Kristina Fontes, The Herald News Sun, June 2, 2024 at 11:50 AM UTC 5 min read ...

But now Somerset needs to ensure that those studies don’t just collect dust. The town must do all it can to put this land into the best possible use. In 2013, Somerset approved a waterfront ...

TAUNTON — Taunton resident Sandra Thomas said a Weir Village waterfront district should be created near the Taunton River on West Water Street to attract potential retail shops and restaurants.

Somerset Village Waterfront Park is also the popular spot where townspeople gather after the summer to celebrate the “Spirit of Somerset.” It will be held this year on Sept. 17, a Saturday ...

Somerset Avenue resident Alonso Miguel, 75, said creating a Weir Village waterfront district would benefit everyone who enjoys socializing near the river. “Taunton is a big town,” he said.