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Clarifying Rejected Housing Bylaw

The June 1 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board found the members engaged in discussion about possible next steps to the ongoing question: “Does Mattapoisett want affordable housing?” While the quick answer seems to be yes, lingering questions and the impact of reduced price tags on residential buildings are wide open. In attendance […] Read more »

Snipatuit Pond Case Continued

Rochester’s Conservation Commission on Tuesday hosted a meeting full of continuances and important developments. The one hearing the board opened was for a Notice of Intent from John and Stephanie Sullivan of 485 Neck Road to install a metal, retractable deck in Snipatuit Pond and an access ramp to the dock from the […] Read more »

Sean Sweeney: from Fill-In to Chair

On Monday, the Marion Planning Board held their first meeting following the Town Election. Voted upon by residents were three candidates for three open spots on the board, thus making the race uncontested. Ryan Burke was re-elected to his seat; Sean Sweeney won a seat following his appointment to finish the term of […] Read more »

Float Continued; Shed Approved

The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, May 27. Though this was their first meeting following the Town Election, none of the commission’s seats were up for vote. Chair Matt Shultz began the meeting by continuing to its June 10 meeting the Public Hearing of Elizabeth H. O’Leary of 81 Cove Circle for […] Read more »

Water Street Work Approved; MRC Charter Adopted

The Marion Select Board met publicly on Tuesday following an Executive Session. The board began with a Public Hearing for Eversource Energy to locate underground cables, conduits and manholes along and across Water Street and the installation of 227 feet of 1-to-2 inch conduit. Jessica Elder, an agent for Eversource, represented the corporation […] Read more »

Ticks, World Cup Bring Disease

From tick control to vaccine refrigeration issues, the Marion Board of Health met on May 21 and discussed a wide array of topics. The board meeting was held at the Police Station conference room after the re-election of Albin Johnson III. The board named Dr. Edward Hoffer as the new chair and Dr. […] Read more »

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Events

Plumb Library Summer Reading is Here

Join Plumb Library Saturday, June 13 for our summer kickoff party. Summer reading events will continue all the way through August 1, with fun things h[...] Read more »

Elizabeth Taber Library

Plant a Seed and Read at the Elizabeth Taber Library this summer. From storytime and outdoor concerts to author visits and programs from the Massachus[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Celebrates 250 Years. Committee

Please join us as we plan the Semi quincentennial celebration of our country. The committee has several ideas for the celebration. The events will be [...] Read more »

June Adult & Teen Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Jump into June with the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. &nb[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Museum

Please join the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street on June 13 at 6:00 pm for the amazing music of The Hot Club Cheese Roll. Founded by guitarist J[...] 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

Matos, Bulldogs Cool under Pressure

Neva Matos wasn’t always a cool[...] Read more »

Second Season Arrives for ORR

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

Bulldogs Shred Season Schedule

Caroline Houdelette once again passed challenging tests at second singles with a pair of straight-se[...] Read more »

MYC Hosts Round the Bay Regatta

The 38th Mattapoisett Yacht Club Spring Round the Bay Race will be on June 6. This is the first race[...] Read more »

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Features

The Snowball of Independence Rolls

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 Colonies. Last week, Washington arrived in the largest city in the [...] Read more »

In Praise of Pansies

Pansies were my first floral love. As a child, I encountered these winsome blooms along the garden paths of my great-grandmother’s [...] Read more »

What’s Up There?

This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us, or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston[...] Read more »

School Committee Needs Recount

Rochester School Committee incumbent Kate Duggan topped a four-way race for two spots on the committee in the Rochester Annual Town E[...] Read more »

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Happenings

Friends of the Mattapoisett Library Summer Book Sale

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library invite book lovers of all ages to their upcoming Harbor Days Book Sale on Friday, July 17 and Saturday July 18[...] Read more »

Children’s Department at the Mattapoisett Library

Last week, we shared incorrect starting dates for our Summer Storytime Sessions. Please see the revised and corrected information below. We apologize [...] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

It became obvious to me as I read through our oldest town reports that herring were important to Rochester all the way through to at least the early 1[...] Read more »

Ned’s Point Lighthouse Tours

Ned’s Point Lighthouse is soon opening for the summer season, with tours from June through October. First tour of the season will be on Saturday, Ju[...] Read more »

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Schools

ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association

The ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association (BPAA) has announced the recipients of its 2025–2026 scho[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Jacob Pothier, from Rochester, earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cedarvill[...] Read more »

The Jennifer Rusinoski Memorial Scholarship

The Jennifer Rusinoski Memorial Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of our t[...] Read more »

Students Win Feinstein Golden Tickets

Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55 is proud to share[...] Read more »

ORR Students Awarded in Essay Contest

Engagement is key to learning about our world. With this in mind, the Marion Democratic Town Committ[...] Read more »

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