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All →Storm Update from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
A long duration coastal storm is expected to impact the Commonwealth beginning this evening (Friday, September 25, 2026) and lasting through Monday (September 28, 2026).
Taunton-area nor'easter storm forces cancellation of events
Taunton gets new police chief. Who is Eric Nichols?
Fall 2026 Free Waste Events
Mayor O’Connell and the Department of Public Works have partnered to bring Taunton residents free waste events throughout the year. Mark your calendars for the free waste events coming up!
Boy on Skateboard Struck By Car in Taunton
A juvenile skateboarder was seriously injured Tuesday after being struck by a car on Cottage Street. Taunton Police are investigating the crash.
Skateboarder hit by car in Taunton
Police said the young boy was riding a skateboard around 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of Cottage and State streets.
Taunton Police Investigating Serious Collision Between Car and Juvenile Male on Skateboard
TAUNTON — The Taunton Police Department is investigating a serious collision between a motor vehicle and a juvenile male on a skateboard that occurred on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, at approximately 4:47 p.m., the Taunton Police and Fire Departments were called to…
Taunton man held without bail in girlfriend's murder
Matthew Cruz, 37, was arraigned Friday on a murder charge in the death of Shannon Smith.
Taunton man charged with girlfriend’s murder
Police have arrested a Taunton man accused of killing his girlfriend Thursday afternoon, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III.
Murder in Taunton
A Taunton man faces a murder charge after Bridgewater resident Shannon Smith was found unconscious following an alleged domestic incident at an Allcot Circle home in Taunton on Thursday afternoon.
Fall Hydrant Flushing Began September 8, 2026
Fall hydrant flushing began on September 8, 2026 and will occur on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm - 6:30pm for 6-8 weeks.
Taunton man charged with murder after woman dies in domestic incident
Council on Aging October 2026 Newsletter
Check out our Council on Aging October Newsletter which contains lots of great information and fun events coming up for our seniors.
2nd Taunton shooting suspect ordered held without bail
The second woman arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened at a Taunton house party over the weekend faced a judge Friday.
Information for Voters Booklet is Available
The Information for Voters booklet for the November 3, 2026 General Election is available online.
Mass DOT Bridge Preservation-Bay Street over Interstate 495
Mass DOT Bridge Preservation starts 9/13/2026
Woman charged with murder in Taunton shooting
Police have arrested a New Bedford woman accused of shooting and killing another man at a Taunton house party last weekend.
2nd suspect in Taunton house party shooting arrested on murder charge
Woman arrested in connection with deadly house party shooting in Taunton
Woman arrested in connection with fatal Taunton house party shooting
25-year-old woman charged with murder after house party shooting in Taunton, Massachusetts
Plain Street Bridge Preservation – Design Public Hearing
MassDOT and the City of Taunton are holding a virtual Design Public Hearing on the preservation of the Plain Street bridge over the Taunton River in Taunton, MA on September 29, 2026 at 6pm.
Serious Motorcycle, SUV Crash in Lakeville
Route 18 in Lakeville is closed following a serious crash between a motorcycle and an SUV that hospitalized two people with severe injuries.
Taunton residents concerned after deadly shooting at house party
1 dead, 7 injured in shooting at Taunton house party
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a house party in Taunton early Sunday morning, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III.