Fire Chief Brian Jackvony is proud to announce that the Marion Fire Department is implementing a residential Lock Box Program to expedite access to senior and handicapped adults’ homes during emergencies. In many emergency situations, individuals who call 911 may not be able to open their door when firefighters arrive, especially if a person falls, […] Read more »
In celebration of the importance of school librarians and their school library programs, the American Association of School Librarians and Upper Cape Tech proclaimed April as School Library Month. In support of school libraries, Assistant Superintendent/Principal Mr. Forget had students read the proclamation during the daily morning announcements. Mrs. Adams, the school librarian, invited Ms. […] Read more »
Do not miss the song and dance next week at Tabor! See the action-packed spring dance recital on May 18 at 6:30 pm featuring performances by Tabor’s award-winning Competitive Dance Team and students from local dance studios. The show is open to the public with open seating in the Fireman Center for the Performing Arts […] Read more »
Brenna Maloney, of Marion, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in public health during commencement exercises held May 5 and 6, 2017, at Coastal Carolina University. Read more »
If the Rochester Planning Board has its way, Town Meeting voters on May 22 will adopt a new zoning bylaw to place a temporary moratorium on marijuana retail sale in Rochester. Massachusetts voters approved a referendum question to legalize the sale and use of marijuana recreationally back in November 2016. During the public hearing for […] Read more »
Firefighting is one of the toughest jobs one can think of. It takes a certain kind of person to choose a career that puts you in danger on a nearly daily basis. It takes a strong body just to wear the firefighter gear alone and a cool head to keep calm and focused during physical […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional School District/Superintendency Union #55 is pleased to offer a summer enrichment program for students currently in pre-kindergarten through Grade 9 to increase student learning while having fun! The brochure of course offerings for the SAIL Program is now available online! The course listings, online registration, and health form can be found […] Read more »
Beginning with the recently mailed Water/Sewer Utility bills, town residents are now able to pay their Real Estate, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle and Boat Excise taxes and Water/Sewer bills with greater flexibility. The new system is secure, easy to use, and allows customers the option of paying their bills via their checking account with ACH […] Read more »
The public is invited to enjoy original art and a reception on Tuesday, May 16 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Mattapoisett Library’s Reading Rooms. Created by over 100 members of the community, the works have been given to Friends of the Library for their “Calling All Artists” fundraiser. The many canvases – decorated […] Read more »
Here is a summary of the week in sports at Old Rochester Regional: Girls’ Lacrosse: In their first SCC matchup last week, the Old Rochester girls’ lacrosse team thrived against Bourne, winning 20-3. Senior Emily Hiller paved the way with six goals. After her fifth goal of the game, her teammates stormed in to […] Read more »