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Fuzzy and feathered Middleboro residents hunker down in bitter temps

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MIDDLEBORO — After a foot of snow, furry and fuzzy residents of Middleboro and Lakeville bundled up for frigid temperatures and a little more snow. Forever Farm and Rescue has prepped for the winter donning their donkeys with colorful jackets....

Lakeville police disrupt multi-state organized theft ring

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LAKEVILLE — A Lakeville Police detective has led a regional investigation connecting a series of vape shop break-ins across Massachusetts and disrupted an organized theft ring linked to stolen vehicles. According to a Friday, Jan. 30, report from...

Carver shooting suspect arraigned on multiple criminal charges after fatal birthday party shooting

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WAREHAM — Plymouth man Nicholas Meuse, 23, was arraigned in court Tuesday, in connection with the recent birthday party shooting in Carver that left two people dead, including a 20-year-old Middleboro resident. Plymouth County District Attorney...

Plea deal for FreeLake parent teacher organization embezzlers tabled for later date

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WAREHAM — Zachary and James Granville-Wilmot admitted to stealing over $16,000 from the Freetown-Lakeville Middle School Parent Teacher Organization in court Thursday. Judge Sabine Coyne tabled the two men’s guilty plea in Wareham District Court on...

Old Colony to ask voters to again consider construction of new building

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ROCHESTER — Voters in Rochester, Mattapoisett, Lakeville, Acushnet and Carver will once again be asked to approve a plan to rebuild Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School that was rejected in a November vote. At a Wednesday, Jan. 28...

Community raises funds for family of Middleboro resident killed in Carver shooting

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MIDDLEBORO — A GoFundMe fundraiser has raised over $18,000 for the family of Middleboro resident Jalen Pina, who was among two people killed in a Jan. 24 shooting in Carver. Pina, 20, died after sustaining injuries from a birthday party shooting at...

Middleboro student wins speech contest, moving on to statewide competition

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MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro High School sophomore Eleanor Jackson was the winner of the annual American Legion District 10 Oratorical Contest held Sunday, Jan. 18 at the American Legion post in Sandwich. She will now continue on to the state...

Old Colony looks for a revote on building project

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ROCHESTER — Leaders of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School are calling for a revote after a November bid to rebuild the aging high school was denied by voters. The school discussed next steps at a Tuesday, Jan. 27 public meeting...

Middleboro Public Schools closed on Tuesday, FreeLake delayed

The Middleboro Public School District has closed school for Tuesday, Jan. 27, and the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District is delaying start times for two hours. Due to the recent snowfall and ongoing snow removal challenges, the districts...

Lakeville fire sees uptick in medical calls following weekend winter storm

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LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Fire Department is now focused on post-storm emergency calls after the weekend snowstorm hit the region Sunday. Fire Chief Michael O’Brien said the department has responded to four slip-and-fall emergency calls on Monday,...

Middleboro’s roads in ‘decent’ condition following winter storm snow dump

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MIDDLEBORO — After more than a foot of snow landed in Middleboro on Sunday and early Monday, roadways remain slick but are clear from the bulk of the weekend snow dump. According to reports from the National Weather Service, over 14.4 inches of snow...

Lakeville resident shares resources and builds community to demystify menopause

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LAKEVILLE — A Lakeville resident and wellness coach is creating spaces and sharing health tips for people experiencing menopause. Colleen Sutcliffe is on a path to demystify the symptoms of peri- and postmenopause through health coaching, creating...

Public offices closed, parking bans continue after winter storm drops foot of snow in Middleboro and Lakeville

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With over a foot of snow recorded in the Middleboro and the Lakeville area, town offices and public libraries are closed Monday, Jan. 26. Middleboro and Lakeville town offices and libraries are closed on Monday. Parking and curbside trash pickup...

Middleboro resident among Carver shooting victims

Emergency personnel responded to the Saturday, Jan. 24 shooting in Carver. Photo source: David Curran

MIDDLEBORO — A Middleboro resident was among the two people killed, and two injured, in a Carver shooting Saturday night. Twenty-year-old Jalen Pina, of Middleboro, was injured at the Jan. 24 shooting at 53 Silva St. and was transported to Beth...

Lakeville, Middleboro work to keep roads clear as heavy snowfall continues

Snow piles up outside a Middleboro house. Photo source: Lorna Brunelle

Lakeville and Middleboro have seen an estimated 8-10 inches of snowfall as of Sunday night, and precipitation is expected until Monday. Residents are urged to stay off the roads during the storm and travel only when necessary to stay safe and allow...

Ice mosaics bring the heat in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO — A cold New England night couldn’t stop residents from across the South Coast from gathering around campfires, toasting marshmallows and walking through ice art. Over 100 people gathered at the KOA Campgrounds to peruse mosaics made of...

