There are many active student organizations at Old Rochester Regional High School. While there are several that have been around for years, a few are new to the student body this year. One of these newcomers is the Gender Politics Club, which focuses on opening up discussion about current and important social issues. The club […] Read more »
They say the rules of the Cub Scout pinewood derby have changed over the last 65 years about as often as the U.S. Constitution – not very often. Actually, of the 11 official rules of the Boy Scouts of America, eight of them date back to the very first pinewood derby. The first pinewood derby […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Boy Scouts Troop 53 wishes to thank everyone who supported them by participating in the annual Popcorn Fundraiser. Mattapoisett Boy Scout Paul McLaughlin was the top popcorn sales person for Narragansett Council, which covers all of RI, and parts of Connecticut and Massachusetts. Thank you for your support of Scouting! Mattapoisett Boy Scouts will […] Read more »
Positions to appear on ballot: – Selectman, three years, elect one – Board of Assessors, three years, elect one – Moderator, three years, elect one – Tree Warden, three years, elect one – Board of Health, three years, elect one – Planning Board, five years, elect two – Library Trustees, three years, elect two – […] Read more »
Karen E. Lees, 55, of New Bedford died January 14, 2018 unexpectedly. Born in Wareham, the daughter of the late John A. and Jane E. (Donaghy) Lees, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She was a graduate of Bishop Stang, class of 1981. She enjoyed reading, music, the outdoors, spending time with her […] Read more »
As home sales continue to be robust throughout the Tri-Town area, engineering firms are busy working for clients who have to address the condition of existing septic systems. With Wetlands Protection Act regulations prompting careful review of systems that may have reached their peak of efficiency decades ago, newer standards mandate upgrades. And so, on […] Read more »
Barbara B. (Brady) Bodge, 86, of Mattapoisett passed away on Monday January 15, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Clifford A. Bodge. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late John J. and Helena (Parlow) Brady, she lived in Mattapoisett for many years. Mrs. Bodge was formerly employed as […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Because of the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
The Greg Abate Quartet will be in concert at 7:00 pm on Friday, January 19 at the Lyndon South Auditorium in the Jay S. Stroud Academic Center on the campus of Tabor Academy, 85 Spring Street, Marion. The concert is open to the public and admission is free. Greg Abate – jazz saxophonist, flutist, and […] Read more »
The February 15 Special Town Meeting Warrant has been closed, and featured on it will be two articles – one to place a temporary moratorium on adult-use marijuana establishments and the other to request funding to repair/replace the boiler heating system at the Town House. On January 16, the Marion Board of Selectmen voted to […] Read more »