Katelyn Luong remembers all the way back to Sippican Elementary School and always looking toward the next thing. Turns out the next thing is the adult life, and this life as a kid is about to end. A day before speaking as valedictorian to the Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 2021, […] Read more »
While many think ‘rural’ and ‘farming’ when Rochester comes to mind, Rochester has also been known for its sea captains, lawyers, and its ties to men who became governors. In fact, Thomas Hinkley, one of the original Rochester proprietors, was the 14th and last governor of Plymouth Colony before it became the Province of Massachusetts […] Read more »
Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section, will give a virtual presentation via Zoom on Wednesday, June 16, 4:00 pm, for Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Ken will discuss the value of old and rare books. Ken, a rare book specialist and appraiser who is frequently seen […] Read more »
No candidate was expected to offer a resume and presence comparable to outgoing Conservation Agent Laurell Farinon, but in his June 7 interview with the Rochester Board of Selectmen, Brian Vasa got the job because he impressed upon the selectmen that he comes in peace. Asked how he handles violations, the conservation agent […] Read more »
The Marion Council on Aging and The Tri-Town Veteran’s Services Office invite all area veterans/active duty servicemen/servicewomen/widows/widowers and a guest to attend a luncheon on Monday, June 14, at 11:30 am. Please come and join us for a delicious lunch and the great company of fellow veterans at The Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center Located […] Read more »
On Thursday, June 3, for the first time in 14 months, visitors were allowed on Old Hammondtown School property and the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee designed a Grade 2 Life Science seed program, required by Massachusetts second grade curriculum – Ecosystems: interactions, energy, and dynamics through the planting and life cycle of the sunflower. […] Read more »
The Wareham Garden Club in partnership with the Wareham Historical Society and the Wareham Free Library presents “Remember Back When.” Come join us to see some of the Club’s finest floral designers interpret four major events of history in Wareham and also celebrate the Library’s birthday. Wareham’s history will be depicted in floral designs, pictures, […] Read more »
While the Town of Marion would much rather welcome another rate payer into a town sewer system that performs more efficiently than even the latest denitrification septic system, the Board of Health vetted a complicated septic upgrade during its May 26 meeting. In a public hearing for two variances at 689 Point Road, […] Read more »
Summer at the Elizabeth Taber Library kicks off June 14. Tales and Tails summer reading program! Sign up at the Elizabeth Taber Library to receive a Reading Buddy Kit that comes with a reading log and a surprise mini zoo animal reading buddy. Sign up begins June 14. Play with our rotating […] Read more »
After conducting a public hearing during its May 19 meeting, the Marion School Committee voted against School Choice for the 2021-22 academic year. Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson noted prior to the vote that in recent years Sippican has chosen not to be a School Choice school. Asked by member […] Read more »