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The G.O.A.T. News in Middleborough delivers clear, local reporting and practical storytelling that connects Middleborough to the towns around it. Our posts explain what’s happening at town hall, in schools, and on Main Street, surface the people and businesses shaping our community, and translate regional developments into useful context for local readers.
Topics We Cover
Local government & public meetings
Schools & youth
Public safety & health
Local business & economy
Community life & events
Regional context
Practical guides & resources
Government — Local government and public meetings — coverage of selectboard, planning, and school committee decisions with plain-English summaries and links to source documents.
Schools — Schools and youth — reporting on curriculum changes, sports, student achievements, and school budget impacts.
Safety — Public safety and health — police and fire updates, public health notices, and safety guides.
Business — Local business and economy — new openings, small business spotlights, and profiles of entrepreneurs.
Community — Community life and events — festivals, volunteer opportunities, neighborhood initiatives, and human-interest stories.
Regional — Regional context — developments in neighboring towns that affect Middleborough residents, from transit and zoning to shared services.
Guides — Practical guides and resources — how-tos, local service directories, and step-by-step guides for navigating town services.
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Who’s Checking the Wetsuits? A Casual Question at Middleborough’s Surf Park Hearing Exposes a Regulatory Blind Spot
Read More →: Who’s Checking the Wetsuits? A Casual Question at Middleborough’s Surf Park Hearing Exposes a Regulatory Blind SpotBy John Barrella August 7, 2026 MIDDLEBOROUGH — It came up almost as an aside. Nearly an hour and thirteen minutes into the Zoning Board of Appeals’ July 23 hearing…
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ANALYSIS: Middleborough Locked In $2,816 Per Megawatt a Year for a Battery Plant. No One Compared It to the Alternative.
Read More →: ANALYSIS: Middleborough Locked In $2,816 Per Megawatt a Year for a Battery Plant. No One Compared It to the Alternative.By John Barrella MIDDLEBOROUGH — The Select Board’s 20-year tax agreement with Kearsarge Energy works out to roughly $2,816 per megawatt per year for the lithium-ion battery facility planned on…
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OPINION: No One’s Proposed a Data Center in Middleborough Yet. That’s Exactly When the Town Should Set the Rules.
Read More →: OPINION: No One’s Proposed a Data Center in Middleborough Yet. That’s Exactly When the Town Should Set the Rules.August 3, 2026 By John Barrella To be clear at the outset: to the best of my knowledge, no developer has proposed a data center in Middleborough. No site has…
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