, and they work. Mike Perry, owner of Sheepdog Junction, displayed the skills of his border collies at herding sheep during a demonstration Aug. 29 at Soule Homestead Education Center. Using clicking and whistling sounds,...

Oliver House event reflects Paris to a tea

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MIDDLEBORO -- One of the most important colonial houses in the state was the backdrop to a plein air painting class and a Parisian tea party this weekend. The Middleboro Tourism Committee organized a Paris-themed tea event at the historic Oliver...

Middleboro schools finance director leaving for Old Rochester district

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Former Middleboro Interim Superintendent of Schools and Director of Business and Finance Michael Perrone is leaving for a position with the Old Rochester Regional School District. Perrone has been named interim assistant superintendent of finance...

Weston Forest supporters urge public to blaze a trail at site

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MIDDLEBORO -- Supporters hope a new sign at Frederick Weston Memorial Forest will point more people to the habitat-rich woodlands off Purchase Street. The sign was unveiled Aug. 29 by members of the Weston Forest Committee to correct a misspelling...

School Committee vacancy will remain until 2027 election

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MIDDLEBORO --- The Middleboro School Committee will operate with one less member until next April’s town elections. Citing family reasons, Shannon Breen has officially resigned from the committee. This drops the membership numbers from seven...

Middleboro will always love her

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MIDDLEBORO -- Five months before her death, which has triggered worldwide grief, Dolly Parton visited Middleboro. Of course the beloved superstar didn’t actually set a stilettoed foot in town. But a life-sized cutout of the glamorous singer was set...

Middleboro man arrested after 15 stolen firearms are recovered

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MIDDLEBORO -- A Middleboro man has been charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition after 15 firearms stolen from a Middleboro residence were recovered. An investigation into the stolen firearms led law enforcement to James Delano, 37,...

Soule to host harvest fair Sept. 26

MIDDLEBORO -- Soule Homestead Education Center will host a harvest fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Activities will include hayrides to tour the farm, local area artisan and crafters displays, raffles and silent auction, music and a...

Apponequet students get new internship and business courses this year

Freetown-Lakeville students will return to Apponequet Regional High School on Wednesday, Sept. 2. File photo

LAKEVILLE – As Apponequet Regional High School students return to class on Wednesday, Sept. 2, they’ll have many new opportunities to figure out the futures they want. The school is providing pathways for students to take internships and take...

Meet Sarah Hewins, Democratic candidate for 2nd Plymouth District

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MIDDLEBORO — Democrat Sarah Hewins is campaigning on her more than 25 years of public service in hopes of finally flipping the 2nd Plymouth District House seat. Hewins, who is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination for state...

Sheep herding demonstration Aug. 29

MIDDLEBORO -- A sheepdog demonstration fund-raiser will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 29 at Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St., Middleboro. The event will serve as a fund-raiser to help Mike Perry and his border collies...

Learning the A-B-Cs of new Middleboro school year

Middleboro students grades 1 through 12 start class on Sept. 2. Photo by Christian Uva

MIDDLEBORO – As the summer season fades, Middleboro Public Schools students are returning to the classroom on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Students in grades 1 through 12 will start class on Sept. 2, while kindergarten students will have orientation that...

Living history: Oliver Estate welcomes public to events

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MIDDLEBORO -- Benjamin Franklin slept here. John and Abigail Adams ate dinner. And centuries later, residents from Middleboro and beyond are spending time at the historic Oliver House, lending their presence to a piece of living history tucked away...

Newly released butterflies make hearts flutter

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MIDDLEBORO -- Once again this year, butterflies are free thanks to the efforts of Middleboro resident Bob Lessard. As he does most years, Lessard raised them from caterpillar stage to their development into full-grown monarch butterflies. He then...

Food pantry established at Lakeville Church of the Nazarene

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LAKEVILLE _ The Lakeville Church of the Nazarene has launched a monthly community food pantry to provide food assistance, encouragement, and practical support to individuals and families throughout Lakeville and the surrounding communities. The...

Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro welcomes new music director

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MIDDLEBORO -- The Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro has welcomed a new director of music ministry. Tony Winters is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist specializing in a blend of music of any and all styles. He loves to take the...

Middleboro and Lakeville head to the polls for primary elections

Empty voting booths. File photo

Middleboro and Lakeville residents along with voters across Massachusetts are already casting ballots in Sept. 1 primary contests. Votes may be cast by mail, early in-person or on election day. There are primary contests on both the Democratic and...

A-tisket, a-tasket, learn to make a purse basket

MIDDLEBORO -- Learn to make a purse basket from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Soule Homestead Education Center. The class will be led by Leanne Wilkie from Baskets of Love. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Visit...

Tree falls on Lakeville home, injures occupant

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LAKEVILLE -- A man was injured Wednesday evening when a tree fell on a home on 3rd Avenue, causing significant damage, Lakeville Fire Department reported. The incident happened when a tree being removed from a neighboring property was accidently...

Safety critical component at new Lakeville fire station

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LAKEVILLE -- The new Lakeville fire station will be a life changer for the town, Fire Chief Michael O’Brien said. Literally. “It’s less about the building and more about what the building can do,’’ the chief said of the structure, which is...

Learn to make a greeting card at Lakeville Garden Club Aug. 25

Lakeville---The Lakeville Garden Club will present a greeting card making workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 25 at the Lakeville United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1 Precinct St. The program will be led by Lee Lawson, a frequent workshop...

Revolutionary era comes to life at Peirce Homestead

MIDDLEBORO -- The historic Peter H. Peirce Homestead, 132 North Main St., will host Celebrating a Legacy of Liberty from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 to honor the 250th anniversary of America’s freedom. The free, family-friendly event invites...

Middleboro Town Manager search delayed as consultants are questioned

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MIDDLEBORO -- The road to hiring a new town manager has hit a speed bump, MiddleboroSelect Board members were informed at their Aug. 17 meeting. Members of the Town Manager Search Committee, which has been tasked with reviewing candidates for the...

Middleboro updates water restrictions amid less severe drought

Massachusetts' drought status as of Aug. 7. Photo source: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

MIDDLEBORO – The Middleboro Select Board approved a new set of water usage restrictions during its Monday, Aug. 17 meeting after the state declared Plymouth County to be in a mild drought. However, not much will change for residents. The...

Early voting begins Aug. 22 in Lakeville

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LAKEVILLE -- Key dates are approaching in Lakeville for the Sept. 1 state primary election. The last day to register to vote is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at Town Hall, 346 Bedford St. Early voting for the Sept. 1 state primary...

Middleboro Elks lend helping hand to veteran needing housing

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MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro Elks Esteemed Leading Knight Barbara Doucette and Past Exalted Ruler Honorary Life Member, Esteemed Loyal Knight and Veterans Co-chair Laura O’Connor recently assisted Air Force veteran Jamaal Clark through the Welcome Home...

Sundaes on a Friday at Lakeville ice cream social

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On a hot day nothing hits right quite like ice cream. Summer was celebrated Friday, Aug. 14 during an ice cream social at Lakeville Center for Active Living. The School’s Out Ice Cream truck made a special stop at the center to provide nostalgic...

Republican candidates offer different approaches for 2nd Plymouth District seat

John Gaskey, left, and Mark Townsend, right. File photos

MIDDLEBORO — Republican voters will decide on Tuesday, Sept. 1 whether to keep incumbent state Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver) on the ballot or give challenger Mark Townsend a shot to go to the State House. Two Republicans, who share similar...

Freelake schools receive funds for literacy tutoring

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LAKEVILLE -- The Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District will receive state funding for early literacy tutoring during the 2026-27 school year, the Healey-Driscoll administration has announced. The funds were granted to 338 schools across 102...