Taunton Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Council votes to ban data centers

From Taunton News

• Water main shutdown hits Whittenton Street homes The Taunton Water Department will 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 between 242 and 254 Whittenton Street.Taunton News
• Tax relief fund opens for seniors, disabled residents Taunton is accepting applications for its Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Fund, which helps qualifying low-income seniors and residents with disabilities pay real estate taxes, with a Dec. 15 deadline.Taunton News
• Convenience Center limits items for e-waste day The City of Taunton and Department of Public Works announced that the City Convenience Center will accept only electronic waste, appliances and paper for shredding on Saturday, Oct. 24, with regular items resuming the following week.Taunton News
• Pancake breakfast to fund veteran grave markers The Town of Taunton announced a Veterans Day pancake breakfast on Nov. 11 at the Ward Five Club to raise money for memorial markers on veterans' gravesites in the city.Taunton News

Happening Fri, Oct 23

• 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Early Voting for November 3, 2026 State Election: Friday at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Early Voting for November 3, 2026 State Election is listed on the town calendar for Friday, Oct. 23 at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 15 Summer Street, 2nd Floor.Town of Taunton
• 7:30 p.m.: Taunton Performing Arts Center Presents "The Addams Family Musical": Friday at 7:30 p.m Taunton Performing Arts Center Presents "The Addams Family Musical" is listed on the town calendar for Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Taunton Performing Arts Center, 21 Main Street.Town of Taunton

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 24, 3:00 p.m.: Trescott Street Gallery offers pottery workshop Trescott Street Gallery holds a pottery workshop Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. at its studio at 8 Trescott St.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 24, 6:45 p.m.: Parks and Rec hosts Monster Mash at Liberty and Union Park Taunton Parks & Recreation hosts its Monster Mash Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at Liberty & Union Park, 78 Main St.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 a.m.: Prescription drug take-back day set for Saturday The Taunton Public Safety Building hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 90 County St.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 24, 12:00 p.m.: Benjamin's Chili Bowl fundraiser returns Saturday Benjamin's Annual Chili Bowl fundraiser runs Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Lafayette Club, 18 Lakeview Ave.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 p.m.: Library hosts Fall Festival Saturday afternoon Taunton Public Library hosts its Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Auditorium at 12 Pleasant St.Taunton Public Library
• Sun, Oct 25, 9:00 a.m.: Church Green Farmers Market opens Sunday The Church Green Farmers Market runs Sunday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Parish Church, 76 Church Green.Town of Taunton
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m.: Agricultural Commission meets Monday evening Taunton's Agricultural Commission meets Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. at 15 Summer Street, second floor.Town of Taunton
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Municipal Council holds next regular meeting The Taunton Municipal Council holds its next regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., the first since last week's data center ban vote.Town of Taunton
• Tue, Oct 27, 5:00 p.m.: Schools host Coffee and Conversation at Boyden refuge Taunton Public Schools hosts its Coffee & Conversation event Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Boyden Wildlife Refuge, 1298 Cohannet St., open to families.Taunton Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.: Airport Commission meets Wednesday night The Taunton Municipal Airport Commission meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at 15 Summer Street, second floor.Town of Taunton
• Thu, Oct 29, 11:00 a.m.: Brack's hosts Dine Out to Help Out for Triumph Inc Brack's Grille & Tap hosts a Dine Out to Help Out fundraiser for Triumph, Inc. on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 2097 Bay St.Town of Taunton

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