Barbara K De Wilde, 85, of Fairhaven, MA, passed away on July 13, 2015. Born in Lackawanna, NY on January 15, 1930, predeceased by her parents Julianna and Fredrich and one son. Survived by her husband and true friend of 66 years Henry De Wilde. The first of their many travels was their honeymoon trip […] Read more »
Rose Cutler, 90, of Marion, MA died peacefully at home on July 18, 2015. The daughter of Rose G. and George P. Gardner she was born in Brookline. She attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston after which she became a registered nurse at Children’s Hospital School of Nursing. In 1948, she […] Read more »
Due to low attendance, the teen wharf dances sponsored by the Mattapoisett Track Club have been cancelled for the remainder of the summer. If there is enough interest, we may hold a dance on August 27, the last Thursday before the start of school. Read more »
Whether you are a day-tripper, summer resident, local, or even a townie listening to Seth Mendell during one of his tours, he will take you back to the time of rich economic expansion in Mattapoisett to meet the people who lived in the antique houses that grace the village streets. The Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum […] Read more »
Selectmen admitted July 20 to the recent discovery that the June 8 Rochester Annual Town Meeting was held without a quorum, resulting in town counsel’s scurrying for a solution. The Rochester Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator Michael McCue, and Town Counsel Blair Bailey all appeared visibly unprepared for the questioning initiated by former town moderator […] Read more »
Starting August 2, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, UCC, will try something new and you are invited! For the next four months, the church will hold casual, evening worship services on the first Sunday of the month: August 2, September 6, October 4 and November 1. Worship will begin at 7:00 pm in Reynard Hall, at […] Read more »
Fun for all ages at the First Congregational Church of Marion, the annual Super Duper Summer Fair will be held on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 28 Main Street, Marion. Bring the children for games, dunk tank, putting green, penny candy and much more. Find furniture, paintings, glassware and more at […] Read more »
Marion Rochester Youth Soccer League (Fall Recreation) deadline is August 15 – 30 days left for Fall Recreation Soccer, formerly Oceaneers. Marion Rochester Youth Soccer Club is taking registrations for the upcoming Fall Recreational Season which kicks off in September. Formerly Oceaneer’s Youth Soccer, the MRYS is now under the leadership and directorship of Jody […] Read more »
Well, maybe not a complete Senior Center, but we’re making a start with a mini version beginning on August 3 at The Music Hall on Front Street. It will probably be some time before a true Senior Center is a reality for Marion so the COA, along with the help from the Friends of the […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust invites kayakers and canoeists to join them for a Full Moon Adventure on Leonard’s Pond on Saturday, August 1 at 7:00 pm. You need to bring your own kayak/canoe, bring bug spray and a flashlight and wear a life vest. We will put in at the Town’s Kayak/Canoe access lot to […] Read more »