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Shoppers can Sip and Stroll May 30

MIDDLEBORO -- Visitors can shop til they drop at the sip and stroll block party from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30 on the Middleboro Town Hall lawn. The event will feature more than 110 vendors. Food trucks will be on site and beer and wine will be...

Town manager search committee completed

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MIDDLEBORO -- The committee tasked with helping to select the next town manager has been chosen. Middleboro Select Board members at their May 11 meeting selected three at-large positions to add to the five members already chosen. The newly named...

$109 million Middleboro budget approved by select board

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MIDDLEBORO -- Select Board members approved a final budget of $109.4 million at their May 11 meeting, the latest step in a lengthy budget process for the town. The budget, with the exact figure of $109,445,314, includes a number of cuts made to...

Make a footstool at caning workshop May 23

MIDDLEBORO -- Furniture historian Steve Metzler will present a hands-on workshop in the art of caning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at Peter H. Peirce Homestead, 132 North Main St., Middleboro. This free event is open to those 13 and...

Sunflowers, but no sun, for these plant sales

Many bright colored flowers were available at both sales, such as these at the Lakeville Plant Sale. Photos by Kat Sheridan

The dreary weather on Saturday, May 9 had people daydreaming of sunny days filled with flowers, and many visited plant sales hosted by the Lakeville Garden Club and Oak Point Garden Club in Middleboro to prepare for brighter skies. The Lakeville...

Big doings downtown at Spring Market Day

Mary Osborne sang and played her guitar live during the market.

MIDDLEBORO -- Anyone in the market for shopping and entertainment all in one place found their happy place in Middleboro center Saturday, May 9 at the Spring Market Day. The day included a scavenger hunt for kids, face painting, food options and...

Genealogy Club to meet May 16 in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE -- The Genealogy Club at Lakeville Public Library will meet on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. This month's meeting will begin with one member sharing his personal journey to uncover his Jewish roots, followed by general discussion and...

Can you bear the cuteness? Teddy Bear picnic June 3

MIDDLEBORO -- Grab a stuffed animal and a picnic lunch and head to the Middleboro Town Hall lawn for a teddy bear picnic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. Ms. Amanda will read stories, Ms. Kathy will play lots of songs and Silly Faces with...

Letter carriers, shoppers help support food pantry

MIDDLEBORO -- Community generosity helps fills the shelves of the Sacred Heart Food Pantry, 53 Oak St. The pantry was among the recipient of food collected by letter carriers during the annual “Stamp out Hunger” drive held May 9. Another drive is...

Throw a dog a bone, or rather, a Frisbee

Mojo jumping out of a piggy back. Photos by Kat Sheridan

MIDDLEBORO— People may say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but Mike Piazza’s dogs learned all their tricks young. He and his border collies Mojo, Oreo and Chaos had the crowd howling with laughter at his Flying High Dogs show on Saturday,...

Dairy Queen to remain a sweet family tradition

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MIDDLEBORO -- The iconic Dairy Queen in Middleboro, a mainstay in town for 50 years, has changed owners but not family ownership. George Pennini, who has owned the business since 1978, recently sold the Dairy Queen to his nieces , Nicole Pennini...

Five residents selected for Middleboro town manager search committee

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Five candidates have been selected to serve on a seven-member committee that will help find a new town manager for Middleboro. Each select board member was asked to nominate someone to serve on the Town Manager Search Committee. The choices were:...

Proposed cut to Lakeville school budget rejected

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LAKEVILLE -- A proposal to reduce Lakeville’s financial contribution to the Freetown-Lakeville school district by more than a million dollars failed at the May 5 Select Board meeting but prompted some discussion about how schools are funded....

They're baaack: Sheep Day May 16 at Soule Farm

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MIDDLEBORO -- Prepare for shear excitement as the Soule Homestead Education Center is planning its annual event celebrating its popular animals. The Sheep Day Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the farm at 46 Soule St. Activities...

Dogs will fly high May 9 to benefit their shelter counterparts

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MIDDLEBORO -- Trainer Mike Piazza and his Flying High Dogs will perform in Middleboro at noon Saturday May 9 on the Middleboro Town Hall lawn. The family-friendly show is free but donations will be accepted at the event for the Middleboro Animal...

