David L. Fermino, 72, of Mattapoisett passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Victoria (Blasczak) Fermino. Born in Wareham, son of the late Charles Fermino, Sr. and Minnie (Andrews) Fermino, he was a lifelong Mattapoisett resident and graduate of […] Read more »
Marion’s affordable housing bylaw will be getting a facelift, announced members of the Marion Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, February 4. That is at least, if the voters agree to it. “We discussed the affordable housing bylaw last Thursday,” said Marion Town Planner Jay McGrail, “and after further discussion, we’ve decided to move forward with […] Read more »
On February 3, Marion’s Planning Board dedicated the majority of the meeting to continue a discussion that began on January 30, when an assembly of boards and town departments gathered to discuss the future of affordable housing in the community. The January 30 meeting opened the door to creative ideas meant to find ways in […] Read more »
Sonia Lee (Lutoff) Strawn, 74, of Wareham, died Friday, February 7, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Merritt Edwin Strawn. Born in Wareham, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mabel T. (Zion) Lutoff. She was a graduate of Wareham High School, Class […] Read more »
The public has two opportunities to hear a presentation about the upcoming federal Census and to ask questions about how to complete the form. Census Partnership Specialist Jose Da Cunha will offer the presentations at the Mattapoisett Library on Thursday, February 20at 11:00 am and Tuesday, February 25 at 6:30 pm. Questions will be addressed such as should […] Read more »
Tabor Academy invites the public to their free performance of their winter musical, Mamma Mia!, on February 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm. Mamma Mia! is based on the music of the Swedish pop band ABBA, who were active between 1972 and 1982, and remain one of the most popular international groups of all time. In Catherine Johnson’s […] Read more »
Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building […] Read more »
A site visit on Monday, February 3, to a construction project at the edge of designated wetlands resulted in the domination of new business at the meeting of the Rochester Conservation Commission on Tuesday, February 4, at Town Hall. Environmental Planner/Conservation Agent Laurell J. Farinon presented the commission with a report on her findings a […] Read more »
Bringing up Jake Jason anymore isn’t fair to the 2019-20 Old Colony boys basketball team, but it’s hard to ignore that, for the first time in four years, the Cougars have had to compete without the best player in the program’s history. Although, the Cougars have done their best to create a new identity while […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cub Scout Pack 53 is excited to announce its annual running of its Pinewood Derby competition on Saturday, March 28 at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Onsite registration begins at 9:30 am and racing begins at 10:00 am. We are running two divisions – one just for the Cub Scouts and one for Pinewood Derby enthusiasts. If […] Read more »