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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...

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