Official's family biz stops selling to city; Summer adventure at Camp Taunton: Top stories
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:
A look at the seven homes in Dighton that have so far been marked as historically significant. Dighton Historical Commission Chair Patricia Gailes said these homes not only tell the story of Dighton's colonial settlement, but are a microcosm of Colonial America. See what homes have so far earned a historical plaque, and take a step back into the town's past.
Past also met present in the latest Greater Taunton real estate report, where a contemporary Victorian sold for nearly $1 million in Berkley. With timeless, classic touches, the home features a stunner of a kitchen, with custom-made oak cabinets, quartz countertops, a farmers sink, pantry, and more. Check out this home, as well as other recent top-sellers, right here.
These were the Top 5 stories of the past week, according to Gazette readers:
Taunton official's family biz stops selling to city to comply with conflict of interest law
Ed Correira, chief of staff for Mayor Shaunna O'Connell's office, is a part owner of Whittenton Hardware, which has now stopped selling to the city after he reached out to the Ethics Commission about a potential conflict of interest, Correira said. Whittenton Hardware has been a vendor for the city for at least 30 years, according to Gill E. Enos, the city's budget director, and up until recently multiple city departments had been purchasing products from the store.
Correira said he initiated the conversation with the state's Ethics Commission.
Gazette Reporter Daniel Schemer has the story here.
City government: Official's family biz stops selling to city to comply with conflict of interest law
Camp Taunton offers a summer of adventures far beyond the Silver City
Looking for summer adventure?
For local campers, there's still plenty of time to find some.
If you're a camper at Camp Taunton, that is.
Old Colony YMCA Camp Taunton Director Brittany Lanoue said trail hikes, arts and crafts, sports and more are being offered to children this summer, to broaden their horizons over break.
Continuing through August, the camp takes several field trips a week, to places like Water Wizz, the Museum of Science, Newport, and many more.
See what's next on the itinerary, and how to enroll.
The world is ahead: Camp Taunton offers a summer of adventures far beyond the Silver City
Crowning glory: 88th Holy Ghost Feast in East Taunton
Last weekend the Holy Ghost Society of East Taunton celebrated its 88th Holy Ghost Feast.
It was a weekend full of Portuguese tradition, with generations of local families taking part in the procession as well as serving up Portuguese favorites to festa-goers.
There were malassadas, caçoila, bifanas, carne espeto, and, of course, sopas were served in the hall on Sunday.
Crowning glory: 88th Holy Ghost Feast takes place in Taunton
Protesters take to Taunton Green over toppling of Roe v. Wade
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, erasing a reproductive right the court established nearly 50 years ago, local activists took to the Taunton Green this past week to make their voices heard.
“We are standing in solidarity here in Taunton with all the people around the country upset over losing the right to choose,” said Tanya Lobo, founder and director of the civic and social organization True Diversity, Inc., which organized this Day of Action rally.
Downtown demonstration: Protesters take to Taunton Green over toppling of Roe v. Wade
Morton Hospital contract averts strike
Nurses and other healthcare professionals recently agreed to a new, 3-year contract with Morton Hospital administrators, averting the need for a potential strike.
“We are pleased that our administration heeded our concerns and decided to work with us to reach a settlement we all can be proud of,” said Jacqui Fitts, a hospital nurse and chairperson of the MNA local bargaining unit.
Agreement reached: Morton Hospital contract averts strike — Here's what it says about raises and staffing
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