Taunton, Massachusetts

3 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 assachusetts C entrally located in southeastern Massachusetts, just a 45-minute drive from Boston and Cape Cod, the City of Taunton is a true New England gem. The Wampanoag Tribe originally inhabited this area on the banks of the Taunton River, calling it ‘Titicut,’ or “the place of the great river.” One of America’s oldest towns, Taunton was founded by Plymouth Colony pilgrims in 1637. Incorporated as a city in 1864, it earned its nickname “Silver City” from the burgeoning silver industry. About 50 years later in December 1914, it also became known as the “Christmas City” after hosting the first dazzling light display on Taunton Green; a tradition still proudly held today. These days, the City of Taunton has nine designated historic districts and nineteen distinctly vibrant neighborhoods. Currently, both the Whittenton area and Weir Village are undergoing revitalization to recapture their original splendor and help usher in exciting new business opportunities. W E ’ R E O P E N F O R B U S I N E S S