The president of the umpires' union says angry parents followed game officials to their cars and harassed them after a call did not go their team's way.
TAUNTON The Elisha Project, a Rhode Island-based non-profit that helps provide food for the needy, launched its monthly Blessing Boxes program Saturday, May 2 by donating 500 boxes of food to elderly Taunton Housing Authority residents throughout the city.
The event was organized by City Councilor John McCaul, with help from the Kiwanis Club, Taunton R.O.T.C., City Councilor Don Cleary, City Council Candidate Larry Quintal, many local pastors and church members and Elisha Project workers.
McCaul said the boxes were met with many hugs, thank yous and tears from recipients. He said the boxes helped residents feel blessed and cared for.
Conservative Taunton teen announces bid for City Council
TAUNTON Trevor Costa, a 19-year-old Taunton native and Bristol Community College student, has thrown his hat in the ring to run for City Council.
Costa said he is passionate about supporting Taunton police, ensuring public safety, giving more incentives for businesses to move to Taunton, making sure marijuana shops are sited sensibly and keeping taxes low. I want to run to make a difference in the lives of constituents. I will do this by being completely transparent on my viewpoints, always seeking input from residents on the issues most important to them and working to solve them for the betterment of the city, he said in a statement.