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MARION
Town Meeting – Monday, May 12, 6:45pm
Sippican School, Spring Street
Annual Election – Friday, May 17, 8am – 8pm
Benjamin Cushing Center (COA), Route 6

MATTAPOISETT
Town Meeting – Monday, May 12, 6:30pm
ORRHS Auditorium, Marion Road
Annual Election – Tuesday, May 20, 8am – 8pm
Old Hammondtown School, Shaw Street

ROCHESTER
Town Meeting – Monday, May 19, 7pm
Rochester Memorial School, Shaw Street
Annual Election – Wednesday, Mat 28, 8am – 8pm
Senior Center, Dexter Lane

News

More Town House Security Fobs Granted

On April 15, the Marion Select Board met to tackle a long list of action items, as well as hearing reports from Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman. After the approval of minutes from the group’s last meeting, the board held a review of a dog complaint for 20 Vine Street per an agreement from March […] Read more »

Helicopter Unavailable for Vaccine Distribution

The Marion Board of Health met on April 17 and began with a discussion on mosquito control and Rabies vaccinations. For mosquito control, locals can apply to have their wetland area sprayed; 500 acres in Marion and 50 acres in Rochester are eligible. The board then spoke on a letter regarding a variance approval […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Town Meeting Warrant Approved

On April 22, the Mattapoisett Select Board met with the Finance Committee to review and approve the Spring Town Meeting scheduled for May 22. But the Board ended up waiting for the arrival of several members of the committee sliding forward their meeting with Jenny Martin, candidate for the open position of Mattapoisett Library […] Read more »

Pier Repair Talks Continued Again

The Marion Conservation Commission met Wednesday, April 9 and immediately jumped into a hearing for a Determination of Applicability for the construction of a screened-in porch for 50 Holly Road. The Commission stated they had gone out the prior weekend to survey the site. Brian Engstrom, property owner, stated they bought the property in 2022. […] Read more »

Withdrawal of Petition

The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals met briefly on April 10 to announce the withdrawal of a problematic petition for a variance to extend the housing dwelling at 142 Sarah Sherman Road 10 feet into the side yard setback to add new office space. At its previous meeting, the board had to halt the hearing […] Read more »

Buzzards Bay Coalition Granted “OK” for Conservation

The Rochester Conservation Commission began its meeting Tuesday by permitting a project to restore a bog on Wolf Island Road to natural wetlands. The Commission granted a Negative Determination certifying that wetlands bylaw restrictions do not apply to the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s proposal to install up to four temporary wells and two shallow water level […] Read more »

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Upcoming Events

Apr 26

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Marion Scouts Annual Town Clean-Up

Apr 26

10:00 am

Cushing Cemetery Meeting

Apr 26

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Basket Weaving

Apr 26

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library Book Sale

Apr 26

10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Rochester Friends of Library Book Sale

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Events

Saint Gabriel’s Hosts Choral Evensong

Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church warmly invites the public to a special Choral Evensong on Sunday, April 27 at 5:00 pm at 124 Front Street, Mari[...] Read more »

Local Writers Monthly Meeting

A group of local writers meet once a month to share their writing and offer feedback. If you are interested in honing your writing and want to share a[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Democrats Candidates’ Night

On Wednesday May 7 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will host a Candidates’ Night in the downstairs public meetin[...] Read more »

Events at the Rochester Historical Museum

This year we are changing things up. The last few years, our July meeting with music and ice cream social was always on an incredibly hot night, so we[...] Read more »

Marion Town Meeting and Town Election

The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, May 12 at 6:45 pm in the Sippican School Auditorium (16 Spring St), followed by the Town Election on F[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Marion Planning Board

Dear Editor: Earlier this year, I[...] Read more »

Marion from the Green Communities Program

Dear Citizens of Marion, A small group of our residents is once again attempting to extricate Marion[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Select Board

To the Editor I would like to exp[...] Read more »

Marion Village

To the Residents of Marion: Altho[...] Read more »

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Sports

Balanced Scoring Keys Cougars

The Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School girls lacrosse team has started off the sea[...] Read more »

