The weather on May 30, 2022 was picture perfect. Late spring warmth, bright blue skies and gentle sea breezes combined as the backdrop for Mattapoisett’s annual Memorial Day Observances hosted by the American Legion Florence Eastman Post 280. Keynote speaker Professor James Holmes of the Newport Naval War College gave a rousing account […] Read more »
Jack F. Bravo, 60, of Holden, MA died May 30, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, son of the late Gloria (Willis) Bravo and the late Joaquim F. Bravo, Jr., he was raised in Leicester and lived in Holden many years. He was employed as […] Read more »
On June 12 at 1:00, there will be a guided tour of Rochester Center Cemetery. We will meet near the front of the cemetery, diagonally across from Plumb Corner. Rain date is June 26. On June 15, Jeff Stevens will speak about the meanings of gravestone carvings and their evolution. Cathy Phinney will give […] Read more »
The Select Board is forming a Building Committee for the proposed Department of Public Works (DPW) Facility. This Committee will be comprised of residents of Marion, staff from the DPW and the Town Administrator. If you are interested in serving on this Committee, please send your letter of interest to dhemphill@marionma.gov. Please include your […] Read more »
Rochester Town Clerk Paul Dawson confirmed on Tuesday morning that Adam Murphy filed his petition for a recount of his challenge for Brad Morse’s seat on the Select Board. Morse’s May 25 bid for reelection to a three-year term hung in the balance as of Tuesday after an initial 582-580 count in his favor […] Read more »
The sky was dotted with wisps of clouds on a perfectly sunny Memorial Day, as friends, family, and river race boat enthusiasts gathered at the Mattapoisett River Herring Weir at Route 6 and River Road in Mattapoisett for the conclusion of the 2022 Boat Race. Children ran along the bank, hurling the occasional stick into […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library 2021/2022 Artist Series will host River Road Crafts Exhibit by Kathy McCarthy June 15 to July 14. Local resident Kathy McCarthy is a talented crafter. Come to the Mattapoisett Library between June 15 and July 14 and see Kathy’s beautiful work. Early on, she realized that she was happy when […] Read more »
Today, Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) announced that the Town of Marion will be receiving an additional $500,000 From the Department of Environmental Protection for the Marion Lagoon project. In 2018, Rep. Straus authored a targeted legislative earmark to the Environmental funding bill to secure funding for the lagoon relining. “This project in Marion is […] Read more »
The graduation for Upper Cape Tech will be held Sunday, June 5 at 1:00 pm. The ceremony will be held under a tent rain or shine. Read more »
The MAC Theater is pleased to present its second production of the season, outdoors in Bicentennial Park, Marion (located across the street from the Marion Art Center.) This project is generously supported by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency (massculturalcouncil.org). Show Dates are June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, […] Read more »