Top stories: Taunton mayor's domestic violence case transferred to Attleboro court

Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers.

Top stories this past week included:

After significant delays that threatened to torpedo plans to build a new public safety building in Raynham, the project is back on track.

A driver was flown to an area hospital after crashing on Route 24 in Raynham early last Sunday morning, Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita said. The crash is under investigation.

In local sports: High school football picks and previews.

The New England Patriots' home opener is today, against the Seattle Seahawks.

The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a home in Berkley  that sold for $780,000. The house on Osprey Drive features an updated kitchen with a 10-foot island, a fireplace living room, an elegant dining room, and a primary suite with a private balcony. Plus, it's got an inground pool, with a pool house that has a kitchenette. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers.

These were the Top 5 stories of the past week, according to Gazette readers:

Taunton mayor's domestic violence case transferred to Attleboro court

Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell's domestic violence court case has been moved from Taunton District Court to Attleboro District Court to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, a spokesperson for the courts said.

O'Connell's lawyer James McMahon said in a brief phone interview that neither him nor the prosecuting attorney had asked for the case to be transferred.

A pretrial hearing has been scheduled for October.

Taunton mayor facing charges: Taunton mayor's domestic violence case transferred to Attleboro court. Here's why

Dighton-Rehoboth forfeits field hockey game against Somerset Berkley team with male player

The Dighton-Rehoboth girls field hockey team has forfeited an upcoming Sept. 17 game against a team that has a male player, Dighton-Rehoboth superintendent Bill Runey wrote in a press release.

In June, the Dighton Rehoboth school district passed a policy that allowed sports teams to forfeit games against teams that contained players of the opposite sex.

The policy was passed after a D-R field hockey player was injured and hospitalized after she was hit in the face by a ball shot by a male player.

According to Runey, the decision to forfeit this game was made by the team's "coaches and captains."

D-R field hockey forfeits game: Dighton-Rehoboth forfeits field hockey game against Somerset Berkley team with male player

Is office space a 'dying breed' in Taunton? 11 key projects fueling conversion to housing

Developer and former city councilor Chris Coute, a principal partner of Taunton-based Brownstone Realty Group, said in a recent interview with the Gazette that office space is "a dying breed."

He is adamant that, when it comes to Taunton's downtown district, housing is the logical choice for developers.

Here's why he thinks so, and a look at projects that are fueling the conversion.

Office space 'dying breed' in Taunton?: 11 key projects fueling conversion to housing

Taunton Eats: Specials at Mimi's Diner; Tropical Llama caters; pumpkin ice cream at Kev's

Each week, Taunton Eats puts together a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and markets to consider when planning your next night on the town.

This week, local eateries were offering up all kinds of tantalizing specials, as well as fall flavors, including Mimi's Diner and Kev's Ice Cream. Plus, Tropical Llama now offers catering.

Catch up with the latest on the local food scene, with Taunton Eats.

Taunton Eats: Specials at Mimi's Diner; Tropical Llama caters; pumpkin ice cream at Kev's

MBTA manager plans another South Coast Rail timeline update

Phillip Eng, general manager of the MBTA, will share updates on the South Coast Rail project during a public meeting in Taunton this week at City Hall.

He will speak to the public about “construction and the deliverable timeline,” according to Maya Bingaman, communications manager for Eng’s office.

Here's what we know, ahead of the meeting.

South Coast Rail: MBTA manager plans another South Coast Rail timeline update. Here's what might be coming.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Top stories: Mayor's domestic violence case transferred to new court