February 26,
2009 - Taunton, MA - Heart of
Taunton Chairman Jay Dorsey,
will be the guest on this week's Talking
Taunton with George Colajezzi on
WSAR 1480 AM from 2-3pm.
Tough times are
everywhere - especially in downtown Taunton. How is the
city's downtown business group planning to cope with the
situation?
Call
George and Jay Dorsey
during the show at (508) 673-1480 with your questions
and comments!
Talking
Taunton broadcasts live every Thursday afternoon 2-3pm
from Runes Cafe in downtown Taunton.
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LOCAL NEWS
Manhole
Explosion Rocks Downtown Taunton
February
23, 2009 - Taunton, MA - Buildings were evacuated and
businesses shut down after a manhole explosion in
downtown Taunton today.
Norton
Teen Hides in Bed During Home Robbery
Intruders kicked down door
February
23, 2009 - Norton, MA - Police say a 15-year-old girl
hid under her bed sheets as two intruders broke into her
Norton home Friday morning.
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LOCAL EVENT
Morton
Hospital’s “First Friday” Breakfast and Lecture Scheduled
for March 6th
TAUNTON, MA –
February 23, 2009 – Morton Hospital will host its next
“First Friday” lecture on Friday, March 6, at 8 a.m. in the
Silver City Galleria Community Room, located near the mall’s
food court. “First Friday” lectures are sponsored by the
Hospital in collaboration with the Silver City Galleria and its
Mall Walkers program.
The Mall Walkers
program is a fun, easy way to stay healthy and fit, and the
Galleria provides a climate-controlled environment, perfect for
walking. Morton Hospital provides breakfast and information on a
variety of health topics on the first Friday of each month. All
mall walkers and visitors are welcome to attend free of charge.
The lecture will be given
by Monica Lebre, RD, LDN, of Morton Hospital. In recognition of
“National Nutrition Month,” Lebre will discuss nutritious
foods and provide tips for weight control.
For more information, contact Morton Hospital’s Public
Affairs Office at (508) 828-7015, or visit www.mortonhospital.org.
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LOCAL EVENTS
This
Weekend at Steve's Backstage Pass
Friday,
Feb. 20th -
Money Shot (Covers, classics, garage
rock) From garage rock favorites like Boston’s
"Dirty water" first performed by the
Standells in 1966 to "Possum Kingdom"
by the Toadies in 1994, this band covers a
longer musical history than you might imagine.
Money Shot hails from the local neighboring town
of Middleboro.
Cover $5. Doors open at 7:00 PM; Show starts at
9:00 PM
Saturday,
Feb. 21st - The Tom Beaulieu
Band and special guests. (Originals and
more) Tom has been host of many of our singer
songwriter series. Tom’s buddies are talented
musicians and always provide a great show.
Tonight, the roster is especially rich in
surprises and includes Dueling Penguins (from
New Bedford), Nostragarlic, Kevin Moore, Vic
Wotherspoon, and Lonesome Steve.
Cover $5. Doors open at 7:00 PM; Show starts at
9:00 PM
Steve’s
Backstage Pass - 15 School St Taunton, MA
For reservations, or more information call
508-824-3436 or visit: www.stevesbackstagepass.com
February 18,
2009 - The owner of one of the most dangerous dams in Massachusetts has once again ignored a court-ordered deadline to make repairs, jeopardizing hundreds of homes.
Fox
25 Visits the Milk Bottle for "Diner
Wednesday"
February
18, 2009 - Raynham, MA - Fox 25 was in Raynham this
morning featuring the Milk Bottle Diner for it's
"Diner Wednesday" series. On-air personality Doug
"VB" Goudie interviewed employees and
customers live on the air and stood atop the bottle
itself while the Fox 25 helicopter flew above capturing
it on video.
