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Posted on: September 24, 2023

Water Main Shutdown on Weir Street

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Please be advised there will be a water main shutdown on Weir Street on Monday, September 25, 2023 from 1:00pm-7:00pm.
Areas affected will be on Weir Street from Main Street to Hill Street. This will affect approximately 40 homes and businesses.
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Posted on: September 22, 2023

Vaccine Clinic

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The Taunton Health Department and Osco Pharmacy are partnering to host a vaccine clinic on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 2PM-5PM at 141 Oak Street, Taunton.
The following vaccines are offered:
  • Flu (high dose and regular) (Ages 3+)
  • COVID Boosters
  • RSV (Ages 65...
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Posted on: September 11, 2023

O'Connell Announces Free One-Day Residential Waste Drop-Off Event

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For Immediate Release: 09/11/2023                                    &n...

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

Taunton Council on Aging Temporarily moved to 141 Oak Street

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Beginning this week, Taunton Council on Aging Senior Center will be undergoing renovations, so all activities and classes are moving temporarily to 141 Oak Street.
Our wonderful partners at GATRA have put together this helpful flyer with information for an...
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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Support our Seniors Resource Fair

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Calling all Taunton Seniors!
Mayor O'Connell, Council on Aging and the City of Taunton Finance Team will be hosting a Finance Resource Fair for Seniors on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 11AM-1PM at 141 Oak Street.
Topics covered will include the Senior Tax...
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Posted on: September 1, 2023

Share Your History!

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Special exhibit throughout the month of September!
The Old Colony History Museum’s latest special exhibition, Origin Stories, shows how Taunton and surrounding towns were founded back in the 17th century. Included in the exhibit are ways for visi...
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Posted on: August 31, 2023

O'Connell Awards Mayor's Worthy Cause Scholarships

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For Immediate Release: 8/31/2023 
O’CONNELL AWARDS MAYOR’S WORTHY CAUSE SCHOLARSHIPS
Taunton, MA… This week, Mayor O’Connell announced the recipients of the Mayor's Worthy Cause Scholarship, a new i...
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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Mayor's Office Fall 2023 Internship

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Calling all college and high school students!

Looking for an opportunity to gain professional experience while honing your skills and learning new ones?

Have you considered applying to be a part of a unique team as an intern with the Mayor’s Offic...

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Fall Hydrant Flushing will begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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The Department of Public Works Water Division will begin fall hydrant flushing on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Workers will service hydrants primarily on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30PM - 6:30PM for 6-8 weeks.
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Posted on: August 29, 2023

O'Connell Announces New Main Street Crosswalks

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For Immediate Release: 08/28/2023                                    &n...

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Posted on: July 13, 2023

Elections Workers Needed

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Are you interested in learning more about the electoral process?

Are you interested in helping others exercise their constitutional right to vote?
Are you interested in being a part of a team that encourages voter participation?

Then we have the job for you ...

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Posted on: June 7, 2023

Water Restrictions Mandated by the State

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PLEASE NOTE WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE MANDATED BY THE STATE.Public Notice of Mandatory Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use Restriction For Residential & Commercial CustomersIn accordance with the City of Taunton’s Water Management Act permit, the City has im...

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