The September 19meeting of the Historical Society will feature a talk by Connie Eshbach on Rochester Businesses, Past and Present to introduce this year’s museum exhibit. The talk will focus on business in Rochester from colonial times to the present, highlighting how certain types of businesses have continued or changed to meet the needs of […] Read more »
To the Editor: Marion’s qualifying as a designated State Green Community may not be such a good Idea. The Energy Management Committee (EMC) is asking the October Town Meeting (TM) voters to adopt a stretch building code and authorize $55,000 to buy out the two BMW and Nissan electric car leases. A YES […] Read more »
On June 6, 2018, Jane R. Martin our loving matriarch, daughter, wife, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away at the age of 77. Jane was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Marion Rothwell, her son Michael R. Martin, and her grandson Joey Martin. Jane is survived by her husband of 57 years […] Read more »
The first Fall meeting of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club (MWC) will be on Thursday, September 20at 11:00 am in Reynard’s Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, located at 27 Church Street. The Club meets regularly on the third Thursday of each month (weather permitting). The MWC is an organization, established in 1941, that is not […] Read more »
Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) invites you to come on a walking tour of our White Eagle Cranberry Bog on Saturday, September 15at 10 am. Mike Wainio, SLT’s White Eagle Cranberry Bog farmer, will be at the site to provide information on the working history of this bog. SLT’s White Eagle Cranberry Bog has been in […] Read more »
It was evident on September 5 that Joseph Longo was a bit surprised by the Rochester Conservation Commission’s reaction to his placement of a proposed single-family home off Mendell Road. As he explained, “We did consider other designs, but felt this one reduced the impact of the project.” The project’s full scope calls for a […] Read more »
Old Rochester football sent a swift message across the entire South Coast Conference in the first week of play, blowing past Wareham football 42-0 in the Cranberry Bowl. The Bulldogs scored five of their six touchdowns on the ground. Of those five scores, four were courtesy of lead running back Will Garcia. He also accounted […] Read more »
The Town of Marion has started its exploration of the latest version of a Town House renovation project – one that is more piecemeal in nature – that would take a more gradual approach, spreading out the cost, and improvements, over longer periods of time. Marion Town Administrator Paul Dawson told the Board of Selectmen […] Read more »
Fall has almost arrived; school is in session; Open Table is back for one more meal. The OT crew hopes to see you on Friday,September 14for a delicious meal served in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. There is no charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. Doors open at 4:30 pm and supper will […] Read more »
Marion Cultural Council is excited to receive online grant applications for individuals and organizations for STEAM related projects that will help to enrich the Marion community. Marion Cultural Council has set an October 15deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities and proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science […] Read more »