The draft zoning bylaws that address formula businesses and the dimensional use of land in Marion inched closer toward appearing on the Town Meeting warrant when (most) members of the Marion Planning Board voted February 17 to accept the proposed draft bylaws, subject to town counsel review. There were some dissenting remarks and comments from […] Read more »
The following students have achieved honors to the second quarter at Bishop Stang High School: Samuel Appleton of Mattapoisett, grade 12, Second Honors Skyler Callahan of Rochester, grade 9, Second Honors Meghan Cote of Mattapoisett, grade 12, Second Honors Sandra Decas of Mattapoisett, grade 12, First Honors Meghan Domagala of Rochester, grade 12, Second Honors […] Read more »
In conjunction with Youth Art Month, the art students at Sippican Elementary School, in Marion, Massachusetts, under the supervision of their art teacher, Erin Kirk, will exhibit works titled “Colorful Creations!” in the Patsy Francis Gallery at the Marion Art Center, in Marion. Mrs. Kirk has assembled a collection of artwork created by her students […] Read more »
To the Editor: I write to clarify the purpose of the Public Hearing being held in Mattapoisett on Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 pm at Old Hammondtown School. This hearing will be chaired by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), at the request of the Board of Selectmen, to allow the public to learn […] Read more »
February 17 is Shrove Tuesday, the last day before the Lenten season and the day when the Mattapoisett Congregational Church hosts its traditional pancake supper. Not only will pancakes be served, but also sausage, special toppings, desserts and drinks. Serving the piping hot pancakes beginning at 5:30 pm will be members of the choir. Mark […] Read more »
Mite C: The Gateway Mite C team defeated YD on Saturday by a score of 20-5. Gateway dominated from the drop of the puck, scoring once again off the opening face-off. Gateway displayed unbelievable passing that resulted in several beautiful goals. In the first period, Gateway only allowed three goals, playing a solid defensive game […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club is very proud to present Sweeney Todd – School Edition. This full-scale musical/thriller, written by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, stars Emily Faulkner (Jr), Kyle Costa (Jr), Holly Frink (Jr), Michael Amato (Sr), Isaiah Kidney (Sr), Patrick McGraw (Sr),Victor Morrison (Jr), Chris Savino (Fr), and Lexi Melloni […] Read more »
The Greater New Bedford Garden Club is accepting applications for the $1,000 Rose L. Murphy Scholarship to be awarded to a student enrolled in a full-time college program in 2015-2016. The applicant must be pursuing a degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, conservation, environmental sciences, or related fields. Student must have been a legal Massachusetts resident […] Read more »
“I’m not trying to be a one-man brigade here … but it gives us the ability to defend ourselves in Superior Court,” began Chairman of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission Bob Rogers on February 9 as he explained his intent for drafting a local wetlands bylaw for public review. Rogers said a recent decision made by […] Read more »
On February 5, the Rochester School Committee reviewed the preliminary Fiscal Year 2016 budget that Robin Rounseville and Tina Rood – the budget sub-committee – had prepared. Rood cautioned that the budget being presented was a “work in process” and not yet complete. A final budget will be completed in March for public review. Superintendent […] Read more »