The Old Rochester Regional High School track-and-field teams opened the 2022 spring season with a bang on April 7 at Apponequet Regional High School in Lakeville, defeating the host Lakers in dominant fashion. Despite missing key players like Colby Gross due to injury and Tyler Trudeau due to ORR’s conflicting drama production, the final […] Read more »
In reporting to the Rochester School Committee on recent actions of the Old Rochester Regional School Committee during the former’s April 7 public meeting, member Jason Chisholm talked about the request by the president of ORR Youth Football to once again use ORR’s multipurpose (stadium) field. The ORR School Committee discussed the matter […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion is pleased to announce its 2022 Fundraiser Event: Tables Of Content, repeating an event that was highly successful in 2018 and 2019. On Friday, June 17 and Sunday, June 26, generous friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will host literary-inspired dinners in their homes to raise money for the […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society will resume meetings at the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Rd. on April 20 at 7:00 pm. We’re asking people to bring an old photo of themselves or an older relative (maybe a baby picture or great grandparent) or maybe a picture of somewhere in Rochester that has changed or […] Read more »
During the closing minutes of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission’s April 11 meeting, conservation contract agent Brandon Faneuf and associate Greg Lacroix brought up stormwater issues found at the new condominium project known as Stingray City, located on Marion Road. What initially was a simple request for a minor change to the Order of Conditions […] Read more »
Corinne Peterson of the Buzzards Bay Coalition appeared during the March 31 public meeting of the Marion Water & Sewer Commissioners to discuss a sewer-capacity proposal that the BBC has worked on as part of a larger, Upper Bay project. The feasibility study is looking at the potential of regional wastewater treatment for […] Read more »
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Open Mic has been canceled for April. We will resume in May. April 9, 11:00 – Curating Confidence – a 5-week acting course designed for children age 8+ to engage in the art of self-expression through various forms of acting, along with the bolstering of self-confidence. Each class will have […] Read more »
It’s gardening season, and the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is offering a unique way to save money on plants including shrubs, vegetables, flowers and indoor plants while supporting scholarships for local students. The Club is selling a passport booklet called, Pathway to Planting. Each of the participating shops will offer special discounts for Passport holders. A […] Read more »
Marion Town Administrator Jay McGrail went back before the Finance Committee with articles that had not yet been approved for the May 9 Town Meeting warrant, this time finalized. Two key financial articles ask the voters for the next round of funding to support new headquarters for the Department of Public Works and the […] Read more »
Coming before the Mattapoisett Planning Board on Tuesday night was Mattapoisett resident Hugh Rowlett of 32 Split Rock Lane. Rowlett said he was speaking not only for himself but for some 21 other homeowners living in the Preserve at the Bay Club neighborhood of Split Rock Lane, expressing deep concerns about roadway conditions. […] Read more »