Earlier than we start the brand new week in earnest, we’re looking again on the week that was, and the tales that led the information with Taunton Day by day Gazette readers.
Our prime story this previous week was about Marcus Santos-Silva, and the way he is not solely switching sports activities, however going to the big-time: he is signed an NFL contract with the Cleveland Browns.
Different prime tales included:
A have a look at how the Bristol County District Legal professional’s Workplace is on a mission to test the more than 1,000 rape kits that have sat untested for years in the state’s crime lab. They probably comprise proof that may assist clear up violent crimes dedicated the county.
The previous Lakeville State Hospital is slated to be demolished, however there’s some hope that part of it may be saved: the Youngsters’s Ward, in-built 1930, has a storybook façade that some try to avoid wasting. Here’s the history behind that façade.
Parking in downtown Taunton: is there enough of it? And how will the Union Block project affect parking in the downtown area?
These have been the High 5 tales of the previous week, in keeping with Gazette readers:
Taunton native indicators with the Cleveland Browns
Marcus Santos-Silva, of Taunton, who performed school basketball for Virginia Commonwealth College from 2017 to 2020 and Texas Tech for the previous two years, has modified sports activities to professional soccer.
He just lately signed an NFL contract with the Cleveland Browns.
It will not be his first time on the gridiron: he additionally performed youth soccer in Taunton.
Change of coronary heart:Taunton native signs with the Cleveland Browns
Berkley painter has a booming enterprise
For Berkley resident Maria Viveiros Ferreira, proprietor of Eternal Allure Cabinetry & Furnishings Refinishing, all of it started with some chalk paint.
She started by restoring an older piece of furnishings, and shortly sufficient, she was refinishing extra items on the market.
When a friend asked her if she also did kitchen cabinets, Ferreira was in business.
Booked and busy:Her friend asked for a cabinet refresh. Now, this Berkley painter has a booming business.
Taunton house with river sundown views flipped, resold for nearly double
The native actual property market can also be as booming as ever.
A house off East Water Avenue close to the Taunton River was scooped up final summer time, filled with upgrades like new flooring, electrical, plumbing, and new granite counter tops, and resold for nearly double lower than 9 months later.
Actual property report:Taunton home with river sunset views flipped, resold for almost double
Ponies rescued from Berkley horse farm, proprietor charged with animal cruelty
The Animal Rescue League has charged a Berkley horse breeder with 13 counts of animal cruelty following its investigation with Berkley Police and the Massachusetts Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Investigators rescued 9 ponies and located three useless ponies and a useless horse on the farm, Animal Rescue League Lt. Alan Borgal mentioned Tuesday.
Raynham church builds beds for youths in want
Volunteers led by the ninth-grade affirmation class at St. Ann’s Church in Raynham just lately teamed up with A Mattress For Each Baby, a part of the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, for a Construct A Mattress team-build, including 30 new beds to that lofty aim of “each little one.”
Joan Lynn, director of spiritual training at St. Ann’s, says the effort began with St. Ann’s Faith Formation program as a service and fundraising project but grew to become a parish-wide volunteer effort.
‘They’ll know they’re cared for’:Raynham church builds beds for kids in need
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