Before we start the new week in earnest, let’s look back at the week that was and the stories that led the news Taunton daily newspaper readers.
Top stories from the past week included:
A Taunton mother with kidney disease who does her own dialysis. This is the story of Roshanda Turner.
The gym at Dighton Middle School has been dedicated as the John P. “Mash” Masciarelli Gymnasium.
Portugal Day takes place this week and Taunton has events planned.
These were, in our opinion, the Top 5 stories of the past week Gazette readers:
Taunton’s cross guard was arrested twice in one day
Police reports reveal new details about both incidents after a former Taunton Public Schools crossing guard was arrested twice in one day for allegedly assaulting people.
Former Taunton school crossing guard Louis Freitas Chaves was first accused of assaulting occupants of a vehicle outside Taunton High School on Monday morning, June 3, while he was on duty.
He was subsequently arrested for a second time after allegedly losing his cool in front of TV news crews after being brought before Taunton District Court in connection with the first incident.
Charles Winokoor has the story.
Transition guard arrested: Police reports reveal new details after Taunton’s cross guard was arrested twice in one day
Work begins again on Rt. 24/140 at Taunton
After work on the Route 24/Route 140 construction project was abruptly stopped last fall after the contractor stopped work, work was resumed last winter with a new contractor.
The new contractor, Manafort Brothers Incorporated, with offices in Worcester and Cumberland, Rhode Island, took over the project on Jan. 5, said John Goggin, spokesman for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
Here’s what we know about the current status of the project, at the time of writing.
Work begins again on Rt. 24/140 at Taunton: What you need to know about the timeline, new contractor, more
Things to do: Taunton River Festival
The Taunton River Festival returns today, Sunday 9 June.
Here’s what you need to know before you go, plus some other fun happenings around the south coast.
Things to do: Taunton River Festival; Be You Prom in Fall River; ‘The Minotaur’ in Marion
Joyful moment as Taunton police sergeant reunites with toddler he saved from choking
A Taunton Police sergeant was reunited with a two-year-old boy he helped save when the boy choked on a piece of food at a daycare center in May.
Sergeant Matthew Laranjo was greeted at the Taunton Police Department on May 30 by 2-year-old Joseph Teodoro and his parents, Rafaella Teodoro and Magnun Teodoro, according to a written statement on Tuesday, June 4, from Taunton Police Chief Ed Walsh.
The family thanked Laranjo for her help in saving Joseph’s life.
A hug and a thank you: Joyful moment as Taunton police sergeant reunites with toddler he saved from choking
Taunton Eats: Favorite Portuguese dishes, live music at Taunton Sports’ Holy Ghost Feast
Each week, Taunton Eats curates a list of meal deals, special events and delicious offers at local eateries.
This week Taunton Sports Club is gearing up for the Holy Ghost Festival.
Here’s who’s performing that weekend, plus all the delicious Portuguese food on offer.
Taunton eats: Favorite Portuguese dishes, live music at Taunton Sports’ Holy Ghost Feast
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