Diamondback Terrapins love the coastal waters of Mattapoisett and Marion! Since 2016, the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) has been studying this population of terrapins in the Southcoast area, including the towns of Mattapoisett, Marion, and Wareham. As NECWA continues to study this species, we realize that we need your help. No one knows […] Read more »
On June 15, a day that can only be described as a picture-perfect summer’s day, more then 30 people assembled outside the Sippican Historical Society (SHS) Museum and office to embark on the first of three historic walking tours planned in partnership with the Healthy Tri-Town Coalition. The tour guide was none other than long-time […] Read more »
On June 17, the Mattapoisett Planning Board once again opened the hearing on Scott Snow’s application for a Form C Definitive Subdivision Plan for five lots to be created at 6 and 8-8R Prospect Road. At the previous Planning Board meeting held on June 3, the board was not prepared to make decisions on the […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. The Rochester Council on Aging is always accepting applications for potential new board members. If interested, you must be a Rochester resident and a Senior Center participant. Please send a letter of interest to the Senior Center at 67 Dexter Rd., Rochester. Hot […] Read more »
Summer Reading Program “Universe of Stories” Kick-off Event – See the show audiences are calling “Superb!”, “A blast!”, and “Heartwarming fun for the whole family.” Join magician and juggler Scott Jameson on Monday, June 24at 2:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on […] Read more »
For many years The Marion Garden Group has been planting and tending window boxes, planters, and urns throughout Marion Village in an effort to beautify the village. Building on that mission, Liz Hatch, Marion Garden Group Vice President and the inspiration behind the beautification efforts, as well as a dedicated group of volunteers have made […] Read more »
Five Tri-Town students were named to Stonehill College’sSpring 2019 Dean’s List: -Sarah Rogers, a member of the Class of 2019 from Rochester -Dallis Silvia, a member of the Class of 2019 from Marion -Lauren Ovian, a member of the Class of 2020 from Rochester -Zoe Smith, a member of the Class of 2020 from Rochester -Jacob […] Read more »
Is there a greater beauty given to us mere mortals than in the form of nature itself? Think about the Grand Canyon or maybe even the flowers in your own back garden. If being honest, Mother Nature is the only true artist in the universe. Humans attempt perfection where nature does it naturally. Pun intended! […] Read more »
Brendan Annett, vice president of Watershed Protection at the Buzzards Bay Coalition (BBC), approached the Rochester Board of Selectmen on June 17 asking it to support an application for a LAND Grant from the commonwealth to permanently place 109 acres of land on Walnut Plain Lane under a conservation restriction. Decas currently owns the land, […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional High School’s boys tennis was able to make yet another deep run into state tournament play. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, it was once again cut short. This time, third-seeded ORR ran into No. 2 Martha’s Vineyard in the MIAA Division 3 South Sectional semifinals and lost 3-2 to the Vineyarders. Had the […] Read more »