The grounds at Washburn Park in Marion have seen better days. The recreational park where many come to play fetch with their dogs, attend horse shows, and play sports has been torn up by ATV tires that left a path of destruction in the form of long and deep tire ruts crisscrossing the fields and […] Read more »
The Rochester Country Fair is actively looking for volunteers to fill in many small and leadership positions for the 2018 country fair. The Fair is managed by an all-volunteer staff that comes from a variety of backgrounds and talents, each contributing their skills and time to provide a safe, family-friendly event that brings many smiles […] Read more »
The Rochester Council on Aging announces the following upcoming meetings: Bonjour! Conversational French I & II will meet Friday, January 19 from 9:30 – 11:30 am. The following events will occur on Wednesday, January 24: FRIENDS meeting at 10:00 am; Blood pressure clinic at 10:30 am; Tax appointments from 9:00 am – noon; and Senator’s […] Read more »
It was unanimous – the Marion Board of Selectmen thinks Karen Gregory, interim director at the Marion Council on Aging, is the perfect candidate for the permanent position of COA director and hired her for the position on January 8 during a special meeting. “I want to personally thank you on behalf of the town […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board meeting on Monday, January 8, proved consequential in clarifying Town policy on the question of mandatory municipal water hook-up. The issue of whether the applicants, Tad Wallenhaupt and Alexander Urquhart, at 111 Wareham Street were required to hook up to town water, despite there being a well on their property, had […] Read more »
Twenty-five years ago, a visionary group of local residents had a big idea: to swim 1.2 miles across outer New Bedford Harbor to raise awareness and funds for clean water in Buzzards Bay. That year, 17 swimmers raised $2,000 at the very first Buzzards Bay Swim, hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Pembroke resident and […] Read more »
Are you fascinated by owls? Do you enjoy a good old-fashioned New England winter morning, especially before sunrise? If so, join Lloyd Center Research Associate Jamie Bogart on this outing scheduled during hours of peak owl activity. Owls are mysterious and fascinating creatures that become more vocal as they establish nesting territories across an otherwise […] Read more »
If you love the Rochester Country Fair, then it’s time to answer the call to volunteer to ensure there actually is a Country Fair this year. During a discussion with the Rochester Board of Selectmen on January 8, Country Fair Board of Directors and Country Fair Committee member Kelly Morgado said, in light of a […] Read more »
Enjoy the peace and beauty of nature with Jessica Webb and the Buzzards Bay Coalition during a mindfulness walk at Lionberger Woods (75 Haskell Ridge Road, Rochester) on Saturday, January 20 at 11:00 am. Through guided mindfulness meditation, participants will experience the outdoors with their senses wide open. All fitness levels are welcome on this […] Read more »
Noise complaints brought to the attention of the Rochester Planning Board were addressed on January 9, with the board content to allow Wellspring Farm owners Holly and James Vogel to “self-police” by monitoring cars that enter the property for long-term idling, the basis for part of the complaints lodged by an abutter about noise emitted […] Read more »