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Teen hurt 'car surfing' in Whitman
Stephanie Spyropoulos
Fri, May 16, 2008 12:22
Anthony Stone, 19, of Dorchester was med-flighted to Brigham and Women's hospital after being struck by a car on Pine Circle in Whitman Thursday night.
Meaghan Glassett
Wed, May 14, 2008 23:23
Whitman's spring election is just days away with just one contested race for two seats on the Board of Selectmen.
Community gathers to help Mont family
Justin Graeber
Wed, May 14, 2008 23:21
At Saturday's fundraiser for former Whitman police officer Gerald Mont, who died from a heart attack January 29 at age 48, the centerpiece for each table was a pot of flowers.
Adam Swift
Wed, May 14, 2008 23:18
Richard McKeraghan will be able to store four oil delivery trucks at the mixed-use building he recently bought at 555-557 Bedford Street, although one abutter has concerns about noise and fumes from...
Whitman Around Town
Administrator
Wed, May 14, 2008 23:11
Happy 3rd birthday on May 27 to Anthony John Invernizzi with “love from Mommy Daddy and Alyssa.”
Whitman police log
Wed, May 14, 2008 23:07
Monday, May 5 7:50 a.m. Caller reported a German shepherd attempted to bite her husband on Pearl and Erin Street. A second caller reported that...
Man drowns in Whitman pond
Sun, May 11, 2008 21:49
A disabled Gulf War veteran was found drowned in Hobart's Pond in Whitman, on Sunday after a two-day search.
Holt demo bill passes at Town Meeting
Wed, May 07, 2008 21:26
Voters at Whitman Town Meeting approved the bill for the demolition of the Holt School but rejected a move to combine the treasurer and collect...
DPW request causes debate at Town Meeting
Wed, May 07, 2008 21:18
Besides the Holt demolition, a few other articles generated some discussion on Town Meeting floor.
Wed, May 07, 2008 21:15
Whitman Troop 22 is hosting a Recycling Day from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Spellman Center parking lot at the Holy Ghost Church, 49 School St. Whitm...

Wed, May 07, 2008 21:13
On Saturday, May 10, a fundraising event will take place to benefit the children of Gerry Mont, a Pembroke resident and Whitman police officer who p...
Living history at Duval
Wed, May 07, 2008 21:12
The fifth graders of Duval Elementary school presented their “Living History” projects at a reception held April 30, in the school's lib...
The race for selectman: Carl Kowalski
Wed, May 07, 2008 21:06
Carl Kowalski, a current member of the Board of Selectmen is running for re-election.
Whitman Around Town
Wed, May 07, 2008 20:57
Samuel Smith earned second honors (grades of 80 or higher) at Xaverian Brothers for the third marking period. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard ...
Wed, May 07, 2008 20:53
Monday, April 28 8:36 a.m. Caller reported a suspicious male sitting in a truck on Oakdale Farm Road and Plymouth Street. Police reported he is a pr...
Wed, May 07, 2008 20:02
This week students from SADD and PROTECT sent a message to their fellow students. The message: Drinking and driving is a destructive choice and i...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 20:17
Voters at Monday's Town Meeting will be asked to consider several important issues, including combining the treasurer and collector's positions into...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 20:15
Madelynn O'Brien, a fifth grader from Conley Elementary School, was one of four winners of an essay contest, held as part of the Earth Day celebra...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 20:12
Dan Holbrook, current vice chairman of the Board of Selectmen, is running for re-election.
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 19:48
The Whitman Council on Aging will be hosting the Register of Deeds John Buckley Jr. and Field Representative Daniel Dermody from Secretary of State ...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 19:47
The Whitman Historical Society will meet on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Old Bostonian Shoe building, 7 Marble St. Guest speaker will be George...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 19:47
Absentee ballots for the May 17 annual Town Election are now available in the town clerk's office.
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 19:43
Craig and Mery Petrus are the parents of a son, Sebastian Petrus, born on February 9, 2008 at South Shore Hospital. He was welcomed home by his brothe...
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 19:41
Monday, April 21 1:29 a.m. Motor vehicle stopped on Auburn Street. Vehicle tow requested. Officer reported he would take out a court complaint for t...
Mon, Apr 28, 2008 13:28
Whitman Park has two brand new trees after Saturday's clean up in Whitman Park.
Wed, Apr 23, 2008 23:00
This year the Distributive Education Clubs of America national competition had 15,000 students participating.
Wed, Apr 23, 2008 21:54
Hypodermic needles are turning up on the sidewalks and parks of Whitman in increasing numbers. The issue is of increasing concern to residents, and ...
Wed, Apr 23, 2008 21:52
Lars Johnson, a candidate for selectman, has been a resident of Whitman for 23 years.
Wed, Apr 23, 2008 21:49
Michael Paull, 56, and his volunteer efforts don't go unrecognized. Cardinal Spellman High School held its second annual Legacy Gala, April 4, at th...
Wed, Apr 23, 2008 21:36
The annual Whitman Park cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Join local landscapers and volunteers. Bring your rake! ...
Wed, Apr 23, 2008 21:28
Erich Hochstrasser has been named to the dean's list at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Erich is working toward dual Bachelor's Degrees in Music...
Wed, Apr 23, 2008 21:25
Monday, April 14 3:26 a.m. Caller reported a male party yelling from an apartment building on Stetson Terrace and that the same male had knocked on ...
Tue, Apr 22, 2008 14:08
State Rep. Allen McCarthy, who represents the towns of Whitman and East Bridgewater as well as Abington (the 7th Plymouth District,) won a spirited ...
Thu, Apr 17, 2008 20:45
A committee established to look into Whitman's buildings' needs has decided not to put a warrant article about a new senior center before voters at ...

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