Three public hearings were on the agenda for the Marion Conservation Commission at its December 9 Zoom meeting. In a 7:20 pm hearing, Carmine and Beth Martignetti filed a Notice of Intent to make shoreline site improvements, including removing a vertical stone/concrete seawall, expanding an existing coastal beach into an upland area, and […] Read more »
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the most recent round of awards as part of its Shared Streets and Spaces Program, and Mattapoisett has been named as one of 11 recipients. The program, which was created in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, helps fund municipal projects that enhance the use of public ways, […] Read more »
The following students have achieved honors for the first term at Old Rochester Regional High School: Highest Honors, Grade 9: Chloe Bean, Chase Besancon, Murray Callahan, Meredith Cameron, Theodore Cecil, Julia Crain, Alia Cusolito, Amalia Dupre, Dylan Durgin, Ethan Furtado, Jaymison Gunschel, Jacob Hadley, Eva Hartley, Aubrey Heise, Corinne Hibbert, Macy Ingham, Theo Jacobsen, Logan Leblanc, […] Read more »
In order for the Marion Planning Board to authorize the division of a parcel of land on Oakdale Avenue into separate lots, the Zoning Board of Appeals will need to allow a lot line to be drawn without the equal frontage required by the town’s bylaws. “You can’t do that here because the […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health says it still supports the hybrid model of learning part-time in-school and part-time remotely in the Tri-Town despite a statewide surge in COVID-19. On December 15, the board voted to send a letter supporting the continuation of hybrid learning at Old Rochester Regional. At the request of the superintendent […] Read more »
It’s a rather old story, especially for those of us whose family history is rooted in southeastern Massachusetts and the surrounding area: The story of the cranberry. My family relied on the annual cranberry harvest to provide seasonal jobs. The screening of cranberries, a process of culling less-than-desirable berries as they sped by on […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club has had a Holiday House Tour since 1984. In the afternoon, after seeing the many homes, there would be the “Sugar Plum Tea,” where cookies and other pastries would be served. This week’s recipe is from Eileen Merlino’s cookies. Eileen was the president from 2003-2006. She has been on Scholarship Committee […] Read more »
The Budget Subcommittee for the Mattapoisett School District met on December 10 to discuss the fiscal year 2022 budget. Mattapoisett School Committee Chairman Jim Muse and committee member Shannon Finning attended the meeting, along with Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson, ORR Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Howie Barber, Mattapoisett […] Read more »
On December 14, the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission heard the details for septic system upgrades for one of the commissioners. An abutter, Ken Rocha, asked to be heard. The Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Chapman Dickerson and Melanie Dixson, 6 River Road, was represented by Rick Charon of Charon Associates, a civil […] Read more »
Bishop Stang High School is proud of the accomplishments of our students, and recognizes those students earning Honor Roll distinction. Students on the President’s List have an average 95 or above, and a 90 or above in all courses. Students receiving First Honor have an average 90 or above, and an 85 or above in […] Read more »