To the Editor: The School Committees and Superintendent are in overdrive. September’s Town tax bill should be a pause for reflecting on increasing taxes. Escalating ORR school costs 4.72% FY’20 and 3.29% FY’19 significantly above the State’s Prop 2.5 limit materially impacts tax increases. ORR is the largest line item in the Town’s Budget followed […] Read more »
The Best of Broadway
On Friday, August 23, the Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series, indoors at the Sippican School, with a program of music from the Broadway stage. The program, which includes highlights from some of Broadway’s most memorable shows, is as follows: The Showman – H. Akers Lohengrin (Introduction to Act III) – R. Wagner […] Read more »
State to Start Round 2 of Mosquito Spraying
The threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) continues in Plymouth County prompting state officials to conduct a second round of aerial mosquito spraying that was slated to begin Wednesday night, August 21, and continue over the next several nights. The first round of aerial spraying was completed between August 8-11 during nighttime hours and covered […] Read more »
It’s All About the Animals Seeks Donations
It’s All About the Animals, a 501c3 Cat Shelter in Rochester, is looking for donations and vendors for their largest fundraiser of the year, Octopurr Fest taking place on Sunday, October 6at the Shelter, located at 103 Marion Road in Rochester, MA. Donations could include gift baskets, restaurant certificates, food items, trips, events, or simply monetary, […] Read more »
Constance Olaussen Pallatroni
Constance Olaussen Pallatroni, wife of the late Henry F. Pallatroni Jr., and late Frank M. Suzan, passed away peacefully at Langdon Place in Exeter, NH on August 18th surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Henry and Marie Olaussen, January 13th, 1934, sister to the late Henry and Swen Olaussen and Elizabeth Chase. […] Read more »
Police Chief Oks Shooting Range Operation
With the OK from the police chief, the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals on August 8 approved the special permit for a tactical training and shooting range sought by Steven Morrell, owner of a secluded property off County Road. During the July 25 meeting, the ZBA found no problem with the proposal but held out […] Read more »
Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging Fall Luncheon
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging are hosting their Fall Luncheon on Thursday, September 12starting at noon. Seniors and members of the Friends of Mattapoisett COA, will dine on hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries, with ice cream for dessert. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle! You are asked to please […] Read more »
Fair Way Golf Tournament
The 4th Annual Fair Way Golf Tournament put on by The Church of the Good Shepherd will be held on Saturday, September 7at Little Harbor Country Club. Shotgun start at 8:00 am. $80.00 per golfer/$320.00 a team. All proceeds benefit homeless, hunger, substance abuse programs, and other outreach ministries in Wareham and beyond. For more information or […] Read more »
Christine J. (DeCoff) Felix
Christine J. (DeCoff) Felix, age 67 of Marion, passed away on Saturday August 17, 2019 in Hope Hospice and Palliative Care RI with her loving family at her side. She was the longtime companion of Philip Stanley. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Irene (Duchaineau) and the late Edmund DeCoff and was […] Read more »
A Peak Under the Sea
It can be said that we are very fortunate to have the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) practically in our backyard – or should I say, neighboring shore. Its mission to study all environmental aspects of the world’s oceans from the health of the ocean itself to the millions upon millions of creatures whose lives […] Read more »