The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday October 2. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please transmit your counts […] Read more »
Olive M. (Anderson) Stickney, 101, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was the wife of the late Kenneth W. Stickney for 65 years until he passed in 2022. Born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Elmer and Esther (Carlson) Anderson, she lived in Orleans for many years […] Read more »
Addressing a need that had been on the town’s capital-funding priority list for years, Rochester’s Select Board Monday spent $245,150 of the town’s $312,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on new equipment for the Highway Department. Select Board member Adam Murphy noted the new Cat 930 Wheel loader being requested by Highway Surveyor […] Read more »
On September 28, the Old Colony RVTHS PTO will hold its annual Fall Family Festival at 476 North Ave in Rochester from 11:00 to 3:00. There will be music and games. We will also have the a climbing tower, inflatable jousting, the National Guard inflatable obstacle course, laser tag, henna & character artists, reiki & […] Read more »
Doug Tallamy is on a mission to create backyard national parks across the globe. On September 12, the Marion Natural History Museum hosted Tallamy, a well-known and highly recognized expert in the field of ecology and everything that encompasses. Tallamy began his hourlong presentation, viewed remotely at the museum, by laying the groundwork […] Read more »
Michael Garvice Thompson, 69, of Mattapoisett passed away September 21, 2024 following a period of declining health. Michael was the son of the late Lillian “Tuddie” Morse and the late Arthur C. Thompson. He was the husband of the late Stephanie L. (Grassi) Thompson, his soul mate. Michael is survived by his sister, Donna […] Read more »
Madelyn Mary (Doherty) Collins, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, of Marion, MA, passed away September 20, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. A cherished daughter to Ruth and Edward Doherty of Flushing, NY. Born in 1933, Madelyn was the 3rd born of 4 children. In 1951 Madelyn married the love […] Read more »
The neighborhood of East Rochester in the mid-1880s when the East Rochester church was being built stretched out along what is today, County Rd., but was then called Division St. At this time there were at least two mills which provided jobs to those living in the area. Some of the buildings that housed these […] Read more »
On behalf of the Mattapoisett Board of Health, the Public Health Nursing Office is offering flu vaccines to Mattapoisett residents and neighboring communities. Regular dose and high dose will be available. This upcoming clinic will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow Street. Please […] Read more »
The Marion Police Department is hosting a women’s self-defense class during Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 15 & 17 from 6-9 pm. Last year’s class was a huge success and participants learned valuable life-saving skills. Our program aims to empower women by helping them learn the best techniques to protect themselves and build […] Read more »