On Wednesday, Dec. 10th, the Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group enjoyed working on crafts from nature and recycled materials. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this such a happy and fun-filled event. Many, many thanks to Grace Moran for her kind donation of frames complete with glass, which the students used to create their […] Read more »
James D. Hannigan, 37, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15, 2014 at home. Born in Plymouth, he was the son of Caren (Farrell) Hannigan and the late Rev. Lewis J. Hannigan. James had attended the former Calvary Christian School in Freetown. He worked as an installer for Grand Illusion Home Theater and […] Read more »
The Providence Country Day School has recognized Mattapoisett resident Gregory Schneider ‘18 for first trimester scholarship and achievement. Read more »
On Thursday, December 11, the holiday season kicked off in the Old Rochester Regional auditorium with the annual Holiday Concert. Featuring the ORR Jazz Band, ORR Concert Band, and ORR Chorus, the program was very well attended and well-received. The 21-member Jazz Band ensemble performed five songs, including “Hot Chocolate” from the animated film The […] Read more »
They wanted more time to consider the conservation restriction proposed by Rid Bullerjahn, heir to 105 Allen’s Point Road, but ultimately members of the Marion Board of Selectmen did not change their minds about rejecting the request on December 16. The board struggled with a decision back on December 8 and continued the matter until […] Read more »
The Showstoppers singing troupe will perform with the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, December 20 in the Family Holiday Pops Concerts at the Zeiterion Theatre. The two “Magical Moments” shows will be offered at 3:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Tickets can be ordered online at www.zeiterion.org or by calling the box office at 508-994-2900. […] Read more »
George A. DeMello of Falmouth, passed away in the Falmouth Hospital surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. He was 77. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Ransom) DeMello of 58 years. George was born in New Bedford, MA, the son of the late George and Marie (Arnold) DeMello. He served as […] Read more »
Harry M. Carlson, Jr., 65, of Wareham, died Dec. 15, 2014 at home. He was the son of the late Harry M. Carlson, Sr. and Linnea M. (Lawson) Carlson. He was born in Wareham and lived there all of his life. Mr. Carlson graduated from Tabor Academy in Marion, Dean Junior College and Kent State […] Read more »
Allen Thurston Parker, 85, of Mattapoisett, died December 17, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Shirley J. (Corey) Parker and the son of the late Mabel (Tripp) and Robert E. Parker. Born and lived at Pine Hill Farm in Acushnet until joining the Army during the Korean conflict, served as a sergeant in the […] Read more »
With the full Rochester Conservation Commission in attendance, the Fiscal Year 2016 budget for this department was briefly reviewed and approved. Set at $106,933 with $102,673 allocated for salaries, the commission will have a mere $4,260 with which to conduct business in the coming year. “So little flexibility,” stated ConCom Chairman Rosemary Smith. In other […] Read more »