The Taunton Daily Gazette

The Taunton Daily Gazette, along with its Sunday edition, has been serving readers since its establishment in 1848. Located in Taunton, Massachusetts, it provides news coverage for surrounding areas, including Berkley, Rehoboth, Dighton, Lakeville, Norton, and Raynham. On December 1, 2006, the Journal Register Company revealed plans to sell the Gazette and the Fall River Herald News to GateHouse Media. Since early 2007, the Gazette has been a part of GateHouse Media New England, continuing its long-standing tradition of journalism.

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MBTA Green Line to shut down service through this weekend. What to know

2 days ago | tauntongazette.com | Catherine Messier

Planning to go into the Boston this weekend? You won't be able to use the Green Line. According to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), service on the subway line will be suspended throughout the upcoming weekend for track maintenance, including inspections, adjustments and repairs to keep the system safe and running smoothly. Free and accessible shuttles will be available to replace the trains.
From AP classes to community service, these DRRHS seniors shine

1 week ago | tauntongazette.com | Beth McDermott

Penny Braga and Nicholas DeCilio have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School's Class of 2025, respectively, according to a community announcement. Braga has been active in student government for all four years of high school and currently serves as the senior class secretary. She is also the treasurer of the National Honor Society. Braga has been a member of the field hockey team and served as captain in her senior year.
No. 23 Bridgewater-Raynham girls tennis takes on No. 11 Bishop Feehan in D1 Round of 32

1 week ago | tauntongazette.com | Cameron Merritt

Cameron MerrittBridgewater-Raynham's Nicole Kimball prepares to return a volley during an MIAA Division 1 Round of 32 match against Bishop Feehan on May 28, 2025. Cameron Merritt/Taunton Daily GazetteBishop Feehan's Megan McCusker returns a volley during an MIAA Division 1 Round of 32 match against Bridgewater-Raynham on May 28, 2025.
Meet Apponequet Regional High School's top 10 graduates of 2025

1 week ago | tauntongazette.com | Faith Harrington

LAKEVILLE — The following students are graduating from Apponequet Regional High School at the top of the 2025 senior class academically:Niamh Gallagher, ValedictorianNiamh Gallagher, Valedictorian, is a co-president of the Art Share Travel Club, the secretary of the Green Team, and a Board Member for the Laker Leaders. She is a varsity player for both the girls’ soccer and lacrosse teams. She is also a member of the Portuguese Club and Student Council. Niamh is the recipient of the Francis W.
Karen Read: Expert testifies about SUV's sudden movements in trial over dead cop boyfriend

1 week ago | tauntongazette.com | Karissa Waddick

Prosecutors’ crash reconstruction expert testified about the sudden acceleration forwards and backwards Read’s SUV made and whether O’Keefe’s injuries are consistent with a car crash. Show Caption Hide Caption Karen Read's second murder trial begins with new juryKaren Read is starting her second trial after being prosecuted for the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, last year.
Who is the Taunton Daily Gazette H.S. Boys Athlete of the Week for May 19-25?

1 week ago | tauntongazette.com | Cameron Merritt

The spring high school sports regular season has come and gone in the Greater Taunton area. Last week, Dighton-Rehoboth track and field scored a pair of wins at the SCC Championship while Taunton track and field had a pair of second place finishers at the Hockomock Championship. Taunton volleyball extended their set winning streak to 12 with three sweeps in four days while Bristol Aggie baseball ended their season on a high note and Dighton-Rehoboth baseball scored an extra innings win.
Key land swap OK'ed for Raynham public safety building. Will 2nd debt exclusion be needed?

1 week ago | tauntongazette.com | Daniel Schemer

Raynham residents voted to approve land transfers enabling the construction of a long-awaited public safety building. The project, delayed since 2021 due to land-use restrictions, involves a complex land swap with the state. The town will receive land for the building and road improvements, while giving the state other parcels for conservation and recreation.
Who is the Taunton Daily Gazette H.S. Girls Athlete of the Week for May 19-25?

1 week ago | tauntongazette.com | Cameron Merritt

The spring high school sports regular season has come and gone in the Greater Taunton area. Last week, a Taunton runner was crowned Hockomock champion in two different events while a Bristol-Plymouth runner and thrower each were crowned event champions in the MAC. Taunton softball wrapped up another undefeated regular season while Bristol Aggie and Dighton-Rehoboth lacrosse had players reach 100 career goals, and a Bridgewater-Raynham lacrosse player scored her 100th goal of the season.
Raynham renames 'Selectmen' to gender-neutral 'Select Board.' Was there

2 weeks ago | tauntongazette.com | Daniel Schemer

Raynham voters approved changing the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board. The name change is not expected to incur any additional costs for the town.
This former Boys Basketball Player of the Year has a new home in college basketball

2 weeks ago | tauntongazette.com | Cameron Merritt

Two-time Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Basketball Player of the Year Troy Santos is transferring to NCAA Division 2 Francis Marion University. Santos, a standout guard, averaged 13.6 points, 3.9 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game as a freshman at the University of Hartford. FMU coach Jake Zehnder praised Santos' speed, mobility and playmaking abilities.