Bulldogs Conquer All Challenges

Boys Lacrosse The Bulldogs played Greater New Bedford Voc/Tech (1-5) on April 11 and won 16-0. Jake [...] Read more »

Three Wins for Bulldogs

The Old Rochester Regional High School boys tennis team edged Fairhaven High School on April 1, taki[...] Read more »

Boucher Earns Her Place on Mat

High school girls who compete in boys’ sports are necessarily treated differently, and as a result[...] Read more »

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Features

Reminiscing While Waiting until This Year

Luis Tiant was sitting in an aisle seat about six rows up from the stage watching his grandson perform in the company of a high school musical I was directing. It appeared that no one recognized him. [...] Read more »

Artists Honored for Exceptional Work at Art Show

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to share that artworks of 15 students from Old Rochester Regional High School were featured in the annual 9th Congressional Di[...] Read more »

Sounds of the Past

The Sippican Choral Society is marking its 60th Birthday with a concert perfectly tuned to both its past and its legacy for quality choral musicianship. [...] Read more »

It’s a Matter of Balance

Falls can have very serious consequences as we age. Every year more than 25 percent of adults 65 or older have a fall, and 3 million are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries, according t[...] Read more »

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Happenings

MAC Auditions for Miss Witherspoon

The MAC Theater will be conducting auditions for the MAC’s August production of Miss Witherspoon, on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and on[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Annual Town Meeting And Election Information

The Annual Town Meeting in Mattapoisett is scheduled for Monday, May 12 at 6:30 pm at the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium. Please arrive[...] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Find exciting afternoon activities for kids grades K through 4 every Thursday in May from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Elizabeth Taber Library. On [...] Read more »

Museum Open For Earth Day Crafts

The Marion Natural History Museum will be open Wednesday and Friday of school vacation week for crafts and exploration. Let’s enjoy crafting with an[...] Read more »

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Schools

MWC Offers Continuing Education Scholarship

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is pleased to offer a continuing education scholarship of $1500 to a[...] Read more »

ORRHS Second Term Honor Roll

The following students have achieved honors for the third term at Old Rochester Regional High School[...] Read more »

Richard I. and Helen A. Arthur Scholarship

The Sippican Lands Trust seeks applicants for its Richard I. and Helen A. Arthur Scholarship. The ap[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Kathleen Dunn of Mattapoisett has been named to the 2024 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons [...] Read more »

The Jennifer Rusinoski Memorial Scholarship

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came together to make the Jennifer Rusinoski Memorial Scholars[...] Read more »

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Obituaries

Thomas C. McCormack, MD

Thomas C. McCormack, MD, 81, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. His death occurred on April 12, 2025 after a brief i[...] Read more »

George Beale Emmons

George Beale Emmons August 18, 1927-April 21, 2025 What an amazing life this man ha[...] Read more »

Claire Frances Belrose

Claire Frances Belrose, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 17, 2025,[...] Read more »

Jami ( Nunes ) Midence

Jami ( Nunes ) Midence 48, of Johnston RI, formerly of Mattapoisett, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 13, 2025. She was the daughter of the l[...] Read more »

Robert “Bob” Stuart Reardon

Robert “Bob” Stuart Reardon, 86, of Marion, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends[...] Read more »

Sean J. Brice

Sean J. Brice, born on July 4th, 1969, passed away unexpectedly on April 7th, 2025. Sean grew up in Marion, MA, attending Old Rochester Regional High [...] Read more »

Robert “Bob” Bowers

Robert “Bob” Bowers, of Mattapoisett, husband to Cathy Bowers, passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2025, at the age of 77 after[...] Read more »

Patricia “Pat” McPartland

Patricia “Pat” McPartland, age 74, passed away on March 17, 2025 peacefully at home. She was born in Passaic, New Jersey. Pat lived a rema[...] Read more »

Danielle Lucille Laurent Francis

Danielle Lucille Laurent Francis passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 6, 1930, in Paris, France, she was the [...] Read more »

Gregory Q. Burke

Gregory Q. Burke, 57, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2025, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. He was the husband of Kathleen R. (Brown) Bur[...] Read more »

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