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Legal Counsel Addresses New Zoning Law

At a joint meeting of boards at the Marion Town House on October 22, members of the Select Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals had many questions about a new state law aimed at promoting more housing development. “We are kind of confused, and we needed some explanation,” ZBA chairwoman Cindy Callow […] Read more »

Land Swap Petition Denied

The Rochester Planning Board on Tuesday, October 27, denied a petition to allow a land swap modification to the definitive subdivision plan for the previously approved “Snipatuit Pond Estates” at Gerrish Road and Bishop Road. The plan to swap two open space parcels within the development to create a 3.5-acre buildable lot failed […] Read more »

Unpaid Taxes, Abandoned Homes Dominate Discussion

Abandoned and unsightly properties were central topics at the October 20 Select Board meeting at the Marion Town House. Officials and authorities discussed a dilapidated, abandoned home at 28 Pitcher Street, which neighbors say has become a site visited by wild animals such as raccoons and possibly even fisher cats. “Why is there […] Read more »

Beach Access Proposal Reaches Decision

The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, October 14, to hear from citizens and vote on requests to modify their properties. The Commission determines whether sites near a wetland are subject to regulation under Massachusetts’ Wetlands Protection Act, which the Conservation Commission enforces. The night concluded a nearly six-month review of a proposal […] Read more »

New Home’s Four-Car Garage Approved

The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met on Thursday, October 15, and heard two petitions: one for a variance and one for a special permit. The board began with the hearing for Andre Rieksts and Lisa Francis of Taunton. The couple seeks to construct a 6,000-square-foot new home and four-car garage on the […] Read more »

Special Town Meeting Set for January 25, 2027

The Rochester Select Board on Monday scheduled a Special Town Meeting for January 25, 2027. Before the approval vote, Town Administrator Cameron Durant said he should have enough warrant article material for that date. He hinted the warrant might include measures to fund a consultant to help with the transition when long-time Financial […] Read more »

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Events

Adult Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Visit us at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. Bob [...] Read more »

Tri-Town Halloween Events

Residents will have plenty of opportunity to get their spook on at local Halloween [...] Read more »

Teen Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Every Wednesday, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, teens in grades 6 to 12 can join us in the Student Lounge for snacks, crafts and chill time. Teens and tween[...] Read more »

Children’s Department Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Looking for some storytimes? Family Storytime, for kids ages 2 and up and their families, happens on Thursday mornings in October at 10:30. Baby Story[...] Read more »

Holiday Craft Fair at the Mattapoisett Museum

The Mattapoisett Museum, a community museum dedicated to sharing local history, announced today that the 2026 Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 10:[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Let Every Vote Count: Abolish the Electoral College

To the Editor; Let Every Vote Cou[...] Read more »

Questions 4 and 9

Dear Editor: The League of Women [...] Read more »

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School

To the Editor; For over 50 years,[...] Read more »

The Erosion of Constitutional Order

To the Editor; The Erosion of Con[...] Read more »

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Sports

ORR Football Scores Homecoming Win

Football: The Old Rochester Regional High School football team hosted Bishop Fenwick (3-3) on Octobe[...] Read more »

Senior Molly Franco Records 500th Career Kill

Girls Volleyball: The Bulldogs ho[...] Read more »

ORR Golf Dominates

Golf: Old Rochester’s golf team beat Greater New Bedford Voc/Tech 222-275 on September 30. Jack Cz[...] Read more »

Angelica Yacht Club Ends Season

Angelica Yacht Club, located on Point Connett, is Mattapoisett’s other yacht club. Racing started [...] Read more »

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Features

Fall Family Fun Supports ORR Early Education

Pony rides and rabbits drew children into the courtyard at Old Rochester Regional (ORR) High School on Saturday, while crafts, hair b[...] Read more »

Lions International Peace Poster Contest

Valentina Hermoso, a sixth grade student at Old Hammondtown School, has taken the first step toward becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Mattap[...] Read more »

A Fighting Withdrawal: The Battle of Pelham

This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the early United States. Last week, Ge[...] Read more »

Nobody Does October Like New England

Once again, I’m turning this space over to my daughter, who has a seasonal message for those of us already groaning at autumn&#[...] Read more »

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Marion Special Town Meeting Childwatch

The Elizabeth Taber Library will be offering a childwatch program during the Marion Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 9. Registration is requir[...] Read more »

Ned’s Point Lighthouse Tour

Ned’s Point Lighthouse in Mattapoisett will be open for the last tour of the season on October 31, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Height restriction: 48 inche[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Congregational Church

Thursday, October 15, was a crisp, beautiful afternoon, and cars began rolling up to the Mechanic Street parking lot of the Mattapoisett Congregationa[...] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

In our previous exhibit, we had many tools used in Rochester’s early days. All these tools were important as they were used for everything from [...] Read more »

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BPAA Grant Program

The Bulldog Pride Alumni Association (BPAA) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Morgan Browning of Mattapoisett was recently awarded a Love of Learning Award worth $1,000 from The [...] Read more »

UCCRTS Open House

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School will host its annual 8th Grade Open House on Saturday, Octo[...] Read more »

60th Reunion for Old Rochester Class of 1966

The ORRHS Class of 1966 will hold its 60th reunion on Saturday, October 3, at 5:00 pm. Classmates wi[...] Read more »

RMS Committee Chair Kate Duggan Joins MEPF

Michael S. Nelson is pleased to share that Rochester Memorial School Committee Chair Kate Duggan has[...] Read more »

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