Mass. Senate passes Taunton hospital amendment

Massachusetts senators have passed a budget amendment that would keep a state psychiatric hospital in Taunton open, despite efforts by the House of Representatives and Gov. Deval Patrick to close the facility.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/05/24/mass_senate_passes_taunton_hospital_amendment

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 15:53:10 -0700

Taunton Medal of Honor awardee honored

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts honored the four Medal of Honor recipients buried across the state on Tuesday, stopping in Taunton just before 11 a.m. for a ceremony at the grave of Lowell M. Maxham.
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/x1982677906/Taunton-Medal-of-Honor-awardee-honored

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 04:08:40 -0700

Senate passes Taunton hospital amendment

Massachusetts senators have passed a budget amendment that would keep a state psychiatric hospital in Taunton open,...
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/healthcare/view.bg?articleid=1061134080&srvc=rss

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 14:50:43 -0700

Police: Rhode Island man leads police on 2-state car chase

TAUNTON - Massachusetts State Police say a Rhode Island man has been arrested after leading police on a high-speed...
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1061130570&srvc=rss

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 21:38:45 -0700

Eugene Killian, at 92, of Taunton, WWII vet

Eugene Killian of Taunton, a retired foreman and World War II veteran, died Saturday at Seashore Point Rehabilitation...
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/obituaries/view.bg?articleid=1061133570&srvc=rss

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 21:19:08 -0700

AHAC honors Taunton's Medal of Honor recipient Lowell M. Maxham

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts honored its four Medal of Honor recipients buried across the state on Tuesday, stopping in Taunton just before 11 a.m. to hold a ceremony at the grave of Lowell M. Maxham.
http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x1832943115/AHAC-honors-Tauntons-Medal-of-Honor-recipient-Lowell-M-Maxham

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:57:03 -0700

Providence man arrested after chase in Taunton

A Providence man was arrested after leading police on a chase from Rhode Island to Taunton, according to Massachusetts State Police. Ignacio Abreu, 30, was arrested on outstanding warrants for narcotics offenses. He will also face additional charges in connection with the pursuit and hitting a Cranston, R.I., police cruiser.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2012/05/10/providence-man-arrested-after-chase-taunton/Afo5eKOYW8lDuSz4qvBbiN/story.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 23:15:58 -0700

Taunton casino foes warn of faulty agreement

TAUNTON — Many of the speakers at Preserve Taunton's Future's public forum Wednesday professed to be neither pro- nor anti-gaming, instead recommending that those in attendance research the issue themselves and make up their own minds.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120524/NEWS/205240349

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 22:04:34 -0700

Farm industry still flourishes in Greater Taunton

Farming is far from dead in the Greater Taunton region. Despite a recent recession and continued high unemployment nationally and regionally, the number of working farms in Bristol County has steadily increased, according to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x358789622/Farm-industry-still-flourishes-in-Greater-Taunton

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 16:11:04 -0700

Mashpee Wampanoag and city of Taunton reach casino agreement that promises $33m in upfront payments

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe today agreed to pay the city of Taunton $33 million in upfront costs and also promised to pay the city $13 million a year once - and if -- the tribe builds and opens its proposed $500 million resort casino in the Southeastern Massachusetts city. The agreement was announced in a press release from the tribe’s chairman, Cedric Cromwell, and Taunton Mayor Thomas Hoye.
http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/05/17/mashpee-wampanoag-and-city-taunton-reach-agreement-that-promises-upfront-payments/kPEubrA94NevBfLhfG0yXK/story.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 14:06:54 -0700