The streets of Taunton saw a shake-up Monday when a school crossing guard tangled up in a "physical altercation" was canned, Taunton Public Schools confirmed. In a no-nonsense move, the district gave the employee the boot, effective immediately, closing the chapter on the guard's career with the district—a statement to MassLive made clear.
Details on who the spat involved—an eager student rushing to school, a parent in a morning flurry, or a staff member yet to have their first coffee of the day—are locked tight; the district's lips are sealed. What stands undisputed, however, is the crossing guard's swift exit from the employee rolls. "As a result of this incident, the crossing guard has been terminated, effective immediately, and is no longer an employee of Taunton Public Schools," a school spokesperson told Boston 25.
Tauton police hold the key to further tidbits on this morning dramatics but have yet to spill the beans. The silence hasn't stopped the chatter, though, with the community left mulling over what spun out of control at the crosswalk.
As the aftermath unfolds, Boston 25 remains on the beat, eyes peeled for the next development. Viewers have been advised to stick around for updates, which are sure to follow once the authorities decide to cut through the fog. Until then, Taunton streets are one crossing guard short, and a previously unnoticed job finds itself thrust into the spotlight of public interest.
