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Plans to begin for Lakeville’s 175th anniversary
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Historical Commission and the 175th Anniversary Committee will meet at the Historic Town House, at Bedford and Precinct streets, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23 to begin planning the celebration of the town’s 175th anniversary...
Special delivery: Postal customers donate more than 5,000 pounds of food
On Saturday, May 11, letter carriers in Lakeville and Middleboro did more than deliver mail to local residents. They also collected food donations left by those same residents during the annual Stamp Out Hunger program. More than 5,000 pounds of...
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Star-spangled banners honor Middleboro veterans
MIDDLEBORO — Lisa Lake’s father, William Oliver, may be gone but he will never be far away from her. A banner with his image hangs on Wareham Road, on a light pole she can see from her home. “It’s important to honor my father,’’ she said as the...
Flags are placed as sign of respect for Nemasket Hill Cemetery veterans
MIDDLEBORO — Flags were placed at Nemasket Hill Cemetery on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, to honor the more than 700 veterans buried there. A hardy crew of volunteers braved the rain to honor those who served in battles ranging from the King...
Shear excitement as sheep takes center stage at Soule event
MIDDLEBORO — Seven-year-old William Earl of Middleboro wasn’t sheepish about sharing what his favorite animal was at the annual Sheep Day Saturday, May 18 at Soule Homestead Education Center. “All of them,’’ he said. There were certainly plenty of...
Middleboro to salute veterans lost on Memorial Day
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro will honor fallen veterans with a Memorial Day parade starting at 10 a.m. Those participating are asked to arrive in the Town Hall parking lot at 9:30 a.m.
A ceremony will follow the parade at the...
Angry residents speak out against proposed Rocky Woods development
LAKEVILLE — A proposed 200-unit housing development off Freetown Street would worsen traffic, pose safety issues and create potential harm to the water supply, angry residents told the Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday at a public hearing. Emotions...
Updated policies, better communication among Lakeville Select Board goals
LAKEVILLE — Increasing resident engagement, updating town policies and bylaws and improving relations with town employees are among the goals the town’s first five-member select board has set. Those aims were detailed at the board’s goal setting...
Lakeville to honor the fallen at Memorial Day observances
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Historical Commission will host its annual Memorial Day observance Monday, May 27. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. with remarks in front of the Veterans’ Memorial Stone at the fire station and town office building, 346...
Lakeville aims to hire town administrator by August
LAKEVILLE — Lakeville hopes to have found a full-time Town Administrator by the end of the summer. The town administrator search committee put together a job posting that was listed on the Massachusetts Municipal Association's website at the...
Spring in full bloom at Oak Point Garden Sale
MIDDLEBORO — With the swaths of colorful flowers and plush green leaves on display at the Oak Point Garden Club sale, none could deny that spring had sprung. The club celebrated its annual spring plant sale on Saturday, May 11 at the Oak Point 55...
Plant flowers, grow friends: Lakeville Garden Club hosts spring sale
LAKEVILLE — People of all ages came to the Lakeville Garden Club’s 34th annual spring plant sale on Saturday, May 11. Old and young, those present saw gardening as a way to connect with people and build relationships. The sale, held at the Lakeville...
Grange fair keeps roots alive
MIDDLEBORO — For Shawn Gaudette and her sisters, the South Middleboro Grange Spring Fair is part of keeping a family legacy alive. The spring fair, held Saturday, May 11 at the South Middleboro Grange Hall, is one of the several annual events hosted...
Lakeville Lions to offer Basic Life Support course
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Club will offer its monthly CPR/AED course at 6:30 p.m. June 4 at the clubhouse on 170 Main St. The June course, Basic Life Support, is the last one until the fall. Course fee is $35. Registration is required; visit...
Middleboro school superintendent receives proficient evaluation
MIDDLEBORO — Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Lyons received a proficient rating from School Committee members in her annual evaluation, which was presented at the May 9 meeting. She was rated proficient in all categories, which included human...
Clear Pond opens to Middleboro and Freetown residents
LAKEVILLE — Middleboro and Freetown residents will be able to enjoy Clear Pond this summer. The decision to make Clear Pond accessible to the two bordering towns was made by the Lakeville Select Board after Park Commission Chair Michael Smith stated...
Freetown Lakeville school budget said to be off by nearly $1 million
LAKEVILLE — The Freetown Lakeville Regional School Committee may be forced to rework next year’s budget. The proposed Fiscal Year 2025 came up almost a million dollars short, finance committee members from both towns in the district announced at the...
