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Local Man Gets Backstage Look at Oscars

February 27, 2009 - A local man got an up close look at the Oscars. He’s back in Taunton now and shared his experience with NBC 10’s Mass Bureau Reporter, Brian Crandall.

NBC 10 Video

Coyotes Spotted Near Raynham Schools, Farm

February 27, 2009 - Raynham authorities have issued a warning about coyote sightings in their town. A pack of coyotes attacked and killed a dog in front of its owner outside a beef farm on Wednesday night.

This Weekend at Steve's Backstage Pass

Friday, Feb. 27^th - Gunpowder Gelatine (Queen tribute) with 1977.

Gunpowder Gelatine, the world's only all-female Queen tribute, was conceived in 2005, as the brainchild of life-long Queen fans Allison Sigrist (bass) and Kelly Davis (lead vocals). Audiences will be fascinated by the unusual character of this band. The members of Gunpowder possess a great command of vocals and pay a powerful homage to very popular ‘70’s and 80’s band known for its musical diversity. It is uniquely refreshing to hear classic Queen songs enhanced with rich female overtones.

(Left to right) Julie Perron, guitar, background vocals Nancy Galluzzo, drums Allison Sigrist, bass, background vocals Kelly Davis, lead vocals Kate Dobroth, keyboards, background vocals photo by Carla Osberg.

Sigrist proposed the creation of the band to Davis in 2005 and it took two years for this “crazy idea” to come to fruition. Nonetheless, in September of 2007, Sigrist and Davis, along with Nancy Galluzzo (drums), Kate Dobroth (keyboards) and Julie Perron (guitar), plunged into Queendom and debuted to a thrilled packed house at the first annual Big Moves Queen for a Day show. The opening date (September 5 th ) coincided with former Queen band vocalist Freddie Mercury's 61st birthday.

Gunpowder’s love for the music and dedication to replicating Queen's live sound leave every audience they play to begging for more. You can visit their website to preview their music at: www.myspace.com/gunpowdergelatinemusic.

The band 1977 opens for Gunpowder and performs the best of punk, new wave and glam; not the radio hits from the punk/new wave era, but the really good stuff from seminal acts like The Clash, Elvis Costello, Devo, Joe Jackson, Television and anybody else who was making great sounds in the late 70's.
Cover $5. Doors open at 7:00 PM; Show starts at 9:00 PM

Saturday, Feb. 28^th - The Rose Wharf Band (Grateful Dead and beyond)

The Rose Wharf Band has always been one of the most popular bands in Taunton. Now with their new selections from the Beatles and Tom Petty, and some new Grateful Dead tunes, their dedicated audience has a lot to be happy about. Their following beams with pleasure and respect for the music and then they are up and jumping, swinging to the music. We would describe The Rose Wharf Band as an excellent Grateful Dead tribute, if their repertoire didn’t include so many other great selections. We would describe them as a great cover band if their musicianship didn’t elevate the covers to such an impressive degree.
Cover $5. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Show starts at 9:30 PM

Steve’s Backstage Pass - 15 School St Taunton, MA
For reservations, or more information call 508-824-3436 or visit: www.stevesbackstagepass.com

Manhole Explosion Rocks Downtown Taunton

February 23, 2009 - Taunton, MA - Buildings were evacuated and businesses shut down after a manhole explosion in downtown Taunton today.

ABC6 Video   ||   NBC10 Video

Morton Hospital’s “First Friday” Breakfast and Lecture Scheduled for March 6th

TAUNTON, MA – February 23, 2009 – Morton Hospital will host its next “First Friday” lecture on Friday, March 6, at 8 a.m. in the Silver City Galleria Community Room, located near the mall’s food court. “First Friday” lectures are sponsored by the Hospital in collaboration with the Silver City Galleria and its Mall Walkers program.

The Mall Walkers program is a fun, easy way to stay healthy and fit, and the Galleria provides a climate-controlled environment, perfect for walking. Morton Hospital provides breakfast and information on a variety of health topics on the first Friday of each month. All mall walkers and visitors are welcome to attend free of charge.

For more information, contact Morton Hospital’s Public Affairs Office at (508) 828-7015, or visit www.mortonhospital.org.

See more events in our calendar section!

This Weekend at Steve's Backstage Pass

Friday, Feb. 20^th - Money Shot (Covers, classics, garage rock) From garage rock favorites like Boston’s "Dirty water" first performed by the Standells in 1966 to "Possum Kingdom" by the Toadies in 1994, this band covers a longer musical history than you might imagine. Money Shot hails from the local neighboring town of Middleboro.
Cover $5. Doors open at 7:00 PM; Show starts at 9:00 PM

Saturday, Feb. 21^st - The Tom Beaulieu Band and special guests. (Originals and more) Tom has been host of many of our singer songwriter series. Tom’s buddies are talented musicians and always provide a great show. Tonight, the roster is especially rich in surprises and includes Dueling Penguins (from New Bedford), Nostragarlic, Kevin Moore, Vic Wotherspoon, and Lonesome Steve.
Cover $5. Doors open at 7:00 PM; Show starts at 9:00 PM

