The 7th-graders at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School present for the final full week of school from June 18-22 took place in another of the school’s 40+ years tradition – S.C.O.P.E week – Student Centered Opportunity for Personal Enhancement, giving students a chance to learn while learning about themselves and each other. Kathy Gauvin, […] Read more »
Towns Unprepared for Preparedness, Says Marion
On June 26, the Marion Board of Health discussed a recent conference attended by Health Agent Karen Walega and Public Health Nurse Kathleen Downey. The conference, sponsored by the Plymouth County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition, brought together communities throughout the county to discuss processes and procedures in times of emergencies that might impact entire […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church Yard Sale
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church is now accepting items for our August 4Yard Sale – 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Downsizing your house? Cleaning your closets? Whatever your reason may be, please consider donating to the Mattapoisett Congregational Church yard sale. Something for everyone: children’s table, jewelry table, household items, clothing, and furniture (tables, chairs, clothing, […] Read more »
UCCRTS Honor Roll
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School’s 4th Quarter Honor Roll for 2018 included: – Grade 10 High Honors Bethany Davis of Marion – Grade 11 High Honors Delaney Gosse of Marion – Grade 11 High Honors Christopher Rogers of Marion Read more »
ConCom Breezes Through Agenda
The members of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission breezed through five public hearings in 30 minutes on June 25. First up was a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Kenneth Yokel for property located at 94 Fairhaven Road. After handing over a thick stack of abutter notifications, affectionately referred to as “green cards” by the […] Read more »
Drama Holds Banquet, Names 2018-2019 Shows
On June 24, the ORR Drama Club held their end of the year banquet outside for the very first time. Normally, the banquet is held at the school’s auditorium, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, the event was held at the house of Lisa Cardoza. Cardoza is president of Friends of Old Rochester Drama, more […] Read more »
Marion Natural History Museum Yard Sale
A wide variety of fun, nature-themed objects – large & small, indigenous crafts from all over the world – from baskets & tools to dolls, as well as ethnic jewelry. We will also have many books about Nature, field guides to seashore, seabirds, stars, flora & fauna, maritime narratives, and novels; as well as New […] Read more »
Sippican Historical Society
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. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »