Taunton Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Shelter dog Bella seeks a Taunton home

From Taunton News

• Youth basketball portal reopens for selected players Taunton Youth Basketball's registration portal has reopened, but strictly for players already selected to a 2026-27 MetroWest League team to finalize payments; the league is not taking new signups.Taunton News
• Weekly obituary notices for Oct. 19 to 25 Taunton's obituary roundup for the week lists three residents: Beatrice Albertini, Francisco Gravito Jr., 87, and Garifalia S. Mavrikidis, 81, with dates of death between Oct. 19 and Oct. 22.Taunton News

Happening Tue, Oct 27

• 9:30 a.m.: Library hosts Family Storytime Taunton Public Library holds Family Storytime from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the auditorium at 12 Pleasant St.Taunton Public Library
• 3:00 p.m.: Sen. Kelly Dooner holds office hours State Sen. Kelly Dooner holds office hours in Taunton starting at 3 p.m. for residents with questions or concerns.Town of Taunton
• 5:00 p.m.: Schools hold Coffee & Conversation session Taunton Public Schools hosts a Coffee & Conversation gathering at 5 p.m. for families and staff to connect with district leaders.Taunton Public Schools
• 6:00 p.m.: SouthCoast Voices holds virtual meeting SouthCoast Voices hosts a virtual meeting at 6 p.m., open to Taunton residents interested in the group's work.Town of Taunton
• 6:00 p.m.: Library offers adult yoga class Taunton Public Library hosts Adult Yoga from 6 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium at 12 Pleasant St.Taunton Public Library
• 6:15 p.m.: Lines and Spaces hosts live music pop-up A Lines and Spaces live music pop-up event begins at 6:15 p.m. in Taunton.Town of Taunton

Yesterday in Taunton (Mon, Oct 26)

• Shelter dog Bella seeks a Taunton home The Taunton Gazette reports a shelter dog named Bella is available for adoption and encourages residents to call the Taunton Animal Shelter at 508-822-1463 to schedule a visit.Taunton Gazette

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 28, 10:00 a.m.: Rep. Lisa Field holds office hours State Rep. Lisa Field holds office hours in Taunton starting at 10 a.m. for constituents.Town of Taunton
• Wed, Oct 28, 10:00 a.m.: Triumph Inc. visits library with info session Triumph Inc. holds an informational session at Taunton Public Library from 10 to 11 a.m. in the auditorium.Taunton Public Library
• Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 p.m.: Library hosts R/C racecar demonstration Taunton Public Library hosts an R/C Racecar Demonstration from 4 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium at 12 Pleasant St.Taunton Public Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 11:00 a.m.: Dine Out to Help Out benefits Triumph Inc A Dine Out to Help Out fundraiser for Triumph, Inc. runs starting at 11 a.m. in Taunton.Town of Taunton
• Thu, Oct 29, 10:00 a.m.: Library holds Halloween Move and Groove Taunton Public Library offers a Halloween-themed Music & Movement session from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium.Taunton Public Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 2:00 p.m.: Library holds Homeschool Club session Taunton Public Library hosts Homeschool Club with Ms. Bethany from 2 to 3 p.m. in the auditorium.Taunton Public Library
• Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 a.m.: Library hosts drop-in playgroup Taunton Public Library offers a Drop-In Playgroup from 10 a.m. to noon in the auditorium at 12 Pleasant St.Taunton Public Library
• Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 a.m.: Library hosts Breakfast Club reading event Taunton Public Library's Breakfast Club offers silent reading for families from 11 a.m. to noon in the auditorium.Taunton Public Library
• Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 p.m.: Kids can read to therapy dog Emmy Taunton Public Library offers 10-minute slots to Read to Emmy the Therapy Dog starting at 1 p.m. in the Trustees' Room.Taunton Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 9:30 a.m.: Library holds Baby Storytime Taunton Public Library offers Baby Storytime from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the auditorium at 12 Pleasant St.Taunton Public Library

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