Welcome to the Official Web Site for Lakeville, Massachusetts.
The goal of this website is to provide residents with basic information on Town government, forms and applications
for licenses, information on monthly meetings and news/public announcements. We welcome any comments or suggestions that residents might have.
Real Estate Taxes Due
Debra Kenney, Treasurer/Tax Collector, would like to remind residents that first quarter tax payments are due on August 1, 2008. If you have any questions regarding your taxes due, please contact the Treasurer/Tax Collector office at 508 946-8801.
Volunteer Needed for Superintendent Search Committee
The Freetown-Lakeville Superintendent Search Committee is seeking two community members: one Freetown resident and one Lakeville resident to serve on the search committee. If interested, plesae submit a letter of interest to: Office of the Superintendent of Schools, Attention Linda Anderson, 98 Howland Road, Lakeville, MA 02347. The deadline for letters of interest is August 22, 2008.
Recall on Tomatoes
For information regarding the tomato recall, please go to the following website: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html For an update on the Salmanella outbreak, please click here.
Clear Pond Opening Day
The Lakeville Park Commissioners are pleased to announce Clear Pond Park will be opening June 21, 2008. The park will be open Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, weather permitting. Fees are: $85.00 for a season pass for non-residents and $65.00 for residents for a season pass. Proof of residency is required. Passes may be purchased at Clear Pond Park opening day and throughout the season. Daily fees are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Please sign up for swimming lessons at the Pond after opening day.
Volunteer Needed for Rent Control Board
The Rent Control Board currently has a vacancy. If you are interested in working on this Board, please send a letter of interest to the Board of Selectmen with your name, address, telephone number, email address and any information that you may feel is relevant to these positions. The Selectmen are asking for requests to be sent in prior to September 4, 2008. Letters can be emailed to board.selectmen@lakevillema.org.
Update on Cable Negotiations with Verizon
On May 5, 2008, the Board of Selectmen held a public hearing regarding signing a contract with Verizon for cable service and voted to sign the contract. Lakeville residents now have the option of having Verizon FIOS for cable service. If you are interested in this service, you should contact Verizon.
Open Space Survey
Help Lakeville! Please take a few minutes to complete the 2008 Open Space and Recreation survey, which will become a key part of the new Open Space and Recreation Plan. READ MORE HERE…
Increase in Trash Bag prices
Beginning April 1, 2008, the price for trash bags will increase to $7.50 for a package of five large bags (approximately 30 gallons) and $5.00 for a package of five small bags.
Stop Delivery of The Call Newspaper
If any Lakeville resident would like to stop receiving The Call Newspaper, please call 800 557-8882.
55+ over Affordable Housing Units Available at Wood's Edge
Homeownership opportunity for affordable resale units at Woods Edge, off of Main Street. For additional information, please click here.
September Organizational Meeting for the Lakeville Arts & Music Festival 2008
The Lakeville Arts Council invites participation for organizing the fourth annual Arts & Music Festival scheduled for October 4. The NEXT organizational meeting will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 7:00PM in the Lakeville Town Offices. Individual citizens and/or town organizations are all welcome to be part of the planning. The festival is a great way to celebrate the cultural life of our town and region and an effective way to share information with the rest of the community. If you have questions you can email:LakevilleFestival@hotmail.com.
The Arts & Music Festival recently has been awarded the Massachusetts Cultural Council 2008 Gold Star Award for successfully integrating the Arts into our community
To download an application to be a crafter at the Arts Festival, please click here.
Comments Regarding Potential Middleborough Casino
The Board of Selectmen are asking Lakeville residents to voice their comments/concerns/questions regarding a potential casino being located in neighboring Middleborough. Please submit these in writing with your name and address to the Selectmen, either via email at board.selectmen@lakevillema.org or in person or by mail. If emailing, please put Middleborough casino in your subject line.
To view the Statement of Concern by the Regional Task Force on Casino Impacts, please click here.
2008 Dog Licenses Are Now Due
The Town Clerk would like to remind residents that 2008 Dog Licenses are now available. Dogs are required to be licensed by April 30, 2008. A valid rabies certification is needed. The fee is $10.00 for spayed or neutered dog or $16.00 for a non-neutered or spayed dog.
