Darcy H. Lee, author of Ghosts of Plymouth, Massachusetts, will talk about her book via Zoom on Friday, November 13 at 6:00 pm. Plymouth is known worldwide as “America’s Hometown,” landing place of the Pilgrims in 1620 and home of the first Thanksgiving. But the real story of the town is a tale of grim […] Read more »
restoration and preservation of Ned’s Point Lighthouse in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. This will be accomplished through fundraisers and the sale of lighthouse-related gifts, educational materials, and clothing promoting educational awareness, volunteerism, and membership benefits. The Board of Directors is directly involved with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Flotilla 63, who through a merger with […] Read more »
Whittier Health Network reported an increase of COVID-19 cases at Sippican Healthcare Center as of November 9. The parent company’s website published the following update: “As of November 9, 44 residents or staff have confirmed COVID-19.” That number increased from the 33 positive cases reported at the Marion facility as of November 6. […] Read more »
Marion’s Special Town Meeting held on November 5 at Old Rochester Regional High School was a clean sweep of approvals for all nine articles on the warrant, but not before Article 5 sparked a lengthy debate over a purchase of open land west of Route 6 near Fieldstone Market. The Marion Open Space […] Read more »
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School students will be preparing 125 turkey dinners for Rochester seniors. The meals will be available for curbside pickup at the Rochester Senior Center on Friday, November 20. Turkey dinners include 8 ounces of turkey (white and dark), 5 ounces of herb stuffing, butternut squash, mashed potatoes, 4 ounces […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Library is thrilled to host a virtual talk with renowned food writer Mark Bittman on Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Mark Bittman is the author of over 30 acclaimed books on food and cooking, including the #1 New York Times bestseller, VB6: Eat Vegan Before 6:00 to Lose Weight […] Read more »
Lance and Kathleen Scott’s Notice of Intent, heard initially by the Marion Conservation Commission on September 23, for site redevelopment on the beach lot across from 18 Wianno Road headed toward a conclusion after the commission met on October 28. The applicant set out to remove invasive vegetation and construct a formal stone […] Read more »
The Mass Cultural Council has adjusted to the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to support a variety of artistic, scientific, and humanitarian projects that provide rich cultural activities for our communities. Many current grant recipients have had to alter their original proposals and use virtual format options, reorganize to comply with […] Read more »
Rochester Town Administrator Suzanne Szyndlar reported to the Rochester Board of Selectmen during its November 2 meeting that plans were in place for the town’s residents to use Marion’s Benson Brook transfer station. With the nearly complete collapse of the former Carver-Marion-Wareham Regional Refuse District, towns have been developing new plans to handle the […] Read more »
There are now eight active COVID-19 cases in Marion, including one positive case identified at Sippican School on November 3, the day the Marion Board of Health met for a brief meeting via Zoom. Confirmed COVID-19 cases now total 31 in Marion, a town that had thus far been an isolated ‘gray’ spot […] Read more »