Middleboro residents stock up on the necessities to prepare for winter storm

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MIDDLEBORO — Hannaford's grocery store and Aubuchon Hardware buzzed with customers Friday afternoon, as bitter temperatures and snow accumulation are forecasted this weekend. The parking lot for the Middleboro businesses saw many residents flocking...

Lakeville readys for dangerous road conditions under impending winter storm

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LAKEVILLE — While a winter snowstorm is on its way to Lakeville, Fire Chief Michael O’Brien urges residents to look out for their neighbors and prepare their winter storm necessities. O’Brien said the weekend storm forecast in Lakeville appears to...

Former chief Perkins mulled as interim Middleboro town manager

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MIDDLEBORO -- As the town looks to replace departing town manager James McGrail, a familiar name has popped up in discussions. Retired Police Chief Joseph Perkins was proposed by Select Board member William Pike to temporarily fill McGrail’s...

Middleboro library director moving on to Sharon

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MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Public Library Director Randy Gagné worked his last week in Middleboro this week. Gagné has been the library director since 2018, and Wednesday Jan. 21 was his last day of work following his resignation in December. Members...

Carver Select Board chair Mark Townsend enters 2nd Plymouth District representative seat race

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Carver resident Mark Townsend announced his candidacy in the 2026 race for the 2nd Plymouth District state representative seat. Townsend will be running as a republican and is now the third member of the race, joining Republican incumbent John...

Longtime Carver town official Sarah Hewins confirms candidacy for 2nd District Plymouth representative seat

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MIDDLEBORO— Longtime Carver Selectwoman Sarah Hewins confirms she is running for the 2nd District Plymouth representative seat. Hewins is currently the only Democrat in the race but Republican incumbent John Gaskey and Carver resident and...

Middleboro Town Manager granted early leave from position

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MIDDLEBORO — After serving Middleboro as town manager since 2022, James McGrail’s time in the town is nearing its end and leaders must find his replacement. His request for an early termination of his contract — which requires a four-month...

Lakeville continues talks on proposed country club redevelopment

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LAKEVILLE — Although the proposed Lakeville Country Club redevelopment by Thorndike Development offers financial benefits, residents are concerned with other impacts the 418 unit housing development could bring to Lakeville. The fiscal impacts of...

Postal truck driver sustains minor injuries after rollover in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO — U.S.P.S. Postal Worker injured after postal truck rolls over near the Cherry Street overpass around Route 495. The Middleboro Police Department is investigating the single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on...

15 town-elected seats up for reelection in Middleboro, see who is vying to fill them

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MIDDLEBORO — Competitive races for the Middleboro Select Board and School Committee seats are beginning to shape up for this year’s town election. Candidates for Middleboro’s elected offices have begun taking out nomination papers for the Annual...

Significant $3.7 million increase in proposed FreeLake school budget

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LAKEVILLE — The FreeLake superintendent’s recommended budget proposal shows a significant increase as district leaders aim to maintain current services for students. The superintendent’s early budget recommendation for the next fiscal year was...

Smart cookies: FreeLake Girl Scouts learn life skills one box at a time

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LAKEVILLE — The Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing, and three scouts from FreeLake troops have big goals for the year. Bundled up and standing steadfast at a table with cookie boxes spread across it, scouts Nora and Ella Hecht and Reagan...

Middleboro saves time, money with new budget software

Town Manager James McGrail spoke about Middleboro's new bookkeeping software during a Monday, Jan. 12 meeting. Photo source: MCCAM

MIDDLEBORO — A new bookkeeping tool will help Middleboro balance its budget more efficiently and economically. Town Manager James McGrail and his assistant Jim Mulcahy gave an overview of PatternStream, the town's new accounting software, during a...

Middleboro town manager chosen for top position in Harwich

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HARWICH — Harwich officials have selected Middleboro Town Manager James McGrail as their new town administrator. The Harwich Select Board unanimously selected McGrail during a Monday, Jan. 12 meeting. Officials said McGrail’s communication skills...

Middleboro volunteer groups team up to collect waste culprit in Styrofoam

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MIDDLEBORO — While bags of Styrofoam filled a dumpster at an event Saturday, they weren’t headed to a landfill. Sustainable Middleboro, a energy efficiency and sustainably nonprofit, collaborated with the town’s public works department and a...

Middleboro town manager up for job in Harwich, possible vote tonight

HARWICH — James McGrail, Middleboro town manager, is among three candidates hoping to fill Harwich’s open town administrator position. Harwich Select Board interviewed McGrail, Marion Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman and former Winchendon Town...

Water flowing to Bridgewater, providing aid during water emergency

MIDDLEBORO — After two days of construction, the temporary water line to help Bridgewater during a water emergency was completed last week, allowing water to flow on Sunday, Jan. 11. The temporary water line was approved during a Dec. 8 Select...

