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11-06-2025
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Lisa Field wins special election for late Rep. Carol Doherty's Taunton seat
TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — Democrat Lisa Field has won the special election to replace the late state Rep. Carol Doherty, according to unofficial results. Field narrowly defeated Republican Larry Quintal in the race for the 3rd Bristol District, which became vacant after Doherty died in February at the age of 82. The district contains parts of Taunton and Easton. BACKGROUND: 2 candidates seek late Rep. Carol Doherty's Taunton seat in June 10 election As of Wednesday morning, Field led in the unofficial tally by 21 votes. Field, who works for the Massachusetts Nursing Association, was up by a slim margin in Easton, while Quintal narrowly led in Taunton. Quintal, a Taunton city councilor, posted on social media Tuesday night he's requesting a recount. Heading into the race, Republicans hoped to capitalize on momentum from the 2024 election and flip the seat back to their column. President Donald Trump earned 47% of the vote in Taunton last November and Republicans flipped a state senate seat. Doherty's seat was also formerly held by Republican Shaunna O'Connell, who was elected mayor of Taunton in 2019. ALSO READ: Massachusetts orders Taunton to release some footage from mayor's 2024 arrest Meanwhile, the Massachusetts Democratic Party declared victory. 'Lisa's dedication to working families, strong public schools, and vibrant local communities inspired voters and energized our Democratic values,' the party said. 'We look forward to all she'll accomplish on Beacon Hill!' According to Debra O'Malley, a spokesperson for the secretary of the commonwealth's office, there are two types of recounts that could be requested: Districtwide and precinct level. Candidates are required to submit 38 signatures from registered voters in the district for a districtwide recount, or 10 for a precinct recount. Election officials have until 5 p.m. on June 25 to certify the results. If a recount happens afterward and changes the results, there would be a recertification, O'Malley said. NEXT: Taxes, fees going up in $14.3 billion RI budget as federal relief wanes Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-04-2025
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Top stories: Community celebrates life of late State Rep. Carol Doherty
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. Top stories this past week included: A massive 275-unit market-rate housing development, intended to be built next to the new MBTA rail station in East Taunton, has a new developer. A profile of Dighton-Rehoboth baseball's Ben Miller, and how the senior pitcher/infielder looks to lead by example. There's going to be a free classical concert at the Old Colony History Museum in Taunton. The 1712 Restaurant & Tavern in Dighton will be closing at the end of this month. The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a renovated multi-family in Taunton that sold for $1,000,000. The Cohannet Street home was built in 1900, and has undergone a significant makeover. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers. These were the Top 5 stories of the past week, according to Gazette readers: A celebration of life was held for late State Rep. Carol Doherty on Saturday, April 12, at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Taunton. Family, friends, and officials attended, to honor Doherty's life and work for her community. Moving moment: Celebration of life for Taunton/Easton State Rep. Carol Doherty Graduating seniors will now need to earn passing grades in biology, 10th grade English, algebra 1 and geometry in order to receive a Taunton High School diploma. Those are some of the new graduation requirements that the Taunton School Committee voted to implement at their April 2 meeting. The new requirements come after a statewide ballot question where voters voted to remove MCAS as a graduation requirement. Gazette Reporter Emma Rindlisbacher takes a look at what we know about the new graduation requirements. Graduation requirements: Here are Taunton High School's new graduation requirements to replace MCAS Taunton has welcomed a new bookshop! Serendipity Bookshop opened downtown on April 7, at 1 Main St. Owner Donna Melchionno is aiming to make the bookshop a cozy community space. 'More than just books': New bookshop in downtown Taunton aims to be cozy destination Now it's Raynham's turn to decide whether it will comply with the state's controversial multi-family housing law or forge a path of resistance. At Raynham's upcoming Annual Town Meeting voters will decide whether to amend the town's bylaws to establish a multi-family overlay zoning district to comply with the state's MBTA Communities Act — a mandate requiring all communities with MBTA transit service or that abut them to establish a new zone for multi-family housing. Gazette Reporter Daniel Schemer has the story. 'Jamming this down our throat': Raynham proposes 2 new multi-family housing zones. Where? Taunton City Councilor Jeff Postell is not running for re-election, opening up a seat on the council for a newcomer. Here's what we know about Postell's decision, plus information about the upcoming election. Election: Longtime Taunton City Councilor Jeff Postell not running for re-election. What he said This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Top stories: Community celebrates life of late State Rep. Carol Doherty
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23-03-2025
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Top stories: Borges considers running for mayor; Coute and Field running for state rep
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. Top stories this past week included: Two drivers were in critical condition after a three-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Somerset Avenue in Taunton. This is what we know, as of this writing. Four people were sent to the hospital — one with life-threatening injuries and one with critical injuries — after a motorcycle and car collided on Route 44 in Raynham late Wednesday afternoon. This is what we know, as of this writing. Tickets are officially on sale for the South Coast Rail, now with another added perk for users of the commuter rail service, which is set to launch Monday. On Thursday, Healey-Driscoll Administration and the MBTA announced that in addition to fare-free weekend service through April, South Coast Rail weekday fares will also be free through the end of March. Greater Taunton area softball games to put on your calendar this spring. Plus, Greater Taunton area baseball games to check out this spring. We've also got Greater Taunton area boys lacrosse games to check out and Greater Taunton area girls lacrosse games to keep an eye out for. Seven Greater Taunton area high school athletes from three schools competed at the New Balance Nationals Indoors. The 2025 winners