A brigadier arrested; work resumes on Route 24

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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Before we begin the new week in earnest, we take a look back at the week that went by and the stories that made the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers.

Last week's top stories included:

Taunton mum with kidney disease doing her own dialysis. This is the story of Roshanda Turner.

The gymnasium at Dighton Middle School was dedicated as the John P. “Mash” Masciarelli Gymnasium.

Portugal Day is this week and Taunton has events planned.

These are the 5 best articles from last week, according to Gazette readers:

Taunton brigadier arrested twice in one day

Police reports reveal new details about the two incidents after a former Taunton crossing guard was arrested twice in one day for allegedly assaulting people.

Former Taunton school crossing guard Louis Freitas Chaves was first charged with assaulting the occupants of a vehicle outside Taunton High School on the morning of Monday, June 3 while he was in service.

He was then arrested a second time after allegedly losing his temper with TV crews after being brought to court at Taunton District Court in connection with the first incident.

Charles Winokoor has the story.

A brigadier arrested:Police reports reveal new details after Taunton crossing guard arrested twice in one day

Work resumes on Rt. 24/140 in Taunton

After work on the Routes 24 and 140 construction project was abruptly halted last fall after the contractor left the site, work resumed last winter with a new contractor.

The new contractor, Manafort Brothers Incorporated, with offices in Worcester and Cumberland, Rhode Island, took over the project on Jan. 5, according to Massachusetts Department of Transportation spokesman John Goggin.

Here's what we know about the current status of the project, as of this writing.

Work resumes at Rt. 24/140 in Taunton:What to know about timing, the new entrepreneur, more

Things to do: Taunton River Festival

The Taunton River Festival returns today, Sunday June 9th.

Here's what you need to know before you go, plus other fun events on the South Coast.

Things to do:Taunton River Festival; Be your prom in Fall River; “The Minotaur” in Marion

Moment of joy as Taunton police sergeant finds little child he saved from choking

A Taunton police sergeant found a 2-year-old boy he helped save when the boy was choking on a piece of food at a daycare in May.

Sgt. Matthew Laranjo was greeted at the Taunton police station on May 30 by Joseph Teodoro, 2, and his parents, Rafaella Teodoro and Magnun Teodoro, according to a Tuesday, June 4, written statement from Taunton Police Chief Ed Walsh.

The family thanked Laranjo for helping save Joseph's life.

A hug and a thank you:Moment of joy as Taunton police sergeant finds little child he saved from choking

Taunton Eats: Portuguese Favorites, Live Music at Taunton Sports' Holy Spirit Feast

Each week, Taunton Eats curates a list of dining deals, special events and tempting deals at local restaurants.

This week Taunton Sports Club is preparing for its Holy Spirit Feast.

Here's who'll be performing this weekend, plus all the delicious Portuguese food on offer.

Taunton eats:Favorite Portuguese dishes, live music at Taunton Sports' Holy Ghost Feast

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