The Marion Board of Selectmen on May 16 approved the water and sewer rate increases recommended by Finance Director Judy Mooney and the Water/Sewer Rate Study Committee. “This is probably one of the things I don’t like to come to,” said Mooney, fixing to present the data gathered over the last few months. Mooney gave […] Read more »
Saturday, May 13, was the rescheduled rain date for the Marion Recreation Department’s annual Touch-A-Truck event at Washburn Park. The weather wasn’t ideal, but it stayed dry long enough for kids to get in some climbing and crawling time with the big machines. Photos by Felix Perez Read more »
The Town of Marion is having a difficult time answering the question as to whether a town bylaw was violated during the May 8 Annual Town Meeting when Town Moderator Jeffrey Dickerson proceeded after 10:00 pm to allow voting on articles appropriating over $1,000. The bylaw reads, “Articles of the warrant shall be acted upon […] Read more »
We would like to congratulate the top five students of the Old Rochester Regional High School 2017 senior class who earned recognition by the South Coast Conference as this year’s Academic All Stars. Students were honored with a luncheon and awards ceremony at Independence Harbor in Assonet on April 27. Shown here, left to right: […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Historical Society is now accepting items for our 2017 Charity Yard Sale. Clearing out your closet? Downsizing your house? Kids heading off to college? Want to get organized? Whatever your reason may be, consider donating to the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Yard Sale. All proceeds from the sale – Saturday, June 10, 8:00 – 11:00 […] Read more »
Dear Tri-Town Residents: Caroline Myss gives a TED Talk on YouTube entitled “Choices That Can Change Your Life.” If you want to be inspired, find it and listen to it! She talks about the power of choice and decisions that matter. At the end of her presentation, Caroline encourages us to “see the present with […] Read more »
The polls have closed at Old Hammondtown School, and the winners have been announced for the 2017 Mattapoisett Annual Election. For Board of Health – the only contested race in the election – incumbent Carmelo Nicolosi beat fellow candidate George Randall with 366 votes versus Randall’s 77 votes. As for the ballot question for a […] Read more »
Falmouth Academy sent several works of exceptional student art representing various mediums to the annual Small Independent Schools Art League (SISAL) juried exhibit and earned fourteen awards – six middle school and eight upper school with six first places. The Carroll School in Lincoln, MA hosted the SISAL exhibit from May 1 – May 5 […] Read more »
Enjoy the peace and beauty of nature with Jessica Webb and the Buzzards Bay Coalition during a mindfulness walk along Shaw Farm Trail on Sunday, May 21 at 1:00 pm. Through guided mindfulness meditation, participants will experience the outdoors with their senses wide open. All fitness levels are welcome on this free, one-hour walk. The […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Road Race will take place at 9:00 am on Tuesday, July 4. A great way to celebrate Independence Day, the course winds through picturesque Mattapoisett village, around fabled Ned’s Point Lighthouse, and back to Shipyard Park at the town wharf. Race proceeds are awarded to college-bound ORRHS runners. Race starts and finishes at […] Read more »