Parents, school staff, and Marion School Committee members alike are troubled by a reduction in physical education slated for the next school year at Sippican School that will bring two phys ed sessions per week down to just one. On April 6, school administration presented the mostly level-service $5.86 million fiscal year 2017 Sippican School […] Read more »
This was scheduled to be the first full week of Old Rochester spring sports, but Mother Nature moved a good deal of the planned action to a later date. Snow on Monday and Tuesday, as well as heavy rain on Thursday, led to a number of games and meets being pushed back, most to the […] Read more »
In accordance with state law, all dogs in Mattapoisett are required to be licensed annually before April 1. If you have not done so, please stop by the Town Clerk’s Office between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday to purchase your dog license(s). You may also pay online on the Town of Mattapoisett’s […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) will host its Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 5 at 5:30 pm at the Marion Music Hall. All people are welcome and encouraged to attend to learn about our intended Boardwalk Project that will allow access to nature to everyone, including persons with disabilities, physical limitations and families with children […] Read more »
With the lush, verdant days of spring and summer advancing and as the evening sky cleared and then filled with the purple haze of sunset, the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen met on April 12 to discuss trees and trails. Coming before the selectmen was Tree Committee Chairman Sandy Herring and Tree Warden Roland Cote to […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and community service, industry […] Read more »
Senate President Pro Tempore Marc R. Pacheco (D-Taunton) will be holding office hours for his constituents every Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the district office located at 8 Trescott Street, Suite 1, Taunton. A meeting will also be held at the Marion Town Hall, 2 Spring Street, on April 20 from 11:00 […] Read more »
Alewives Anonymous, Inc. (AA) will host its annual meeting and quahog chowder supper for members, guests and others interested in the world of alewives (herring) on Sunday, April 24 at 5:00 pm in the Rochester Grange Hall, 205 Hartley Road, Rochester. Guest speaker will be Mr. James Holden who will present a program about The […] Read more »
Should members be able to attend meetings remotely? That was the question on April 4 during the Marion Planning Board meeting that became heated at times. Chairman Robert Lane suggested that the Planning Board petition the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of remote attendance by Planning Board members who cannot make it to […] Read more »
This week, the Old Rochester Regional High School auditorium overflowed with laughter brought on by the shenanigans of the contestants in the annual Mr. ORR pageant, a competition in which any male who wishes to participate can vie for the Mr. ORR crown – and the funniest contestant (usually) wins. Hosts Evan Roznoy and Emily […] Read more »