Taunton reacts to abrupt Compass Medical closure: Top stories

Kristina Fontes, The Taunton Daily Gazette
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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:

A potential sidewalk on Burt Street, and what it would take to make that happen. Department of Public Works Commissioner Fred Cornaglia said a neighborhood sidewalk on Burt Street couldn't be constructed soon because the DPW needs more finances. Burt Street resident Sarah Viveiros recently petitioned city officials to construct a sidewalk on the roadway "because speeding drivers make it unsafe for children to ride bicycles and neighbors to enjoy a walk."

The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a multi-family home in Raynham that sold for $625,000. The South Main Street home was built in 1900, and has two spacious units, each featuring three bedrooms. 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:

Compass Medical with clinics in E. Bridgewater, Taunton, Quincy, Easton abruptly closes

Compass Medical, a Quincy-based chain of medical clinics and urgent care facilities with locations in Easton, East Bridgewater, Taunton, Quincy, Braintree and Middleboro abruptly closed all six of its offices “effective immediately” last week.

Compass Medical's Taunton facility, located at 152 Dean St., seen here on Thursday, June 1, 2023, closed down abruptly on May 31, 2023, along with every branch location.
Compass Medical's Taunton facility, located at 152 Dean St., seen here on Thursday, June 1, 2023, closed down abruptly on May 31, 2023, along with every branch location.

Taunton patients were blindsided by the closure of the local office on Dean Street. Staff members told the Gazette they were blindsided by the announcement as well, and were only told the day of the closure.

If you are a Compass Medical patient, their website has a tab where you can try to find your provider.

'This is terrible': Taunton patients blindsided by Compass Medical's sudden closure, 'don't know what to do'

10 mouthwatering adventurous burgers to try in Taunton area

National Hamburger Day was last week, but if you missed it, no worries.

Riverhouse in Taunton's Peanut Butter Jelly Time Burger comes with peanut butter, jelly, bacon, and American cheese, and is served with Riverhouse’s scoop fries.
Riverhouse in Taunton's Peanut Butter Jelly Time Burger comes with peanut butter, jelly, bacon, and American cheese, and is served with Riverhouse’s scoop fries.

You can still try these 10 intriguing burgers from around the Taunton area.

Grab a burger: 10 mouthwatering adventurous burgers to try in Taunton area

Taunton High School celebrates college commitments of senior student-athletes

Twenty-five of Taunton High's senior student-athletes recently committed to compete at the college level, and Taunton High threw them a celebration.

Twenty five of Taunton High School's senior student-athletes committed to compete at the collegiate level pose with a "2023" sign during a photo op at the Rabouin Field House on May 31, 2023.
Twenty five of Taunton High School's senior student-athletes committed to compete at the collegiate level pose with a "2023" sign during a photo op at the Rabouin Field House on May 31, 2023.

Gazette Sports Reporter Cameron Merritt was there at the Rabouin Field House.

College sports: Taunton High School celebrates college commitments of senior student-athletes

Taunton PD's newest employee is a little dog with a big job

The newest member of the Taunton Police Department is named Maggie.

Maggie, a 9-week-old golden retriever, arrived at the Taunton Police Department in early May from Golden Opportunities for Independence in Walpole and she already has her own Instagram and Facebook pages.

Maggie, a 9-week-old golden retriever, is the Taunton Police Department's brand new comfort dog. She first reported for duty in May 2023.
Maggie, a 9-week-old golden retriever, is the Taunton Police Department's brand new comfort dog. She first reported for duty in May 2023.

Take a look at what little Maggie is doing to assist the TPD.

New police dog: Taunton PD's newest employee is a little dog with a big job

Raynham turns out for Memorial Day parade

This past week we commemorated Memorial Day.

There was a parade in Raynham in honor of the occasion, with veterans, tributes to the fallen, the Raynham Police and Fire Departments, Raynwater players, and more.

Honoring the fallen: Raynham turns out in force for Memorial Day parade

Taunton Daily Gazette/Herald News copy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached at kfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.

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