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Changes in downtown Easter plans due to wet forecast

MIDDLEBORO — Due to predicted inclement weather, the Middleboro Merchants have changed the time of their Easter event Saturday April 12 and some of the details. The event will now begin at 10 a.m. with the Easter bunny available for free photos from...

Herring festival puts spotlight on Middleboro’s beloved fish

MIDDLEBORO — One of Middleboro’s most famous natural resources, the herring, will be celebrated at the annual Herring Run Festival to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 at Oliver Mill Park, Route 44 and Nemasket...

Two newcomers defeat incumbent for Lakeville Select Board

LAKEVILLE — Newcomers Christopher Plonka and Paul Hunt won Select Board seats in the April 7 Town Election, defeating incumbent Evagelia “Lia” Fabian. The election filled the two available Select Board positions after former member Brynna Donahue...

Middleboro Select Board replaces Cultural Council

MIDDLEBORO —- The Select Board rescinded all current appointments to the Cultural Council and replaced them with five new members at their Monday, April 7 meeting. “The past couple of months we’ve had issues with the Cultural Council itself, we’ve...

Researchers talk PFAS and how residents can avoid them

MIDDLEBORO — In 2024, Middleboro declared that one of its largest public wells tested above a new state standard for the concentration of PFAS, or perfluoralkyl and polyfluoroalyl substances, in water. Since then, forever chemicals have been a...

Giovanoni, Pike win Middleboro Select Board seat; Breen and Benson to serve on School Committee

MIDDLEBORO — Brian Giovanoni and William Pike secured seats on the Select Board in the April 5 Middleboro Town Election, while newcomer Shannan Breen and incumbent Christopher Bensen won positions on the School Committee. Giovanoni and Pike defeated...

Lakeville could cut four firefighters amid budget struggles

LAKEVILLE — Four firefighter positions could be cut from next year’s Lakeville budget as the town tackles several fiscal challenges, Town Administrator Andrew Sukeforth told the Select Board at their March 31 meeting. The firefighter positions had...

Middleboro, Lakeville headed to the polls

Voters in Middleboro and Lakeville will be heading to the polls for the annual town elections in both communities. Middleboro town elections will be held Saturday, April 5 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Lakeville town elections will be held on Monday,...

New home for non-profit helping the homeless

Turning Point of Wareham has found a new home to continued their work of helping the homeless in Middleboro and beyond. Turning Point is a non-profit based in Wareham that provides support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or are...

Eighth graders are bringing the heat

Eighth graders at Mullein Christian Hill Academy in Lakeville have been learning about fire science from Lakeville Fire Lieutenant Ryan Sylvia and on March 27, the kids got to hop in a firetruck. The eighth graders were are making a video telling...

Middleboro Elks honor local student writers

Hundreds of essays poured into the Middleboro Elks Lodge from Mullein Christian Hill Academy students and the lodge selected the eight best to honor as part of their patriotism essay contest. The contest was for sixth through eighth grade students...

Seniors have IT: Graduates of digital literacy course celebrated

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville seniors learned to become more comfortable with their laptops through a recent inaugural Digital Literacy program at the Lakeville Council on Aging. Participants who completed the course were honored at a Digital Literacy...

Middleboro Democrats to host caucus April 12

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Democratic Town Committee will hold a caucus on Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. at the Massachusetts Archeological Society’s Robbin’s Museum, 17 Jackson St. The caucus will select nine delegates and four alternative...

Girl Scouts shine light on mental health for Silver Award

MIDDLEBORO — Lily Silva, Mackenzie Nelson, Paige Silva, and Sophia Terrizzi of Middleboro Girl Scout Troop 62922 recently completed their Silver Award project on Self-Care and Mental Health. The Silver Award is the highest award a Cadette Girl Scout...

Rabies clinic scheduled April 5 in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville Board of Health and Lakeville Animal Hospital are sponsoring a rabies clinic Saturday, April 6 at the Highway Barn, 6 Montgomery St. Fee is $10 per dog or cat. Dogs are welcome from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Cats can be seen from 3 to 3:...

Lakeville Select Board candidates tackle issues at forum

LAKEVILLE — Attracting new businesses to town, keeping costs down and the town’s involvement in the former Lakeville Hospital site were among the subjects discussed by select board hopefuls during a candidates forum held March 24 at the Lakeville...

Three run for two seats on Lakeville Select Board

With two seats on the ballot, three candidates are vying for a on Lakeville Select Board as the Tuesday, April 7 town election approaches. Candidates recently sat down with reporter Leighah Beausoleil to discuss why they are running, their goals and...