More than 20 employees in Middleboro could be cut

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MIDDLEBORO -- More than 20 town employees will lose their jobs and another nine posts will not be filled, according to a preliminary budget presented to the Select Board May 4 by Interim Town Manager Joseph Perkins.The cuts were part of an effort...

Lakeville Council on Aging to feature a range of May activities

LAKEVILLE -- Check out a sampling of the varied events hosted in May by The Lakeville Council on Aging, 1 Dear Crossing. Celebrating Guys & Gals: Tickets are now on sale for Tuesday, June 2 at noon. Older events are invited to a country-themed...

Roots musician to perform May 9 at Middleboro library

MIDDLEBORO -- American roots musician, storyteller and explorer Marc Berger will perform live at noon Saturday, May 9 at the Middleboro Public Library, The Peirce Trust is sponsoring the event.

Community to gather for Lakeville Day May 17

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LAKEVILLE -- Town residents, businesses and organizations will gather for the fourth annual Lakeville Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at Ted Williams Camp, 28 Precinct St. The day’s activities will include music, shopping vendors and a...

Lakeville Garden Club plant sale May 9

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Garden Club will hold its annual spring plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9 at the Lakeville Historic Town House at Precinct Street and Route 18. Proceeds from the sale support town gardens and containers,...

Oak Point garden sale May 9

MIDDLEBORO -- The Oak Point Garden Club will host its annual plant sale, white elephant table and spring and summer raffle baskets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9. The event will be held at the club room at 200 Oak Point Drive, Middleboro....

Voter registration deadline is May 8 for Lakeville special election

LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville residents who are 18 and older and not already registered voters must be registered to vote by 5 p.m. Friday, May 8 to vote in the May 19 special election. There are several ways to register. Visit the Town Clerk’s Office,...

Soule plant sale May 9

MIDDLEBORO -- Soule Homestead will host its annual plant sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Saturday, May 9 at the farm, 46 Soule St., Middleboro. Green thumb volunteer Mary Ann has gathered and nurtured some of her favorite plants to sell....

Get the buzz on bees, marshes and pesticides at May 13 program

MIDDLEBORO -- The impact of science on everyday lives will be explored at a program with local scientists at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday May 13 at the Middleboro Public Library. Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius will talk about pesticides and...

Wine tasting, paint night to benefit Lions May 9

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Lions invite community members to their upcoming Wine Tasting & Paint Night on Saturday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse at 170 Main St. This event offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a selection of wines,...

250 reasons to celebrate: Middleboro honors America

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MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro threw a big birthday party Saturday May 2 on the Town Hall lawn. The bash celebrated everyone in attendance and millions who weren’t. “We wanted to raise awareness that on the 250th birthday of America, America’s still here,...

Dolly Parton's reading initiative starting in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- Dolly Parton’s global effort to encourage children’s love of reading is coming to Middleboro. Peter H. Peirce Homestead is launching Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for children residing in Middleboro. Children from birth to age...

Interim school superintendent to be hired in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- An interim school superintendent will be hired with a start date of July 1, Middleboro School Committee members agreed at their April 30 meeting. This hiring will put a leader for the district in place quickly while allowing more...

Free cleaning for job interviews at Dermody

LAKEVILLE -- Dermody Cleaners, which has a location at 330 Bedford St. in Lakeville, is helping unemployed workers shine on their next job interview by cleaning a suit or interview outfit at no cost. Dermody Cleaners has not placed an expiration...

Crafts, retirement, roots featured at Lakeville Library

LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Public Library has three events scheduled for the public in the coming week. Registration is open for the next tween/teen craft night at the library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. Kids in grades 4-12 will make beaded succulents...

Man facing child sex charges denied bail, deemed a danger

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PLYMOUTH -- A 41-year-old Hanson man who faces a series of child sex charges in three towns, including Middleboro, has been deemed dangerous and ordered held without bail . Richard Kielczweski would be a danger to society if he was released on any...

Old Colony, Bristol-Plymouth receive millions in state grants

Old Colony is among the technical schools receiving grant funds. File photo

ROCHESTER — Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical and Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical high schools received a combined $3.5 million in state funds, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced. Old Colony received $2 million,...

Lakeville assessor's office to be closed May 4

LAKEVILLE -- The Assessor's Office will be closed on Monday, May 4. The office will re-open for its regular operating hours on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Payments and paperwork may be submitted in the exterior drop box located near the entrance of the...

