Barnstable County is keeping a database for new innovative/alternative (I/A) septic systems, namely those that include denitrification technology across Buzzards Bay as far as Westport, and Marion Board of Health member Dot Brown wants Marion in on that action. Though Marion is part of Plymouth County, Barnstable County, she said, is focused on […] Read more »
First Congregational Church of Rochester is holding a Spaghetti Supper in the church’s Fellowship Hall, 11 Constitution Way in Rochester, on Saturday, September 18, at 5:00 pm. Join us for fellowship and a delicious meal that includes salad, spaghetti and meatballs, rolls, and dessert. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased by calling […] Read more »
Given an opportunity to address the newer members of Marion’s Planning Board during the September 7 Zoom meeting, developer Sherman Briggs attempted to get the message across that the town’s current bylaws are discouraging developers from putting forth the projects most needed by a community concerned with dwindling scenarios in which seniors can avoid […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Library, located at 7 Barstow Street, is presenting an exhibit from September 15 – October 14 of Sailors’ Valentines created by Marion artist Barbara Anderson. Anderson’s interest in sailors’ valentines stemmed from her love of flowers. She has researched and educated herself about this unique medium and is entirely self-taught. Her one-of-a-kind work […] Read more »
Sunday, October 3, the Old Rochester Athletic Hall of Fame is hosting a Golf Tournament at the Mattapoisett Reservation Golf Club to kickstart its 10th year of recognizing outstanding Old Rochester Regional athletes. Our committee is looking for ORR alumni to join us for some golf and share some good stories of your “glory […] Read more »
On August 31, the Tri-Town Selectmen met again to revisit and presumably vote for the Tri-Town cable television agreement with ORCTV and to accept the updated Old Rochester Regional School District agreement previously vetted during a July meeting. The combined boards represented by Jordan Collyer and Jodi Bauer from Mattapoisett, Norm Hills and […] Read more »
Renewable Energy Development Partners, LLC came before the Rochester Planning Board on September 7 in a first of what no doubt will be multiple meetings to hammer out details on a new solar array project proposed for Neck Road. Representing the developer for the Notice of Intent filing was Sarah Stearns of Beals […] Read more »
Ten Warning Signs of Dementia/Alzheimer’s will be held on Tuesday, September 28, at 1:00 pm at the Mattapoisett COA, 17 Barstow Street. Dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s and other forms, causes memory, thinking, and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. The Alzheimer’s Association developed this education program to help people recognize the signs and […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center, in collaboration with the Sippican Lands Trust, extends an invitation to area artists to submit works of art for our upcoming fall exhibition entitled, “Along the Trails,” which will include works inspired by the natural landscape. This year, experiencing and celebrating the beauty of nature and outdoor spaces seems more compelling […] Read more »
The first tropical storm of the hurricane season has already threatened our coastline with a weather forecast of many more still to come. This dire coastal future may well be attributed to warmer waters from global warming that has already fanned the flames of western wildfires and sent smoke across the entire country. […] Read more »