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
News
and Information from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
February
18, 2009 - The Commonwealth of Massachusetts routinely
releases news and information to keep residents
informed. Here are some items you may want to know:
Massachusetts
Agriculture Specialty License Plate - Help
ensure a sustainable and vibrant agricultural community
for generations to come by reserving a Massachusetts
agriculture specialty license plate. We need to reach a
goal of 1500 plates before the Registry of Motor
Vehicles will begin production and our Ag Tags can
"roll off the assembly line." As of February
2009 we are about halfway there. As we work towards
reaching our number, we thank our "early
adopters" for their patience and perseverance. To
newcomers we hope you will consider making an investment
that says you support "Go locally grown!" Click
here for much more information.
Attorney
General’s Office Posts Non-Compliant and De-Activated
Charitable Organizations -
Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office announced
that it has begun posting online the names, locations,
and contact persons of charitable organizations that
consistently fail to register or file reports with the
office as required by law. The website postings can be
found at www.mass.gov/ago/noncompliant_charities
or see the links below to view each list in PDF format.
State
Health Officials Release 2007 Birth Report -
Available
in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Read it here.
Massachusetts
Leads Nation in 2008 Highway Fatality Reduction -Commonwealth
Highway Fatalities Decline 28.5%. Read more here.
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LOCAL NEWS
Business
After Hours
February 17,
2009 - The Taunton Area Chamber’s next Business After
Hours will be hosted by MDCOM on Wednesday, February 25
from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
MDCOM is located in the Myles
Standish Industrial Park, 125 John Hancock Road,
Taunton. Since 1979, MDCOM has provided installation and
maintenance of business communications systems. They
specialize in telephone, networking and video.
Those looking to
network are encouraged to stop by for appetizers, meet
area professionals, and learn more about the services
MDCOM has to offer. Bring your business cards to enter
in the raffle. The cost to attend is $5 for Chamber
Members and $10 for Non-Members. Register by calling the
Taunton Chamber at 508-824-4068 or e-mailing info@tauntonareachamber.org.
Morton
Hospital Appoints New Elder Behavioral Health Services
Medical Director
February 17,
2009 – Taunton, MA – Morton Hospital and Medical
Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr.
Edgardo Angeles to the position of Medical Director of
Elder Behavioral Health Services (EBHS), a secure,
13-bed acute care geriatric psychiatry unit located
within the hospital.
“I am very pleased and feel quite
prepared to take on the medical directorship of EBHS,”
said Dr. Angeles. “This is a wonderful continuation of
the past nine years here at EBHS, and I look forward to a
continued positive working experience with both the staff
and the patients.”
Dr. Angeles has
been the Associate Medical Director of EBHS since 1999. He
is a graduate of the University of East Quezon City,
Philippines, and completed his residency at Harvard
Medical School’s South Shore Residency Program. He
completed training at the Massachusetts Mental Health
Center and the Brockton/West Roxbury Veteran’s
Administration Medical Center, where he served as clinical
and administrative chief resident during his last year of
training. He is a Fellow at Harvard Medical School and is
Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, with more
than 18 years of experience.
Dr. Angeles
also runs a growing outpatient clinic in Middleborough,
which serves adolescents, adults and geriatric clients.
Former EBHS
Medical Director, Dr. Rogelio Bayog, will continue with
the unit in the capacity of Associate Medical Director.
Dr. Bayog is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology,
with more than 30 years of experience in the field.
Sen.
Marc Pacheco Named to Oversee Federal Stimulus Funds
February 16,
2009 - Senator Marc R. Pacheco, (D-Taunton) will lead a
newly-formed committee to oversee state spending of
federal stimulus funds. The Special Standing Committee
on Federal Stimulus Oversight will act on behalf of the
legislature to coordinate efforts with the
administration to maximize federal assistance for
Massachusetts, Senate President Therese Murray announced
Thursday.
State Senator Marc
Pacheco
Murray also
tapped Pacheco for major leadership roles in the senate.
He will continue to chair both the powerful Post Audit
and Oversight Committee and the Global Warming and
Climate Change Committee. He will also sit on the Senate
Committee on Ways and Means, as well as the joint
committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
and the joint committee on Health Care Financing.
