As the clock ticks down toward the May 14 Annual Town Meeting, members of the Mattapoisett Finance Committee got a preview of the warrant on April 25. Town Administrator Michael Gagne presented a draft of the warrant articles and cautioned the board that the numbering sequence might change, but the titles are ready to go. […] Read more »
Be prepared to give a warm welcome to the newest members of the National Honor Society! On April 26, 61 students – 53 juniors and eight seniors – were inducted into the Old Rochester Regional High School National Honor Society. These students were acknowledged for scholarships, leadership, character, and service. Welcoming remarks were made by […] Read more »
The May 16 meeting of the Rochester Historical Society will feature Henry Hartley presenting the history of the Hartley Saw Mill through pictures and personal recollections at the East Rochester Church/Museum, 355 County Road at 7:00 pm. This interesting look into the life of one of our Rochester businesses is in keeping with our focus this […] Read more »
To the Editor: Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 and Marion Boy Scout Troop 32 would like to thank Bob Collins from Gifts to Give, The Charles R. Washburn Memorial Trust, Marion Rec, Marion DPW (especially Chris Washburn who was beyond helpful), Tabor Academy, and all the individual volunteers who helped clean our roadways, parks, and […] Read more »
The Town of Marion has received a State grant to develop a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Plan. We have contracted with the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) for support in completing a comprehensive, baseline climate change and natural hazard vulnerability assessment. The goal of the process is to develop a prioritized list […] Read more »
The Rochester Board of Selectmen held a brief special meeting last Thursday, April 26, to appoint two Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District School Committee members and handle a few small agenda items. The selectmen, during the joint meeting with the Old Colony R.V.T.H.S. District Committee, re-appointed Shirley Bourque as a committee member […] Read more »
Get outside and take a Sunday Stroll with the Buzzards Bay Coalition at New Boston Trail (325 New Boston Road, Fairhaven), on May 6at 10:00 am. During this leisurely one-hour walk through the woods, you’ll get some fresh air and exercise while learning how to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. New Boston Trail is the […] 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 »
Sippican Elementary School 6th Graders made a huge commitment to fundraise as much as they could to ensure every student could enjoy every activity this year. Students and parents alike worked tirelessly to decrease the total per student cost from over $300 to under $145! Over half the cost was raised between a car wash, […] Read more »
As a Tree City USA, the Town of Rochester celebrated its fourth Arbor Day and its new “Growth Award” by planting five young dogwood trees at Hillside Cemetery. Donning a raincoat and umbrella, the Town’s representative to the Arbor Day Foundation, Rochester resident Matt Monteiro, presented the town with its five new trees and told […] Read more »