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The power of friendship: Middleboro utility workers help with hurricanes

MIDDLEBORO — Workers from Middleboro Gas & Electric traveled thousands of miles to provide support to residents in Georgia and Florida impacted by the recent hurricanes. Line workers D.J. Shaw and Chris Navis traveled with a Middleboro Gas and...

Fires burned, cauldrons bubbled at Ted Williams second annual Trunk or Treat

LAKEVILLE — A far from ordinary crowd gathered at Ted Williams Camp the eve of Sunday, Oct. 20 for the second annual Ted Williams Trunk or Treat. Superheroes, dragons, several clones of Wednesday Addams and other characters descended upon the...

Lakeville town department phone numbers change

LAKEVILLE – Phone numbers to reach Town of Lakeville departments have changed. The main line is 508-946-8800. For non-emergency police, fire and animal control, press 1. For inspectional services, planning and permitting, press 2. To reach the town...

Look up for stargazing night at Soule Homestead

MIDDLEBORO – The night sky will take center stage as Soule Homestead, 46 Soule St., hosts a family stargazing night at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Bridgewater State University Observation Manager Jamie Kern will lead a walk down the farm road to the...

Animals from Precinct Street now in care of MSPCA

MIDDLEBORO – The 17 dogs, six horses, two cats, guinea pig and turtle removed from 53 Precinct St. in Middleboro are now being cared for by MSPCA-Angell in Boston, according to the MSPCA. The dogs were found living in unsanitary conditions in the...

Update: Dogs likely went without food for days before Precinct Street warrant

MIDDLEBORO — The 17 dogs located at 53 Precinct St. had likely gone without food since Tuesday, Oct. 15, Animal Control Officer Kevin Racicot said. That was three days before they were found when Middleboro Animal Control executed a warrant on the...

17 dogs with no food or water among animals removed from Middleboro home

MIDDLEBORO — Seventeen dogs needing medical care will be removed from a home at 53 Precinct St. in Middleboro that has been condemned as a health and fire hazard, Middleboro Town Manager Jay McGrail and Health Agent Kayla Smith have reported. The...

Teen vaping a top concern for drug prevention group, coordinator says

MIDDLEBORO — Vaping is one of the most common forms of drug use among high school students, according to Middleboro Matters, a coalition that aims to bring down drug use among minors. Vaping has become more common among young adults because of the...

Northern lights brighten the skies over Middleboro, Lakeville

The northern lights made a spectacular showing over the skies in Middleboro and Lakeville recently. Readers generously shared the images they captured of the show in or just beyond their backyards.

Christian Academy honors local religious leaders with breakfast

Lakeville — Students at Mullein Hill Christian Academy in Lakeville recently took a moment to show their gratitude for local pastors. In celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month in October, area pastors were asked by students and their families to...

Scare up and share out your Halloween decorations!

Is your yard especially spooky this time of year? Do neighbors cower in fright? Or howl in good fun? We are looking to scare up a cool photo collection of Halloween decorated yards in Middleboro and Lakeville to give our readers a fright. Send...

Andrew Sukeforth was 'sold on applying' for Lakeville town administrator role

LAKEVILLE — Andrew Sukeforth is getting ready to take his new seat at Town Hall. Sukeforth will begin his role as Lakeville’s town administrator on Monday, Oct. 28. At the top of the new town administrator’s agenda is “meeting everyone in every...

Pumpkins help pump up crowd at Harvest Festival

LAKEVILLE — A record crowd fell for fall at the fourth annual Harvest Festival at Elliot Farm Sunday, Oct. 13. “It’s just a fun event,’’ said Dee Elliot, who owns the farm with her brother, Ken Elliot. “There’s a lot to do.’’ Features included a...

Lakeville early voting hours begin Saturday, Oct. 19

LAKEVIlLE— Early voting in Lakeville will begin Saturday, Oct. 19 and continue through Friday, Nov. 1 at Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St. Early voting hours are: Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 21, Tuesday, Oct. 22.;...

Lakeville nature images showcased in 2025 calendar

LAKEVILLE — Nature photos taken at four Lakeville locations are among the images selected for the Taunton River Watershed Alliance’s 2025 Taunton River Tide Calendar. The photographs depict the wildlife and scenery within the Taunton River Watershed...

Rotary thanked for reading challenge support

MIDDLEBORO — Representatives of the Middleboro Library thanked the Middleboro Rotary Club for “bee-ing’’ the sponsor of the Teen Summer Reading Challenge. During the challenge, titled “Read, Renew, Repeat,” 82 teens read a total of 2,793 hours. They...

