As we kick off a new week, let’s take a look back at the week that was.
Top stories this past week included:
Some local players to watch during the winter sports season. We’ve got nine high school hockey players to watch this winter, as well as 12 high school girls basketball players to follow along with as they take to the court this season.
A look at median home prices for the past month in Bristol County. How did the median price shift in November, and how does it stack up to 2022 prices?
These were the most read stories of the week on HeraldNews.com:
Plan to tear down President Avenue plaza for 350-unit mixed use project is off the table
Plans to sell and tear down the plaza at 101 President Ave. an build a mixed-use high rise are off the table.
The property’s owner, Frank Marchione, said “Both of us kind of stepped away from the table. They didn’t think it was prudent for what they were going to do. So, it’s off the table.”
Herald News Reporter Jo C. Goode has the story.
‘It was mutual’: Plans to tear down President Avenue plaza for 350-unit mixed use project are off the table
High-end dress boutique on South Main St. to be redeveloped into apartments
Providing gowns and special occasion dresses for over 35 years, Alexandra’s Boutique has been an anchor business on South Main St.
Now the thriving business’ former outlet shop space at 452 South Main St. will be converted into five units of market-rate housing.
Alexandra’s Boutique: High-end dress boutique on South Main St. to be redeveloped into apartments
Things To Do: 14 activities, shows and hikes in and around Fall River
Each week, Things To Do takes a look at events happening around the SouthCoast, and from weekdays to weekends, there’s plenty going on.
The most recent Things To Do takes a look at a special holiday tea, a Northern Lights installation, and much more.
Be sure to visit HeraldNews.com each week for the latest Things To Do.
Things To Do: 14 activities, shows and hikes in and around Fall River
Fired police officer pleads guilty to three cases of domestic abuse, sentenced to 14 months
Former Fall River police officer Bryan Custadio, facing three criminal domestic violence cases involving two separate domestic partners, pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 14 months in the Bristol County House of Corrections.
Herald News Reporter Jo C. Goode has the story.
Fired police officer sentenced: Fired police officer pleads guilty to three cases of domestic abuse, sentenced to 14 months
Poker run at Fall River’s Borden Light Marina raises $62K for charities
The 17th annual Borden Light Marina Charity Poker Run, held in August, exceeded expectations, with more boats, more spectators, and more activities.
That also led to more generous donations for a couple of really good causes: the event raised $62,000.
Helping good causes: Poker run at Fall River’s Borden Light Marina raises $62K for charities
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This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Herald News Top 5: Plans to tear down President Ave plaza scrapped