News

ZBA Bids Farewell to Richard Cutler

The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals on April 30 finished work on two continued hearings and said goodbye to retiring long-time member Richard Cutler. The meeting began by accepting the withdrawal of a Variance Petition to allow a shortened front setback for a new home construction at 28 Marion Road. At the board’s […] Read more »

SRPEDD to Assist Open Space Planning

On May 4, the Mattapoisett Planning Board met with Taylor Perez of the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) to discuss drafting an updated Rules and Regulations document for the town. Perez explained that her input would be primarily involved with clerical aspects of the project, formatting the document to conform with […] Read more »

Weeds Threaten Snipatuit Pond

As Rochester’s Conservation Commission Tuesday further reviewed the Town of Rochester’s Notice of Intent application for proposed work with a harvester to cut and remove invasive aquatic weeds in Snipatuit Pond, the commission mulled over a variety of alternative ideas for eradicating the water-choking plants. Conservation Agent Merilee Kelly began the discussion by […] Read more »

Outdoor Water Meters up for Consideration

The final article on the warrant for the Marion 2026 Annual Town Meeting is a previously tabled Citizens Petition from November’s Special Town Meeting asking if voters support property owners’ right to install, at their own expense, a secondary meter for outdoor water usage. A successful Article 43 may help some homeowners avoid […] Read more »

Marion Police Department Locates Deceased Individual in Vehicle; No Foul Play Suspected

The Marion Police Department is informing the public that officers located a deceased individual in a vehicle on Thursday morning, but that foul play is not suspected. On Thursday, May 7, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Marion Police Department was called to the area of 350 Front St. for a report of an unresponsive man […] Read more »

Park Commission Needs Help

TheRochester Select Board is considering taking over the day-to-day management of the Park Commission. The highlight of the May 4 Select Board meeting came when Town Administrator Cameron Durant explained the Park Commission needs help with the department’s daily operations because one member of the commission is not running for re-election and another […] Read more »

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At the Interface of Land and Sea: Understanding Salt Marsh Ecology

May 16

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Wareham Garden Club Annual Spring Plant Sale

May 16

1:00 pm

Understanding the Eastern Coyote

May 19

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Learn to Play Mah Jongg at the SWC

May 19

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Events

Rabies Prevention Event

The Marion Board of Health would like to inform the community of the following event, Rabies Prevention, Control Efforts and Reducing Risk of Exposure[...] Read more »

Upcoming Adult and Teen Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Do you need some free, basic tech help? Stop by Felicia’s Tech Corner on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm for personalized, one-on-one assi[...] Read more »

Marion Fireworks and Independence Day Parade

Come together with the Town of Marion as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Kick off the weekend with fireworks at Silvershell Beach at dusk [...] Read more »

At the Interface of Land and Sea: Understanding Salt Marsh Ecology

After the museum’s quick annual meeting, we will be welcoming Callista Macpherson, Research Assistant with the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Callista [...] Read more »

Rochester Memorial Day Boat and Kayak Race

The Rochester Fire Department will again sponsor the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race. The Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on the Mattapoisett River [...] Read more »

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Opinion

Stepping Down

To Marion Voters, After 12 years [...] Read more »

Marion Marine Resources Commission

To the Editor: On March 31, the M[...] Read more »

STOP Sign

To the Editor It was a surprise t[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Candidates Night

To the Editor: Thanks to the Leag[...] Read more »

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Sports

Bulldogs Break First in Tennis Showdown

Sports Roundup By Aiden Comorosky [...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Road Race

With less than 2 months until the 4th of July, it’s time to lace up your sneakers and get ready to[...] Read more »

Convincing Wins in Lacrosse, Tennis

Old Rochester’s girls tennis te[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Annual Spring Fling

Saturday MYC held its annual Spring Fling party at its new clubhouse. Over 100 members and guests at[...] Read more »

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Features

Rhode Island Declares Independence

This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in New England and the northern Thirteen [...] Read more »

Thoughts on… Passports, Flags and National Parks

I’ve just received my new passport in the mail, thankfully in the nick of time. Not that I plan to travel anywhere in the near futu[...] Read more »

Studies in Green – the Return to Life

Rowing in a whaleboat recently I noticed how the reappearance of the foliage punctuates the shores of Fairhaven with bursts of green [...] Read more »

OCRVTHS Awarded $2 Million State Grant

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education to modernize its Machine and Tool Technology program, an i[...] Read more »

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Happenings

Understanding the Eastern Coyote

The Mattapoisett Land Trust invites you to an afternoon with Peter Trull to learn more about our fascinating neighbor, the eastern coyote. This free e[...] Read more »

Learn to Play Mah Jongg at the SWC

If you want to learn Mah Jongg, now’s your chance. Starting Tuesday, May 19, the Sippican Woman’s Club (SWC) will offer free Mah Jongg lessons fro[...] Read more »

Marion Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession

The 2026 Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession will take place on Monday, May 25 starting at 9:00 am in front of the Music Hall at 164 Front St, Ma[...] Read more »

Patriots of the South Coast

The Historical Society will be co-hosting with the library staff a talk by Robert Barboza on his book, “Patriots of the South Coast”. His [...] Read more »

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Schools

ORRSD Receives Best Communities for Music Education Award

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is proud to announce that the Old Rochester Regional School Distric[...] Read more »

OCRVTHS District Provides Information on Building Project Vote

The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District is sharing updated information wit[...] Read more »

ORRHS Students Participate in Third Annual Credit for Life Fair

Old Rochester Regional High School students recently received a hands-on lesson in financial literac[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Congo Church Scholarship

The Mattapoisett Congregational Church (MCC) Scholarship and the Coquillette Scholarship offer award[...] Read more »

Schools Host Mattapoisett Art Show

Student artwork filled the halls of Center School on March 31 as families and educators gathered for[...] Read more »

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