Middleboro MBTA station opens as line extends to South Coast

MIDDLEBORO — The new Middleboro train station is officially on track as part of the newly launched South Coast Rail. The Middleboro Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) station opened Monday, March 24, serving as a stop on the service...

Fernando wins coveted crown of Soule sweetheart

MIDDLEBORO _ The votes are in and Fernando has been crowned the king of the goats. In a yearly fund-raiser, Soule Homestead Education Center sponsors a contest to determine the Soule Sweetheart 2025 crown. This year, Fernando received more votes...

Middleboro Elks honor Joseph Arruda as Citizen of the Year

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Elks have honored Joseph Arruda as their Citizen of The Year. The award was presented March 9 by Exalted Ruler Laura O’Connor. Arruda donated all the materials, labor, and supplies to build the new baseball fields in Wood...

Program on April 2 to discuss how to deal with PFAS issue

MIDDLEBORO — How much should people worry about “forever chemicals”? And what can they do about them? Two experts on this class of chemicals will be speaking on “How to Reduce PFAS in Your Home and in Our Town,” on Wednesday, April 2, at 7 p.m., at...

Three vie for two seats on Middleboro Select Board in upcoming election

With two positions open on the ballot, three vie for a seat on Middleboro Select Board as the Saturday, April 5 town election approaches. Candidates recently sat down with Nemasket Week editor Sandy Quadros-Bowles to discuss why are running, their...

Middleboro candidates make their cases at forum

MIDDLEBORO — Six candidates _ three each for Select Board and School Committee _ made their pitches to voters Thursday March 20 at a candidates forum sponsored by the Middleboro Rotary Club and Nemasket Week and held at the Middleboro Council on...

Town seeks state assistance to repair Nichols roof

MIDDLEBORO — The town is applying for state funding to help pay for a new roof for Nichols Middle School. The cost to replace the roof is estimated at $3.5 million. The town will send a statement of interest to the School Building Authority and...

Closing the curtain: Middleboro High School’s one act season comes to an end

MIDDLEBORO — After advancing to the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival semi-finals the students behind Middleboro High School’s “Crossroads,” did not move on to state finals. Producer Samuel Mosher, said it wasn’t win or lose, and that it...

Middleboro will avoid using PFAS products when possible, board agrees

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro will avoid using products that contain PFAS whenever possible, select board members agreed at their March 17 meeting. But this could prove “very, very challenging,’’ Town Manager Jay McGrail said, because the chemicals are...

Voters to decide if guns should be allowed in town buildings

MIDDLEBORO — Town Meeting voters will decide whether Middleboro’s public buildings should be exempt from a state law banning guns on the premises. At their March 17 meeting, the select board unanimously supported placing the issue on the warrant for...

Lakeville Lions sponsor Heart Saver course April 1

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Club offers monthly CPR/AED courses at their clubhouse at 170 Main St. Courses include Basic Life Support for professionals such as nurses and first responders and Heart Saver for the general public. Upon successful...

Three candidates running for two Middleboro School Committee seats

MIDDLEBORO — Three community members are running for two seats on the Middleboro School Committee ballot Saturday, April 5. Sitting committee member Christopher Benson is running against two newcomers, technology consultant Abbie Gonzalez and human...

Absentee, mail-in ballots available for Middleboro election

MIDDLEBORO — Absentee and vote by mail ballots for the Annual Town Election on Saturday, April 5 are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Vote by mail ballots are available for all registered voters in Middleboro. Absentee ballots are available...

Worldly endeavor: Girl Scouts explore countries

MIDDLEBORO – Middleboro Girl Scouts participated in a World Thinking Day event at the Girl Scout House on March 9. Each troop researched a country. The Girl Scouts created a poster and small craft, shared food from that country, and gave a short...

Middleboro School Committee candidate: Christopher Benson

MIDDLEBORO — As the only sitting committee member on the ballot, Christopher Benson is running for reelection with experience as both an educator and elected official. Teaching since 2004, Benson runs a youth works and evening school program and is...

Middleboro School Committee candidate: Abbie Gonzalez

MIDDLEBORO — After years of receiving help from the Middleboro Public Schools, newcomer Abbie Gonzalez is ready to lend a hand as he joins the race for Middleboro School Committee. Originally from New York City, Gonzalez moved to Middleboro 13 years...

