WaterFire in Taunton? Weir Village waterfront district proposed: 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 season ahead for Greater Taunton football. With the local football season kicking off, the Gazette took a look at 10 Greater Taunton area defensive players who will look to lead their teams to gridiron glory this fall.
The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a tri-level Taunton home that sold for $650,000. Built in 1988, the Red Circle home has had just one owner. It has four bedrooms, and features a spacious eat-in kitchen, a cozy family room, a three-season room, and a bonus room. See what else this property has to offer, and check out other recent top-sellers.
These were the Top 5 stories of the past week, according to Gazette readers:
Could Taunton have its own WaterFire? What about waterfront restaurants and shops?
A WaterFire in Taunton?
It could be a possibility, with a proposed Weir Village waterfront district.
During an Aug. 29 City Council Committee on Economic Development & Technology meeting, Taunton resident Sandra Thomas said a Weir Village waterfront district should be created near the Taunton River on West Water Street to attract potential retail shops and restaurants.
See what the possibilities could include.
Weir Village waterfront district: Could Taunton have its own WaterFire? What about waterfront restaurants and shops?
Taunton couple transforms vans into tiny mobile homes
Looking to break away from routine, to find something more va va voom?
VaVaVans, run by Taunton couple Danny and Kelley Diatchenko, might be what you're looking for.
After spending a couple of years living the nomadic van life, moving around the US and Canada, Kelley settled back in the region and she and her husband have started up their own business.
'Living the van life': Taunton couple transforms vans into tiny mobile homes
Rhodes & Sons Factory to be converted to condos, apartments. Planning Board approval needed.
A former shoe button manufacturer on Porter Street could be redeveloped.
The M. M. Rhodes Factory, which opened in 1861 and was shuttered in 2014, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, could have several buildings on the property demolished and replaced with condominiums and apartments. Several of the old buildings were in danger of collapsing.
The demolitions are subject to approval from the Planning Board and Taunton’s Building department.
Take a look at the site plans.
New life for old factory: Rhodes & Sons Factory to be converted to condos, apartments. Planning Board approval needed.
Grieving Taunton dad's non-profit puts suicide prevention billboard on Route 24
An advertisement for the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline appeared recently on a billboard before the MA-106 exit, in West Bridgewater, on Route 24.
It says, “You Matter. Your Life Matters.” and it will remain up through September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month.
The 988 billboard was paid for by The Kacie Project, which advocates for suicide prevention through awareness of existing programs and dedicated organizations.
Co-chair and Taunton resident Steve Palm said he was driving down Rt. 24 one day and noticed advertisements for non-profit agencies on several billboards, which is what initiated the idea to promote 988 this way.
“We do this because we don’t want other families to go through what we’ve gone through,” he said.
988 is free and available 24/7, 365 days a year through phone call, text or online chat through 988lifeline.org/chat. It is also confidential, unless a person’s life is determined to be in immediate danger, in which case 911 emergency services are contacted.
"You Matter. Your Life Matters": Grieving Taunton dad's non-profit puts suicide prevention billboard on Route 24
Kickoff Patriots regular season with tailgate party at Jockey Club
Each week, Taunton Eats puts together a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings to help you plan your next night on the town.
And there's still time to get in on this one: today, you can visit The Jockey Club in Raynham to help kick off the New England Patriots' regular season with a tailgate party.
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Taunton Eats: Kickoff Patriots regular season with tailgate party at Jockey Club
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