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Other Taunton Links City of Taunton Website Economic Development Services Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce Heart of Taunton The Neighborhood Corporation SEED Corp MSBC Assessors Online Database City Directory Massachusetts Economic Development Council Massachusetts Office of Business Development Mass Econ Suppliers, Services, and Contractors	In late fall of 1977, the first phase was completed and the lots were available for sale. The construction included a 20,000 lineal foot 12-inch water main and a 15,000 lineal foot sewer main, both having been connected with the municipal systems; 6,600 lineal feet of road surface, a surface drainage system and street lighting with some site clearance. By the spring of 1978, Phase I was finalized. The first phase would provide the city with 1,000 to 1,500 new job opportunities. Myles Standish Industrial Park was officially dedicated on June 23, 1978, with a suitable program involving federal, state and city officials, that included the ground breaking ceremonies of Boyden Plastics and Waters Associates Inc. Special acknowledgements for four former mayors were included in the ceremony; Theodore Aleixo, Jr. and the late Benjamin Friedman, Joseph Flood, and Rudolph DeSilva. In the early 80’s when I-495 was completed, the momentum shifted. Dozens of companies began to take interest in the below-market-priced lots in the industrial park. In the mid 80’s, the Taunton Development Corporation in cooperation with the City of Taunton attempted to purchase addition land. After several years of persistent lobbying by the late Senator John F. Parker and later, Senator Marc Pacheco in April of 1995, they finally acquired 218 acres, which is now known as Phase II. Phase III was obtained in August of 2000 and contained 154 acres. The Taunton Development Corporation is currently negotiating with the State to acquire 156 acres of former State Hospital land to be developed as Phase IV of Myles Standish Industrial Park. The United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, has used Myles Standish industrial park as an example of the development of an industrial park and the benefits that a city and its residents realize for taxes and employment. Previous	Current News: ______ The Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Job Fair was held at the Holiday Inn in the Myles Standish Industrial Park on April 8, 2009. and attracted over 800 applicants. To follow up on candidates, contact the Taunton Career Center at (508)-977-1400. _________ Taunton Development Corporation

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In late fall of 1977, the first phase was completed and the lots were available for sale. The construction included a 20,000 lineal foot 12-inch water main and a 15,000 lineal foot sewer main, both having been connected with the municipal systems; 6,600 lineal feet of road surface, a surface drainage system and street lighting with some site clearance. By the spring of 1978, Phase I was finalized. The first phase would provide the city with 1,000 to 1,500 new job opportunities. Myles Standish Industrial Park was officially dedicated on June 23, 1978, with a suitable program involving federal, state and city officials, that included the ground breaking ceremonies of Boyden Plastics and Waters Associates Inc. Special acknowledgements for four former mayors were included in the ceremony; Theodore Aleixo, Jr. and the late Benjamin Friedman, Joseph Flood, and Rudolph DeSilva.

In the early 80’s when I-495 was completed, the momentum shifted. Dozens of companies began to take interest in the below-market-priced lots in the industrial park. In the mid 80’s, the Taunton Development Corporation in cooperation with the City of Taunton attempted to purchase addition land. After several years of persistent lobbying by the late Senator John F. Parker and later, Senator Marc Pacheco in April of 1995, they finally acquired 218 acres, which is now known as Phase II. Phase III was obtained in August of 2000 and contained 154 acres. The Taunton Development Corporation is currently negotiating with the State to acquire 156 acres of former State Hospital land to be developed as Phase IV of Myles Standish Industrial Park.

The United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, has used Myles Standish industrial park as an example of the development of an industrial park and the benefits that a city and its residents realize for taxes and employment.

Current News:

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The Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Job Fair was held at the Holiday Inn in the Myles Standish Industrial Park on April 8, 2009. and attracted over 800 applicants.

To follow up on candidates, contact the Taunton Career Center at (508)-977-1400.

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