Taunton brief: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Mayor O'Connell and Public Works announce a schedule of free waste disposal events for Taunton residents this fall
Mayor O'Connell and Public Works announce a schedule of free waste disposal events for Taunton residents this fall.
Today in Taunton
- DPW sets fall free waste event schedule. Mayor Shaunna O'Connell and the Department of Public Works announced a series of free waste disposal events for Taunton residents this fall, part of an ongoing partnership to help residents get rid of unwanted items at no cost.Town of Taunton
Coming up
- Sat, Sep 26, 8:30 a.m.: Matthew Mission food pantry opens Saturday morning. The Matthew Mission Food Pantry sets up at First Parish Church, 76 Church Green, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for residents in need of food assistance.Matthew Mission Food Pantry
- Sat, Sep 26, 9:00 a.m.: Trescott Street Gallery hosts kids art workshop. Trescott Street Gallery, 8 Trescott St., runs its Creative Critters children's art workshop from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday.Trescott Street Gallery
- Sat, Sep 26, 6:00 p.m.: Jesse Taitt Trio plays live jazz at Center on Main. The Jesse Taitt Trio performs as part of the live jazz series at Center on Main, 49 Main Street, from 6 to 9 p.m.Center on Main
- Sat, Sep 26, 7:00 p.m.: Cars tribute band plays First Light Casino. First Light Casino, 1 First Light Blvd. in East Taunton, hosts "Drive: The Cars Tribute" from 7 to 9 p.m.First Light Casino
- Sun, Sep 27, 12:00 p.m.: Special Olympics flag football holds weekly practice. Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes hold weekly flag football practice at Hopewell Park Football Field on Hopewell Street from noon to 2 p.m.Special Olympics Massachusetts
- Mon, Sep 28, 6:00 p.m.: Agricultural Commission meets Monday evening. The Agricultural Commission meets at 15 Summer Street, second floor, at 6 p.m.Town of Taunton
- Tue, Sep 29, 6:00 p.m.: Free adult yoga class returns to library. Taunton Public Library, 12 Pleasant Street, offers a free adult yoga class in the auditorium from 6 to 7 p.m.; mats are provided or bring your own.Taunton Public Library
- Wed, Sep 30, 3:00 p.m.: Kindness Collective packs blessing bags at library. The Kindness Collective holds a "Blessing Bags Packing Party" at Taunton Public Library, 12 Pleasant Street, from 3 to 6 p.m.Kindness Collective
- Wed, Sep 30, 5:30 p.m.: ADA Commission holds regular meeting. The Americans with Disabilities Act Commission meets at 15 Summer Street, second floor, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.Town of Taunton
- Thu, Oct 1, 5:30 p.m.: Girls Inc. holds Fuel Her Fire scholarship fundraiser. Girls Inc. holds its Fuel Her Fire Scholarship Fundraiser at Riverhouse Restaurant, 260 West Water Street, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.Girls Inc.