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2023 Press Releases
O'Connell and City of Taunton to Host 3rd Annual Honor our Military Event: August 23, 2023
O'Connell Administration Achieves 500% Increase in Grant Money for Taunton: August 21, 2023
O'Connell Announces Opening of New Weir Riverfront Splash Pad: August 6, 2023
O'Connell Announces Additional Services at Taunton Convenience Center: July 17, 2023
O'Connell Reduces Fees for Small Business: June 30, 2023
O'Connell and City of Taunton Celebrate Portuguese Heritage Month: May 27, 2023
O'Connell and Gil Lopes of G. Lopes Construction Receive 2023 Good Scout Award: May 19, 2023
O'Connell Thanks Voters for Support of Public Safety Building: May 5, 2023
O'Connell Highlights City of Taunton Commitment to Roads and Sidewalks: April 15, 2023
O'Connell Announces ARPA Grant Assistance Available to Local Nonprofits: March 31, 2023
O'Connell Announces Exciting Changes Coming to Weir Village: March 20, 2023
O'Connell Announces Grant to Study Potential of Former Nursing Home: March 6, 2023
O'Connell Thanks City Council for Unanimous Vote for Public Safety Building: February 16, 2023
2022 Press Releases
O'Connell Thanks Local Business for Successful Christmas Toy Drive: December 21, 2022
O'Connell Encourages Residents To Shop Local this Saturday: November 23, 2022
O'Connell Announces 2022 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal: November 21, 2022
O'Connell Announces Grant for Environmental Cleanup: November 16, 2022
O'Connell Celebrates Halloween with Local Children at Afterschool Programs: October 29, 2022
City of Taunton DPW Announces State-Mandated Mattress Recycling Changes: October 14, 2022
O'Connell Announces $60K Urban Forestry Grant: October 12, 2022
O'Connell Announces Programs to Drive Economic Development in Taunton: August 13, 2022
O'Connell Announces $400K Complete Streets Grant Awarded to Taunton: July 29, 2022
O’Connell Announces Extended Hours at Hopewell Pool: July 19, 2022
O'Connell Announces Mental Health Grant Renewal to Local Youth Organizations: July 14, 2022
O'Connell Announces Publication of Business and Development Guide: June 27, 2022
O'Connell Continues Downtown Improvements With Two MassDOT Grants: June 13, 2022
O'Connell Announces $190K Fiber Grant Award: June 6, 2022
O'Connell Announces New Downtown Outdoor Seating Space: May 16, 2022
O'Connell Announces Banner Displays to Honor Our Military: February 14, 2022
City of Taunton Receives $100K Grant for ADA Upgrades: January 21, 2022
O'Connell Supports Local Businesses with Grant Program: January 7, 2022
2021 Press Releases
O’Connell Announces 2021 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal- November 14, 2021
O'Connell Announces $100K Urban Grant Renewal - November 12, 2021
Mayor O'Connell Announces Opening of Cooling Center- August 11, 2021
Mayor O’Connell Extends Hours at Hopewell Pool During Heat Wave- August 11, 2021
O’Connell Doubles Senior Property Tax Exemption- June 30, 2021
Mayor O’Connell Allocates $4 Million For Upcoming Road Repairs- May 20, 2021
Mayor O’Connell Takes Initiative to Update City Charter- May 20, 2021
O'Connell Invites Residents to Attend Natural Hazard Mitigation Workshop- May 17, 2021
O'Connell Honors Veterans: Mayor's Worthy Cause Sponsors Tribute to Veterans- May 11, 2021
Department of Public Works Announces Reopening of Yard Waste Program-April 9, 2021
Mayor O'Connell Announces $250K Grant to Reconstruct Weir Street Sidewalks- April 1, 2021
Mayor O'Connell Announces Regional Collaborative Vaccination Site Plan Approval- March 17, 2021
Mayor O’Connell Announces Small Business “STEP UP” Grant- March 4, 2021
Mayor O'Connell Announces $6.9M Grant for New Airport Administration Building- February 19, 2021
Mayor O’Connell Proclaims February as Black History Month- February 5, 2021
2020 Press Releases
Mayor O'Connell Holds Ribbon Cutting for Taunton City Hall- October 28, 2020
Mayor O’Connell Urges Local Businesses to Apply for State Grants- October 22, 2020
Mayor O’Connell Announces Weekend Tours of New City Hall- October 15, 2020
City of Taunton Receives $6.5 million for Broadway Corridor Improvements- September 30, 2020