With humid swampy air lazily wafting across the harbor, the Notice of Intent hearing for a proposed two-lot development located deep within Haskell Swamp off Snow Field Road continued, during which engineer David Davignon presented an update on technicalities associated with stormwater flow, swamp water movement, and roadway construction practices. Taking into consideration Massachusetts Department […] Read more »
Bishop Stang High School has selected its second class of inductees to the Hall of Honors, and the selection committee will host an induction ceremony at White’s of Westport on Sunday, October 21. The Bishop Stang Hall of Honors was established in 2016 to honor the legacy of many of the graduates, faculty members, and […] Read more »
The Cranberry Educational Foundation is kicking off the Cranberry Harvest season with an amazing night of live entertainment, delicious BBQ fare, and everything cranberry! This exceptional event will feature a live performance by Certain Treble, B&M catering, raffles, and unlimited New England charm. The event will be held on Friday, August 3at the picturesque Loon […] Read more »
Zachary T. Sherman, 22, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on June 15th in Shirley, Ma. Born Feb.18,1996 to the late Larry H. Sherman Jr. and Jill (Crippin) Vancour. He was an avid sports fan and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his mother, sisters Dayna Crippin and […] Read more »
It has taken about nine years to get there, but a conservation restriction is finally nearing execution for property at 185 Wareham Road known as “the Habitat lot” the town purchased with the help of Community Preservation Act (CPA) money in 2009. Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission (MOSAC) Chairman John Rockwell approached the Conservation Commission […] Read more »
On July 17, engineer Brian Grady came before the Rochester Conservation Commission with a rather pedestrian request, a Certificate of Compliance on an amended Order of Conditions issued on April 7, 2017 for the construction of a tailwater recovery pond. However, Grady’s filing on behalf of his client, Decas Cranberry Corporation, noted several deviations from […] Read more »
In celebration of the 30th reunion of the ORR Class of 1988, our class has planned a weekend of activities with classmates and alumni of ORR. The weekend festivities kick off at the Brew Fish in Marion on Friday, July 20at 6:30 pm for a multi-class event “Seniors to Freshmen” that includes alumni from 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. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
Mrs. Joanne Elaine “Jo” Cote (Cathcart) died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, on April 8th, 2018, at the age of 74. Joanne is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Richard T. Cote, son Richard Jr. and Ermalinda of San Diego CA, and daughter Nicole of San Diego CA. She is also survived […] Read more »
For over three hours on July 12, members of the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals struggled to wrap their heads around the 324 Front Street appeal filed by abutter Peter Douglas as he sought to have the building inspector’s zoning enforcement denial overturned. The meeting started out seeming expedient as the ZBA moved down the […] Read more »