Selectmen called for a Special Town Meeting for May 19 at 6:45 pm, just before Rochester’s Annual Town Meeting that same evening at 7:00 pm. Article submission deadline was set for Friday, April 10 so selectmen can review the articles at their April 14 meeting. Town Administrator Richard LaCamera said only a few reserve fund […] Read more »
Crystal Spring Road residents came out to hear how the Conservation Commission would handle wetland issues at the latest site planned for solar harvesting in Mattapoisett. Blue Wave LLC was fully prepared for and aware of abutter concerns and the need to address ConCom questions. Local engineer Rich Charon did most of the speaking as […] Read more »
To the Editor, After viewing the March 3rd, 2014 Marion Planning Board meeting and listening to board member Jay Ryder’s comment on the ZBA’s request for input regarding the solar farm installation on County Rd., we believe there is a need for clarification. Board member Jay Ryder’s comment “The Briggs’ have taken the planning board […] Read more »
The Gateway Squirt Grizzlies lost a Cape League playoff game to Nantucket 4-2 on Saturday. The offense was lead by RJ Vickery and Tyler Lovendale who each had one goal. The Grizzlies gave a great effort against a team that they lost 10-1 and 7-0 in early February. Ryker King was again outstanding in goal. […] Read more »
In what proved to be a bit of a sticky wicket, Mattapoisett’s Zoning Board of Appeals continued the hearing of Mary Flaherty’s application. Flaherty came before the ZBA to request permission to build a new home at 4 Woodlawn Avenue on a lot that is non-conforming. Presently, the lot has a small deteriorating shed and […] Read more »
The Rochester Women’s Club would like to invite the public to participate in our annual Earth Day Town Clean up. In conjunction with The Rochester Land Trust, the Women’s Club is coordinating a community wide, roadside trash clean up event. Trash collection bags and gloves will be available on Saturday April 26 from 9:00 am […] Read more »
Madeline A. (Raffa) Brillon, 91, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the New Bedford Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late E. George Brillon. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Nunzio and Nunziatta (Ferreira) Raffa, she had resided in Fairhaven for over 50 years before moving to […] Read more »
Are books dead? Are libraries obsolete? The public is invited to the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, at 7:00 pm on Friday, March 28 as Dr. Robert Darnton addresses these important questions, and discusses his theories about what can and should become of traditional libraries and books in our digital future. A part-time Marion […] Read more »
The following Old Colony student was recognized as a School Council “Students of the Month” for March 2014: Nathan Raposo of Rochester, Computer Info Systems, Grade 10. Read more »
Marion Recreation, in conjunction with SBG Eastcoast (Nexus Marital Arts & Fitness), is offering two new classes: Intro to Kickboxing (Adults) and Confident Kids Jiu-Jitsu! Both classes will be held at the Marion Recreation Department, 13 Atlantis Drive on Saturday mornings beginning April 19. The session will run for six weeks until May 24. At […] Read more »