Talisa's On Main, a new wine bar, to open in downtown 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 local hockey season. With the stage set for another action-packed season, here are 15 Greater Taunton area hockey players to keep an eye on this winter.
The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a historical home in Dighton that sold for $460,000. The Reed-Briggs house, built in 1840, at 2150 Pleasant St., boasts an inviting dining room with a stone fireplace, a living room on each floor, an office, and the potential for a second-floor kitchen. 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:
Taunton woman fulfills dream with Talisa's wine bar on the Green
"Sip happens."
That's the saying on the sign over the front door at Talisa's On Main, and very soon there will be plenty of sipping happening at the new wine bar in downtown Taunton.
For Talisa Proctor, the grand opening and ribbon cutting on Jan. 4 will be the beginning of a dream come true.
'Wine is a piece of art': Taunton woman fulfills dream with Talisa's wine bar on the Green
Winthrop Street Burger King gets $1 million renovation. When will it reopen?
For diners at the Burger King on Winthrop Street in Taunton, the experience has been restricted to the drive-through, while a $1 million renovation is underway.
In the midst of the major overhaul, the dining room has been closed.
The good news? The plan is to re-open very soon.
Have it your way: Winthrop Street Burger King gets $1 million renovation. When will it reopen?
Lack of insurance, driver's license forces council to revoke Tony's Auto towing contract
Tony's Auto Wrecking will no longer be working as a tow contractor for the city. The City Council revoked its contract on Dec. 19 at the request of Police Chief Edward Walsh, who found that owner Scott Souza had been working for the city without proper insurance or a valid driver's license.
Gazette Reporter Ed Baker has the story.
Contract revoked: Lack of insurance, driver's license forces council to revoke Tony's Auto towing contract
Taunton school board barely OKs solar array amid fire concerns: What to know
The Taunton School Committee vote on whether or not to install a solar array on the roof of Chamberlain Elementary School was split down the middle on Dec. 20, with Mayor Shaunna O’Connell breaking the tie.
Safety concerns nearly sounded the death knell for the project.
Referred to as a “pilot program” by Superintendent of Schools John Cabral, the future of this one installation will influence the extent to which rooftop solar energy will be utilized across the school district in the future.
Vote on Chamberlain solar array: Taunton school board barely OKs solar array amid fire concerns. What to know
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux's first year in office has seen many changes
Bristol County Sheriff is finishing up his first year in office.
Heroux said his overall goal is to focus on "corrections," which includes adding to the staff.
Here's a look back at his first year, and the changes that have taken place.
First year in office: Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux's first year in office has seen many changes
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