Developer Matt Zuker, who needs Marion voters to support a zoning change at the May 9 Town Meeting so he can build a 48-unit, residential development on a 30-acre parcel near the Wareham town line, hopes the Planning Board will consider his project eligible for a simple majority vote as opposed to the two-thirds […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional High School’s dominant track teams both have 2-0 records to start the spring season after wins over Apponequet Regional and Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. A driving force in their success has been their group of runners from the 800 meters and up. In the meet against GNBVT on April 14, the boys […] Read more »
The Tri-County Music Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, May 3 at 7 pm via Zoom. The meeting will include officers’ reports, a report by the music director and induction of new members to the board. Members of the public and community stakeholders are welcome to attend and may request a meeting link […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust (RLT) has opened the Jackson-Ferreira Preserve on Quaker Lane in Rochester. RLT was joined by members, neighbors and the Jackson and Ferreira families to mark the dedication of this property. This 21-acre property was purchased by the Rochester Land Trust in 2019 with the generous contributions of Land Trust members and […] Read more »
Willow Ruel was admittedly nervous at the sight of Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and Jeremy Swayman approaching her like they would any other Boston Bruins teammate, offering a fist bump with a hockey glove and a pat on the head. This actually happened at 12:30 pm Saturday on TD Garden ice, moments before the […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust supports the annual effort of the Rochester Women’s Club to clean up the roadsides of the town on Earth Day. We encourage you to consider volunteering along with us to help clean the litter that has built up over the past year. Bags and assignments can be found next Saturday, […] Read more »
Earth Day is April 22 and Arbor Day is April 29. To celebrate these and our 25 Years as a Tree City, the Marion Tree Committee will be planting 25 new street trees in the town. Thanks to our fund-raising efforts, over 40 generous donors have given to our new Tree Fund. We will […] Read more »
Coming before the Mattapoisett Select Board on Tuesday night was Finance Committee Chairman Pat Donoghue to advise the board members of her intention to speak out about raising local school budgets and the research she has undertaken to more fully understand why the per-pupil costs between the high school and the town’s two elementary […] Read more »
The second week of April, stop by anytime to explore the world of paper crafts! Origami, quilling, silhouette making and more! Adult and Teen Nature Mandala Workshop Thursday April 21 at 6 pm – Join Artists Beth Adoette to create and photograph nature mandalas to explore the elements that represent spring. Call to sign […] Read more »
April 22, 2:30-4:30 pm – Join us on the museum lawn for April Vacation/Earth Day fun! Ruby Pasquill from Emerald Heirloom Farm will be discussing sustainable living and simple changes you can make to lessen your footprint on the earth and will facilitate a compost bottle activity. Registration is suggested. All ages, free. (Please bring […] Read more »