In response to public feedback received during a February 6 Select Board meeting, the Marion Cemetery Commission met on Tuesday morning to review revisions to its proposed changes in the town’s Cemetery Regulations. The revisions were crafted for the commission’s consumption by Select Board member Norm Hills, working off a summary of feedback […] Read more »
Election time is upon us in the Tri-Town area, and nomination papers are out. So far it appears there has been no great stampede to run for office. But there is still time. My first foray into public office was on an appointed committee. I was recruited to join a local Bylaw Study […] Read more »
MYC has set up its 2024 calendar with an exciting blend of social gatherings, a summer cruising schedule for powerboats and sailboats along with our multiple racing regattas and one design series. There is something for everyone. Two big events start the season: Mattapoisett Yacht Club Annual Spring Fling 2024 Social will be held […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center welcomes three artists to its newest exhibition, Perspectives, featuring photography by Lucio Garofalo, Andrew Kepinski and Tianxu Zhou. The show runs March 2 through April 5, with an opening reception on Saturday, March 2 from 3-5 pm at the MAC. The photography reflects the different backgrounds and interests of the […] Read more »
During February Vacation week, the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Mattapoisett Museum collaborated to recreate the Antique art of a Sailors’ Valentine. The program turned out to be an intergenerational crafting event with older adults, parents and young children, including an ambitious four year old. Housed in a small exhibit room encased in class, […] Read more »
Aiming for a level-service budget for the next fiscal year, Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson told the Marion School Committee during its February 8 meeting that he had met with the Marion Finance Committee and Finance Director Heather O’Brien. “We are at a place where the cost of doing business […] Read more »
The February 26 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board found its members not only reviewing several departmental budgets but also topics with far-reaching implications for the town and its residents. Towards the end of the agenda, Town Administrator Mike Lorenco mentioned ongoing attempts to partner with the Town of Acushnet to hire a […] Read more »
Opening-round pairings for Old Rochester Regional High School and Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School for MIAA state tournament basketball and hockey are as follows: ORR Boys Basketball The Bulldogs (17-4) are seeded second in Division 3 behind Charlestown (18-2) and open the tournament season Friday night on home court against the winner […] Read more »
March is a busy month for the Children’s room of the Mattapoisett Library. Our storytimes continue with Winter Storytime for all ages taking place on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am and Baby Storytime for ages 0 to 24 months taking place on Friday mornings at 10:30 am. No registration required. Explore your creativity this […] Read more »
The Rochester Republican Town Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 13, at 6:30 pm, at the North Rochester Congregational Church, located at 247 North Ave, Rochester. You do not have to be a committee member to attend. All are welcome. Read more »