Candidates sought for town manager search committee

MIDDLEBORO -- Two at large positions are available for residents to serve on the town manager search committee. This committee will review candidates for town manager and bring top selections to the Select Board. Five members will be selected by...

Container gardening workshop May 2

MIDDLEBORO -- You don’t need soil in your backyard to create a garden. A workshop on container gardening will teach participants how to grow gardens even in small spaces. The event will take place from 10 to 11:25 a.m. Saturday May 2 at Soule...

Flags planted by community with pride

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MIDDLEBORO -- When the call was put out to place flags on the graves of local veterans, the community stepped up. The turnout to the April 25 flag placement was “great,’’ Middleboro Veterans Agent Steve Adelman said. More than 80 volunteers...

Director of Planning and Community Development post cut in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- Town Director of Planning and Community Development Leeann Bradley has been let go as part on ongoing budget concerns in Middleboro. The Middleboro Select Board agreed unanimously at their April 27 meeting to terminate her contract...

Dangerousness hearing set for man charged with child rape

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PLYMOUTH -- A 41-year-old Hanson man faces a dangerousness hearing Thursday, April 30 after allegedly having multiple sexual encounters with a 15-year-old boy over a nine-month period, according to material presented at his arraignment. Richard...

Give them shelter: Events scheduled to support animals

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MIDDLEBORO -- There is a reason Middleboro Animal Shelter staff named a little dog recently in their care “Forrest.’’ The multi-breed dynamo may be smaller than some cats but he has big energy. He was spotted on train tracks in town, where he...

'Gas station heroin' no longer sold in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- “Gas station heroin’’ will no longer be sold in Middleboro. Select Board members have agreed to ban the sale of two substances, Tianeptine and Kratom, which have been linked to addictions and overdoses. Tianeptine, which is often...

Digging up a passion for archeology

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MIDDLEBORO — Between the cases of arrow heads, stone tools and artifacts, visitors to the Robbins Museum of Archeology got an inside look to the world of archaeology. On Saturday, April 25, the museum opened up to the public for its first...

Man charged with child rape and other charges, some in Middleboro

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A Hanson man is under arrest, charged with numerous human trafficking and child rape violations in Middleboro and two other towns. The alleged perpetrator is Richard Kielczweski, 41, of Hanson, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and...

Lakeville to vote on tax override at May 19 special town election

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LAKEVILLE — On Tuesday, May 19, Lakeville voters will be asked to either approve or deny a Proposition 2 ½ override to meet the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget request. Proposition 2 ½ states that a town or city cannot increase its total property...

Date set for Lakeville to revote Old Colony project

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LAKEVILLE -- The proposed $288 million Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building project will be brought back to Lakeville voters on June 20. The Old Colony District School Committee unanimously approved a revote during a...

Spotlight shines on volunteers at Council on Aging luncheon

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LAKEVILLE -- Volunteers were the guests of honor Tuesday, April 21 when the Lakeville Council on Aging hosted a special luncheon to celebrate those who support the council’s programs and Lakeville’s older adults. Guests enjoyed a luncheon served...

They deliver: Carriers to pick up food May 9

In addition to delivering mail, letter carriers will be picking up donations of food during the annual Stamp Out Hunger drive. On Saturday May 9, postal customers are asked to leave donations of healthy, non-perishable food in a bag near their...

Area writer to discuss book in Local Author Series

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LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Public Library will host Dr. Judy Magalhaes, PharmD, on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. as part of its Local Author Series. She will discuss her book, “Consent to Cure,’’ which she wrote to help those who want to reclaim...

Book club for kids marks new chapter in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE -- A new book club for children has launched in Lakeville. Kids in first or second grade, along with their parents/caregivers are invited to join the Bookworms Book Club at the Lakeville Public Library on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m....

Future keepers will want to bee at Soule event

MIDDLEBORO -- This activity will generate a lot of buzz. Introduction to Beekeeping will be presented at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9 at Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St. Registration is required and can be done at...

Spring Market Day showcases local business

MIDDLEBORO -- Local businesses in Middleboro will be in the spotlight during A Spring Market Day, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Activities will include live music at Cramer’s Park, face painting at Art on the Spot and a...