Alice McGrath’s application for a Form A (Approval Not Required) ruling from the Mattapoisett Planning Board for property located on Cove Street received a “no endorsement” vote at the July 7 meeting. This hearing was a continuation from the last planning board meeting when McGrath, along with her representative Bill Madden of GAF Engineering, first […] Read more »
Habitat for Cats will hold its annual bake sale on Saturday, July 12 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Beautiful Things, Westport Village Commons, 772 Main Road, Westport, MA. “If you are headed for the beach, stop by our bake sale,” says Diane East, Habitat for Cats volunteer. “We are gearing it for the […] Read more »
The weather threatened a hurricane off the coast. It circled oppressively and storm fog rolled in from the brewing sea. But, forecasters had promised the worst would hold off until later in the afternoon – the race was on. About 13 years ago, I made my second attempt at Mattapoisett’s 4th of July Road Race. […] Read more »
Stephen “Twoy” Wong, 79, of Mattapoisett passed away on Monday July 7, 2014 in the company of his loving family. Stephen was born in New Bedford to the late Jade (Woo) and Charlie Wong. He was the youngest of their seven children. Stephen was a graduate of Tabor Academy in Marion, attended Syracuse University in […] Read more »
Delays in the process of securing offtakers for the Future Generation Wind LLC wind turbine power have resulted in an amendment to the wind energy contract between the Town of Marion and the developer. The main change is the date of commercial operation of the turbines, originally slated for December 31, 2014. During a brief […] Read more »
This July, beat the mid-day heat with Sippican Historical Society’s Mystery Matinees. First up, on July 10, is Alfred Hitchcock’s Dial M for Murder. This 1954 American crime thriller was chosen in 2008 as one of the American Film Institute’s top ten films in the mystery genre. The movie follows an ex-tennis pro, played by […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society will hold an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00 pm at the East Rochester Church/Museum, 555 County Road. The highlight of the evening will be music by the gospel group, Know Greater Love, featuring Sheila and Tom Perry and Carol Ann Silvia. All are welcome. Read more »
On Friday, July 11, the Marion Concert Band will open its Friday evening concert series with a program featuring music from movies and TV shows. The program, which includes soundtrack music from some major motion pictures, is as follows: National Anthem “His Honor” by H. Fillmore “Manatee Lyric Overture” by R. Sheldon “The Sounds of […] Read more »
The following Tri-Town residents recently earned degrees from Stonehill College: – Stevi Briggs of Marion earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. – Sarah Edwards of Mattapoisett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. – Kaitlyn Martin of Mattapoisett earned a Bachelor of Science degree. – Casey Mathews of Mattapoisett earned a Bachelor of Science in Business […] Read more »
The Rochester Police Department has struggled with its communication system in some areas of Town for some time, according to Chief Paul Magee, and now a microwave dish will be added to the Industrial Communications & Electronics tower on Bowens Lane tower to alleviate those problems. The Town currently has three antennas fixed to the […] Read more »