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Family helps Swansea transform farm where they grew up

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Family helps Swansea transform farm where they grew up

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SWANSEA, Mass. (WPRI) — The Medeiros Farm in Swansea wasn't just a farm. It was also a home. The farm belonged to Elaine Hussey's father, John Medeiros, and his brother. "My dad grew up here. My dad was a farmer his entire life," Elaine explained. Elaine's daughters, Marissa Hussey and Brynn Speroni, also grew up on the property. When no one else in the family became a farmer by trade, the brothers decided to sell. The land where the Medeiros fa…Read Article

Suspect pleads guilty to role in $436K courier robbery in Swansea

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Suspect pleads guilty to role in $436K courier robbery in Swansea

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SWANSEA, Mass. (WPRI) — A Bridgewater man is due to be sentenced for his role in a coordinated armed robbery that happened outside a Swansea bank last year. Steven Madison, 39, pleaded guilty this week in federal court to several charges including robbery and conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley's office announced. Madison was arrested in May 2024 along with two other suspects, Christopher White and Quentin McDonald. …Read Article

Missing Swansea man found deceased; his positive impact spread across the Fall River area

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Missing Swansea man found deceased; his positive impact spread across the Fall River area

A local man that was reportedly missing and has ties throughout southern New England has been found deceased. 40-year-old Justin Crofton was reported missing in the Somerset/Swansea area, according to posts from friends and family on social media. Some of those same loved ones have now reported t Read Article

Multi-vehicle rollover crash on Route 6 in Swansea results in injuries

An afternoon crash on Monday afternoon resulted in injuries to a driver. A call came into dispatch at approximately 4:15 p.m. for a two-vehicle crash with a rollover on Route 6 in the area of 179 GAR Highway in Swansea. According to Police Chief Mark Foley, a vehicle turning onto Gardner’s NecSwansea, Massachusetts · Swansea Read Article

Swansea man sentenced after pleading guilty to Rape of a Child, Obscene Matter to a Minor

A Swansea man has been sentenced in Fall River Superior Court after pleading guilty to child rape. According to court records, 26-year-old Evan Edward Couto pled guilty Thursday to Rape of a Child and Obscene Matter to a Minor. Couto was sentenced to not less than and not more than 6 years in prison with […]Swansea, Massachusetts · Swansea Read Article

Swansea voters to decide public safety spending, ADUs at annual town meeting: What to know - Finnoexpert

SWANSEA — Voters will determine the outcome of several agenda items — from the duties of the town tree warden, hotel tax rates, public housing property improvements and the incorporation of accessory dwelling units into local zoning bylaws — at the annual and special Town Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place May 19 in the Joseph Case High School auditorium, 70 School St. The special Town Meeting will invite voters to weigh in on the w…Housing · Swansea See the Story

Swansea country club continues legacy of golfing and good food - Dining and Cooking

Touisset Country Club a Swansea landmark for over 60 years The early days of Touisset Country Club. The golf course at 221 Pearse Road, which opened in 1961, was built by Ray Brigham. Its current on-site restaurant, Vilma’s at Touisset Country Club, pays tribute to Ray’s wife Vilma, the original chef and co-owner at TCC. [...]Cooking · Swansea Read Article

Teen girl filmed while nude in Target dressing room; Suspect arrested, police say

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Surveillance video and tips from the public helped lead police to the suspect, police said.Swansea, Massachusetts · Swansea See the Story

Swansea Police looking for man that may be able to assist officers in investigation at department store

A matter that took place at a local department store this week has led police to look for the public's help. The Swansea Police Department states that they are attempting to identify the person in the above photo. He may be able to assist officers who are investigating an incident that took pSwansea, Massachusetts · Swansea Read Article

Swansea, Mass. ambulance stolen during call later found in Rhode Island

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A Swansea, Massachusetts, ambulance was recovered in Rhode Island on Sunday after it was stolen during a medical call, the town's police department said.Swansea, Massachusetts · Swansea See the Story

BayCoast announces Free Community Shred Day at new location

SWANSEA, MA – Is your house cluttered with old bills, bank statements or other sensitive documents? Get them safely and securely destroyed at BayCoast’s Free Community Shred Day, happening on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00am to noon at this year’s new event location - BayCoast Bank, 330 Swansea MSwansea, Massachusetts · Swansea Read Article