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Middleboro School Committee, parents share concern over special education understaffing

Michael Perrone, the district’s interim superintendent, presents during the superintendent's report at the Sept. 25 school committee meeting.

MIDDLEBORO — Several special education staff in the Middleboro school district have taken leave or resigned since the spring, leaving some…

Former FreeLake PTO treasurer and Assonet man arraigned on embezzlement, conspiracy charges

James and Zachary Granville-Wilmot pose together

LAKEVILLE — Following an investigation by the Lakeville Police Department, two Assonet men were arraigned Wednesday for embezzlement…

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Old Colony superintendents through the decades share school’s 50 year history and evolution

Before the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School opened its doors in 1975, an unavoidable challenge had to be overcome — water had to be found. Land had been bought and cleared, and well-water professionals were hired to find a source...

Middleboro Select Board appoints five residents for Water Commission charter review

MIDDLEBORO — After amassing inquiries from 15 town residents over the past two weeks, the Middleboro Select Board has appointed five people to serve on a charter review committee to determine if a separate water commission will be created to oversee...

Beware of permit fees scam

LAKEVILLE — Fraudulent emails have been popping up in the inboxes of permit applicants. The town warns these emails request wire-transfer payments for permit fees or for the recipient to fill out more forms. These emails often have “Action Required...

Alcohol Sticker Shock Campaign is hitting the neighborhood

MIDDLEBORO — A student-led campaign to raise awareness around substance use and mental health recently began posting stickers — designed by Nichols Middle School students — in area liquor stores. Rebecca Mitchell, the Middleboro Public Health Nurse,...

Middleboro High School cheerleaders support one another, inspire team spirit

MIDDLEBORO — When Alivia Fay, a senior on the Middleboro High School cheer team, isn’t at a practice, game or competition, she can often be found hanging out with some of her younger teammates. She said seniors on the team make an effort to spend...

Cost for Lakeville Fire Station slashed with construction bid

LAKEVILLE — Bids for the construction of the new Lakeville Fire Station were recently finalized, with the winning bid coming in at least $5 million less than the project’s initial budget. The Lakeville Select Board approved the Page Building...

Debt sale, loan cover roughly $30 million needed for East Grove Treatment Facility project

MIDDLEBORO — Funds to ensure water drawn from the East Grove Well will be safe and drinkable were secured through a new loan coupled with the sale of bonds and notes, both finalized at the Select Board meeting Monday. The town sold $3 million of...

Missing Middleboro woman last seen in Wareham

41-year-old Amy Nadolny from Middleboro was last seen and heard from near Narrow's Crossing Restaurant at 1 Narrows Road in Wareham, Sunday, Sept. 7. A lifelong Middleboro resident according to her mother, Patricia Nadolny, she was last heard from...

Rhode Island man arrested on sexual endangerment of a child following undercover operation in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO —- A Rhode Island man was arrested, Sunday, Sept. 14, for attempting to meet up with a Middleboro juvenile, according to Middleboro Police Chief Robert Ferreira. Following an undercover operation, Efrain Ixcuna, 28, of Providence, Rhode...

Middleboro Public Library trustees approve plans for new no-cost bookstore

MIDDLEBORO — After cutting ties with the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library nonprofit, the Middleboro Board of Library Trustees recently shared their plans for a new bookstore that will replace the Friends group’s current store, Ex Libris....

Sip and Stroll: Fostering community one step at a time

MIDDLEBORO — Tents, people and pets packed the lawn in front of Middleboro Town Hall for Sip and Stroll on Saturday. Community members gathered from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to shop, enjoy food and drinks, and socialize in an atmosphere organizer Lorna...

9th annual Lakeville Lions Club festival roars with community support, fun and connection

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Fall Family Festival brings together community groups, artisans and Lakeville residents every year, and the ninth annual family-fun festival on Saturday was no exception. The festival hosts artisan vendors, outreach...

State officials discuss recent policy, unite in calls for government transparency at legislative lunch

LAKEVILLE — Several elected officials brought Beacon Hill politics to Lakeville as they discussed government transparency, economic policy and gun laws. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio attended as guest speaker, and state Rep. Norman Orrall and state...

Marion Police seize fentanyl, cocaine, resulting in 7 arrests

MARION — The Marion Police Department and Massachusetts State Police seized 840 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine, 63 grams of fentanyl, oxycodone pills and 45 grams of psilocybin from an alleged Marion-based drug operation located at 968 Point...

Lakeville honors 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks with Remembrance Ceremony

LAKEVILLE — Continuing a 24-year-old tradition, the Lakeville Fire Department held their annual Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. Town officials, community members and Lakeville Fire and Police...

