City breaks ground on new Weir fire station

Taunton on Sat, Oct 10

• City breaks ground on new Weir fire station. Mayor O'Connell, Fire Chief Lavigne and city officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking October 6 for Taunton's new Weir Fire Station at 525 Somerset Avenue.City of Taunton
• Taunton schools release spring MCAS results, priorities. Taunton Public Schools leadership released its Spring 2026 MCAS results update October 9, outlining district progress and priorities for the 2026-2027 school year.Taunton Public Schools
• Free e-waste, appliance drop-off set for Oct. 24. Mayor O'Connell and the DPW, partnering with Waste Management, announced a free drop-off for electronic waste and appliances October 24 at the Convenience Center, alongside on-site paper shredding.City of Taunton
• Tri-County tops Bristol-Plymouth in volleyball, 3-1. MaxPreps reported Tri-County Regional's varsity volleyball team beat Bristol-Plymouth Regional of Taunton 3-1 in a conference match October 9, according to the site's match results.MaxPreps

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 11, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Church Green Farmers Market returns Sunday. The Church Green Farmers Market runs October 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Parish Church, 76 Church Green, with local vendors and produce.City of Taunton
• Mon, Oct 12: Trash pickup delayed for Columbus Day holiday. All trash and recycling collection will run a day behind schedule the week of October 12 because of the Columbus Day holiday, the city's DPW announced.City of Taunton
• Wed, Oct 14, 10:00 a.m.: Rep. Field holds office hours at City Hall. State Representative Lisa Field will hold office hours October 14 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Silver City Conference Room at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street.City of Taunton
• Wed, Oct 14, 5:00 p.m.: Southeastern RVT faces Bristol-Plymouth in volleyball. Southeastern Regional's varsity volleyball team travels to Bristol-Plymouth Regional in Taunton for a conference match October 14 at 5 p.m., MaxPreps' schedule shows.MaxPreps
• Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 p.m.: History museum hosts Tavern Night Oct. 16. The Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, hosts its Tavern Night event October 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.Old Colony History Museum
• Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 p.m.: TPAC stages The Addams Family Musical. The Taunton Performing Arts Center presents The Addams Family Musical October 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. at 21 Main Street.Taunton Performing Arts Center
• Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Early voting opens for Nov. 3 state election. Early voting for the November 3 state election begins October 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 15 Summer Street, second floor.City of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Old Colony museum marks Liberty and Union Day. The Old Colony History Museum hosts its annual Liberty and Union Day event October 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 66 Church Green.Old Colony History Museum
• Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Public Safety Building opens doors for tours. The city holds an open house and tours of the Public Safety Building, 90 County Street, October 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.City of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Boyden refuge hosts salamander search party. Friends of Boyden lead a salamander search party October 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Boyden Wildlife Refuge, 1298 Cohannet Street.Friends of Boyden Wildlife Refuge
• Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Bristol-Plymouth Tech holds open house Oct. 17. Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School, 207 Hart Street, hosts an open house October 17 from noon to 3 p.m. for prospective students and families.B-P Technical Regional High School

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