It’s been 18 years since William Milka, 241 New Bedford Road, came before the Rochester Conservation Commission with filings for the construction of two cranberry bogs: one that was built and one that never came to fruition. And now nearly two decades later, Milka needs to put closure on the open Order of Conditions so […] Read more »
Squirts: The Gladiator Squirts continued their strong start to the season with an 8-1 win over Barnstable on Sunday. Nate Wilson played net and stopped 18 of 19 shots. The offensive attack was led by Brayden Cannon and Tommy Clavell, who both had hat tricks. Liz Kilpatrick(1G, 1A) and Patrick Duggan(1G, 1A) also contributed to […] Read more »
The Monday Morning Painters of the Rochester COA will hold an Art Show and Sale on Saturday, October 15 at the Rochester Senior Center, 67 Dexter Lane from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. A portion of the sales will go to the Friends of the COA. Lunch will be available by the Friends. The following […] Read more »
In honor of Reformation Sunday, Jeremy S. Bruns will play an all-Bach organ recital at the First Congregational Church in Marion on Sunday, October 30 at 5:00 pm. This year’s Reformation Sunday begins a year-long build-up to the 500th Anniversary of the day Martin Luther nailed his “95 Theses” to the door of the Wittenberg’s […] Read more »
Citing unfinished work after a year-and-a-half long period of time, the Rochester Planning Board on September 26 denied Joseph Sullivan’s request on behalf of ConEdison Solutions for a release of the $100,000 surety bond for the 30-acre solar farm project situated near Little Quittacas reservoir. Sullivan said the board’s conditions of the project had been […] Read more »
There will be “sweeping changes” to the way the Town responds to requests for public records, Town Administrator Paul Dawson told the Marion Board of Selectmen on October 3 – state-mandated changes that will require ample time and thought in order to comply, he added. Governor Charlie Baker on June 3, 2016 signed into law […] Read more »
Come learn about New Bedford glass and the treasures from the New Bedford Museum of Glass with Kirk Nelson, the Museum’s Executive Director, at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Tuesday, October 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Mr. Nelson will provide a fascinating survey of New Bedford glass, glassmaking, and glass collecting when American […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health has decided to move forward with a regulation to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products, but Marion will be the very first municipality in the United States to include menthol cigarettes in its restriction. The regulation would restrict the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco products to adult-only […] Read more »
Here is a look at the fourth week of official scheduled games for Old Rochester Regional High School fall athletics. Boys’ Soccer: The boys’ soccer team has had a rough season so far, suffering many losses including one against GNB Voc-Tech on Monday, but on Wednesday, the Bulldogs notched their first win of the season […] Read more »
On Friday, September 30, the stage at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School was set. The chairs were laid out, the lights were up, and the podium stood tall in clear view of the audience. In center stage, a table was decorated with candles and a blue and gold banner reading “National Honor Society.” […] Read more »