‘Gaming machines’ in Taunton casino welcome center
Before we start the new week in earnest, we take a look back at the week that was, and the stories that made the news Taunton Daily Gazette Readers.
Top stories last week included:
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President and famous humanitarian, He died at the age of 100.
A fatal Raynham crash claimed the lives of a Fall River driver and a New Bedford passenger. This is what we know as of this writing.
A blue car was seized in Taunton on Monday as part of the ongoing murder investigation of a man who was found dead in the backyard of his Abington home, officials announced in a news release. This is what we know as of this writing.
Fat Cousins in Lakeville has a malassada pop-up this morning: What do you know?.
One of the first big topics the City Council will discuss in 2025 is the controversial question What to do with the Old Taunton Nursing Home in Norton Street.
The latest real estate report in the greater Taunton area shows a multi-family home in Taunton sold for $850,000. The home on Johnson Street offers three multi-level units, each with two bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, as well as an open floor plan with an oversized eat-in kitchen and a cozy fireplace living room. Check out this property, plus other new best sellers.
These were the top 5 stories of the past week, according to The newspaper Readers:
“Gaming Machines” are included in the new Welcome Center at Taunton Casino
Will gambling be allowed inside the welcome center planned to be built in East Taunton on reservation land designated for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s First Light Resort and Casino?
According to a Dec. 23 letter from Taunton Mayor Shawna O’Connell to the City Council, along with “local artifacts showcasing the tribe’s historical culture,” the welcome center will also include “10 gaming machines.”
Taunton Daily Gazette reporter Daniel Shemmer takes a look What we know so far.
These three new companies will be coming to Taunton in 2025
Many brand new businesses are coming to Taunton town center in the new year.
The Journal reached out to the Taunton Chamber of Commerce and the Office of Economic and Community Development to get the scoop on each other Unique retail businesses that are planning to open soon.
Three new developments to look forward to in 2025 in Taunton
Taunton residents can expect to see three major new projects completed in 2025.
This list does not include projects that are in the early stages of development, such as the three new fire stations proposed by Mayor O’Connell or the Taunton Casino.
Taunton Daily Gazette reporter Emma Rendlesbacher takes a look Some projects are expected to be completed in 2025.
Tequila distillery Raynham is opening a “modern and jazzy” tasting room.
Regret Distillery, located at 1377 Broadway in Raynham, celebrated its soft opening on December 16.
Owner Rob Lombardi said the tasting room’s design aims to create a “relaxed, jazzy, lounge-like feel,” right down to the leather seating, small tables, dim track lights and soothing music.
Take a look inside, and see what’s available for sipping.
Leadership, resilience and overcoming challenges: Why 3 Taunton students won $1,000 scholarships
Three Taunton students have been named recipients of the 2024 Francis W. Gallichow Memorial Award, which comes with a $1,000 scholarship from the South Coast Educational Cooperative Association, according to a news release.
The award honors academic achievement, leadership and service across school districts in southeastern Massachusetts.
Learn about the recipients here.
