Claire Ann “Cookie” Audette, 76, of Fairhaven died November 4, 2022 at home after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Ulric O. Audette and Doris (Lelievre) Medeiros, she lived in Fairhaven all of her life. She was formerly employed as a cashier […] Read more »
The Marion Bylaw Codification Committee is a subcommittee of the Planning Board, but not all Codification Committee members are Planning Board members. As the Codification Committee has been grinding through an arduous updating and cleaning up of existing bylaws, some Planning Board members have in their own public meetings articulated frustration with their lack […] Read more »
Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. is providing assistance to older people in the communities of Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester who need help with paying the heat or electric bills. The funds will pay for gas, electric, propane, wood or other heating needs to help reduce the financial burden for many elders who have difficulty with […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club’s Fall production of Alice In Wonderland will be staged on November 17, 18, 19 at 7 pm and November 20 at 2 pm. Director Maxx Domingos and Assistant Director Sarah Whinnem are celebrating their second year as directors for the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club. […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission Tuesday night approved a plan for the town to acquire 42.41 acres on Featherbed Lane, but not before discussing whether it was a good idea. The land is being donated to the town by property owners Bradford and Ruth Correia. The Select Board, which will make the ultimate decision as […] Read more »
On October 28, the Mattapoisett Museum threw open its doors, let a few goblins out, while still others came in in the form of bipedal homosapians, the most frightful creatures on earth. The pre-Halloween event was a retelling, with live action of three true tales from the museum’s archives. The stories were gleaned […] Read more »
Have you always wanted to learn the art and construction of stonewalls? Stonewalls are a staple feature to southeastern Massachusetts reminiscent of colonial times and stonewall building is a unique and impressive skill to learn. Mattapoisett Land Trust invites you to come learn how it’s down at our Stone Wall Workshop. Meet us at […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, November 10. Since Veterans Day falls on 2nd Friday of the month, which is our normal meeting date, we will meet a day earlier on Thursday. We will meet at 12:30 for an array of finger foods and social followed by a business meeting […] Read more »
Jay McGrail’s final Select Board public meeting as the Marion’s town administrator was dominated by three appointments, the first about the search for his replacement. Attending the meeting via Zoom, Bernie Lynch of Community Paradigm Associates provided an update and sought approval from the Select Board with regards to forming a volunteer screening […] Read more »
When it comes time to seek in-home services for yourself or a loved one, go no further than picking up the phone and calling Coastline Elderly Services. Whether you are the caregiver or in need of direct services, Coastline can provide that link between need and service. Established 45 years ago, New Bedford-based […] Read more »