Taunton employers are desperate to hire workers
Good morning, readers, and happy Friday to you! Before we embark on this last day before the weekend, let’s check out the latest in local news.
A pulse-check of the labor market in and around Taunton shows that job openings remain plentiful as employers scramble to hire. The state reports Taunton's unemployment rate stood at 5.7% as of November, the most recent month available. That's down 3% from a year ago. We took a look at the job-seeker's market out there, and the effect it’s having on local businesses.
The city may outsource 911 dispatch to a regional center in Foxboro, but it would be over the objections of Taunton's rank-and-file cops. City Councilors voted 6-3 on Tuesday to allow Mayor Shaunna O'Connell to keep exploring the idea. Read on to find out why the city would outsource 911 dispatch, and hear from police officers about the plan.
It was a high-scoring afternoon for Bristol-Plymouth boys basketball on Thursday. The Craftsmen cruised to a big 75-29 over Atlantis Charter at home in non-league action to improve to 4-4 overall on the season. Get all the local sports action here.
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This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Taunton employers are desperate to hire workers
