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2025 Press Releases
Mayor O'Connell hosts Women's History Month celebration
Old Colony Habitat for Humanity building first Taunton home for single mother and children
2024 Press Releases
Taunton, MA Mayor Shaunna O’Connell Message for Breathing Secrets Colors of Culture Event
O'Connell and City of Taunton Break Ground on New Public Safety Facility: May 06, 2024
O’Connell Announces $8-10 Million of Savings on Public Safety Facility Project: April 04, 2024
Memorial Park Revitalization Project Design and Community Outreach Phase Kicks in Taunton, MA: March 07, 2024
2023 Press Releases
O'Connell and City of Taunton to Host 3rd Annual Honor our Military Event: August 23, 2023
O'Connell Administration Achieves 500% Increase in Grant Money for Taunton: August 21, 2023
O'Connell Announces Opening of New Weir Riverfront Splash Pad: August 6, 2023
O'Connell Announces Additional Services at Taunton Convenience Center: July 17, 2023
O'Connell Announces Creation of "Leading City" Initiative to Promote Economic and Community Development : July 6, 2023
O'Connell Reduces Fees for Small Business: June 30, 2023
O'Connell and City of Taunton Celebrate Portuguese Heritage Month: May 27, 2023
O'Connell and Gil Lopes of G. Lopes Construction Receive 2023 Good Scout Award: May 19, 2023
O'Connell Thanks Voters for Support of Public Safety Building: May 5, 2023
O'Connell Highlights City of Taunton Commitment to Roads and Sidewalks: April 15, 2023
O'Connell Announces Improvements that Streamline Government Operations and Save Taxpayers Money: April 3, 2023
O'Connell Announces ARPA Grant Assistance Available to Local Nonprofits: March 31, 2023
O'Connell Welcomes State Auditor Diana Dizoglio to Taunton for Women's History Month Celebration: March 25, 2023
O'Connell Announces Exciting Changes Coming to Weir Village: March 20, 2023
O'Connell Announces Grant to Study Potential of Former Nursing Home: March 6, 2023
O'Connell Thanks City Council for Unanimous Vote for Public Safety Building: February 16, 2023
2022 Press Releases
O'Connell Thanks Local Business for Successful Christmas Toy Drive: December 21, 2022
O'Connell Encourages Residents To Shop Local this Saturday: November 23, 2022
O'Connell Announces 2022 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal: November 21, 2022
O'Connell Announces Grant for Environmental Cleanup: November 16, 2022
O'Connell Celebrates Halloween with Local Children at Afterschool Programs: October 29, 2022
City of Taunton DPW Announces State-Mandated Mattress Recycling Changes: October 14, 2022
O'Connell Announces $60K Urban Forestry Grant: October 12, 2022
O'Connell Announces Programs to Drive Economic Development in Taunton: August 13, 2022
O'Connell Announces $400K Complete Streets Grant Awarded to Taunton: July 29, 2022
O’Connell Announces Extended Hours at Hopewell Pool: July 19, 2022
O'Connell Announces Mental Health Grant Renewal to Local Youth Organizations: July 14, 2022
O'Connell Announces Publication of Business and Development Guide: June 27, 2022
O'Connell Continues Downtown Improvements With Two MassDOT Grants: June 13, 2022
O'Connell Announces $190K Fiber Grant Award: June 6, 2022
O'Connell Announces New Downtown Outdoor Seating Space: May 16, 2022
O'Connell Announces Banner Displays to Honor Our Military: February 14, 2022
City of Taunton Receives $100K Grant for ADA Upgrades: January 21, 2022
O'Connell Supports Local Businesses with Grant Program: January 7, 2022
2021 Press Releases
O’Connell Announces 2021 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal- November 14, 2021
O'Connell Announces $100K Urban Grant Renewal - November 12, 2021
Mayor O'Connell Announces Opening of Cooling Center- August 11, 2021
Mayor O’Connell Extends Hours at Hopewell Pool During Heat Wave- August 11, 2021
O’Connell Doubles Senior Property Tax Exemption- June 30, 2021
Mayor O’Connell Allocates $4 Million For Upcoming Road Repairs- May 20, 2021
Mayor O’Connell Takes Initiative to Update City Charter- May 20, 2021
O'Connell Invites Residents to Attend Natural Hazard Mitigation Workshop- May 17, 2021
O'Connell Honors Veterans: Mayor's Worthy Cause Sponsors Tribute to Veterans- May 11, 2021
Department of Public Works Announces Reopening of Yard Waste Program-April 9, 2021
Mayor O'Connell Announces $250K Grant to Reconstruct Weir Street Sidewalks- April 1, 2021
Mayor O'Connell Announces Regional Collaborative Vaccination Site Plan Approval- March 17, 2021
Mayor O’Connell Announces Small Business “STEP UP” Grant- March 4, 2021
Mayor O'Connell Announces $6.9M Grant for New Airport Administration Building- February 19, 2021
Mayor O’Connell Proclaims February as Black History Month- February 5, 2021
2020 Press Releases
Mayor O'Connell Holds Ribbon Cutting for Taunton City Hall- October 28, 2020
Mayor O’Connell Urges Local Businesses to Apply for State Grants- October 22, 2020
Mayor O’Connell Announces Weekend Tours of New City Hall- October 15, 2020
City of Taunton Receives $6.5 million for Broadway Corridor Improvements- September 30, 2020