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Taunton Closes Central Fire Station After 157 Years

Taunton closed its 19th-century Central Fire Station after 157 years, shifting fire operations to a new public safety facility, according to a report circulating in local news alerts on July 10. The move ends a century-and-a-half of service from the historic firehouse as the department …

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Sports

Taunton sports roundup, June 29 to July 5

Taunton Youth Basketball's Spring Shootout, a free Wednesday-night league run by Coach Chris Green, closed out its season June 24 at Taunton High School. The program featured three age-based divisions — elementary (grades 2–4), middle school (grades 5–7), and high school (grades 8–9) — …

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

Three Taunton obituaries are carried this week: Mirka, Edward (77, died June 30); Millette, Ronald (68, died July 1); and Ritz, Francis P. (69, died July 2). Arrangements for Mirka and Millette are under the care of Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home; arrangements for Ritz are under the care …

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Sports

Taunton sports roundup, June 22 to June 28

Taunton Youth Basketball's free Spring Shootout league, organized by Coach Chris Green, concludes its Wednesday-night season on June 24 at Taunton High School. The league ran weekly since April 29 and featured three grade-based divisions — elementary (grades 2–4), middle school (grades …

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