Library board member sought
MIDDLEBORO — The Trustees of the Middleboro Public Library District are seeking applicants for a vacated seat on the Library’s Board. The board member will assist with policy development, financial management, local partnerships, and advocacy...
Scouts make sweet donation to food pantry
MIDDLEBORO — For the third year in a row, the Sacred Heart Food Pantry received a delicious gift from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. As part of their Cookies for a Cause program, the scouts donated 115 cases of Girl Scout Cookies,...
Public comment requested on Lakeville Hospital site plan
LAKEVILLE — Input from Lakeville residents is being sought regarding the proposed 200-unit rental building proposed for the property located at 43 Main St., the site of the former Lakeville Hospital. The project is a 200-unit mixed-income multi-...
Plans presented for site formerly proposed for warehouses
MIDDLEBORO — Barely two weeks after Town Meeting voters approved a change of zoning for the site, a developer is seeking to build four lots on and around the former Meadowbrook Drive-In property on Harding Street. Jeff Youngquist, owner of Outback...
Lakeville Hospital proposal could impact town’s water supply, rural character, select board said
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Select Board raised concerns at a May 6 meeting that a proposed multi-family housing development at the former Lakeville Hospital property could impact the town's water supply and rural character. The project is a 200-unit...
Volunteers needed to hang banners honoring veterans
MIDDLEBORO — Volunteers are needed to help hang 58 banners in Middleboro Saturday, May 18 to honor veterans. The project, which began last year, features banners with the photos and information on town veterans. Volunteers will meet at the...
Lakeville senior center honors "extremely important" volunteers
LAKEVILLE — Lakeville Senior Center Staff recently took a moment to recognize everything that the Council on Aging’s volunteers– all 97 of them– do on a day-to-day basis. At the center’s annual volunteer luncheon on April 25, held at Loon Pond Lodge...
Middleboro church fest features sellers of all ages, goods of all types
MIDDLEBORO — While Ben Norris’ collection of resin-filled seashell figurines caught viewers’ eyes, it was his age that made him unique amongst vendors at the Titicut Green Spring Festival on Saturday, May 4. Twelve-year-old Ben and his sister, 10-...
Pancake breakfast at senior center an egg-cellent success
MIDDLEBORO — Those in attendance at the annual pancake breakfast at the Council on Aging on Saturday, May 4 ranged from one-year-olds to one-hundred-and-one-year-olds. No matter their age, however, all shared a common sentiment: the breakfast buffet...
State awards Middleboro, Lakeville funding for roads, bridges
Legislation signed by Gov. Maura Healey Friday, May 3 will grant Middleboro $874,773 and Lakeville $410,595 to fund bridge and road maintenance and other infrastructure projects through the Chapter 90 program. The program provides municipalities...
Middleboro Elks fill luggage pieces with supplies for veterans facing homelessness
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Elks worked with its members and community residents to supply 85 new, waterproof, high-quality suitcases to veterans facing homelessness. The lodge purchased the waterproof, wheeled suitcases, and 21 items to fill the...
Food donations to be picked up by letter carriers May 11
Letter carriers in Lakeville and Middleboro will be doing more than delivering the mail on Saturday, May 11. As part of the Stamp Out Hunger initiative, sponsored in part by the National Association of Letter Carriers, donations of non-perishable...
Middleboro outdoor water restrictions in place through Sept. 30
MIDDLEBORO — Outdoor water restrictions are now in place in Middleboro through Sept. 30. Nonessential outdoor watering hours are restricted to before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Even-numbered addresses may engage in nonessential outdoor water use on...
Oak Point plant sale May 11
MIDDLEBORO — The Oak Point Garden Club will host its annual plant sale and white elephant table from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in the club room at Oak Point, 200 Oak Point Drive, Middleboro. Spring and summer raffle baskets will be available...
Former Old Colony teacher accused of raping student gets new court date
WAREHAM — A former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher accused of raping a student has received a new date to return to court. Andre Arsenault appeared in Wareham District Court Thursday, May 2 on charges of rape and...
Residents begin to shape vision for Middleboro’s future
MIDDLEBORO — A number of Middleboro inhabitants shared their hopes for the future of Middleboro at a kick-off event May 1 to start the process of drafting a new Master Plan. Residents expressed a range of hopes for the town. Those included ending...
