Taunton Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Tax relief fund opens for seniors, disabled

From Taunton News

• Tax relief fund opens for seniors, disabled Taunton is accepting applications for its Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Fund, which helps qualifying low-income seniors and residents with disabilities with real estate tax bills.Taunton News
• Whittenton Street water main shutdown hits 20 homes The Taunton Water Department shut down a water main on Whittenton Street on Oct. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., affecting about 20 homes.Taunton News
• Pancake breakfast to fund veteran grave markers The town announced a Veterans Day pancake breakfast on Nov. 11 at the Ward Five Club to raise money for memorial markers on veterans' gravesites.Taunton News
• Convenience Center limits items for e-waste day The city and DPW will restrict the City Convenience Center to electronics, appliances and paper shredding only on Saturday, Oct. 24, before regular items resume.Taunton News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 8:00 a.m.: Early voting continues through Oct. 28 Early voting for the Nov. 3 state election continues on multiple days through Oct. 28 at 15 Summer Street, second floor, with hours varying daily.Town of Taunton
• 6:00 p.m.: Haunt for Hunger food drive begins today The Haunt for Hunger food drive kicks off Thursday at 6 p.m. on Anawan Street, collecting donations for families in need this season.Town of Taunton
• 6:00 p.m.: Taunton House of Horror Haunt for Hunger 2026 Kick-Off: Thursday at 6:00 p.m Taunton House of Horror Haunt for Hunger 2026 Kick-Off is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Anawan Street.Town of Taunton
• 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Meat Raffle - Thursdays at The Elks: Thursday at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m Meat Raffle - Thursdays at The Elks is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Taunton Lodge of Elks 150, 775 John Quincy Adams Rd.Town of Taunton
• 6:30 p.m.: Art Association hosts open mic night tonight The Taunton Art Association holds an open mic night Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at its gallery, 42 Williams Street.Town of Taunton

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 p.m.: Addams Family Musical runs through weekend at PAC The Taunton Performing Arts Center continues performances of 'The Addams Family Musical' Oct. 23, 24 and 25, with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 p.m.: Trunk-or-treat returns downtown Saturday Parks and Recreation hosts its annual Trunk-or-Treat event Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Taunton, with cars lined up to hand out candy.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 a.m.: Drug take back day set for Saturday Residents can drop off unused medications Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Taunton Public Safety Building, 90 County Street, for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 24, 12:00 p.m.: Chili Bowl fundraiser set for Saturday Benjamin's Annual Chili Bowl fundraiser runs Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Lafayette Club, 18 Lakeview Avenue.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 p.m.: Library hosts Fall Festival Saturday afternoon The Taunton Public Library holds its Fall Festival Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at 12 Pleasant Street with seasonal activities for families.Taunton Public Library
• Sun, Oct 25, 9:00 a.m.: Farmers market returns to Church Green Sunday The Church Green Farmers Market runs Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Parish Church, 76 Church Green, with local vendors.Town of Taunton
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m.: Agricultural Commission meets Monday evening The Taunton Agricultural Commission meets Monday at 6 p.m. at 15 Summer Street, second floor.Town of Taunton
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Municipal Council meets Tuesday night The Taunton Municipal Council holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m.Town of Taunton
• Tue, Oct 27, 3:00 p.m.: Senator Dooner holds office hours Tuesday State Sen. Kelly Dooner holds office hours Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. at 15 Summer Street, second floor, for residents with questions or concerns.Town of Taunton
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.: Airport Commission meets Wednesday The Taunton Municipal Airport Commission meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 15 Summer Street, second floor.Town of Taunton

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