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Posted September 28, 2023
Please be advised there will be a water main shutdown on Weir Street on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 9:00pm-7:00am on Friday.
Areas affected will be on Weir Street from Main Street to Hill Street. This will affect approximately 40 homes and businesses...
Posted September 28, 2023
The City of Taunton's Park and Recreation Downtown Taunton Trunk-or-Treat will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 4pm.
Does your business or group want to participate in City of Taunton Park and Recreation Downtown Taunton Trunk-or-Treat on ...
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Posted September 28, 2023
Each fall we celebrate the unique role the City of Taunton played in our nation’s founding. Liberty & Union Weekend commemorates the events of October 1774, when Taunton became the first community in the American colonies to raise a flag – the “Libert...
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Posted September 28, 2023
The Downtown Taunton Foundation is hard at work creating a Downtown Walking Trail.
There are two Public Meetings coming up in September at the Trescott Street Gallery (8 Trescott St). These are fun and interactive meetings that you drop into to learn about...
Posted September 26, 2023
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
Posted September 22, 2023
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...
Posted September 5, 2023
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...
Posted September 7, 2023
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...
Posted September 1, 2023
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...
Posted August 30, 2023
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...
Posted July 13, 2023
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 June 7, 2023
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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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 ExplorationRead on...