It’s been a decade since Rochester Memorial School began a school year without Derek Medeiros as its principal, but the elementary school has moved on by introducing Heidi Letendre as interim principal for the 2023-24 academic year. Letendre had worked at RMS as a student-teacher 30 years ago, so her introduction was part […] Read more »
September is Library Card Sign-up month and a great time to see what’s new at the library. If you don’t have a library card or haven’t used yours in a long time, stop in to see the staff to register and start borrowing books, films, audiobooks, kits, and so much more. Each time you check […] Read more »
The Marion Social Club, 44 Pumping Station Road, is having a Pig Roast on Sunday, October 15 at 1 pm. Side dishes will include jag, baked beans, corn on the cob, apple sauce and a dessert. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased by calling Betsy Youngson at 508-295-8253. Cutoff date is September 28, […] Read more »
Marion Cultural Council is excited to receive online grant applications for individuals and organizations for art and STEM-related projects that will help to enrich the Marion community. Marion Cultural Council has set an October 17 deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities and proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities […] Read more »
Peter Garcia of Marion has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2023 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Joseph Reardon of Mattapoisett, Courtney Churchill of Mattapoisett and Aaron Bates of Mattapoisett on being named to the […] Read more »
There’s something magical about being in the presence of theatrical excellence. It is powerful, evocative and entertaining, all at the same time. That experience was shared by the members of the Sippican Woman’s Club as they watched a historical performance by Sheryl Faye, who personified Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Faye was the club’s August guest speaker, […] Read more »
There were two dog bites at Washburn Park, and Marion Board of Health members have asked Health Director Lori Desmarais to send out an e-blast warning the public and dog owners to take notice and precautions. During the board’s September 7 public meeting, Desmarais said a person riding a bicycle was bit and […] Read more »
Rochester’s Planning Board Tuesday came a step closer to approving the Special Permit and Site Plan Review application for the commercial building at 621 County Road that will include the recreational marijuana retail store Megan’s Organic Market, but not to the satisfaction of the petitioner’s attorney. The Planning Board reviewed the draft decision […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce that Kristine Lincoln has been selected as the districts’ interim director of student services. Lincoln’s appointment is pending approval by the School Committee, which is expected on September 28. She has been acting in the position since the start of this school year. As the […] Read more »
Eleven o’clock on Thursday morning, September 21, marks the beginning of a new year for the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club. Following the 11:00 am social get-together time and recognition of new members, we will begin our annual gala potluck luncheon at approximately 11:45 am. A brief business meeting and adjournment will follow the luncheon. These […] Read more »