Old Colony vocational high school presents $288 million campus upgrade for public to consider at November ballots

LAKEVILLE — During a public meeting with town officials on Tuesday, Sept. 9, representatives of the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School presented a funding plan — that a district-wide election will vote on in November — for construction...

Study group, Select Board find common ground on separate Middleboro Water Commission

MIDDLEBORO — The Select Board opened the door to creating a separate Water Commission Monday, Sept. 8 — starting a process that may take the responsibility of water oversight out of the board’s hands. At the 2025 Spring Town Meeting, Richard Oakley,...

Lorenzo’s Restaurant serving a 75-year history of evolution and consistency in Italian dining

MIDDLEBORO — “When I train people I always think, this is what Lorenzo would have told me to do. I try to tell people, this is what's worked all these years,” said Doris Mocker, a manager at Lorenzo’s Italian Restaurant and Bar. “Don't break it now,...

Dispensary event raises support, donations for animals in need

MIDDLEBORO — Community members gathered recently for fun, food and furry friends at Thrive Dispensary to support and raise donations for area animal shelters. The medical and recreational cannabis distributor at 29 Harding St. wrapped up its August...

LeBaron Hills residents ask Lakeville officials to help settle Taunton water dispute

LAKEVILLE — Town officials will meet with Taunton representatives on Thursday, Sept. 11, to address a more than 20-year-old water dispute in the Estates at LeBaron Hills neighborhood. Since the neighborhood’s construction between 2003 and 2004,...

Lakeville to seek $1 million Bridge Street infrastructure grant

LAKEVILLE — The Select Board has decided to apply for a $1 million grant to make improvements at the Bridge Street intersection, near the former Lakeville Hospital site. During a meeting on Sept. 2, the board discussed how to use the state funds to...

Victim and cause identified in fatal Middleboro fire

MIDDLEBORO — A 90-year-old woman died early Monday morning in a house fire that investigators say was likely started by smoking. Firefighters arrived at 72 Everett Street shortly before 3 a.m. on Sept. 1 to find flames pouring from multiple...

91-year-old woman dies in Middleboro house fire

MIDDLEBORO — A 91-year-old woman died early Monday morning in a house fire on Everett Street, according to Middleboro Fire Chief Owen Thompson. Fire crews responded to 72 Everett St. shortly before 3 a.m. on Sept. 1 and arrived to find intense fire...

Middleboro developer fined $30,000 for water violations at new townhome complex

MIDDLEBORO — A Middleboro developer has been fined more than $30,000 for failing to follow state rules around providing safe drinking water at a new residential development. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued a $30,754...

From lunch-in spots to stretch-your-legs hikes: Free places to find fresh air

As the summer weather fades to fall, people can enjoy nature at numerous no-cost parks and ponds in the Lakeville and Middleboro area. Whether it’s a meal-time pull off or an after-work hiking trail, the Nemasket Week Today explored a handful of...

74th East Middleboro 4-H Fair continues to bring an ‘old country fair’ to community

MIDDLEBORO — At the East Middleboro 4-H Fair, you won’t find carnival rides or admission costs — but age-old fair amenities and passionate youth showing crafts and animals of every shape and size. The annual fair is hosted by the East Middleboro 4-H...

Flags raise awareness for Middleboro overdose deaths

MIDDLEBORO — Drivers passing Town Hall may notice orange and purple flags placed beneath a tree on the front lawn. The flags represent lives lost to overdose — both locally and across the state — so far this year. “It’s good because the numbers are...

Middleboro School Committee moves to expand to seven members

MIDDLEBORO — The School Committee agreed to bring a proposal to Town Meeting that would expand the board from six to seven members. The committee voted unanimously during its Aug. 28 meeting to place the item on the Fall Town Meeting warrant. If...

Middleboro School Committee welcomes new Henry B. Burkland principal

MIDDLEBORO — The School Committee officially welcomed Shammah Daniels as the new principal of Henry B. Burkland Elementary School during its meeting Thursday, Aug. 28. Daniels began her role on July 1, succeeding Ronald Sanborn, who served as...

Lakeville Council on Aging bids farewell to summer with ice cream social

LAKEVILLE — A celebratory ice cream social was held last week at the Center on Aging, where attendees enjoyed cold treats as the summer season comes to a close. The School’s Out Ice Cream truck, a family-owned Lakeville business, brought sweet...

