Join us for all ages story times all summer long, every Saturday at 10:30 am and for Yoga for all ages every Tuesday at 9:30 am. Support the library by visiting the Friends Book Sale for all your summer reads. Friday and Saturday July 26 and July 27 from 9 to 3 at the […] Read more »
Marion Police Chief Richard Nighelli is announcing that the Marion Police Department is launching an enhanced traffic enforcement effort to counter the recent rise in speeding and reckless driving throughout town. Starting June 22 and over the next four weeks, Marion Police will have additional officers patrolling the town’s roadways, enforcing local speed limits […] Read more »
The skies were bright blue and clear. The sounds from musical performances could be heard throughout the village. Children’s laughter, melting ice cream, windchimes and colorful beachwear filled Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett. The Lions Club’s Harbor Days fundraiser was in full swing to the delight of hundreds of festival goers on July 20 and […] Read more »
Below is a list of local students who were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the Spring 2024 Semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a four-point scale. From Marion; Jacqueline Elizabeth Barrett, David Michael Berman, Rachael Fantoni, […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett continues its 140th summer season with The Rev. Marc Eames, Priest in Charge, St. John’s Church, Vernon, CT, officiating the 8:00 am and 10:00 am services this Sunday. Each service will use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. All are welcome to attend. Read more »
Michael Assad Jr. has accepted the job as Rochester’s new chief of police after the Select Board unanimously voted on Monday to offer the Mashpee Police detective sergeant the job, replacing Robert Small who announced his resignation in the spring. Assad was one of three finalists to interview a final time on Monday, […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series on July 26, with a program of music inspired by the sea. The program is as follows: Hands Across the Sea – J. P. Sousa Parade of the Tall Ships – J. Chattaway Fantasy on American Sailing Songs – C. Grundman Variants on a […] Read more »
Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony reports that the Marion Fire Department responded to a garbage truck fire on July 18. Dispatchers received a call at 12:37 pm about a garbage truck on fire near the intersection of Front Street and Washburn Park Road. Upon arrival, crews discovered the truck engulfed by flames. This truck […] Read more »
Anne Quinlan, 83, wife, mother, Gma, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, left this world peacefully on December 3, 2023. She was surrounded by family and passed away at home after a 2-year journey with cancer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 27 at 11 am at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church in Mattapoisett with […] Read more »
Join us for an Italian themed luncheon on Monday, August 5 at 11:30 a.m. for only $10. Menu includes: Zuppa Toscana, Italian sausage, peppers and onions over linguine, bread rolls and cannolis for dessert. Register by calling us at 508-763-8723 or by visiting the front desk at the Rochester Senior Center. All reservations must be […] Read more »