Filling Lakeville's vacant town planner position is ‘sigh of relief’

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LAKEVILLE — Lakeville’s new town planner looks to use her 13 years of civil engineering experience and love for municipal work to bring expertise to the planning department, and be a resource for the community. As town planner, Stephanie Crampton...

Lakeville town officials weigh removal of part-time official’s healthcare, table for further discussion

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LAKEVILLE — Lakeville Town Officials recently tabled a vote to halt health insurance benefits for part-time elected officials, a contentious topic voters recommended action on during Fall Town Meeting. Officials said during a recent Select Board...

No cause of death found after Middleboro woman’s body discovered in Wareham

Amy Nadolny. Source: Nadolny family

WAREHAM — Three months after the death of 41-year-old Middleboro woman, Amy Nadolny, the cause and manner of her death could not be determined, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Nadolny had been missing for two weeks before she...

Middleboro town officials share what’s on the horizon for town developments

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MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro town officials look forward to future visions and goals of ongoing developments in town, while long awaited projects conclude. Officials said the successful completion of water main developments in town, and ongoing projects...

Love of trading card games kept alive at World's End Gaming

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MIDDLEBORO — A new deck of cards is dealt at World’s End Gaming, where the Middleboro shop sells a myriad of trading card games and hosts weekly events and leagues for enthusiasts. The store replaced a previous card shop at the same location —...

Middleboro town manager named finalist for top-job in Harwich

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MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Town Manager James McGrail is in final talks to become the town administrator of Harwich. McGrail is one of three finalists vying for Harwich’s vacant town administrator position. The finalists for the position were made...

Middleboro welcomes 2026 with second annual New Year’s Eve celebration

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MIDDLEBORO — Christmas trees burned, fireworks flew and noise rang through Middleboro at the second annual Celebrate Middleboro New Year’s celebration on Wednesday. During the evening of events on Dec. 31, New Year’s revelers gathered at Battis...

Middleboro Christmas tree curbside pickup begins

MIDDLEBORO — The Department of Public Works has begun their curbside Christmas tree pickup. Those wanting to dispose of their Christmas trees can place trees on the curb on their normal trash pick-up day through Dec. 29 to Jan. 2, as well as from...

Middleboro Fire Department finds success in new smoke alarm outreach project

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MIDDLEBORO — With over 1,400 smoke alarms and counting, a new initiative at the Middleboro Fire Department is supplying residents with the first line of defense against household fires. In May, the department started its “Three, Two, One” fire...

This year in photos

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As the year comes to a close, the Nemasket Week collected standout photography work captured across Middleboro and Lakeville this year. At the Nemasket Week, reporters capture photos for just about every story. The year-in-review collection aims to...

Significant damage caused during Lakeville house fire

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LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Fire Department responded to a house fire Sunday, Dec. 21, where a Staples Shore Road home experienced significant damage, and no victims or first responders were injured. The Lakeville Fire Department said prior to...

See the photos: Battis Field transformed into twinkling winter wonderland

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MIDDLEBORO — Battis Field turned yet again into a holiday lights display, where thousands of lights and a number of age-old Christmas characters dawned the field during the annual event. More than 500,000 holiday lights and inflatable displays...

Lakeville man dead after fatal Route 140 crash

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FREETOWN — Following a late night single-vehicle crash on Route 140 in Freetown, Justin Graham, 50, of Lakeville died from injuries early Sunday, Dec. 21. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Graham was the sole passenger of...

Scammers targeting Middleboro with fraudulent demands for payment regarding warrants, arrest

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Police Department warns residents of an active scam targeting the town. The department reported that residents have received fraudulent phone calls from scammers who say the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department is...

Oliver Estate lights up for the holidays

The Christmas village buildings once belonged to organizer Leilani Dalpe's mother.

MIDDLEBORO — The historic Oliver Estate transformed for the holidays, with model trains chugging along festive tracks and a twinkling Christmas village display stretching through most of the house. The Middleboro Tourism Committee, headed by...

Ex-Old Colony teacher sentenced to 5 years for raping former student

Andre Arsenault appeared in Plymouth County Superior Court for his sentencing Friday, Dec. 19. Photo by Grace Roche

BROCKTON — Andre Arsenault, a former culinary arts teacher at Old Colony Regional Vocational High School convicted of rape, assault with intent to commit rape and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over, was sentenced in Plymouth County...

Old Colony presents possible steps forward after rejected building project

Members of the Old Colony Building Project panel. Photos by Mari Huglin

ROCHESTER — After residents voted against constructing a new Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building, the school held a meeting with member towns to discuss next steps. Superintendent Aaron Polansky and representatives of Old...