On Sunday, March 11, 2011 at 11:29AM, the Marion Police Department received a call reporting a missing six year, autistic, male from a residence on Hammett’s Cove Drive. Officers and firefighters began a preliminary search of the area. A “Code Red” reverse notification call was sent out by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, to all […] Read more »
Spellbinding Spelling Bee
Caduceus is a name that was used in Ancient Greek Mythology to describe a servant or staff member that worked for a higher power. Its symbol is a winged staff with two serpents, but for a group of three Mattapoisett women, caduceus symbolized victory the evening of Friday, March 9 in the auditorium of Old […] Read more »
ORRJHS Students of the Month
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for February 2012; •Green Team: Jessiba Rush, Rikard Bodin •Blue Team: Jordan McArdle, Matt Cordeiro •Orange Team: Colleen Beatriz, Evan Roznoy •Red Team: Ashley Clapp, Jack Murphy •Special Areas: Camryn Kidney, Brett Noone Read more »
ORCTV Free PSA Day
Old Rochester Community Television (ORCTV) is offering another free public service announcement shoot day for local organizations or groups. We are opening up our studios on April 9 & 10 for you to come in and have a 1-5 minute PSA taped about your organization or group. ORCTV will cover the technical aspects. You just […] Read more »
Rochester Historical Society
The March 21 meeting of the Rochester Historical Society will feature a program by Betty Beaulieu entitled Rochester Taverns, Inns and Stagecoach Routes. The meeting is at the East Rochester Church/Museum at 355 County Rd., Rochester at 7 pm. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Read more »
Still More Issues to Reconcile on Bay Watch
Bay Watch Realty was hoping that the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals would close the hearing on its modified affordable housing project on March 8, but while progress was made, several outstanding issues led the board to continue it until March 22. Nevertheless, much ground was covered at the second hearing on Bay Watch’s latest […] Read more »
Students Showcased at ORRHS Talent Show
On the evening of Wednesday, February 7, the auditorium of Old Rochester Regional High School was filled with students, parents, teachers, and faculty. The community gathered to support some of their brave and talented friends who took the stage with song and dance to raise money for the Class of 2013 spring semi-formal in the […] Read more »
Rochester Police Arrest Man After Three-Month Drug Investigation
A three month long investigation of illicit drug activities in the tri-town area led to the execution of a search warrant, resulting in the arrest of Michael Amado, age 21 of 8 Mayflower Lane, Rochester. On 3/7/12 at approximately 7:30 pm, Mattapoisett and Rochester Police Departments executed a search warrant at 8 Mayflower Lane in […] Read more »
Town To Help Cover Sippican Budget Shortfall
The Marion School Committee meeting on Wednesday evening, March 7 offered a detailed explanation of how a child qualifies under the federal and state Special Education Enrollment program. Director of Student Services, Teresa Hamm provided a flow chart, labeled ProjectIDEAL, which illustrated the various phases, from identifying a need, referral, evaluation, eligibility for assistance and […] Read more »
Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!
The third time’s the charm for the auction in the Preserve on the Bay Club in Mattapoisett, or is it? One model home and 35 lots were originally scheduled to be auctioned on November 15, 2011 but at the very last minute the owner, Abbott Homes, filed bankruptcy which postponed the sale, first to January […] Read more »