An informational meeting and walkthrough on a planned tree removal on Rochester and Old Colony property turned heated Saturday morning as some neighbors voiced concern over the project. Forester Phil Benjamin of Benjamin Forestry Services presented a Forest Management Plan, which he said had already been approved by the School Committee as well as the […] Read more »
Joseph H. Corkum, age 82, of New Bedford passed away, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of the late Hilda (Gomes) Corkum. Born in Vineland, New Jersey, the son of the late Gerard and Helena (Bertrand) Corkum, he resided in New Bedford most of his life. Joseph worked as […] Read more »
Calling all three projects before them good for the town, the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, with Building Inspector Andy Bobola on hand providing his expert opinion, moved swiftly through the public hearings on Thursday night’s agenda. First up were Jordan and Jessica Collyer, of 5 Hillside Ave., coming before the board requesting […] Read more »
Earlier this year, Bob and Judy Rosbe traveled to Myanmar, an enigmatic country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Burma. Until the British invaded the country in 1885 and re-named it Burma, little was known about the classical civilization located there. As a British colony, the country gained recognition in literary works by George Orwell […] Read more »
While Fall Town Meeting was under way down the street, the Mattapoisett School Committee conducted a brisk meeting highlighted by community improvements, a revamped kindergarten assessment program, and budget transfers. Among the four transfers presented by Old Rochester Regional School District Superintendent Doug White and approved by the Mattapoisett School Committee were $43,171 for an […] Read more »
James Francis Ryan Jr., 89, of Marion, MA died peacefully on November 19, 2013 at Sippican Healthcare Center. Jim was born in New Bedford, MA, the son of the late James Francis Ryan Sr. and Margaret (Murdoch) Ryan. He was the loving husband of Julie Race, devoted father to his three children, and proud grandfather […] Read more »
Jonathan Hathaway of Rochester, an automotive student in Grade 12, was recognized as a School Council “Student of the Month” for December 2013 at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School. Read more »
The Marion Cub Scout and Boy Scout Pack 32 held a Soap Box Derby and Service Project Spectacular on Saturday with scouts showcasing their rides down Holmes Street. Photos by Felix Perez. Read more »
Betsy Dunn and Albin Johnson of the Marion Board of Health came before the Marion Planning Board to discuss the issue of a medical marijuana zoning bylaw in Marion. The consensus was to let the state regulations prevail rather than fight the facilities, in the process saving the town hours of regulation and possible litigation, […] Read more »
To the Editor: At the November 25 Town Meeting, it is likely that a small number of voters, perhaps fewer than 100, will decide whether or not the Community Preservation Act should be placed on the Spring ballot. Voting yes on the CPA articles doesn’t make them law. That happens at the ballot, where all […] Read more »