Old Rochester Regional (ORR) softball has had its share of ups and downs throughout the regular season, though the Bulldogs have managed to combat the weather and get the majority of their games in, giving them a reasonable chance at sneaking in the postseason. Where other South Coast Conference schools may have to cram in […] 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 »
A free, open-to-the-public tech help session will be held at Tabor Academy’s Hayden Library on Saturday, May 18, from 9:30 am to 11: 30 am. Students and faculty will be available to assist anyone who needs technological guidance. Some examples of ways students have assisted people in the past include: Managing privacy settings on Facebook Learning […] Read more »
To the Editor: I am writing in support of the RestoreORR project. As President of the Friends of Old Rochester Drama, I would like to thank Hal Rood and the other members of the subcommittee for spearheading this plan. I can certainly attest to the needs of the lighting and sound updates that are so badly […] Read more »
On May 6 David Davignon of N. Douglas Schneider & Associates stood before the Marion Planning Board in a continued hearing on the merits of a three-lot subdivision proposed for a 3.6-acre lot wedged between Converse Road, Zora Road, and Beach Street. Davignon was asked by Chairman Bill Saltonstall to give a shorthand version of […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Annual Town Meeting is only a few days away and it should prove to be a meeting that will go down in the town’s history. Voters will be facing warrant articles that ask for $9.275 million to fund the construction of a new fire station, and their share of another $2 million for athletic […] Read more »
William E. “Bill” Grigg, 61, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his home after a brief illness. He is survived by his “lovely bride” Susan M. (Martin) Grigg. He was born in Woburn, the son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Brennan) Grigg. Mr. Grigg served his country for over twenty-five […] Read more »
Warren David Englund, age 89 of Mattapoisett, MA, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. He was the former husband of the late Micki (Norris) Englund and the late Linda Marcoux. Born in Milwaukee,Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Joseph and Maude (Swanson) Englund. Mr. Englund […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street, offers an Agape Love Feast on May 12at 10:00 am. All are invited to be a part of this very unique and engaging table fellowship worship experience; one that is based on ancient Christian practices and sacred text. This worship experience is casual and will include sharing a simple meal, singing, a […] Read more »
During the May 7 Marion Board of Selectmen meeting, the board voted to classify a dog belonging to Michael and Kate Devoll as “dangerous” during a dog hearing pertaining to an alleged attack on March 3, during which the Devolls’ dog was reported to have attacked two dogs and their owner in the Olde Knoll […] Read more »