Sippican School students scored lower than expected on the new PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) online exam, Superintendent of Schools Doug White told the Marion School Committee on October 7, adding that the Massachusetts Teachers Association is lobbying for a three-year moratorium on all standardized testing. The low scores on […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health is hoping to recover the almost $5,000 in damages caused by the failure of a vaccine refrigerator that resulted in the loss of at least 18 different vaccine doses. Marion Health Director Karen Walega in a September 15 memorandum to Town Administrator Paul Dawson listed the different vaccines lost and […] Read more »
The volunteer witches of the Marion Art Center have been brewing up plans for the annual Halloween Parade around the Town on Saturday, October 31. Costumed characters of all ages are welcome to be a part of this fun family event. Everyone should meet at the Marion Music Hall (corner of Front and Cottage Streets) […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Recreation announces that registration is now open for Co-Ed Kindergarten and 1st Grade basketball and Co-Ed 2nd Grade Basketball programs. Kindergarten-1st Grade: Two sessions available – Mondays from 3:00 – 3:45 pm or Wednesdays from 5:00 – 5:45 pm. Session runs January 4 – March 7; cost is $50/player; registration deadline is December 18. […] Read more »
Applications for two more licenses to operate automobile businesses in Mattapoisett brings the total to four – four new businesses for the sale of new and/or the sale and repair of used cars. During the October 13 meeting of the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen, Talor Rocha, 3 Church Street, requested a Class II Auto Dealer […] Read more »
Armed with maps of the town showing “collector roads” in bold relief and “Route 6” even bolder, Bonne DeSousa began the October 8 public meeting with an explanation. DeSousa said the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen had approved the public meeting to begin the process of developing a “complete street” plan for Mattapoisett. The state has […] Read more »
Richard S. Roszkiewicz, 81, of Marion died October 8, 2015 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Irene R. (Torres) Roszkiewicz. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Victoria (Kalisz) Roszkiewcz, he had lived in Marion since 1972. He was formerly employed as a […] Read more »
The Town of Rochester took action in opposition to the requests of the Cities of New Bedford and Taunton for increased water withdrawals from Little Quitticas Pond, saying in a letter addressed to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection that the current permitted withdrawals are already excessive and must be reduced. The letter, signed by […] Read more »
Aloha (PG, 1hr. 45min.) will be shown at the Mattapoisett CoA Senior Center, Center School, 17 Barstow Street, on Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00 noon. The free movie is sponsored by the Friends of the Mattapoisett CoA. Aloha is a comedy about a military contractor who returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs. […] Read more »
Take a break from cooking and enjoy a family night out while also supporting the Friends of Plumb Library and the Rochester Council on Aging. This will take place on Saturday, October 17 at 5:30 pm. Join us at the Rochester COA, 67 Dexter Lane, for delicious spaghetti, meatballs, beverages, and dessert! Then, relax and […] Read more »