The Rochester Historical Society will be meeting on Wednesday, August 15 at 7:00 pm at the East Rochester Church/Museum, 355 County Road, Rochester. The program is “Bring a Story.” Members are encouraged to bring Rochester photo or painting, town or family gathering photo, Rochester Cranberrying picture or something from Rochester’s past to share. All are […] Read more »
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School in Rochester announces that classes will begin for all students on Tuesday, September 4. This will be a full day of school. Inquiries concerning the opening of school should be directed to the Guidance Office at 508-763-8011 ext. 126. Since June 1998, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical […] Read more »
It’s that time of year. Our annual agricultural fair will be held Saturday, August 18 from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Stop by and check out the home grown vegetables & flowers, home-baked goods, canning and needlework and crafts all done by your friends and neighbors. There will be a raffle or two & baked […] Read more »
On Monday, August 13, the Marion Concert Band continues its Monday evening concert series with a program of American popular music. The program is as follows: • National Anthem • The Thunderer – J. P. Sousa • Princess of India – K. L. King • Concerto for Bassoon – W. Mozart (Liana Ascolese, bassoon) • […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission disputed the proper course of action for a project regarding the cleanup of Sprague Cove. The two boards met at the Selectmen’s regular meeting on Tuesday, August 7, at the Marion Police Department. Conservation Commission member Sherman Briggs informed the Selectmen that the commission hired a tree […] Read more »
The first item of business for the Commission was a discussion regarding a Notice of Intent filed by Steven and Suzanne Melloni to build a three-season porch and deck onto their property at 40 Nathaniel’s Drive. The Commission quickly voted in favor of the project. Next, the Commission had a hearing regarding another Notice of […] Read more »
Designing a master plan for the town of Marion was the topic of discussion at the Marion Planning Board meeting on Monday evening. Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) representative Sandy Conaty attended and asked the board how she could help. “We have the Marion 2015 plan and a 1996 growth management plan […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Planning Board met on Monday, August 6, but had no public hearings on the agenda for the night. An informal discussion listed on the agenda with Daniel C. Perry was postponed to the next meeting as per Perry’s request. The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board will […] Read more »
For the 50th summer, Camp Massasoit has been providing summer fun for the Tri-Town since 1962. The camp, which is located on Mattapoisett Harbor, recently held a celebration to honor the long-standing tradition of YMCA programs. The camp welcomes over 500 campers each year. Read more »
The Buzzards Bay Regatta was held this weekend. Check out these great action shots! Photos by Anne Smith. Read more »