The financial impact analysis of the proposed ‘40R’ affordable housing residential development in Rochester shows a net positive annual income for the town, news that developer Ken Steen happily shared during a public forum held May 8 to discuss the study’s findings. According to consultant Judy Barrett, the conservative estimate for the steady annual revenue […] Read more »
Kim E. (Sterling) Anthony, 61, of Mattapoisett died May 15, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Thomas R. Anthony, with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Arthur E. and Barbara E. (Hathaway) Sterling, she was […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School athletic field, track, and auditorium project article was adopted by Marion Town Meeting voters on May 14, the second night of the Annual Town Meeting, allowing the project’s future to be determined by voters on May 17 during the Annual Election. ORR School Committee member Heather Burke of Marion […] Read more »
The weather – perfect. The turnout – remarkable. Hundreds of children and their families came out on Saturday, May 11, for the Marion Recreation Department’s 8thannual Kids Equipment Fun Day, aka Touch-A-Truck, at Washburn Park. Recreation Director Jody Dickerson was busy with his crew serving up hot dogs and handing out plastic firefighter and construction […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust invites you at attend a “Forest Management/Logging Walk and Talk” with Forester Phil Benjamin on Saturday, May 25, 9:00 am at the Church’s Wildlife Preserve on Marion Rd in Rochester (across from 194 Marion Rd. if using GPS). The Land Trust recently completed an intensive logging operation on this 20.8 acre property. […] Read more »
Join Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) for The Long Walk on Sunday, May 19starting at 1:00 pm through Aucoot Woods. Alan Harris, Sippican Lands Trust’s Board President, will highlight the various features of our White Eagle, Radio Tower and other properties that make up Aucoot Woods. The walk will begin at our White Eagle Property kiosk and […] Read more »
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for April 2019: Green Team: Gabriella Berg & Sage Petrocelli Orange Team: Lauren Rapoza & Colin Carroll Blue Team: Macy Ingham & Theo Jacobsen Red Team: Corinne Hibbert & Rylee Kouta Special Areas: Sarah Adams & Taylor […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Recreation registration is open for the following Summer Programs: Brian Rudolph Basketball Skills Clinic at ORR High School –July 8-12 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. This clinic will focus on ball handling, footwork, shooting, and defensive techniques. Nature Explorers Camps will run July 22-26and July 29-August 2from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Join us to explore […] Read more »
Mary Patricia “Pat” (Kane) Marston, 80, of Marion passed away Wednesday May 15, 2019 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Frank J. Marston. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Eugene T. and Grace C. (McCallion) Kane, she resided in Readville and Westwood before retiring to Marion 15 years ago. Pat […] Read more »
On May 7, the Rochester Conservation Commission heard Jose Araujo’s preliminary plans for his property, the former Boy Scout camp off Mary’s Pond Road. The Notice of Intent hearing included an update on the restoration plan an enforcement order required of Araujo. Rick Charon of Charon Engineering described the project, saying that the majority of […] Read more »