On Friday, August 10, 2012 at 11:27 am, detectives from the Marion Police Department were involved in executing a search warrant at a single family residence located at 50 Old Indian Trail. During a search of the residence and property, detectives located several grams of heroin, packaged for distribution, along with several pills of the […] Read more »
Rochester Police Chief Magee will join the ranks of the few prestigious officers to undergo formal FBI training this upcoming fall. Town Administrator Richard LaCamera made the announcement at the Rochester Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting on Monday, August 13 in Rochester Town Hall. “This is quite an honor for him,” said LaCamera. Chief Magee […] Read more »
The first hearing of the night was regarding a Notice of Intent filed by the Mattapoisett Board of Water and Sewer Commission, which is proposing the construction of a low-pressure sanitary sewer on Cove Street. The sewer would serve almost 30 homes on the street and the project is slated […] Read more »
The Summer Members Art Show opens at the Marion Art Center on Friday, August 24 with a gallery opening reception to meet the artists from 6 to 8 p.m. All members in good standing have been invited to submit 2 pieces for the exhibition which will run until Wednesday, October 3. This year the exhibition will […] Read more »
The 6 th Annual Waterman Reunion will be held on Saturday September 15 th at the Rochester Senior Center, 67 Dexter Lane. The invitation includes anyone who attended any of the Rochester schools. Visiting starts at 11am with lunch served at noon followed a program at 1PM. Bring your memories and photos of anything “Rochester”. […] Read more »
On Saturday, August 11, 2012, Marion Music hall played host to the annual used book sale organized by the Elizabeth Tabor Library. The proceeds from the sale go to help fund the library and its programs. “I’m not sure how many we have, but it’s a lot,” said Nita Howland, one of the organizers of […] Read more »
The Sippican Choral Society welcomes singers for its 2012 holiday concert, The Many Moods of Christmas. Rehearsals begin Monday September 10, 2012, and are held every Monday, 7:30 – 9:30 PM at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s Reynaud Hall, 27 Church Street, Mattapoisett. New members are welcomed to join until September 24th. Please arrive at least […] Read more »
Saturday August 11 marked the 6th Annual Rochester Road Race. Despite rainy conditions, several hundred runners turned out to run the 5K Check out our pictures! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »
YMCA Camp Massasoit in Mattapoisett is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer. For half a century, the camp has welcomed local children and families to enjoy a variety of fun activities and sports, and to forge new friendships that help strengthen the community. “The summer is a time to have fun and relax. We hope […] Read more »
Get ready for the fourth annual Rochester Road Race, to be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012. The race, which begins at 9:00 am on Dexter Lane, serves as a fundraiser where the entry fees will be donated to “The Family Pantry- Damien’s Place” in Wareham, Mass. The organization helps provide food to over 500 […] Read more »