On April 2 at 6:22 am, the Mattapoisett Fire Department responded to a fire at the bike-path bridge originally built over the Eel Pond River near the entrance at Mattapoisett Neck Road, which is currently closed to the public. According to Fire Chief Andrew Murray, the fire was reported by a neighbor living on […] Read more »
Energy Management Committee member Tom Friedman could have been Ray Kinsella looking out at his financially endangered Iowa cornfield, calling Marion “a Field of Dreams situation. If we build it, they will come,” he said, provoking laughter during Monday’s meeting of the members who are otherwise dead serious in their pursuit of green energy. […] Read more »
Friends of the Rochester COA are having a Pop-Up Sale April 9, 9 to noon at 67 Dexter Lane. There will be an abundance of fabric, sewing notions, iron-on transfers, thread, buttons, patterns, yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks and embroidery supplies. All priced to sell. Read more »
The Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (SEMAYO) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for SEMAYO Summer Camp 2022. The camp is offering multiple performing groups of various skill levels to string, wind, and percussion students that have completed the 5th grade up to age 17. The camp will also offer special guests, masterclasses, […] Read more »
There is a combined total of 99 School Choice students attending the Old Rochester Regional High School and Junior High, and that’s the way it will stay after the ORR School Committee voted at its March 23 public meeting to retain the current parameters, policies and practices. The committee held a Public Hearing […] Read more »
It is a fair statement that no one gets closer to the drama of a real crime than those charged with reporting it as news. The real time investigatory work done by law enforcement is followed in minute detail as the reporters strive to tell the full story with clarity and, yes, compassion for […] Read more »
Julia Pardo, a member of the class of 2022 from Marion, has been named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at Loyola University Maryland. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that in the term they have […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, Emergence, featuring works by textile artist Paula Stebbins Becker and painter Tracey J. Maroni. The show runs April 1 through May 6, with an artists’ reception scheduled on Saturday, April 9 from 3:00-5:00 pm. Paula Stebbins Becker is an artist and textile designer […] Read more »
Since first being permitted some years ago, the Brandt Point Village subdivision has been plagued by fits and starts, not the least of which have occurred due to changes in ownership. But for about a year now, Christian Farland, Farland Corporation, New Bedford, who now owns portions of the development, has expressed his desire […] Read more »
Wednesday, March 23 was finals night for the Tri-Town recreation basketball League. The league has players from all three towns and is run by Mattapoisett and Marion Recreation. Over 200 players registered this year for the three leagues. The first game of the night was the Girls’ League finals with Team Sky coached by […] Read more »