Developer proposes new senior housing development in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville could see a new senior living development in its future. Thorndike Development & Construction presented the proposal for a plan to construct condominiums for seniors on land adjacent to the Lakeville Country Club at the...

Giving Tree program kicks off to help needy during holidays

MIDDLEBORO — The “Giving Tree” program, sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will kick off Wednesday, Oct. 16. The program offers assistance to struggling households in Lakeville, Middleboro, Rochester and Carver. The program provides...

Light up the site with your northern lights photos!

Did you shoot a photo of the northern lights last night? We are looking to light up our website with aurora photos from different areas in town! Send your photos of the lights to: editor@nemasketweek.com . Please tell us where the photo was taken...

Remembrance trees to brighten Town Hall in memory of those lost

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Town Hall lawn will be aglow this holiday season with as many as 30 trees decorated in honor of lost loved ones. The town is participating for the first time in the Remembrance Trees on the Lawn program. Town officials hope...

Early voting dates, times set for Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — Early voting in Middleboro will begin Saturday, Oct. 19 and continue through Friday, Nov. 1 at Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave. Early voting hours are: Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 22...

Ng should have been notified prior to censure, School Committee rep says

LAKEVILLE — A representative from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees told the Freetown Lakeville school committee that all confidential information must be redacted from material related to a superintendent’s evaluation. Executive...

Loans with no and low interest available for homeowners to save energy

MIDDLEBORO — For local residents who thought they couldn’t afford whole-house weatherization or heat pumps, two new no-interest and low-interest loan programs could make all the difference, according to a local non-profit. “We’ve been asking our...

Oak Point Yard Sale raises over $40,000 to support Middleboro graduates

MIDDLEBORO — The Oak Point Homeowners Scholarship Fund celebrated its most successful fall fundraiser to date Saturday, Oct. 5 after raising over $40,000 to support Middleboro graduates. The association raised a total of $41,459 at its fall yard...

Tax breaks approved for company looking to build in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO – Special Town Meeting voters on Monday, Oct. 7 offered strong support for tax breaks for a company looking to relocate its world headquarters to Middleboro. Rexa, which is currently located in West Bridgewater, plans to construct a 110,...

Lakeville welcomes Andrew Sukeforth as town administrator

LAKEVILLE — After nearly a year without a permanent successor to Ari Sky and an exhaustive search effort, Lakeville has hired Andrew Sukeforth as its new town administrator. The Select Board’s vote to approve the town administrator’s contract during...

Middleboro voters strongly reject MBTA zoning plan

MIDDLEBORO – Special Town Meeting voters agreed overwhelmingly Monday, Oct. 7 to put the brakes on MBTA zoning requirements that could potentially add 1,471 housing units in Middleboro. Voters strongly criticized the mandate issued by the state that...

Fall Festival helps Lakeville farm continue its legacy

LAKEVILLE – Crowds gathered at Angers Conway Farm on Saturday, Oct. 5 to support a farming family’s legacy and to honor the memory of lifelong Lakeville resident and respected mechanic Arthur Conway. The second annual Angers Conway Fall Festival and...

Middleboro native to 'knock out' cancer in boxing competition

Middleboro — Middleboro local Courtney Grey is about to take what it means to fight for a cure to a whole new level. On Thursday, Oct. 10, Grey will participate in the Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl XI boxing competition at MGM Music Hall at...

Middleboro Cobras are Super Bowl champions

MIDDLEBORO — After a “nail-biting” championship game, the Middleboro Cobras have taken home the gold. The semi professional football team defeated the Southern Vermont Storm 10-7 on Saturday, Oct. 5, earning them the title of 2024 New England...

Market Day attracts 'new faces' to Middleboro's downtown

MIDDLEBORO — Those driving through downtown Middleboro on Saturday, Oct. 6 may have had to add a few minutes onto their arrival time to their final destination. Crowds coming from all over the area to attend the first Middleboro Merchant’s Market...

New pole in Middleboro stands as call for peace

MIDDLEBORO — A new addition to the grounds of the Middleboro Unitarian Universalist Church reflects a message of peace. That message is greatly needed for all, according to representatives of the Middleboro Rotary Club, who gifted the pole. The...

Holiday turkey donations needed for local families

MIDDLEBORO — With the holidays approaching, Sacred Heart Food Pantry needs the public’s help to ensure that all families can enjoy a Thanksgiving and Christmas meal. For each holiday, the pantry provides complete holiday meals to 450 families...

