Two Notice of Intent applications heard during the Marion Conservation Commission’s November 3 validated the town’s investment in consulting services and ultimately the hiring of Conservation Agent Doug Guey Lee. After several months of continued public hearings, two site visits by commission members, consultation with town-contracted wetlands scientist Bob Gray and recent revisions […] Read more »
Once again, Rochester Memorial School is participating in the NexTrex Recycling Challenge. The community can help RMS become successful in the challenge. The challenge begins on November 15 and ends on April 15, also known as Earth Day. To help, residents can put plastic film in the NexTrex bins located at Joseph H. Plumb Memorial […] Read more »
Edna M. (Meehan) Harrison, 96, of Mattapoisett, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at The Cottages at Dartmouth Village. She was the wife of the late Joseph Harrison. Joe and Edna were inseparable for more than 55 years. Mrs. Harrison worked in retail for many years, many of them at the former Star Store […] Read more »
After ending the regular season on a low note with a loss to Fairhaven, Old Rochester’s football team bounced back in its first playoff game, defeating Northeast Metro Voc-Tech, 26-6, on November 6 in Mattapoisett. The game, originally scheduled for Friday night, was delayed to Saturday morning, but the Bulldogs took a well-rounded approach […] Read more »
The November 9 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission found the members discussing one barrier beach project with several jurisdictional sticking points and the possibility of a beachfront enforcement order replete with jurisdiction oversight. The Notice of Intent filed by David Ricci and represented by Bob Field of Field Engineering is for property located […] Read more »
Rochester Select Board member Woody Hartley sat in on Tuesday’s meeting of the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission and, given the floor, sought answers for his constituents where it concerns the E. coli contamination that resulted in a Boil Order in late October. “Where did it originate?” asked Hartley. Due to […] Read more »
The remaining two times that the Rochester Historical Museum exhibit will be open from 1-3 are November 14 and 21 until spring or by appointment. To make an appointment email Sue at sash48@comcast.net. Don’t forget the Thankful Supper on November 17. Call 508 763 4932 to sign up. Read more »
On November 3 and 5, the Marion Natural History Museum hosted two presentations. Although the two themes were vastly different, they exemplified the significant role natural history museums can play in the 21st century. But first a brief look back: American interest in all things natural, collected specimens and wonders of the natural […] Read more »
In eulogizing Lieutenant General John “Skip” B. Hall, Jr., his son Adam Hall told attendees to his father’s funeral that, “He led a life of service to his country and his family, selflessly saving nothing for himself.” It’s been nearly a year since the Town of Mattapoisett lost the highly decorated veteran on […] Read more »
Peter L. Miller, age 64, of Brooksville, ME, formerly of Marion, MA, died Friday, November 5, 2021 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Roy W. Miller and Shirley (Hartley) Miller. Peter grew up in Marion and graduated from […] Read more »