The question is, how do you put a Santa hat on a giant seahorse? If you’ve ever wondered, here’s the scoop. This year, Corey Silva from Brownell Systems was the lucky one who was hoisted up to the top to secure Salty’s holiday hat. The giant hat, which was created using sailcloth and has a […] Read more »
The ORR football team was knocked out of the state tournament by Abington High School two weeks ago. Even though their chances at a state title had been destroyed, the Bulldogs set their sights on the annual Thanksgiving game against Apponequet. The game had extra weight, as the outcome would determine the SCC Championship, a […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham Lodge No. 158 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, […] Read more »
Instead of looking at an agenda, those who serve on town boards socialized with one another at the annual Town House potluck holiday gathering held at the Marion Music Hall on Tuesday evening. “We have this event, in the spirit of the season, to thank everyone who volunteers to come out, often in the evening, […] Read more »
This week, Old Rochester Regional High School’s drama club will proudly present “A Christmas Carol,” based on the writings of Charles Dickens. Friends, family, and community members are invited to enjoy the play on opening night this Thursday, December 5, at 7:30 pm. The play will also be performed at the same time Friday and […] Read more »
When former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent David Ferreira was offered his first job teaching at Diman Tech in Fall River, he had little knowledge of the school, and in fact, he hadn’t even inquired about a position there. “I said, ‘I never applied there. Why would I get called for a […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Selectmen held a brief but important meeting at the Marion Music Hall prior to the town holiday party which is held annually to thank volunteers on town boards and committees. After approving the minutes of the November 19, 2013 meeting, the board launched into an action item naming and approving Ruth […] Read more »
With the population of some grassland bird species on the decline in some areas of Rochester, the Rochester Conservation Commission approved minor maintenance on East Over Reservation that should help birds and other species continue to thrive and flourish there. Diane Lang, a representative of the Trustees of Reservations, came before the Commission on Tuesday […] Read more »
Coming before the Planning Board with completely new plans for 14 Barstow Street, Bruce Rocha with his architect, Anthi Frangiadis displayed detailed plans including a concept drawing of the completed building. Prior to hearing, noting the applicant’s rationale for coming back before the board, Chairman Tucker reminded the public attendees that the board would not […] Read more »
Future planning for the town of Marion dominated the agenda at the Monday evening meeting of the Marion Planning Board. “We are looking at the 2015 survey,” said member Ted North. “What do the people of Marion want the town to look like in twenty years,” he asked. Board member Rico Ferrari spoke and said […] Read more »