of the Dave Cowens Award. Great moments from Taunton High School's Ides of March procession. A look back at the great Taunton hitching post caper. The latest edition of Taunton Eats. A couple of cats named Missy and Tessa were the Pets of the Week: Here's how to adopt them. These were the Top 5 stories of the past week, according to Gazette readers: Taunton City Councilor Estele Borges is considering a campaign for Taunton mayor. "I've had a lot of people from across the city and throughout the business community encouraging me to run for mayor," Borges told the Gazette in a text message. "At the same time I have become very concerned about some of the challenges facing the city so I'm exploring the idea. More to come." Gazette Reporter Emma Rindlisbacher has the story. Mayoral run?: Taunton City Councilor Estele Borges considers running for mayor. What she said City Councilor Chris Coute, a Taunton Republican, has pulled papers to run for Carol Doherty's old state representative seat. Lisa Field, a Taunton Democrat who works for the Massachusetts Nurses Association as an associate director, has also declared her candidacy for Carol Doherty's old state representative seat. Doherty, a Taunton Democrat who died on Feb. 15 of pancreatic cancer, represented the 3rd Bristol District, which consists of part of Taunton and part of Easton. Specifically, the district consists of Precincts 4A, 5, and 6 in the south-west of Easton, and Ward 1 Precincts A, B, Ward 2, Ward 5, Ward 7 and Ward 8 in the west of Taunton. There will be a special election to fill the seat. 3rd Bristol District: Here's when special election will be held for Carol Doherty's Taunton state rep seat Superintendent Bill Runey described the funding challenges facing Dighton-Rehoboth and similar school districts across Massachusetts as "dire." Here's what Runey said about the state of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District budget and about how he is navigating the current financial environment. 'It's dire': How Dighton-Rehoboth Superintendent is navigating financial challenges Starting Monday, Taunton High School students will need to bring their school-issued photo ID with them to get into school, or face disciplinary action. Here's what parents and students should know about the new photo IDs. New system: New student ID system at Taunton High enhances safety, tracks attendance. What to know. As of this writing, Taunton City Hall and Taunton Public Schools had been experiencing ongoing computer network issues that had lasted more than a week. Gazette Reporter Daniel Schemer takes a look at what we know so far. Network issues: Taunton City Hall, schools dealing with ongoing internet outages. Why? For how long? This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Top stories: City Councilor Estele Borges considers running for mayor
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19-03-2025
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Democrat Lisa Field is running for Carol Doherty's old state rep seat. Who is she?
TAUNTON — Lisa Field, a Taunton Democrat who works for the Massachusetts Nurses Association as an associate director, has declared her candidacy for Carol Doherty's old state representative seat. "My dear friend Carol Doherty was a true public servant. She left behind a legacy for us to build upon and I plan to do exactly that," Field said in a press release. Doherty, a Taunton Democrat who died on Feb. 15 of pancreatic cancer, represented the 3rd Bristol District, which consists of part of Taunton and part of Easton. Specifically, the district consists of Precincts 4A, 5, and 6 in the south-west of Easton, and Ward 1 Precincts A, B, Ward 2, Ward 5, Ward 7 and Ward 8 in the west of Taunton. A special election to fill the seat was announced on March 10. Field was the co-founder of a group called Clean Air Taunton, which opposed a proposed sludge biosolids processing plant that would have been located in Taunton. "I know what families in Taunton and Easton are going through because I've lived it: family and friends struggling with substance-use, and the crushing weight of rising costs of living — even losing my home," Field said in her press release. "My faith, family, and close friends are what got me through it and I know that together we can overcome anything." "While many politicians are in it for personal gain, I'm running for State Representative to make sure everyday families have someone in their corner," she said. Chris Coute pulls papers for state rep Taunton City Councilor pulls papers to run for vacant state rep seat. Is anyone else running? Previously, Taunton City Councilor Chris Coute, a Republican, pulled papers to run for the state representative seat. The deadline to pull papers is April 1. The Democratic and Republican primaries for the 3rd Bristol District seat will be held on Tuesday, May 13, and the general election on Tuesday, June 10. Doherty, who died on Feb. 15 at the age of 82, had just been reelected in November to a third two-year term. Doherty was first elected to serve as state representative in 2020 in a special election to replace former State Rep. Shaunna O'Connell, who resigned when she was elected mayor of Taunton. Prior to that, Doherty served five terms on the Taunton School Committee. With reporting by Daniel Schemer. This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Taunton Democrat Lisa Field running for Carol Doherty's state rep seat
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10-03-2025
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Here's when special election will be held for Carol Doherty's Taunton state rep seat
TAUNTON — A special election will be held on June 10 to elect a state representative to replace the late Carol Doherty, who represented the 3rd Bristol District which encompasses parts of Taunton and Easton. A primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, before the general election on Tuesday, June 10. Nomination papers for the special election will be available starting Tuesday, March 11, from the Taunton Election Department located in Taunton City Hall. The deadline to submit nomination papers is April 1, 2025. Doherty, a Taunton Democrat, represented the 3rd Bristol District, which consists of part of Taunton and part of Easton. Specifically, the district consists of Precincts 4A, 5, and 6 in the south-west of Easton, and Ward 1 Precincts A, B, Ward 2, Ward 5, Ward 7 and Ward 8 in the west of Taunton. Doherty, who died on Feb. 15 at the age of 82 of pancreatic cancer, had just been reelected in November to a third two-year term. Doherty was first elected to serve as state representative in 2020 in a special election to replace former State Rep. Shaunna O'Connell, who resigned when she was elected mayor of Taunton. Prior to that, Doherty served five terms on the Taunton School Committee. With reporting by Daniel Schemer This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Taunton, Easton: When's special election for Carol Doherty's seat?
