Supply chain and completing the bike path delays haven’t stopped the volunteers of “Bikes for All” from collecting and repairing the generous contributions of more than 100 bicycles of all sizes. Over fifty children and adults have been able to enjoy their recycled bicycles throughout the past Summer and Fall. Each bicycle was refurbished, equipped […] Read more »
Lisa A. Robidoux, 43, died Friday, January 14, 2022 unexpectedly at home. Born in Taunton, daughter of Susan (MacNeil) Greene and the late Stephen Robidoux, she lived in Rochester and worked as a medical clerk at Plymouth ENT. Lisa above all loved spending time with her sons, family and friends. She had a […] Read more »
It is with a great deal of sorrow that we announce the unexpected death of Joseph Richard Knox (Joey Knox), beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Joseph, born on Friday, August 27, 1982 was the son of James and Rochelle Knox of Acushnet. Joey was […] Read more »
Reconfiguration of a driveway’s connection to Route 6 is in the works, and that invariably draws an extra dimension of scrutiny from municipal vetting boards because anything Route 6 related, especially residential, must be examined in the dynamic context of an old highway that itself is the subject of plans for a massive overhaul […] Read more »
To the Editor, Thank You for Sadie’s Safe Return. Mike and I are still overwhelmed with the response we received from our community. We wish to thank everyone who volunteered hours to search the woods and surrounding areas, reporting sightings on your home security cameras, printing up flyers and passing them out around the […] Read more »
As a precaution, the Rochester Senior Center, like some other senior centers in the area, will be closed until at least Tuesday, February 1. (The COA Board will be meeting again on January 26 to decide what their plan is for February.) We apologize for the inconvenience but thank everyone for their patience at this […] Read more »
January 21, 6pm – Southcoast Lessons presents Open Mic Night – The mic is yours! All ages and all genres welcome – sing a song, play an instrument, read your favorite poem, tell a story and enjoy what your community has to offer. Free January 23, 1:00pm – Southcoast Lessons presents Old Time Fiddle […] Read more »
Lyn Bassett, 68 of Rochester, passed away at Saint Luke’s Hospital on Wednesday January 19, 2022 after a long illness. Lyn is survived by her loving companion Stanley Magner also of Rochester. Lyn was born in New Bedford the daughter of the late John and Arlene (Belanger) Pimental. Lyn was a hairstylist and owned […] Read more »
The emphasis of the update provided by Kent Nichols of Weston & Sampson to the Marion Select Board on the Front Street Pumping Station is seeking solutions within the confines of available funding programs. As the town pours over its expensive infrastructural challenges, Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting became an occasion to hear […] Read more »
On January 17, Tabor Academy celebrated the themes of diversity and inclusion with daylong virtual programming that featured various aspects of climate change either directly or obliquely. Speakers included Marion’s own Dr. Jennifer Francis as well as graphic designer and illustrator Michael LaRiccia, hip hop poet and musician Tem Blessed, and keynote speaker […] Read more »