Dwayne J. Lopes, 50, of Dartmouth passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 31, 2019. Born in New Bedford, a son of Nancy (Frates) Lopes of FL and the late John Lopes, Sr. He was a lifelong area resident. Dwayne worked at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School and was also a licensed electrician. He was […] 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 »
Streets will be cleaned and closets cleared as the Marion Cub Scouts Pack 32 and Marion Boy Scouts Troop 32 join forces with GiftstoGive, the Marion Recreation Department, and Marion Department of Public Works for a spring cleaning! Please join us when we rally at Washburn Park on Saturday, April 27from 8:00 am – 11:00 am. […] Read more »
The next Open Table will be on April 12in Reynard Hall in the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. The menu will be meatless because it is Lent. There is no charge for the meal, although donations are gratefully accepted. Doors open at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:00 pm. This is a community event and everyone […] Read more »
There are people who simply exude positive energy – call it joy. It’s not that they’re shouting, “seize the day!” and bouncing up and down; they are, however, through their efforts and actions, lighting a way, one that can be inspirational and possibly even life-changing. On March 31, Donna Lee Tufts shared her vision of […] Read more »
An article on the May 20 Rochester Annual Town Meeting Warrant will ask voters to decide on whether to maintain the elected position of town clerk or allow the Board of Selectmen to appoint a qualified candidate. Town Clerk Naida Parker will retire from her position after 35 years as town clerk, prompting Board of […] Read more »
Planning board meetings are the venue for holding public hearings on issues related to bylaws such as amendments, changes, or the inclusion of new bylaws. “But that doesn’t mean we have to sponsor them,” said Mattapoisett Planning Board Chairman Tom Tucker on April 1. The meeting agenda read, “Discussion and Vote On Sponsorship: Zoning Bylaw […] Read more »
Jagger Adam William Gibeault, age 25 of Freetown, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 as a result of a motorcycle accident; while enjoying the day with his dearest friends. By all accounts, he had been having an awesome day doing what he enjoyed. He is survived by his loving parents, Linda (Sumner) and Michael Brodeur. […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, April 8at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The public and new members welcome. Read more »
Please join the Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) for its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13at 10:00 am at Peirson Woods in Marion. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring your own basket or container for collecting goodies and please arrive promptly so you don’t miss the start. Peirson Woods is […] Read more »