Lakeville business provides space to ‘recover with intention’

There is no better way to anchor oneself in the present than by sinking into a tub of 48-degree water. That’s the message that R-Labs — a new business in Lakeville specializing in contrast therapy — is spreading. Contrast therapy is a technique that...

Back to school: New principals, busing, parent messaging app for Middleboro district

MIDDLEBORO — Set the alarms and sharpen the pencils — Middleboro students return to school Sept. 2. While the Middleboro Public School District is making several changes this year, the most significant are improving busing efficiency for...

Back to school: New staff, programs in FreeLake district

LAKEVILLE — Bust out the backpacks and pack the lunch boxes — the Freetown-Lakeville school year kicks off Sept. 2. With new programs, electives and staff joining the district, there are plenty of changes this year. But the first shift students,...

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry receives ‘generous’ donation

MIDDLEBORO — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry recently received a $3,000 donation from North Easton Savings Bank. The bank, located in Middleboro, donated the $3,000 check to the food pantry to be used in their overall pantry efforts....

Owner of Egger’s Furniture to retire after 46 years with nearly 200-year-old business

MIDDLEBORO — Egger’s Furniture has nearly 200 years of history in Middleboro and for the last 46 years has been under the care and ownership of Bob Saquet — who plans to sell the business and retire this fall. While the store is changing ownership...

Lakeville Lions offer monthly CPR/AED courses

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Club hosts monthly CPR/AED courses at its clubhouse at 170 Main St. The club offers two options: Basic Life Support for healthcare professionals and Heart Saver for the general public. The next course is geared...

FreeLake school district shares plans to improve swimming pool, stadium, water system

LAKEVILLE — The Freetown-Lakeville School Committee shared plans to improve the swimming pool, stadium and drinking water infrastructure at Apponequet Regional High School during a meeting on Aug. 20. The district will use $100,000 in state funding...

Brighton woman arrested in Middleboro on meth trafficking charges

MIDDLEBORO — A Brighton woman was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 20 on multiple drug charges, including methamphetamine trafficking, following an investigation at a local hotel, according to Middleboro Police Chief Robert Ferreira. Olivia Noemi Folsom,...

Middleboro breaks ground on $33 million East Grove Water Treatment Plant

MIDDLEBORO — Town officials broke ground on the $33 million reconstruction of the East Grove Water Treatment Plant in a ceremony at the project site on Thursday, Aug. 21. Select Board and Department of Public Works members were joined by state Sen....

Middleboro superintendent takes health-related leave of absence

MIDDLEBORO — Superintendent Carolyn Lyons is taking a leave of absence for health-related reasons, the Middleboro School Committee announced. The committee appointed Michael Perrone, the district’s director of business and finance, as interim...

Lakeville officials give updates on increased train-noise problems

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville officials discussed their plans to create quiet zones around railroad crossings during a meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The board gave updates on the proposed implementation of quiet zones around three railroad crossings that...

Applications open for affordable housing at new Middleboro apartment complex

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Housing Authority announced that lottery applications are open for 11 affordable housing units at the soon-to-open Lex Court Apartment Complex.Construction on the complex, located at 480 Wareham St., is expected to finish...

Middleboro Public Library cuts ties with Friends organization

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Public Library officially cut ties with the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library on Aug. 14, ending a decades-long partnership after months of disagreement over the Friends’ recently revised mission. The Friends...

Two years shy of a century old, Lakeville resident receives Boston Post Cane

LAKEVILLE — Drafted into the army at the end of 1944, Daniel Fernandes was spared participating in the invasion of Japan by the dropping of the atomic bombs in August 1945. Now at 98 he is the oldest Lakeville resident. To mark his longevity, the...

Middleboro receives award for water system improvements

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Water Department has recently been awarded the 2025 Utility of the Year Award by the New England Water Works Association, a water advocacy nonprofit. The water department received the 2025 Utility of the Year Award for...

Family-fun ‘National Night Out’ takes over Battis Field in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — The National Night Out event brought together emergency service personnel and the residents they serve for an evening of connection and fun at Battis Field on Thursday, Aug. 14. National Night Out is a community event that hosts area...

Honoring sacrifice: Lakeville receives Purple Heart designation

LAKEVILLE — Following its designation as a Purple Heart Town on July 30, Lakeville plans to install eight commemorative signs across town to honor two local residents who have received the Purple Heart. Municipalities receive Purple Heart Town...

Middleboro transitional housing facility set for next steps

MIDDLEBORO — After winning a court appeal earlier this year, Moving Mountains now has the necessary permits to open its facility, which will house, educate and train disadvantaged people seeking livable-wage employment. While the nonprofit has not...