President
Barack Obama is expected to sign the $787 billion
federal stimulus package on Tuesday in Denver and
Pacheco said he wants to be sure the cities and towns of
Massachusetts will be positioned to get their share of
the federal assistance to projects on the ground.
"We
intend to see that this assistance is used as intended
to pay for infrastructure projects, for Medicaid, and
for education, but most of all to create jobs throughout
the state and stimulate the economy," Pacheco said.
"The taxpayers can be certain that we will be
watching very closely. We are here to give them that
accounting."
Pacheco
hailed Gov. Deval Patrick's statement that all stimulus
projects would be conducted under a public bidding
process, and bidders, contracts and progress reports
would be posted online.
"I am
pleased that the governor is committed to transparency
and accountability," Pacheco said. "We will
work in close coordination with Governor Patrick."
The committee
will also review current state laws, regulations and
policies, and make recommendations regarding changes
that will allow Massachusetts to access additional
funding or to spend money more quickly to stimulate the
economy, according to Murray.
The special
stimulus oversight committee will have the ability to
hold hearings on federal stimulus plans, audit
expenditures, and report back periodically to the House
and Senate, Murray said. The joint committee will be led
by the chairs of the House and Senate committees on Post
Audit and Oversight with assistant vice chairs from
House and Senate Ways and Means acting as vice chairs of
the new committee.
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February
15, 2009 - A Raynham woman was killed and her
passenger seriously injured on Saturday in a
single vehicle crash on Route 24 South near
Route 106 (exit 16) in West Bridgewater.
A
preliminary investigation by Massachusetts State
Police indicates that two adult females were
occupying a 1998 Ford Explorer on Route 24 South
in West Bridgewater when the vehicle lost
control and rolled over. Both occupants were not
wearing a seatbelt and both were ejected from
vehicle. Ginger Santos, 34, of Raynham sustained
serious injuries, was pronounced deceased at the
scene, a 35 year-old, Tanya Terry of Taunton was
seriously injured and Med-flighted to Beth
Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Any
witness to this crash are asked to call the
State Police Middleboro Barracks at
508-947-2222.
Friday.
Feb. 13th - The Fabulous Russ Peterson (Musical
Impersonations) Russ Peterson, a much sought
after entertainer in the hotel and casino
industry, arrives at Steve’s Backstage Pass on
Friday, February 13th.With a perfect blend of
wit, wisdom, and humor, Russ brings to life the
joy and fascination of greats such as Tom Jones,
Elvis, Engelbert Humperdinck, Frank Sinatra,
Willie Nelson and many more. Cover $5, doors
open at 7:00 PM; show starts at 9:00 PM
Saturday,
Feb. 14th - Amanda Carr (Jazz) Boston based
daughter of Big Band vocalist, Nancy Carr and
trumpet player, Nick Capezuto, Amanda Carr is a
multi-styled vocalist/pianist that began early
on in the rock and pop genre, but has in recent
years focused on fresh interpretations of the
Great American Songbook. Her extensive vocal
qualities allow her to electrify a performance,
interweaving jazz, a New Swing sound, an Ella
Fitzgerald flair to scat singing, a Joni
Mitchell responsiveness, and an elegant blues
approach in the vein of Sarah Vaughn into her
show. Her singing voice, sweet and smooth with a
childlike sensitivity, makes for a pleasurable
and appealing listening experience. Cover $10.
Doors open at 7:00 PM; show starts at 9:00 PM
Steve’s
Backstage Pass - 15 School St Taunton, MA
For reservations, or more information call 508-824-3436
or visit: www.stevesbackstagepass.com
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This
Week on Talking Taunton Live - WSAR 1480 AM
February 12,
2009 - Taunton, MA - State
Representative Patricia Haddad,
will be the guest on this week's Talking
Taunton with George Colajezzi on
WSAR 1480 AM from 2-3pm.
Rep.
Haddad talks with George about the State
Budget, Gas Tax, and Greater Taunton. Tune in and be
"in the know."
Call
George and Rep. Haddad
during the show at (508) 673-1480 with your questions
and comments!
Talking
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from Runes Cafe in downtown Taunton.
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