Middleboro School Committee candidate: Shannon Breen

MIDDLEBORO — Collecting enough signatures to run for this year's Middleboro School Committee after falling short last election, Candidate Shannon Breen has hopes to put the community at the forefront if elected. Breen, a certified human resource...

Food pantry opens registration for Easter meals

MIDDLEBORO — The Sacred Heart Food Pantry in Middleboro is beginning to take registrations for the Easter meals. The final day to sign-up is Saturday, April 12. This year’s meal package will include a pre-cooked turkey breast, several side dishes...

Interview/debate for Lakeville Select Board candidates March 24

LAKEVILLE — An interview/debate session for the public to learn more about the candidates for Lakeville Select Board will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, March 24 at the Lakeville Council on Aging, 1 Dear Crossing. Three candidates are running for the...

Statue of controversial figure John Sassamon proposed

LAKEVILLE — Plans for a monument to John Sassamon, a noted and controversial Lakeville Native American figure, may finally become a reality. Principal Chief of the Chappiquiddic Pokanoket Nation Tom Frederick, Daniel Casieri and members of the...

Lakeville Council on Aging offers spring activities

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Council on Aging offers the following events, workshops and programs in March and early April. Call the center, located at 1 Dear Crossing, at 508-947-7224 for more information on any event, or to receive a copy of its...

Middleboro Senior Center marches into spring with slate of activities

MIDDLEBORO — Here’s what happening in March at the Middleboro Council on Aging, 558 Plymouth St. March 17 at 1 p.m., Low Vision Support Group meets. March 20, Veterans Support and movie “Wolfs.’’ Call ahead to reserve. March 25, 1 p.m., Line Dancing...

Lakeville receives $48K grant for Planning Board review

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville has received $48,000 from the state to review Planning Board rules and regulations. The money, awarded through the Community One Stop for Growth’s Rural Development Fund grant program, will allow the town to ensure the rules...

Birds of a feather? Missing peacock flocks to wild turkeys

MIDDLEBORO — Flocks of wild turkeys often meander on and around Soule Street in Middleboro. But in recent weeks, a certain flock boasted one that was particularly big and showy. That turkey, it turns out, was no turkey at all but a peacock known,...

Three contenders for two spots on Lakeville select board

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville will see at least one new face on the select board when the votes are tallied after the April 7 elections. Incumbent Brynna Donahue will not be running for re-election. She said she is unsure whether she will be staying in...

Nemasket Week, Middleboro Rotary to host candidates night March 20

MIDDLEBORO — Residents will have the chance to hear from those on the Middleboro ballot at the Middleboro Candidates Forum, to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at the Middleboro Council on Aging, 558 Plymouth St. Robert Saquet of the Middleboro...

Soule Homestead to host summer camp

MIDDLEBORO — Soule Homestead Education Center in Middleboro will sponsor a summer camp each week this summer. Programs are available for itty biddy buds, ages 3 ½ to 5; Soule sprouts, ages 4 to 6; and budding farmers, ages 7 to 10. Activities will...

Cool ways to connect with the environment

MIDDLEBORO — Whether it was exploring the latest in heat sealing technology for a house, stepping inside a life size whale or making a one-of-a-kind shark tooth necklace, there was a lot to learn about the environment and staying cool in Middleboro...

Middleboro sues state over MBTA Communities Act

MIDDLEBORO — The Town of Middleboro filed suit Friday, Feb. 28 against the state in Plymouth Superior Court over the MBTA Communities Act. “This is a landmark case for the courts to decide,’’ attorney Gregg Corbo of KP Law, the town’s legal firm,...

Food safety grades to be posted at Middleboro businesses

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro will soon begin posting grades on town establishments that reflect their commitment to food safety. All businesses that sell food are regularly inspected by the Health Department, Health Agent Kayla Smith told the select...

Styrofoam recycling added feature of Cooler Middleboro Fair

MIDDLEBORO — The public is encouraged to bring clean polystyrene packing materials, commonly known as Styrofoam, peanuts, egg and other food cartons for recycling at the Cooler Middleboro Fair to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at...

Auditor rules MBTA communities act is unfunded mandate

MIDDLEBORO — The state auditor’s office has agreed with Middleboro that the MBTA Communities Act fits the definition of an “unfunded mandated,’’ a decision welcomed by town officials who have been battling the state over the issue. “This is an...

Lakeville Hospital project called financially infeasible without aid

LAKEVILLE — The developers of proposed housing at the former Lakeville Hospital site on Main Street told the Lakeville Select Board Monday that they need state funding to continue the project. “This project won’t happen, this site won’t get cleaned...

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