Steve’s Backstage Pass - 15 School St Taunton, MA
For reservations, or more information call 508-824-3436 or visit: www.stevesbackstagepass.com

*** Taunton Animal Shelter "Meet and Greet" Adoption Event ***
Saturday, February 21, 2009
at Ventura Grain, 148 Longmeadow Road, Taunton. 10AM - 1PM.
click here for more info and to see other events in our Event Calendar

Fox 25 Visits the Milk Bottle for "Diner Wednesday"

News and Information from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Massachusetts Agriculture Specialty License Plate - Help ensure a sustainable and vibrant agricultural community for generations to come by reserving a Massachusetts agriculture specialty license plate. We need to reach a goal of 1500 plates before the Registry of Motor Vehicles will begin production and our Ag Tags can "roll off the assembly line." As of February 2009 we are about halfway there. As we work towards reaching our number, we thank our "early adopters" for their patience and perseverance. To newcomers we hope you will consider making an investment that says you support "Go locally grown!" Click here for much more information.

Reserve yours today!

Attorney General’s Office Posts Non-Compliant and De-Activated Charitable Organizations - Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office announced that it has begun posting online the names, locations, and contact persons of charitable organizations that consistently fail to register or file reports with the office as required by law. The website postings can be found at www.mass.gov/ago/noncompliant_charities or see the links below to view each list in PDF format.

• List of Non-compliant Charities (PDF)

• List of De-activated Charities (PDF)

State Health Officials Release 2007 Birth Report - Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Read it here.

Massachusetts Leads Nation in 2008 Highway Fatality Reduction - Commonwealth Highway Fatalities Decline 28.5%. Read more here.

Business After Hours

February 17, 2009 - The Taunton Area Chamber’s next Business After Hours will be hosted by MDCOM on Wednesday, February 25 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

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Morton Hospital Appoints New Elder Behavioral Health Services Medical Director

February 17, 2009 – Taunton, MA – Morton Hospital and Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Edgardo Angeles to the position of Medical Director of Elder Behavioral Health Services (EBHS), a secure, 13-bed acute care geriatric psychiatry unit located within the hospital.

“I am very pleased and feel quite prepared to take on the medical directorship of EBHS,” said Dr. Angeles. “This is a wonderful continuation of the past nine years here at EBHS, and I look forward to a continued positive working experience with both the staff and the patients.”

Dr. Angeles has been the Associate Medical Director of EBHS since 1999. He is a graduate of the University of East Quezon City, Philippines, and completed his residency at Harvard Medical School’s South Shore Residency Program. He completed training at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center and the Brockton/West Roxbury Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, where he served as clinical and administrative chief resident during his last year of training. He is a Fellow at Harvard Medical School and is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, with more than 18 years of experience.

Dr. Angeles also runs a growing outpatient clinic in Middleborough, which serves adolescents, adults and geriatric clients.

Former EBHS Medical Director, Dr. Rogelio Bayog, will continue with the unit in the capacity of Associate Medical Director. Dr. Bayog is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, with more than 30 years of experience in the field.

For more information about EBHS, call (508) 828-7432, or visit www.mortonhospital.org.

Sen. Marc Pacheco Named to Oversee Federal Stimulus Funds

February 16, 2009 - Senator Marc R. Pacheco, (D-Taunton) will lead a newly-formed committee to oversee state spending of federal stimulus funds. The Special Standing Committee on Federal Stimulus Oversight will act on behalf of the legislature to coordinate efforts with the administration to maximize federal assistance for Massachusetts, Senate President Therese Murray announced Thursday.

State Senator Marc Pacheco

Murray also tapped Pacheco for major leadership roles in the senate. He will continue to chair both the powerful Post Audit and Oversight Committee and the Global Warming and Climate Change Committee. He will also sit on the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, as well as the joint committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy and the joint committee on Health Care Financing.

President Barack Obama is expected to sign the $787 billion federal stimulus package on Tuesday in Denver and Pacheco said he wants to be sure the cities and towns of Massachusetts will be positioned to get their share of the federal assistance to projects on the ground.

"We intend to see that this assistance is used as intended to pay for infrastructure projects, for Medicaid, and for education, but most of all to create jobs throughout the state and stimulate the economy," Pacheco said.  "The taxpayers can be certain that we will be watching very closely. We are here to give them that accounting."

Pacheco hailed Gov. Deval Patrick's statement that all stimulus projects would be conducted under a public bidding process, and bidders, contracts and progress reports would be posted online.

"I am pleased that the governor is committed to transparency and accountability," Pacheco said. "We will work in close coordination with Governor Patrick."

The committee will also review current state laws, regulations and policies, and make recommendations regarding changes that will allow Massachusetts to access additional funding or to spend money more quickly to stimulate the economy, according to Murray.

The special stimulus oversight committee will have the ability to hold hearings on federal stimulus plans, audit expenditures, and report back periodically to the House and Senate, Murray said. The joint committee will be led by the chairs of the House and Senate committees on Post Audit and Oversight with assistant vice chairs from House and Senate Ways and Means acting as vice chairs of the new committee.

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