The Mattappoisett Zoning Board of Appeals extended their thanks Thursday night to Building Commissioner administrative assistant Maria Cananzey, who is retiring from her position after 23 years. “It was one of the best decisions I made, hiring this individual over 20 years ago,” said Code Enforcement Officer Andrew Bobola. “She’s always gone above and beyond […] Read more »
The Marion Police Department has partnered with the Marion Board of Health to develop a method to assist the public in getting rid of expired or unwanted prescription medications. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, The practice of flushing pharmaceuticals down the toilet is now considered to be the least desirable of all disposal methods. […] Read more »
One of Old Rochester Regional High School’s most cherished events is about to get some competition. A winter pep rally is in the works for this year. Instead of a pep rally for the homecoming football game, the winter pep rally will be for a still undecided basketball game. There will not be any skit […] Read more »
We all know the infamous tale of the two star-crossed lovers from feuding families whose relationship was doomed from the start with the tragic ending that tugs at our heartstrings. Now, for the first time in decades, William Shakespeare’s famous play “Romeo and Juliet” will make its way to the Tri-Town as the Old Rochester […] Read more »
A lively discussion of the recent MCAS scores happened at the ORR School Committee meeting Wednesday evening. The ORRJHS reported a total of 224 students took the tests. The ORRHS had approximately 161 students who took the tests. The tests included English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science and Technical Engineering. Biology is included in the […] Read more »
A garage for the residence of 183 Front St. in Marion will be demolished so a new one can be constructed. A notice of intent for the project was presented during the regular meeting of the Conservation Commission on Wednesday, November 14 in the Marion Town House. Anne Hatton, the owner of the property, filed […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission issued a Certificate of Compliance for work done at 25 Grandview Avenue, an address that has proven to be a center of contention within that neighborhood for most of the year. While plans to build a home on the property have been held up at various town meetings due to issues […] Read more »
The ultimate goal for any high school sports team is to win the state championship for their respective sport. It takes dedication, skill and teamwork to best all other teams in your division. Many teams at ORR had these traits; unfortunately, all of their efforts came up a little short. The girls’ field hockey team, […] Read more »
The Rochester Women’s Guild held their Annual Cranberry Christmas Celebration and Bazaar on Saturday, November 10 at the First Congregational Church. The bazaar features items made by the members of the Women’s Guild, from handmade textile items to baked goods and toys. “We have about 15 active members in the Guild,” said President Yvette Beaumont, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House will open for the Holiday Season on Saturday, November 24 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Enjoy the nostalgia of a Toy Train Exhibit while shopping for unique Mattapoisett gifts, including a new beautiful poster “Harbors and Inlets of Buzzards Bay” from Clifford Ashley’s […] Read more »