Community Corner
π± When and where you can pay respects to John Newcomb
Happening soon: Noon Year's Eve on the Lakeville Patch calendar

Hello Lakeville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- When and where you can pay respects to John Newcomb
Also on today's calendar: Taylor Swift themed Brunch.
Find out what's happening in Lakevillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lakevillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Very windy; much colder, with a high of 28 and low of 22 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with variable clouds, temps: high: 33, low: 22.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 30 and low of 14 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
π° News we're reading
β’ John D. Newcomb, 82 (theweektoday.com) β Visiting hours for longtime Middleboro resident and Navy veteran John D. Newcomb will be held at Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home in Lakeville on January 2, with a funeral there the next morning. Newcomb, 82, is remembered as a devoted partner, father, grandfather, and traveler whose warmth, humor, and dedication touched many across Middleboro, Wareham, and beyond.
Β Β Β ![]()
πΈ Around Lakeville
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
π Upcoming Events in Lakeville
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
β Featured events β
- Noon Year's Eve
Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St, Lakeville
11:30 am
Wednesday December 31
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Taylor Swift themed Brunch
Loon Pond Lodge , 28 Precinct St , Lakeville
11:00 am
Saturday January 3
π£ Lakeville Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
π Events Nearby
- A WEEK
Middleborough, MA Calendar Middleborough, MA 02346 - Town Offices Closing Early for New Year's Eve (noon)
Middleborough, MA Calendar Middleborough, MA 02346 - Celebrate Middleborough & Family New Year's Eve Family Celebration
Middleborough, MA Calendar , 26 Jackson Street , Middleborough
5:00 pm - 2nd Annual Celebrate Middleborough New Year's Eve
Peirce Playground , 26 Jackson St , Middleborough
5:00 pm - New Year's Eve Noise Parade
Middleborough, MA Calendar Middleborough, MA 02346
6:00 pm - New Years Eve Party!
Middleboro Elks Lodge #1274 , 24 High St , Middleborough
7:00 pm - New Years Day -- Town Offices Closed
Middleborough, MA Calendar Middleborough, MA 02346 - First Day to Obtain Nomination Papers for Annual Town Election
Middleborough, MA Calendar Middleborough, MA 02346
8:00 am - Residents Needle Collection @ Middleborough Central Fire Station
Middleborough, MA Calendar , 125 N Main Street , Middleborough
10:00 am - MECC Pre-K Lottery Opens
Memorial Early Childhood Center Middleboro, MA 02346
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Β
Thank you πππ to the local businesses for making Lakeville PatchAM possible:
- Mindsee.it β (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - armus mechanical β (508) 521-9477
Trusted HVAC & Heat Pump Upgrades with Mass Save Rebates
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Raynham. Apply here.
- Sonepar posted a job opening for Control Panel Technician in Taunton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeville here.
π Nearby News
Middleborough
- Boys' basketball roundup: Tewksbury holds off Burlington in OT, Bishop Feehan knocks off Bridgewater-Raynham (bostonglobe.com)
Carver
- Hardware, machinery shop plans to open in Swansea. What we know. (heraldnews.com)
- Vote for the Brockton-area High School Female Athlete of the Week (allusanewshub.com)
Bridgewater
Ok Lakeville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I hear theyβre giving him a really tough sentence.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
π Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you whatβs happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.