2nd Annual Pumpkin Palooza

Come one, come all – join us at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 for an afternoon of fun. Let’s get together, show off artistic talents and create a lighted pumpkin display along Route 6 for everyone to enjoy on Halloween weekend.             We’ll provide pumpkins and carving stations with tools & tea lights […] Read more »

The Mac Halloween Parade Returns

The volunteer witches of the Marion Art Center have been brewing up plans for their annual Halloween Parade around the town on Tuesday, October 31. Costumed characters of all ages are invited to join in for this fun family event. Participants should meet in front of the Marion Music Hall (we’ll line up on Cottage […] Read more »

Wetland Delineations Prioritized

            Rochester’s Conservation Commission Tuesday approved the next step for a plan that will place a 15-acre, self-storage facility at Kings Highway and Route 28. The panel approved an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation that reflagged the parcel’s 2,700 linear feet of bordering vegetated wetlands.             The Concom approved the site’s first wetlands delineation […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

“Paranormal 101” with Paranormal New England – Thursday October 19 at 6:30 pm. Join us for spooky fun with real ghost hunters. Learn from the experts at Paranormal New England, the team that has investigated reportedly haunted locations throughout New England.             Ghostly Scavenger hunt for kids – Friday October 20 at 3 pm. Can […] Read more »

ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association

The executive committee of the ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association has announced a goal of $3500 for the fundraising drive that will take place during the upcoming Homecoming and Alumni Weekend events from Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22.             The ORR BPAA is a recognized organization in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and operates […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Bogs Wetland Restoration

Construction to restore natural habitats at the retired cranberry bogs will begin on October 16 at Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Mattapoisett Bogs property at 141 Acushnet Road. The project will transform previously farmed cranberry bogs back to wildlife-friendly natural freshwater wetlands and grassland habitat. This natural habitat restoration will better absorb and filter water moving into […] Read more »

Conrad H. Roy

Conrad H. Roy, 75, of Mattapoisett died October 18, 2023 after a long illness at home.             He was married to Janice M. (Gaucher) Roy. Born in New Bedford, son of the late R. Marcel and C. Lorraine (Seguin) Roy, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.             Conrad’s journey led him through various […] Read more »

Sewer Upgrades Town Meeting’s Biggest Ask

            The Mattapoisett Fall Special Town Meeting will take place on Monday, November 6, at 6:30 pm at Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium. At that time, voters will be asked to transfer and spend revenue included in 11 warrant articles.             On Monday, the Mattapoisett Select Board unanimously moved each article for voters’ consideration. […] Read more »

ORR Serving up A Famous, Old Family Feud

            To Old Rochester Regional High School senior Aidan Silk, the iconic Romeo from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” was nothing more than a 14th Century frat boy. Silk and other ORR theater students all have a unique perspective on their characters and will make them accessible to a modern audience.             They will take the […] Read more »

Marion Scouts Annual Food Drive

Since 1988, the Scouts of the Narragansett Council have helped feed families in need by collecting nearly 10 million pounds of food. The yearly Good Turn is the area’s most impactful food drive and the largest annual Scout service project. Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 and Troop 32 have been participating in this project since […] Read more »