Long may they wave: Volunteers place flags on veterans graves
MIDDLEBORO — Thanks to the efforts of volunteers, brand new American flags are adorning veterans’ graves in Middleboro, a sign of respect in the weeks before Memorial Day. On Saturday, April 27, volunteers visited the St Mary’s, Central, Purchade...
Middleboro to support legal fight against MBTA housing mandate
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro has joined the legal battle against the state’s mandate that communities in the MBTA service area allow multi-units housing near MBTA transit areas. Attorney Jonathan Murray of KP Law, the town’s legal counsel, will draft an...
Canoeists roll down the river for annual race
MIDDLEBORO — She sat alongside him in the boat, but Don Swarce’s border collie Sitka was not much help as he completed the annual Canoe River Race held Saturday, April 27 on the Nemasket River. “She’s not very good at paddling,’’ the former...
Saving money and energy can be cool, Cooler Middleboro Fair promotes
MIDDLEBORO — Staying comfortable in all types of weather while saving money can be cool. Bonus points for doing that while also protecting the environment. That was the message at the Cooler Middleboro Fair, held Saturday, April 27 at Middleboro...
Roof, gym floor replaced at early childhood center after storm
MIDDLEBORO — The roof and gym floor at Memorial Early Childhood Center have been repaired after damage from a December storm, Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Lyons told School Committee members at their April 25 meeting. The storm damaged the roof...
Developer to extend timeframe for Lakeville to consider housing proposal
LAKEVILLE — The developers who have proposed building 200 housing units on six parcels off Freetown Street have agreed to extend the time that the town has to consider the project. Simonds Hill LCC seeks to build 200 units, including 44 single-...
A sign of respect: Bridge dedicated to fallen soldier
MIDDLEBORO — Fred Z. Washburn did not live to see his 24th birthday. But the dedication of a memorial in his name proved that the young serviceman, who was killed in Vietnam Oct. 2, 1968, will never be forgotten. Family, friends and officials...
Veterans flags to be placed on graves April 27
MIDDLEBORO __ The annual replacement of veterans flags will take place Saturday April 27, with a rain date of April 28. Participants meet at the Middleboro Elks at 24 High St. at 8 a.m for a free breakfast that’s being hosted by the Middleboro Elks...
Rabies packets to be distributed to keep wildlife healthy
A vaccine to reduce rabies in wildlife will be distributed in packets in Middleboro and Lakeville May 6 to 10 by air and vehicle and May 6 to 27 in bait stations, the state Department of Public Health has announced. Anyone who finds a vaccine/bait...
Lakeville outlines what it seeks in next town administrator
LAKEVILLE – Lakeville is one step closer to finding its next town administrator. A Town Administrator Search Committee has been formed to recommend a replacement for Ari Sky, who left the position in December. Robert Nunes is serving as interim town...
Town Meeting voters approve zoning change, reject truck exclusion
MIDDLEBORO — In an otherwise quiet Town Meeting, the two issues that generated the most discussion were submitted by residents. Middleboro voters agreed at the April 22 meeting to change the zoning of an area near Harding Street to rural residential...
Middleboro Town Meeting is tonight
MIDDLEBORO — Tonight the voters will decide. Middleboro voters will head to the annual Town Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22 at Middleboro High School auditorium. The topics to be discussed include requests from residents to rezone a parcel of...
Friends of Middleboro Cemeteries to support Wreaths Across America
MIDDLEBORO — The Friends of Middleboro Cemeteries will be participating in the Wreaths Across America program for 2024. Wreaths Across America’s mission is “Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom...
Lakeville hits hole-in-one with library mini golf event
LAKEVILLE – Children and adults came to putt their way through aisles of books at the Lakeville Public Library on Sunday April 21. They came to partake in the fifth edition of the mini golf at the library event, put on by Friends of the Lakeville...
‘I just kept on living:’ Middleboro resident turns 100
MIDDLEBORO — The words on her shirt said it all. “Aged to Perfection.’’ That saying was shared by about 100 friends and relatives who attended the 100th birthday celebration for Elizabeth May Young of Middleboro on Saturday, April 20 at the...
Cooler Middleboro Fair promises cool experience for all
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro residents will have yet another opportunity to learn about ways to save on energy costs because the Cooler Middleboro Fair is back for the second year in a row. The fair, which aims to teach kids and adults about energy...
Program to explore multi-faceted legacy of Ted Williams
LAKEVILLE — Everyone knows Ted Williams was a slugger. But he was more than just one of the greatest ball players ever. He was also a Marine fighter pilot in the Korean War. Following this, he spent 10 summers in Lakeville managing the camp he...
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