The Marion Board of Selectmen ever-so-casually called on its constituency to write letters to the governor on behalf of the town for a $2 million state grant that could help cover the costs of its wastewater treatment plant upgrades. On April 2, State Representative Bill Straus paid the board another visit to discuss the town’s […] Read more »
With little fanfare, the Marion Planning Board on April 1 issued special permits for a village business, which included a reduction in the parking requirement, a point of contention in recent special permit applications before the board. Skin Med Spa, Inc. requested a special permit for a change of use for the second-floor office space […] Read more »
Tap your feet to lively songs from a variety of Broadway Musicals. The Occasion Singers, under the direction of Cassandra Morgan, bring their unique talents and harmonies to concert goers during this special concert. Songs from favorite Broadway musicals such as Gypsy, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Cabaret, Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music, The […] Read more »
The annual Mattapoisett cat and dog rabies clinic will be held on Sunday, April 14between 10:00 am and noon at the Mattapoisett Fire Station located on Route 6. The fee is $15.00 per furry friend. All proceeds go to local charitable organizations. Remember, all animals must be properly restrained. All dogs must be leashed and all […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham / New Bedford Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and […] Read more »
Daniel S. Sanford, 30, of Marlboro, died peacefully at home on April 2, 2019. Son of Stephen P. and Jill J. (Johnson) Sanford of Mattapoisett (formerly of Hopkinton), Dan lived in Hopkinton most of his life before moving to Marlboro seven years ago. For many years Dan participated in activities sponsored by the Employment Options […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Selectmen has asked Town Clerk Ray Pickles to resign from his town clerk position in light of the recent statewide grand jury criminal indictment for allegedly stealing over $600,000 from the Carver, Marion, Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District (CMWRRDD). In a letter signed and dated April 2, the selectmen acknowledged the […] Read more »
The former site of a much beloved Boy Scout camp located on the shores of Leonard’s Pond is no longer used as such, but is part of one land owner’s dream – a dream that has, however, been more of a nightmare as of late. Jose Araujo purchased the more than 25-acre site with the […] Read more »
Last season, Old Rochester Regional High School (ORR) baseball had a bona fide high school No. 1 starting pitcher in Mike Kennefick. The righty went 4-2 for the Bulldogs, striking out 48 over 28 2/3 innings. Not to mention, he posted a rock bottom 1.59 ERA, making him one of the toughest pitchers in the South […] Read more »
Eloise Ricciardelli, née King passed away on Monday, April 1st 2019 at the age of 90. She went peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. By all accounts, Eloise lived her life to the fullest. She was born on February 18, 1929 in New Jersey to Christina Pernas and J. C. King. Despite chronic motion sickness, […] Read more »