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Last 14 days

• Water main work to shut off Fairbanks Avenue. Taunton's Water Department will shut down the water main on Fairbanks Avenue Friday, October 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for essential repair work.Town of Taunton
• Coastal storm to soak region into Monday. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency says a long-duration coastal storm began affecting the region Friday evening and will continue through Monday, September 28, bringing wind and rain.Town of 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

• Wed, Oct 7, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: State Rep. Lisa Field holds office hours Wednesday. State Representative Lisa Field holds office hours Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Silver City Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall.Town of Taunton
• Thu, Oct 8, 6:00 p.m.: Youth Commission meets Thursday at City Hall. Taunton's Youth Commission meets Thursday at 6 p.m. at 15 Summer Street.Town of Taunton

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