The Rochester Board of Selectmen during a July 6 meeting commiserated with a dozen residents over their fears of a 10-acre solar farm slated for the town center’s historic district. “As a member of the Board of Selectmen, you have an opinion,” said Selectmen Chairman Richard Nunes. “My opinion is it’s a bad location…. Why […] Read more »
Visiting clergy will conduct services at “the Church by the Town Beach” in Mattapoisett – St. Philip’s Episcopal – from July 5 to September 6. Services using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer are at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. On July 12, The Rev. Alexander S. Daley, Retired Rector, St. Paul’s Church, North Andover, […] Read more »
July 4th celebrations in Mattapoisett began with the successful 45th annual Road Race! The cloudy, cool weather aided the approximately 1200 runners – ages 8 years to 81 years – who journeyed to Shipyard Park from all over New England and beyond to compete. Congratulations to Jay McMahon of Swansea, the overall winner, with a […] Read more »
Another solar energy production facility is on track now for Rochester, making its first appearance before the Rochester Conservation Commission on July 7 for approval of the wetlands line. A private solar farm, property owners Lynn and Gerald Poineau of 410 Neck Road propose the installation of two 44-foot by 12-foot ground mounted solar arrays […] Read more »
To the Editor: How did this happen??!! More than 100 years ago, a handful of Townspeople gathered and constructed the present-day Acushnet Road culvert at Tinkham Pond. It’s been suggested that this group of hard working residents might have constructed the culvert over a long weekend. Since construction, animal and motor vehicle traffic has moved […] Read more »
On Friday, July 10, 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: The Trombone King – K. L. King Rhapsodic Celebration – R. Sheldon The Sounds of Hollywood […] Read more »
There is always so much happening on the Fourth of July in Tri-Town. Residents of Marion and the surrounding towns were delighted with the return of the Marion fireworks display after a year hiatus. Silvershell Beach was a popular spot to gather to watch the fireworks to the sounds of the patriotic music played by […] Read more »
Nature Explorers Camp July 20 to July 24: Explore Mattapoisett’s unique natural areas including Eel Pond, Ned’s Point, Mattapoisett River, and area salt marshes and aquaculture operations. Each day they will enjoy different activities including hands-on exploration, experiments, crafts, and journaling. The program is run in conjunction with Marion Natural History Museum by Director/Lead Educator […] Read more »
Set your sails for Taste of the Town to be held at Mattapoisett’s waterfront with its Instagram-worthy sunsets. Meet and mingle with folks from near and far at the 12th Annual Taste of the Town party sponsored by the Mattapoisett Women’s Club on Tuesday, July 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Shipyard Park. This […] Read more »
As it continues the celebration of its 50th year of singing, the Sippican Choral Society is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tianxu Zhou as its 8th Music Director. Making the announcement, chorus president Bruce Breamer said, “After a careful search and interviews with several very qualified candidates, our Search Committee was unanimous […] Read more »