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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Mayor's Worthy Cause Army/Navy Watch Party

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The Mayor's Worthy Cause will be hosting an Army/Navy watch party on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 2pm at the Taunton Eagles Club (2nd Floor)
The event includes food, photo booth, novelty items and the game will be live streamed.
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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.

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

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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...
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Posted on: November 27, 2023

Kick Off the Holidays in the Christmas City!

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

The Lights On Festival will take place on Saturday, December 2nd from 3pm-8pm in Downtown Taunton. The official ceremony starts at 4:30pm with the 110th Lighting of the Green and Santa’s arriv...

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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 ...

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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...

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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                                       

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Posted on: November 15, 2023

O'Connell Announces Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association as Christmas Parade Grand Marshals

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For Immediate Release: 11/15/2023                                         &...
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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...
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Posted on: November 3, 2023

Enjoy the Arts in November!

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Join your fellow City residents in enjoying the arts this month. Lots of fun events happening in Taunton in November!

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Posted on: October 25, 2023

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

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Massachusetts was awarded a total of $130,453,598.00 by the federal government to provide energy assistance to low-income families ahead of the winter season. This includes: 
 $126,677,861.00 from the regular LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energ...
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Posted on: October 25, 2023

Lights On Festival Buttons for Sale

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This year's Lights On Festival will take place from 3pm-8pm in Downtown Taunton on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The official ceremony starts at 4:30pm with the Lighting of the Green and Santa’s arrival.
Additional information regarding th...
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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. ...
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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...
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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

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As of September 25, 2023, residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. 
Limit of one order per residential address
One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
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