Neighbors fear consequences of proposed Dighton-Taunton subdivision: Top stories
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Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers.
Top stories this past week included:
Taunton High School's Troy Santos reaching a major basketball milestone: Santos is now in the 1,000 point scorers club.
The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a multi-family home in Taunton that sold for $675,000. The property on Sumner Street was built in 1900, and the two units each have three bedrooms, an updated kitchen, an ornamental fireplace, and a cozy porch balcony. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers.
These were the Top 5 stories of the past week, according to Gazette readers:
Neighbors fear consequences of giant Dighton-Taunton subdivision
DI Trust is continuing its effort to getting the necessary approvals to construct a controversial 135-unit conservation subdivision off Forest Street in Dighton – but some neighborhood residents claim the project, which would extend into both Dighton and Taunton, would endanger wildlife in nearby wetlands and lower water pressure for nearby homeowners.
Taunton Gazette Reporter Ed Baker has the story.
'Not in a good situation': Neighbors fear consequences of giant Dighton-Taunton subdivision
What's next for Taunton state Sen. Marc Pacheco after he announced he won't be seeking re-election?
Marc Pacheco may not be running for re-election to the 3rd Bristol and Plymouth District, but the longest-serving member of the state Senate wants to make it clear he has no intention of retiring from politics and public service.
Taunton Gazette Reporter Daniel Schemer has the story.
Pacheco not running for re-election: Here's why Taunton state Sen. Marc Pacheco said he's not running. What's next for him?
With Taunton senate seat up for grabs — Who's running? Who might? Who's ruled it out?
So who will be running to seek the open state senate seat in the 3rd Bristol and Plymouth District?
As of this writing, here is who is considering running, and who's ruled it out.
2024 election: With Taunton senate seat up for grabs — Who's running? Who might? Who's ruled it out?
Former Dighton town clerk running for open selectmen's seat. Who's not running and why?
In other election news, Dighton Select Board incumbent Selectman Leonard Hull has announced that he is not running for re-election.
The news means Mark Pacheco, the former Dighton town clerk and now the city of Taunton's director of elections, will likely replace Hull as selectman.
Taunton Gazette Correspondent Michael J. DeCicco has the story.
Local elections: Former Dighton town clerk running for open selectmen's seat. Who's not running and why?
'Shotgun marriage' could solve financial crisis endangering Good Sam, Morton, Saint Anne's
Steward Health Care plans to leave the Massachusetts market, according to U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch and confirmed by the company.
Who might take over the for-profit company's hospitals in Brockton, Taunton and Fall River remains a mystery, as of this writing.
"Before we have any shotgun marriage between hospitals, I'd like to figure out in private exactly where those other hospitals stand in terms of their ability to step in, in some capacity," Lynch said at a press conference.
'Widening investigation': 'Shotgun marriage' could solve financial crisis endangering Good Sam, Morton, Saint Anne's
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