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Posted December 8, 2023

Santa Claus is coming to town!
He'll be on Taunton Green (in the little red house) Friday, Saturday & Sunday (dates below) to hear your Christmas wishes.
December 8, 9, 10: 5:00pm - 8:00pm 
December 15, 16, 17: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
December 2...
Photo with Santa

Council on Aging December 2023 Newsletter

Posted December 4, 2023

Please check out our Council on Aging (COA) December Newsletter which contains lots of great information and upcoming fun events for our seniors. 
For more information about services and events, please call the COA directly at 508-821-1425.
Thank y...
Council on Aging December 2023 Newsletter

Enjoy the Arts in December

Posted December 3, 2023

Lots of wonderful ways to celebrate and enjoy the arts in Taunton in the month of December!

Enjoy the Arts in December

2024 City of Taunton Inaugural Ceremony

Posted December 4, 2023

Please join Mayor O'Connell at the 2024 Inaugural Ceremony of City of Taunton Elected Officials on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6pm at 2 Hamilton Street (former Coyle Cassidy Building).
Please join us as our elected officials are sworn in for the 2...
2024 City of Taunton Inaugural Ceremony

Introducing Tetiquet to the Sea: A History of the Taunton River

Posted December 4, 2023

For Immediate Release from the Old Colony History Museum:
Introducing Tetiquet to the Sea: A History of the Taunton River - A Captivating Journey into the Heart of New England's Iconic Waterway
TAUNTON, MA—The Old Colony History Museum is...
Introducing Tetiquet to the Sea: A History of the Taunton River

Help Stuff the Bus with Toys!

Posted November 27, 2023

The Taunton Police Department and Taunton Housing Authority need your help stuffing the bus this holiday season!

Help fill a bus with toys (small and large) for local boys and girls (up to age 12). Toys will be distributed to children in need this holiday ...

Help Stuff the Bus with Toys!

Taunton Municipal Airport Administration Building Ribbon Cutting

Posted November 30, 2023

Mayor O’Connell and the Taunton Airport Commission cordially invite you to attend:
Taunton Municipal Airport Administration Building Ribbon Cutting
Monday, December 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Taunton Municipal Airport
4 Westcoat Drive in East Taunton
Join t...
Taunton Municipal Airport Administration Building Ribbon Cutting

Mayor O'Connell and East Coast Towing are hosting a Toy Drive this Christmas!

Posted November 28, 2023

Mayor O'Connell and East Coast Towing are hosting a Toy Drive this Christmas! 

Toys can be dropped off at City Hall (15 Summer Street) or East Coast Towing and Recovery (35 Dana Street)  through December 13, 2023.

Items accepted i...

Mayor O&#39Connell and East Coast Towing are hosting a Toy Drive this Christmas!

Taunton Police Christmas Patches for Sale

Posted November 15, 2023

The Mayor’s Office and Taunton Police Department will once again be selling Taunton Police Christmas patches for $10 each (while supplies last). 
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the patches will be donated to the Mayor&rsq...
Taunton Police Christmas Patches for Sale

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Posted November 28, 2023

Our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest is back!
The contest will open on Monday, December 4, 2023 and will close two weeks thereafter on Monday, December 18, 2023.
Decorate your gingerbread house and submit a photo to the Mayor's Office at gingerbread@tau...
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Lights On Ornaments for Sale

Posted November 27, 2023

The Mayor’s Office and Parks & Recreation will once again be selling Lights On Ornaments for $20 each (while supplies last). 

Stop by City Hall (Mayor’s Office, 4th floor, 15 Summer St.) or Parks & Recreation (170 Harri...

Lights On Ornaments for Sale

O'Connell Invites Community to Join in Upcoming Christmas Festivities

Posted November 20, 2023

For Immediate Release: 11/20/2023                                       

Con...

O&#39Connell Invites Community to Join in Upcoming Christmas Festivities

Now Accepting Donations for Our Residents in Need

Posted October 18, 2023

The City of Taunton is proud to announce our first-ever City-sponsored donation funds! 
Our City is home to a diverse community, including Veterans, the elderly and disabled, as well as students who are in need of extra financial support. ...
Now Accepting Donations for Our Residents in Need

Adopt-A-Teen-Program

Posted October 17, 2023

The Taunton Emergency Task Force, Inc. is embarking on the third year of managing the Adopt-A -Teen Program. 
The goal of this program is to bring Christmas joy to Taunton teens (age 13-19) who are not eligible for Christmas gifts from other holid...
Adopt-A-Teen-Program

911 Emergency Dispatch Communications Exploration

Posted September 24, 2022

911 Emergency Dispatch Services: Exploring Options for the City of Taunton

 

The City of Taunton has been discussing issues regarding 911 communications since 2015. Following some tragic circumstances in 2016, a report was compiled reveali...

911 Emergency Dispatch Communications Exploration

Proposed New Public Safety Facility

Posted April 2, 2023

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Posted on: December 4, 2023

Council on Aging December 2023 Newsletter

Council on Aging

Please check out our Council on Aging (COA) December Newsletter which contains lots of great information and upcoming fun events for our seniors. 
For more information about services and events, please call the COA directly at 508-821-1425.
Thank y...
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Posted on: September 24, 2022

911 Emergency Dispatch Communications Exploration

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911 Emergency Dispatch Services: Exploring Options for the City of Taunton

 

The City of Taunton has been discussing issues regarding 911 communications since 2015. Following some tragic circumstances in 2016, a report was compiled reveali...

