A wild turkey that frequents Ma Raffa's restaurant in Somerset was officially named Meatball after a Facebook contest. Also in today's brief (1 items): Turkey named Meatball at local restaurant.
Somerset Planning Board approved a stormwater permit for a proposed Taco Bell at 721 GAR Highway and granted two related waivers.
Somerset School Committee unanimously approved a new six-year contract for Superintendent Jeffrey Schoonover, running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2032.
Somerset election workers will spend 13 hours testing ballot equipment ahead of the November vote. Also in today's brief (3 items): Election equipment testing runs all day Wednesday; Selectmen, library trustees hold joint session tonight; Friends of library meet in RCU room.
Board of Selectmen and library trustees to hold rare joint meeting Wednesday evening. From our own coverage: School Committee sets Nov 2 bus route changes; Water board weighs Wingstop grease trap plan.
Election officials will test voting equipment Wednesday ahead of the November election. Also in today's brief (3 items): Town to test election equipment Wednesday; Friends of the Library meet Wednesday; Somerset Berkley girls soccer faces Fairhaven.
Somerset's Zoning Board of Appeals continued its hearing on a proposed battery energy storage system at 1606 Riverside Avenue to October 29.
Somerset Water and Sewer Commission approved an oversized interior grease trap for a planned Wingstop, letting it skip a separate exterior tank.
Somerset Gas & Auto Repair earns top-rated distinction from customer reviews for 2026. Also in today's brief (3 items): Auto shop named top-rated for 2026; Regional vocational school committee convenes Thursday; Friends of the library's next meeting set for Oct. 21.
Somerset School Committee approved a Nov. 2 bus route overhaul cutting the district's fleet from 15 to 12 buses.