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π± See how Taunton officers and firefighters rushed into a burning complex
Coming up on the Taunton Patch calendar: GET PUNK'D: ARTRAVE ACT 2

Morning Taunton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. βοΈοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- See how Taunton officers and firefighters rushed into a burning complex
- How will moving Parker Middle School reshape Taunton Highβs crowded campus?
- Why a Taunton manβs animal-cruelty case is drawing intense public outrage
Also on today's calendar: Donuts with Grownups and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 11 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Turning cloudy and very cold, temps: high: 24, low: 18.
- Saturday: Cold; morning snow, 1-2", with a high of 30 and low of 14 degrees.
π° News we're reading
1. Bodycam video shows first responders helping to evacuate burning apartment in Taunton (turnto10.com) β Taunton residents can now see bodycam footage of officers and firefighters racing door-to-door to evacuate people from the Dec. 9 fire at Taunton Gardens that hospitalized four and displaced 15. The video shows rescues of residents with mobility issues and a second-floor tenant, while investigators say a damaged e-bike lithium-ion battery may have sparked the stubborn blaze.
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2. Parker Middle School is moving to Coyle & Cassidy. When and why? (tauntongazette.com) β Taunton officials have voted unanimously to move Parker Middle School into the former Coyle and Cassidy building, freeing Parkerβs current space to expand Taunton High School. After months of debate over adding a new middle school or eighth-grade academy, leaders cited costs and student feedback favoring keeping eighth-graders at the high school while using the renovated Hamilton Street campus for Parker.
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3. Owner of starved Taunton 'puggle' faces judge: What happened? (tauntongazette.com) β A Taunton man has pleaded not guilty to a felony animal cruelty charge after a severely underweight dog, later named Sprout, was discovered during a traffic stop and rushed for treatment. The case, handled in Brockton District Court, has sparked strong community reaction as advocates follow Sproutβs recovery and call for accountability ahead of the defendantβs February court date.
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4. Taunton hockey's Metea honors founder while setting career wins record (tauntongazette.com) β Taunton hockey fans have a new milestone to celebrate as Taunton High coach and alum Kris Metea just surpassed program founder Steve Matthewsβ career wins record while capturing the Prenda Cup. The story traces how Matthews built hockey in the Silver City and how Metea, local players, parents, and youth programs are pushing Tauntonβs public-school team to new heights and deeper state tournament runs.
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πΈ Around Taunton
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π Upcoming Events in Taunton
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β Featured events β
- GET PUNKβD: ARTRAVE ACT 2
Taunton Performing Arts Center, 21 Main St, Taunton
8:00 pm
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Winter Jazz Series The Good Fellas
Taunton, MA Calendar , Center on Main 49 Main Street , Taunton
5:30 pm - Free Cardboard Drop-Off in December
Taunton, MA Calendar , 330 East Britannia Street , Taunton
8:00 am - Donuts with Grownups
Taunton Public Library , 12 Pleasant St , Taunton
11:00 am - Church Green Coffeehouse
Taunton, MA Calendar , First Parish Church 76 Church Green , Taunton
6:00 pm - Sara Achorn: Solo Acoustic | Home Plate Bay Street Grille
Home Plate Bay Street Grill Taunton, MA , 1094 Bay St , Taunton
7:00 pm - Fortnite Tournament $100 Pot Bonus
Platinum City Gaming -Bar-Gaming Lounge- Arcade- Nerf Arena-Gellyball-Smash Room -Rage Room-Basketball , 294 Winthrop St , Taunton
10:00 am - Taunton Freeplay Family Day - This Sunday!
Freeplay Bar Arcade , 904 County St , Taunton
11:00 am
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
π£ Taunton Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Larry Fisher Tourney Day 2
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School , 415 Center St , Bridgewater
12:00 pm - Low Impact Pilates with Collin
Marc of Healing , 541 Berkley St , Berkley
7:00 pm - Baby & Me β Because everyone caring for a baby deserves community
Marc of Healing , 541 Berkley St , Berkley
10:00 am - Noon-Years Party
Raynham Public Library Library Meeting Room
11:30 am
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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