Town requests proposals for reuse of former Washburn Grain Mill property

December 29, 2011 10:51 AM By JANE LOPES Editor MIDDLEBORO — After several failed attempts — one of which resulted in an unauthorized demolition — the selectmen will try again to find someone to redevelop the former Washburn Grain Mill property. The historic Center Street site, which once contained the 1899 National Register grain mill …

New ornament added to collection

December 15, 2011 11:31 AM MIDDLEBORO — Middleborough on the Move has added the 2011 edition to its collector’s series of holiday ornaments depicting historic downtown buildings. The latest features Sacred Heart Church. Rev. Richard P. Crowley, pastor, writes of the church: “Before 1870 Catholics traveled to Bridgewater and Taunton for Mass. In 1870 Masses …

Unique partnership benefits MHS students

December 15, 2011 11:31 AM MIDDLEBORO —It is no secret that a major public education agenda item at the state level is to promote readiness of high school graduates for success in college and careers. The agenda incorporates strategies that are being implemented at the elementary and secondary school level, the higher education level and, …

Sacred Heart is this year’s holiday ornament

December 08, 2011 12:00 AM MIDDLEBORO — Middleborough on the Move has added the 2011 edition to its collector’s series of holiday ornaments depicting historic downtown buildings. Rev. Richard P Crowley, pastor, writes of the church: “Before 1870 Catholics traveled to Bridgewarter and Taunton for Mass. In 1870 Masses were held monthly in the small …

Mill complex restoration in Middleboro moves forward

By Eileen Reece enterprise correspondent Posted Sep 18, 2011 @ 06:00 AM   MIDDLEBORO — After two years of seeking permits, the Heritage Companies are ready to move forward with the renovation of the historic 19th century Winthrop-Atkins Mill Complex, 35 East Main St. It will be converted into a 71-unit apartment complex that will …