A request for a Notice of Intent to construct a 12-foot by 24-foot in-ground swimming pool, a retaining wall, and a patio at 17 Reservation Road was discussed at Wednesday evening’s meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission. The applicant, Gale P. Runnells, was represented by Rick Charon of Charon Associates of Rochester. The proposed project […] Read more »
A proposed café at 146 Front Street proposed by Kate Ross, co-owner of the Dean Ross home furnishings store, was discussed at Monday’s Marion Planning Board meeting. Ross told the board that she would like to open a café in the area behind her retail store and wanted to discuss it with the Planning Board. […] Read more »
Marion’s grant writer was given one more year to produce more grant money for the Town after selectmen voted March 18 to leave the grant writer in the FY15 budget, despite the Finance Committee’s recommendation to abolish the position. Selectman Jonathan Henry has advocated on behalf of Development Specialist Pamela Marean ever since FinCom sent […] Read more »
Get ready for a dazzling display of basketball handling including tricks, high flying slam dunks, and an evening full of hilarious family oriented comedy. The Mattapoisett and Rochester Lions Clubs are bringing the Harlem Ambassadors back to town on Friday evening April 4 in the ORR High School Gym. Join the fun and watch the […] Read more »
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for February, 2014: Red Team: Victoria Belanger and Michael Stack Blue Team: Robert Sylvester and Kristina Hopkins Orange Team: Jilian Gilman and Ian Craig Green Team: Freeman Bauer and Hannah Strom Special Areas: Sophie Gurney and Ian […] Read more »
To the Editor: The Brad Barrows Youth Athletic Fund Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Sponsors, volunteers and riders who participated in the 3rd annual 2013 motorcycle run. This years run was able to raise $3,000.00 with the proceeds going to the following local organizations: The Old Rochester Little League; […] Read more »
A Brandt Beach Road housing development may get a different type of septic system, something that is already in use in many areas, but new for Mattapoisett. Attorney John Williams, partner and legal representative for the project, came before the Mattapoisett Planning Board to discuss a plan modification and to propose upgrading the septic to […] Read more »
Barbara Ann (Boyle) King, 76 years old, died in her home, on Sunday morning, March 16, 2014. Barbara was the wife of 51 years of William E. King. Born in Boston, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Reid) Boyle. She was a 1955 graduate of Taunton High School. She was a very active member […] Read more »
What is the job of a police matron, you may be asking right now. Matrons are on-call female employees whose responsibility is to supervise female prisoners, and assist with other procedures such as the patting down and searching of the body of a female in police custody. As per the request of Police Chief Paul […] Read more »
Registrations are now being accepted for Showstoppers’ 10th Annual Performing Arts Camp for boys and girls in Grades 2 – 8. Camp will be held April 21 – 25 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. A musical theater showcase will be presented to […] Read more »