Dear Editor: We are writing to express our belief that keeping the historic Town Hall as the center of community activities is the optimum choice for preserving our way of life in beautiful Marion. First of all, we should realize that the Building Committee is the one with the most concrete suggestions, not only for […] Read more »
Academic Achievements
Regis, a Catholic university in Greater Boston, is pleased to announce that 433 students have made the Dean’s List for academic achievement for the 2016 fall semester. – Michaela Bouvette of Mattapoisett is among the students who made the Dean’s List. Bouvette is Class of 2018. – Katelyn Kiernan of Mattapoisett is among the students […] Read more »
Vendors Wanted
The Knights, 57 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett, is having a Flea Market on Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Vendors are needed to fill the hall for $20 a table (we supply 8-foot tables to be used). Antiques, collectibles and crafts are welcome. For information about renting table space, call Jim at […] Read more »
2nd Annual Tour De Crème
Get ready to kick off the summer with a fun day of ice cream and bicycle riding in Mattapoisett and surrounding towns when the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path hold the 2nd Annual Tour de Crème this year on Sunday, May 21. Featuring scenic bicycle rides of 11, 19, […] Read more »
‘Not the Largest Variance’ Granted
When it comes to side setback variances, the one the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals granted Danny and Victoria Hughes of 549 Walnut Plain Road on February 23 “isn’t the largest variance we’ve ever issued,” said Chairman Richard Cutler. The request to build a 24-foot by 24-foot garage accessory structure under the mandatory side setback […] Read more »
Three to Vie for Selectman in Rochester
Election signs are starting to pop up along the countryside streets of Rochester as the deadline to return nominations papers passed on February 22 and the April 12 Annual Election draws near. Three familiar faces have thrown their hats in for the race for Board of Selectman. Incumbent Richard Nunes, who has served six […] Read more »
“Student Strong” Thank You
The school staff members and their students in our town are truly committed to our community. They have continued for the year to collect cans of food for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. The students play a large and very important part of our community in action. There have been several different events […] Read more »
ORRJHS Students of the Month
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for January 2017: Green Team: Sabrina Sheldon & Sean Lally Orange Team: Kayli Vieira & Alexander Craig Blue Team: Jillian Ferreira & Samuel Harris Red Team: Morgan Miedema & Cole Meehan Purple Team: Mickenna Soucy & Andrew […] Read more »
Tabor Academy Presents The Laramie Project
On Tuesday, March 7 at 7:00 pm, Tabor students will perform The Laramie Project in the Fireman Center for the Performing Arts (235 Front Street, Marion). The show is free and open to the public with open seating. Many of the same lead actors who performed to a packed house in the school’s performance of […] Read more »
Gateway Youth Hockey
Bantams: The Gladiators Bantam team ran into some tough luck on Saturday morning when their goalie came down with the flu. With their backup unavailable, defenseman Will Goldman stepped in to play goalie. Without ever having previously played goalie, Goldman had an outstanding day, making 20 saves in the 5-5 tie against the Canal Sharks. […] Read more »