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Water-Meter Petition on Warrant

On Tuesday night, the Marion Select Board met to vote on a long list of action items, but the board’s acceptance of the warrant for the November 24 Special Town Meeting was preceded by a critical response toward the Citizens Petition submitted by resident Andrew Daniel. With 120 signatures, the petition will nonetheless appear […] Read more »

Building Commissioner Selected

During the October 4 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board, candidates for the position of Building Commissioner were interviewed. Ken Murphy of Sagamore Beach told the board he had been a building commissioner for six years. Presently Murphy is the building commissioner for the town of Bourne. Murphy also shared that he has […] Read more »

Heron Cove Talks Lack Conclusion

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met on Thursday, October 2 following an Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Heron Cove Estates LLC vs. Marion Zoning Board of Appeals through Plymouth Superior Court. ZBA Chair Cindy Callow moved to discuss a variance for the modified application from Heron Cove Estates which would […] Read more »

195 Flu Inoculations So Far

At the Marion Board of Health’s last meeting on October 2, the board heard updates from town health officials and held a Public Hearing for a variance requested for work at 24 Ichabod Lane. Following a quick update from Health Agent Gabrielle Almeida regarding septic inspections and restaurant compliance, the board heard Public […] Read more »

Cottage Bylaw Discussion

The Mattapoisett Planning Board met on Monday for two continued discussions and a vote on new filing requirements for the board. Talks began with a continued discussion regarding the Draft Cottage Housing Bylaw. Research and examinations of such a bylaw began by the board in early May. Member William Wennerberg stated he wanted […] Read more »

Pleasant Street Land Swap Approved

The Marion Planning Board met on Monday to discuss a land-parcel swap, the Special Permit for the Toll Brothers plot at 78 Wareham Road, comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals over Heron Cove Estate’s development, and the draft of the Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations. An Approval Not Required hearing for lot […] Read more »

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Oct 17

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sidewalk Sale

Oct 17

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Marion Fire Department Open House

Oct 17

6:30 pm

ORRHS Homecoming Football Game

Oct 17

7:30 pm

MAC Theater presents Proof

Oct 18

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mattapoisett Friends Meeting Yard Sale

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Events

Tri-County Symphonic Band Presents “Power and Glory”

On Sunday, October 19 at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will perform their season opening concert; [...] Read more »

Marion Fire Department Open House

The Marion Fire Department will host an Open House on Friday, October 17 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Meet Marion’s Firefighters, Trooper Harris, and hi[...] Read more »

Marion Democratic Town Committee Meeting

All interested Marion residents are invited to the Marion Democratic Town Committee meeting Thursday, October 16, at 5:30 pm in the Community Room, Ma[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 16, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Neimad Facility, 57 Fairhave[...] Read more »

MAC Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting for the Marion Art Center will be held on Thursday, October 16 at 4:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the MAC’s Anne Braitmay[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Mattapoisett Special Town Meeting

Dear Mattapoisett Voters, Thank y[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Voters

To The Editor: The residents of M[...] Read more »

Buzzards Bay Shellfish Beds

To The Editor: There are reports [...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Special Town Meeting

To the Editor; On October 5, Matt[...] Read more »

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Sports

Hogan, ORR Run past Fairhaven

Old Rochester’s unified bas[...] Read more »

ORR Spikers Have Midseason Momentum

Old Rochester’s girls volle[...] Read more »

ORR Alumni Trail Race

The Old Rochester Regional (ORR) community is gearing up for the 2nd Annual ORR Alumni Trail Race, t[...] Read more »

ORR Runners off to Sweeping Start

The Old Rochester Regional High S[...] Read more »

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Halloween Cover Contest

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Features

The Proof Is in The Proof

Starting on October 10 and ongoing, the Marion Art Center has begun their presentation of the play Proof, directed by Rick Sherburne. [...] Read more »

Winter Approaches, Firewood Dwindles

This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massac[...] Read more »

Looking Back: The Wanderer, October 2000

To look back to the year 2000 is to nearly look back across the entire extent of my life. Though for others, it will bring back (hope[...] Read more »

Thoughts on… Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Me

Just about this time last year, I announced my candidacy for Congress. I hadn’t decided whether to run for the United States House [...] Read more »

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Happenings

The Children’s Department at the Mattapoisett Library

On Friday, October 17, at 3:30 pm, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Children Department’s Graphic Novel Book Club is having a specia[...] Read more »

Marion’s 175th Anniversary

In 2027, the Town of Marion will proudly celebrate its 175th Anniversary, and we want you to be part of the festivities. The Marion Select Board is cu[...] Read more »

Marion Art Center Unplugged Jazz Series

ugged in the MAC Gallery. This series of jazz concerts began in 2023, and this was the tenth program since its inception. &nbs[...] Read more »

Marion Special Fall Town Meeting

The Marion Special Fall Town Meeting will be held on Monday, November 24, at 6:45 pm in the Sippican School Multipurpose Room. [...] Read more »

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Schools

UCCT 8th Grade Open House

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School will host an 8th Grade Open House on Saturday, October 4, f[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates Samantha Grasso of Marion and Stephen Sauerbrey of M[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

The University of Rhode Island celebrated its newest alumni during the University’s 2025 Comme[...] Read more »

ORRSD Welcomes New Human Resources Manager

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce that Sarah George has been appointed as the [...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

William Thomas of Mattapoisett, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus i[...] Read more »

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Obituaries

Lissa “Lisa” A. (Sylvia) LaBelle

Lissa “Lisa” A. (Sylvia) LaBelle, aged 76 passed away on October 13, 2025 at the Royal Skilled Nursing Facility in Fairhaven, MA from Alzh[...] Read more »

William “Doc” J. Doherty

William “Doc” J. Doherty passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was 84 years old. Doc was born in Brockton, MA, on August 21, 1941, and was th[...] Read more »

Dora Kate (Vollgraff) Doubrava

Dora Kate (Vollgraff) Doubrava, 96 of Mattapoisett, MA, died peacefully at her home on August 25, 2025. A joint memorial service for Dora Kate an[...] Read more »

Wilfred F. Demarais Jr,

Wilfred F. Demarais Jr, 79, of Mattapoisett, MA passed away at Tobey Hospital on October 13, 2025 surrounded by the love of family and friends.Will wa[...] Read more »

David Roy Anderson

David Roy Anderson, known and admired for his intellect, eloquence, and the rare ability to welcome all points of view with kindness and grace, died p[...] Read more »

Barbara Louise Rohrback McManus

Barbara Louise Rohrback McManus, 86, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a long and courageous journey with Parkinson’s disease. &n[...] Read more »

Peter Converse McDonald

Peter Converse McDonald, 80, of Carver, passed away on September 22, 2025, at Royal Megansett Nursing Home in Falmouth after a brief illness. &n[...] Read more »

Robert “Bob” E. Keegan

With profound sadness and abiding love, we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” E. Keegan, 82, of Mattapoisett, who entered eternal rest o[...] Read more »

Ralph G. Washburn

Ralph G. Washburn was born on April 16, 1931 to parents Ralph E. and Pearl Washburn. He attended New Bedford Vocational High School where he learned a[...] Read more »

George Howard “Indian George” Smith Jr.

George Howard “Indian George” Smith Jr. of Marion passed away on September 28, 2025 at age 76. George was born in New Bedford, Massachuset[...] Read more »

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