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:
According to West Bridgewater Police Chief Timothy Nixon, credit card skimmers were found at multiple Trucchi's Supermarkets, including the one in Taunton. This is what we know, as of this writing.
On Monday the MBTA unveiled a feature they said would make South Coast Rail commute times flexible, one "unique" to this branch of the commuter rail: shuttle service. The T is planning to run shuttles between East Taunton station and the endpoints of Fall River and New Bedford.
An update on the ongoing renovations at The Loft, a 6,000-square-foot community center and education and workforce training hub being built in the Whittenton neighborhood in Taunton. Here's how it's going.
The Old Colony History Museum has launched a virtual archive dedicated to the history of Reed & Barton, the iconic silver manufacturer that's a big reason for Taunton's nickname, the Silver City. Here's how you can explore it.
Joann, the fabric and craft retail chain with more than 800 stores across the country, is closing hundreds of locations, the company confirmed Wednesday -- including its Raynham store.
The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a multi-family home on Pine Street in Taunton that sold for $725,000. Built in 1900, there are charming features like a welcoming porch, stunning stained glass windows, convenient built-ins, and intricate woodwork. 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:
After residents expressed safety concerns about a Court Street crosswalk used by families attending the Taunton Boys & Girls Club, Mayor Shaunna O'Connell said that the city has taken a number of steps to improve pedestrian safety.
Taunton Gazette Reporter Emma Rindlisbacher takes a look at residents' concerns, and the steps the city is taking.
Addressing concerns: Taunton Boys & Girls Club families sound alarm over crosswalk safety. What city's doing
All across the nation hospitals are seeing a rise in influenza or flu cases, according to USA Today. This includes Morton Hospital in Taunton and Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.
Learn more from Chief of Emergency Medicine Dr. Allison J. Ramler at Morton Hospital in Taunton and Good Samaritan Medical Center Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Saba Khokhar about what they are seeing, and how you can stay safe this year.
'Worst season': Brockton, Taunton hit hard by flu. How bad is it? What to do if you get it
Residents have taken to Facebook and written emails to the Taunton City Council expressing concern about the high price of gas charged by Eversource this winter in Taunton.
Here's a look at the recent rate hikes, and what the city says it is doing to monitor the situation.
'Unsustainable burden': Why Taunton Eversource customers were hit with 'drastic' rate hikes
Bridgewater-Raynham boys basketball junior forward Cason Faulk recently got some shine on ESPN.
Faulk's buzzer-beating put back shot in B-R's win against Catholic Memorial topped the SportsCenter Top 10 Wednesday morning, ahead of plays from the NCAA, NBA and the UEFA Champions League.
Buzzer-beater: This B-R boys basketball player topped ESPN's Top 10. See his game-winning shot here.
For the first time in Taunton High School's history, three students have achieved qualifying scores on the ACTFL Latin Interpretive Reading Assessment, making them eligible to earn the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy in Latin upon their graduation, according to a community announcement.
Here's why juniors Madeline Cabral and Lucian Mickelwait and senior Jessica DePina are "passionate" about Latin.
Significant milestone: 3 Taunton High language students make school history. Why they're 'passionate' about Latin
This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Top stories: Court Street crosswalk safety; Taunton hit hard by flu