On Thursday, November 17, Jamie Jacquart, Assistant Director for Campus Sustainability and Residential Initiatives, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, will speak at The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club. Mr. Jacquart will discuss creating a sustainable lifestyle that takes a lifelong commitment to learning, experimenting, exploring and committing to increasingly sustainable practices. He will talk about taking a thorough […] Read more »
In the midst of the sometimes unbelievable stories coming out of the 2016 Presidential Election, it became hard to remember that there was a world outside of this presidential race. Given America’s significant foothold in international affairs, the race drew considerable attention from people around the world. Students from abroad currently attending schools in the […] Read more »
Fire Chief Brian Jackvony was before the Marion Finance Committee on Monday night, November 7, requesting a budget transfer totaling $4,500 to replace a blown engine in the fire department’s command vehicle, a 2008 Ford Expedition. The vehicle, which Jackvony uses to commute between his home in Cumberland, Rhode Island, and Marion, began developing symptoms […] Read more »
During the Marion Veterans Day observance Friday morning, the townspeople of Marion expressed a heartfelt thank-you to the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425 which in return gave a moving farewell as it disbanded this year and donated the VFW building to the town. Emotions were evident on the faces of the VFW Post 2425 […] Read more »
We are pleased to announce that the Old Rochester Regional School District will be showing the film Screenagers on Tuesday, November 15 at 6:30 pm in the Old Rochester Regional High School auditorium (135 Marion Rd, Mattapoisett, MA). This timely and pertinent film is about the impact of the digital age on children and how […] Read more »
Don’t trash your old clothes. Recycle them. Ninety five percent of all textiles can be recycled or reused. Support ORR’s junior and high schools’ textile recycling program. Donation boxes are located outside of Center School, Old Hammondtown, Rochester Memorial, Sippican School, and ORR Junior High and High Schools. All of the following can be donated […] Read more »
Stop by The First Congregational Church of Marion on Saturday, December 10 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm for the 26th Annual Holiday Luncheon. Enjoy a delicious lunch stop while on the Sippican Woman’s Club Holiday House Tour or come by for a welcome break from the holiday rush. The favorite hot chicken salad will […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is pleased to host the area premiere of the new documentary film Passion To Teach on Thursday, December 1 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall. The event will include a post-viewing discussion with the film-makers, Sandria Parsons and Bart Nourse. The event is open to the public […] Read more »
A 19-year-old woman in a Jeep Cherokee drove her vehicle over the rocks and into Mattapoisett Harbor late Monday morning, November 7, partially submerging the front end of the car in the water. According to the Mattapoisett Fire Department, Chief 1, Engine 1, and Rescue 1 responded to a call at Ned’s Point reporting that […] Read more »
Every year, Tri-Town keeps alive the tradition of honoring its veterans and, with each passing year, it seems the events grow larger – more people turn out to pay their respects for the sacrifices their neighbors and ancestors alike have made or are making now, and the appreciation only waxes over time. This year in […] Read more »