Dear R.M.S. PTO, Just a little thank you for your generosity during Teacher Appreciation Week and throughout the year! It all began on Monday, With some lovely breakfast eats. Casseroles of cheesy tater tots, And other tasty treats. Next came yummy popcorn day, List of flavors was so long. Cinnamon toast crunch and strawberry […] Read more »
Michael W. DiCroce
Michael W. DiCroce, 73, of Rochester, died May 9, 2022 at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. He was the husband of Linda E. (Tousignant) DiCroce. They were married for 51 years. He was the son of the late William and Shirley (Stubbs) DiCroce. He was born in Brockton and live in Rochester for 18 years. He graduated […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
I’m sure as you look at the picture that accompanies this article, you’re thinking, “Ok, what is that?” It looks somewhat like a cross between stilts for a one-legged man and the world’s biggest chopstick. Actually, this is a tool which is in the current exhibit at our museum at 355 County Rd. These calipers […] Read more »
ORCTV 2022 Annual Meeting
Old Rochester Community Television will hold its annual meeting on Monday, June 6 at 5:00pm at the ORCTV Studio located at 135 Marion Rd., Mattapoisett. This meeting will include the election of members to the organization’s Board of Directors. 2022 Board of Director’s Nomination Slate Marion Nominee – Bill Tilden – 2 yr. term […] Read more »
Septic Repair Comes with Cost
A vote of approval by the Marion Conservation Commission on April 27 was a hollow victory for Omegon Nominee Trust in a Negative Determination of Applicability to upgrade two, existing, failed cesspools to Title 5 compliance with the installation of a 1,500-gallon concrete septic tank and chamber leaching area at 28 Landing Road. […] Read more »
Conrad “Slim” Omer Bernier
Conrad “Slim” Omer Bernier, 90, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2022. He was the spouse of the late Anita (Babineau) Bernier, son of the late Omer Bernier and Aurea Poirier, and brother of the late John Bernier and Louis Bernier. Slim was born in Acushnet and lived all his life in the […] Read more »
ORRHS Term 3 Honor Roll
The following students have achieved honors for the third term at Old Rochester Regional High School: Highest Honors, Grade 9; Teresa Adams, Clara Bonney, Nolan Bushnell, Erin Cardinal, Delaney Chase, Gianna DeLeo, Hailee Ducharme, Eden Dupre, David Fredette, Dillon Furtado, Zachary Gates, Mallory Henesey, Aiden Levasseur, Katherine McIlmail, Zoe Pateakos, Scarlet Patnaude, Alaina […] Read more »
MLT Travels to Nantucket with ORR Science Students
On May 9, forty of Lynn Connor’s ORR Marine Biology and Advanced Placement Environmental Science students will travel to The Brandt Point Shellfish Hatchery on Nantucket. The purpose of the visit is a tour and to study the Hatchery’s process of spawning to grow-out, how shellfish affect water quality and methods of farming oysters. There […] Read more »
Marion’s Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession
The 2022 Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession will take place on Monday, May 30 starting at 9:00 am in front of the Music Hall at 164 Front St, Marion. In the event of rain, the event will be relocated to the Multipurpose Room of Sippican Elementary School. The 2022 procession and remembrances will follow […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Elementary Schools Budget
To the Editor: It is critical that Mattapoisett voters understand the FY23 Mattapoisett Elementary Schools Budget that has been recommended by the Mattapoisett School Committee, which represents a modest increase for next school year. The proposal is a level-service budget that aims to maintain the current resources and does not include recommendations for any […] Read more »