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Top stories: Raynham rejects B-R override; Mimi's Diner moving to new spot in Taunton
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: The Taunton Tornadoes 12U Buffington Softball team took the Swansea Xtreme tournament crown. A 4-month-old tabby cat named Buttons needs a home. Tex Barry's is dishing up chicken nuggets, which are also available as a meal deal. Middleboro firefighters helped the community beat the heat this week at Pierce Playground. Which Dighton workers made the most in 2024? Here are the top 10 highest earners. The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a waterfront home in Berkley that sold for $1,075,000. The house on Riverside Drive, built in 2004 along Assonet Neck, offers panoramic water views, a spacious kitchen with a large island, a sun-drenched living room, a spacious family room, and a great four-season room. 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: Raynham joined Bridgewater in rejecting a Proposition 2 1/2 override that would have helped avoid drastic budget and staffing cuts to the school district — but would have cost the average taxpayer hundreds of dollars a year. What happens next? Gazette Reporter Daniel Schemer breaks it down. 'Another disappointing night': Raynham rejects B-R override. What happens next An East Taunton man was found not guilty of murder by a jury but was sentenced to three to five years in prison for possession of a firearm. The criminal case against Dustin Humanes, an East Taunton man charged with murder, ultimately came down to whether he acted in self defense. Humanes was charged with the murder of Alvaro Andrade, who was shot in Taunton on Friday, July 21 2023. Both Humanes' attorney — James Caramanica — and the assistant district attorney prosecuting the case — Jason Mohan — presented their closing arguments on Monday, June 23, in Fall River Superior Court. Gazette Reporter Emma Rindlisbacher examines what happened in court. What happened in court: Taunton man found not guilty of murder after claiming self defense Taunton seniors who own manufactured homes say sharp increases in premiums are making homeowners insurance increasingly unaffordable. The Taunton Manufactured Homes Communities (TMHC) group is advocating for greater legislative oversight and investigation into insurance pricing. What to know. 'Struggling to survive': Why these Taunton homeowners premiums have doubled or worse Mimi's Diner in Taunton is going to be moving to a new location soon. On July 1, they're going to reopen inside the GATRA Bus Terminal at 10 Oak St. Here's what to expect. Mimi's is moving: Downtown favorite Mimi's Diner set to move to new location. Where to and why? 2 Jerks BBQ in Raynham has been serving up authentic bbq, to local acclaim, since 2015. Here's the secret sauce to what makes them successful: authenticity. 'That perfect Texas barbecue place': This Raynham BBQ joint is the real deal. Why it's so authentic This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Top stories: Raynham rejects B-R override; Mimi's Diner moving
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Top stories: Massive Taunton housing project approved; Tribe pays city $2.4M
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: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American, was elected as Pope Leo XIV, succeeding the late Pope Francis. He is the first ever pontiff from the United States. Across the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River and Boston, both ministry and laypeople celebrated the news. The Special State Primary is coming up on Tuesday. What you need to know. It's last-minute, since today is Mother's Day, but here's where you can make plans in the Taunton area. Starting in March, both Taunton Public Schools and the City of Taunton began experiencing internet outages. At the time, neither the city nor the school department would confirm whether hacking was the cause of the internet outage. Nearly two months later, on May 5, Superintendent John Cabral confirmed in an email to the Gazette that the school department had been hacked. What we know, as of this writing. Raynham native Shay Bollin announced via Instagram Monday that she was transferring to the University of Wisconsin, where she'll play for the Badgers while pursuing her graduate degree. The former Bridgewater-Raynham star had been at the University of Illinois for the past two years after transferring from Duke. The Taunton Tornadoes 12U Buffington softball squad have already staked their claim as the top club in Southeast Massachusetts, claiming the second Annual Mass Titans Fastpitch Clash of the Titans crown. Kinfolks BBQ has reopened. On Friday, May 2, the driver of a vehicle shot at the driver of a second vehicle near Fifth Street and West Water Street in Taunton, Police Chief Ed Walsh said in a press release. The press release did not name a suspect who fired the shots, but said that a suspect had been arrested. This is what we know, as of this writing. According to Massachusetts State Police, on April 15 and 16, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies executed search warrants in 20 different locations throughout Fall River, Taunton, Raynham, Norton, Pembroke and Falmouth in a yearlong investigation they termed 'Operation No Love.' Sixteen people are facing drug charges. Ten people have been displaced after a structure fire broke out at a home on Fruit Street in Taunton Wednesday evening. What we know, as of this writing. Bill Runey, superintendent of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District, has been named the recipient of Tech & Learning's 2025 New England Innovative Superintendent Award. Three Raynham firefighters have graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighter Academy. The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a brand-new construction in Taunton that sold for $760,000. The home on Willis Pond Road has a custom kitchen with a large island and a walk-in pantry, a living room that boasts a toasty fireplace, a luxurious ensuite primary, and a walk-up attic with endless possibilities. 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 City Council on April 29, by a 6-2 vote, approved a special permit for developer Greystar to demolish the decrepit Whittenton Mills complex and transform the area into a massive housing development. It would be the largest housing complex the city has ever seen. Gazette Reporter Daniel Schemer has the story. 'Fresh start': Massive Taunton housing project approved. What it will mean for Whittenton The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe paid Taunton $2.4 million on Wednesday — which means the tribe is now current on its annual payments to the city and no longer owes money from missing payments that started in 2021. Currently, the tribe is constructing an addition to its casino Welcome Center in Taunton. Gazette Reporter Emma Rindlisbacher has the story. Up to date: Tribe pays Taunton $2.4M in back payments, expands casino Welcome Center. What we know The three Taunton Municipal Light Plant commissioners will be getting a raise. At the Tuesday, April 29, Taunton City Council meeting, the Council voted to more than double the annual stipend given to the commissioners, from $6,000 to $12,196. Here's how the votes went. City Council meeting: TMLP commissioners getting 100% retroactive raise. Why and how each city councilor voted Four decades after she first stepped on a diamond in the Taunton Girls Softball League, a Taunton softball legend is calling it a career in the sport. Taunton native and Boston College head coach Amy Kvilhaug announced her retirement from coaching Monday after helming the Eagles for six seasons. Here's what she said. 'An honor and privilege': A Taunton softball legend is calling it a career after 22 years as a college head coach First Defense Supply, which officially opened on April 21 in Taunton, is a uniform, apparel, and supply store for first responders, including police, firefighters and EMS. Located at 14 Merchants Lane, the store offers a range of apparel, tactical gear, and accessories. This is what they do, and do not, sell. First Defense Supply: Taunton has brand new first responder uniform supply store. What they do and don't sell This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Top stories: Massive Taunton housing project approved
