BROCKTON − The Brockton School Committee met in an emergency session Friday afternoon to “appoint new leadership” for the school department after officials learned of a “$14 million deficit,” a visibly upset Mayor Robert Sullivan announced after a four-hour marathon closed-door School Committee meeting Thursday night.
Brockton icon Charles H. “Charlie” Tartaglia, known for his landmark restaurant, community service and big, generous personality, has died. Tartaglia was the former owner of George’s Cafe. The restaurant was a go-to dining destination in Brockton, ever since it first opened its doors in 1937, serving up Italian and American fare. C
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In case you missed it, here are five stories of the top stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area.
‘$14 million deficit’: Brockton Schools superintendent on ‘extended medical leave’
The Brockton School Committee will meet in an emergency session Friday afternoon to “appoint new leadership” for the school department after officials learned of a “$14 million deficit,” a visibly upset Mayor Robert Sullivan announced after a four-hour marathon closed-door School Committee meeting Thursday night.
‘$14 million deficit’:‘$14 million deficit’: Brockton Schools superintendent on ‘extended medical leave’
‘Where’s the money’::‘Where’s the money?’: What we know about Brockton Public Schools financial issue on Friday
Brockton icon and restaurateur Charlie Tartaglia has died
A Brockton icon known for his landmark restaurant, community service and big, generous personality, has died. Charles H. “Charlie” Tartaglia, the former owner of George’s Cafe, died on Aug. 14, 2023. He was 87. George’s Cafe was a go-to dining destination in Brockton, ever since it first opened its doors in 1937, serving up Italian and American fare. Charlie Tartaglia and wife, Penelope, were high school sweethearts. They married on June 14, 1959, and lived in Brockton, where they raised their family, until moving to Easton in the 1990s.
Restaurateur Charlie Tartaglia has died‘His family was his passion’: Brockton icon and restaurateur Charlie Tartaglia has died
West Bridgewater QB James Harris found a new way to connect with his wide receivers
Coming off an impressive junior season, West Bridgewater High quarterback James Harris saw himself improve in the offseason. Head coach Justin Kogler said Harris “has greatly improved his throwing.” The results showed early in training camp, and the team will experiment with expanded play-calling packages. “I don’t want to reveal too much,” Harris said with a smirk. “But I feel like, this year, there’s going to be a few surprises coming. Definitely.”
Peaceful Meadows has a new owner. See who it is and what’s planned
Peaceful Meadows will continue as an ice cream stand and dairy shop under new owner John Hornstra, of Hornstra Farms in Norwell. Hornstra made the highest bid at $1.75 million during a much-anticipated auction held on-site Tuesday, Aug. 29. The property includes the ice cream stand, a dairy processing building, a retail store and offices, 55 acres of farmland and a four-bedroom 19th-century farmhouse on Bedford Street/Route 18. A 10% fee for the auction company brings the total sale price to $1.925 million.
Peaceful Meadows sold:Peaceful Meadows has a new owner. See who it is and what’s planned.
Massive 40B ‘village’ proposed for Route 44 in Raynham? Can town say no?
A developer is proposing to build a 250-rental unit village-style affordable housing 40B apartment development along Route 44 in Raynham. Under the state’s 40B law at least 25% percent of the units would have to be rented below market rate to low to moderate income tenants — in exchange for being allowed to bypass many aspects of local zoning, such as density.
Massive 40B proposed in Raynham:Massive 40B ‘village’ proposed for Route 44 in Raynham? Can town say no?
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