The newspaper covered local news and other materials in and for the residents of the city.
In July 2008 Gatehouse Media, owner of The Taunton Call announced it was ending publication of the paper.
On July 16, 2008, publication of The Taunton Call ceased, as part of a larger consolidation effort by GateHouse in relation to free weeklies which competed with paid daily newspapers.
This identity was retained under Memorial Press Group, and under CNC these papers became part of that organization's "South Unit".
Under GateHouse Media New England, sister papers included those of the original Call Group, as well as the Taunton Daily Gazette.