Lakeville Arts Festival celebrates local talent

LAKEVILLE — The grassy stretch at the corner of Precinct Street and Route 18 in Lakeville bustled with commotion Saturday, Oct. 5, as shoppers surveyed the work of local artisans and entertainers showcased their talents at the 19th annual Lakeville...

Cobras player retires, says 35 years with team is ‘a gift’

MIDDLEBORO — When Garrett Perry stares out into Battis Field, three decades of memories flash before his eyes under the stadium lights. Perry played his last game on the home field of the Middleboro Cobras on Saturday, Sept. 28, marking the end of a...

Work to start Oct. 7 on County Street in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be doing work on County Street beginning Monday, Oct. 7. The department will be milling and paving between 50 and 177 County St. from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. No detours are needed because...

Middleboro awarded half a million for new skate park

MIDDLEBORO — A new skate park could be rolling into Middleboro. Middleboro will receive $495,000 worth of funding that will go towards the renovation of its twenty-year-old skate park, the governor’s administration announced on Tuesday, Sept. 24...

Library event serves up smorgasbord of tasty treats

MIDDLEBORO — Food and fun were on the menu Friday, Sept. 27 at the second annual Local Food Experience at the Middleboro Public Library. Attendees had the opportunity to “Fall in Love with Middleboro'’ and sample specialty items from local food...

MBTA zoning, manufacturing tax breaks top Special Town Meeting issues

MIDDLEBORO – Tax breaks for a new manufacturing company and a zoning plan to accommodate state requirements for housing near the train station will top the agenda for the Special Town Meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 at Middleboro High...

Event celebrates heart and Soule of farm life

MIDDLEBORO — Cecilia Araujo found the perfect recipe for a fun time on the farm. The seven-year-old and her brother, Nelson Araujo, 5,created a “vegetable’’ soup by mixing corn, pepper and mushrooms with an unusual base: Mud. Their creation may not...

Lakeville town accountant to resign

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville Town Accountant Todd Hassett has announced he will be resigning in December. Lakeville Select Board Chair Lorraine Carboni said she “reluctantly” agreed to accept his resignation letter during the Select Board’s meeting on...

Middleboro Market Day aims to “put a spotlight” on local businesses

MIDDLEBORO — The new version of “Krazy Days” is just around the corner. On Saturday, Oct. 5, all sorts of vendors, selling local merchandise and food items will bring the sidewalks of Middleboro’s downtown to life during Middleboro Merchants Market...

Accusations continue to fly on Freetown Lakeville School Committee

LAKEVILLE — Strong words were exchanged between members of the Freetown Lakeville School Committee at the committee’s Sept. 25 meeting, the latest in a series of tumultuous interactions involving sexism and racism accusations directed at some...

Lakeville charts next steps to hire new assessor

LAKEVILLE — As Lakeville nears the end of its contract with Regional Resource Group, the firm in charge of the town’s real estate assessments, town officials are charting next steps. The Select Board deliberated once again whether to hire a...

Lakeville selects Taunton official as town manager

LAKEVILLE — The select board agreed Sept. 24 to offer the town administrator job to Andrew Sukeforth, describing him a great choice for the post. Sukeforth works as Director of Procurement for the City of Taunton. The decision to offer Sukeforth the...

Homeless man arrested after breaking into pizza parlor

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Police arrested a homeless man after he allegedly broke into South Middleboro Pizza & Grill early Sunday, Sept. 22, according to Deputy Police Chief Robert Ferreira. Police arrested Craig Jolin, 40, and charged him with...

Lakeville seeks residents for new communication subcommittee

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Select Board is looking for two at-large members for the new Communication and Community Outreach Subcommittee. This subcommittee is being created to enhance how information is shared to residents, organizing events to...

Brewery headed 'in the right direction' months after opening

MIDDLEBORO — Making good beer is more about cleaning than it is about brewing, according to professional brewer Mike Pasalacqua. Pasalacqua owns Harper Lane Brewery, which opened the doors of its location on 16 Wareham St. in Middleboro last January...

Rally to hit the road Oct. 19

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Unitarian Universalist Church is hosting a road rally on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 26. Teams will “launch” from the Middleboro Town Hall parking lot at three-minute intervals...

Italian dinner Oct. 19 to support Sacred Heart food pantry

MIDDLEBORO — The Sacred Heart food pantry will host an Italian night fund-raiser Oct. 19 at the Oak Point ballroom, 200 Oak Point Drive, Middleboro. Tickets are $40 and are available at Freitas Liquors, 167 Center St., Middleboro; Muckey’s Liquors,...

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