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Posted on: December 8, 2023

Photo with Santa

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Santa Claus is coming to town!
He'll be on Taunton Green (in the little red house) Friday, Saturday & Sunday (dates below) to hear your Christmas wishes.
December 8, 9, 10: 5:00pm - 8:00pm 
December 15, 16, 17: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
December 2...
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Posted on: December 4, 2023

2024 City of Taunton Inaugural Ceremony

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Please join Mayor O'Connell at the 2024 Inaugural Ceremony of City of Taunton Elected Officials on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6pm at 2 Hamilton Street (former Coyle Cassidy Building).
Please join us as our elected officials are sworn in for the 2...
Read on...

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Posted on: December 4, 2023

Introducing Tetiquet to the Sea: A History of the Taunton River

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For Immediate Release from the Old Colony History Museum:
Introducing Tetiquet to the Sea: A History of the Taunton River - A Captivating Journey into the Heart of New England's Iconic Waterway
TAUNTON, MA—The Old Colony History Museum is...
Read on...

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Posted on: December 3, 2023

Enjoy the Arts in December

Celebrate the Arts in December

Lots of wonderful ways to celebrate and enjoy the arts in Taunton in the month of December!

Read on...

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Posted on: November 30, 2023

Taunton Municipal Airport Administration Building Ribbon Cutting

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Mayor O’Connell and the Taunton Airport Commission cordially invite you to attend:
Taunton Municipal Airport Administration Building Ribbon Cutting
Monday, December 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Taunton Municipal Airport
4 Westcoat Drive in East Taunton
Join t...
Read on...

Home - Spotlight
Posted on: November 28, 2023

Mayor O'Connell and East Coast Towing are hosting a Toy Drive this Christmas!

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Mayor O'Connell and East Coast Towing are hosting a Toy Drive this Christmas! 

Toys can be dropped off at City Hall (15 Summer Street) or East Coast Towing and Recovery (35 Dana Street)  through December 13, 2023.

Items accepted i...

Read on...

Home - Spotlight
Posted on: November 28, 2023

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Gingerbread House Contest 2023

Our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest is back!
The contest will open on Monday, December 4, 2023 and will close two weeks thereafter on Monday, December 18, 2023.
Decorate your gingerbread house and submit a photo to the Mayor's Office at gingerbread@tau...
Read on...

Home - Spotlight
Posted on: November 27, 2023

Help Stuff the Bus with Toys!

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The Taunton Police Department and Taunton Housing Authority need your help stuffing the bus this holiday season!

Help fill a bus with toys (small and large) for local boys and girls (up to age 12). Toys will be distributed to children in need this holiday ...

Read on...

Home - Spotlight
Posted on: November 27, 2023

Lights On Ornaments for Sale

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The Mayor’s Office and Parks & Recreation will once again be selling Lights On Ornaments for $20 each (while supplies last). 

Stop by City Hall (Mayor’s Office, 4th floor, 15 Summer St.) or Parks & Recreation (170 Harri...

Read on...

Home - Spotlight
Posted on: November 20, 2023

O'Connell Invites Community to Join in Upcoming Christmas Festivities

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For Immediate Release: 11/20/2023                                       

Con...

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Home - Spotlight
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Taunton Police Christmas Patches for Sale

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The Mayor’s Office and Taunton Police Department will once again be selling Taunton Police Christmas patches for $10 each (while supplies last). 
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the patches will be donated to the Mayor&rsq...
Read on...

Home - Spotlight
Posted on: October 18, 2023

Now Accepting Donations for Our Residents in Need

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The City of Taunton is proud to announce our first-ever City-sponsored donation funds! 
Our City is home to a diverse community, including Veterans, the elderly and disabled, as well as students who are in need of extra financial support. ...
Read on...

Home - Spotlight
Posted on: October 17, 2023

Adopt-A-Teen-Program

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The Taunton Emergency Task Force, Inc. is embarking on the third year of managing the Adopt-A -Teen Program. 
The goal of this program is to bring Christmas joy to Taunton teens (age 13-19) who are not eligible for Christmas gifts from other holid...
Read on...

Home - Spotlight
Posted on: April 2, 2023

Proposed New Public Safety Facility

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Posted on: October 18, 2023

2023 BOAT EXCISE BILLS DUE DECEMBER 19TH

2023 Boat Excise Bills

Mailed: October 18, 2023Due: December 19, 2023

If you have not received your bill, please call the Tax Office at (508) 821-1054.

If you no longer own the boat, please call the Assessor’s Office at (508) 821-1011 to file for an abatemen...

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Posted on: July 1, 2023

Real Estate/Personal Property Tax Due Dates: 1st QTR 8/1/2023 & 2nd QTR 11/1/2023

The 1st & 2nd quarter FY24 Real Estate Tax and Personal Property bills were mailed June 30, 2023

If you do not receive your bill, please contact the office at 508-821-1054 and a copy can be mailed/emailed/faxed.

Available ways to pay:

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