To the Editor: A great big “THANK YOU” goes out to the Rochester Highway Department and all who helped to keep our roads clear throughout this winter. As a long-time resident of Rochester, I can remember the days that you knew you were back in town because you crossed over the town line from clear […] Read more »
Tea with an Irish Fairy Godmother
“Are you a real fairy godmother?” said a little child to the sprightly, lively lady standing before her wearing a tiara, dressed in a green tutu and a jacket speckled with little shamrocks. With a grin and a sparkle in her eye, the Irish Fairy Godmother replied, “Do you think I am?” The little girl […] Read more »
Public Hears Budget for Sippican School
The Marion School District is seeking to adjust two staffing positions at Sippican School, Principal Lyn Rivet told the Marion School Committee during the fiscal year 2016 budget public hearing on March 4. The proposed budget – totaling $5,774,987 and up by $166,722 or 2.97% from FY15 – includes an increase in the vice principal […] Read more »
Boys’ Basketball Wins South Sectional Title
Here is a look at the twelfth week of scheduled games for Old Rochester Regional High School winter athletics. With all other ORR teams done for the winter season, to say that there was some pressure on the boys’ basketball team to perform is an understatement. The Bulldogs, who previously received the first seed in […] Read more »
Albert E. Love Jr.
Albert E. Love Jr., 71, of Marion, died on Monday March 9, at the Royal Cape Cod Nursing Home in Bourne after a long illness. Mr. Love was the husband of Julia (Ricker) Love of Marion. He was born in Wareham the son of Evelyn M. (Jones) Love of Standish, Maine and the late Albert […] Read more »
Members Disagree on School Choice
Mattapoisett School Committee Chairman James Higgins said March 9 that he will not budge on his opposition to offering further school choice slots, even saying that he would be disappointed and upset if the committee were to offer slots for next year, especially at the kindergarten level. After a lengthy discussion that went back and […] Read more »
Mattapoisett PTA’s Parents’ Night Out
Had enough of the snow? Want to have some fun? Put down that shovel and come out to the Mattapoisett PTA’s Parents’ Night Out! fundraiser on Friday, March 27 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm at the Inn at Shipyard Park, Mattapoisett. There will be live music, 50/50 raffles, a Silent Auction, appetizers and cash bar. […] Read more »
Viva Portugal!
The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will present a vibrant program of both traditional and modern Portuguese music titled “Viva Portugal!” on Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 pm in the main auditorium of the Fireman Performing Arts Center on the campus of Tabor Academy, 235 Front St., Marion, MA. The program […] Read more »
Good Sportmanship
To the Editor: My name is Jennifer Buckley and my son Jack Buckley plays on the Hanover High School Varsity Basketball team. Hanover played your Bulldogs in the playoffs, and Jack scored his 1,000th point during the game. I wanted to thank the coach and his staff for helping to make it a day we […] Read more »
Ancient Way a Path for Development
A property owner looking to divide his property into three lots under an eventual Approval Not Required application first met with the Rochester Planning Board on Tuesday, March 10 seeking guidance on roadway alterations and safety. Bill Goodman of 70 Parlowtown Road, a continuing gravel road at the end of Dexter Road, wants to divide […] Read more »