The First Congregational Church of Marion is pleased to sponsor a “Heart Saver Training Class” to members, friends, and the Marion community. This is an opportunity to learn valuable techniques to be prepared for an emergency. It is for anyone with little or no medical training. This 3 to 4 hour class will be […] Read more »
Mysteries Of The Midwater
Come join the Marion Natural History Museum on November 8 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, as we hear about the Mysteries Of The Midwater: Exploring the Ocean Twilight Zone with Benjamin Grassian of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Benjamin Grassian is a Postdoctoral Investigator from WHOI working with imaging, acoustic, and net data collected […] Read more »
Marion Historic District Plans In Motion
The town drew one step closer toward establishing a local historic district in Marion Village. Meg Steinberg, chairman of the town’s historic commission and advisor to the historic study committee, met with the planning board Monday with plans for the new district. Steinberg said historic officials will share plans with the planning board for […] Read more »
Read the Fine Print
My father had many aphorisms. One which I use frequently is, “figures don’t lie, but liars figure.” The drug companies are masters at using numbers to mislead; they will make big print statements that are accurate but convey a message not consistent with real value. You might see “Our new cancer drug lets patients […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
The Rev. Bruce Bassett grew up in New Jersey and now lives on Cape Cod. Like many of us, he became interested in his ancestry. Ultimately, his search led him to Thomas Bassett of Rochester, Massachusetts. Thomas was born here in Rochester on June 19, 1759. The Bassetts were known as a family of […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Early Voting Information
Mattapoisett Town Clerk Catherine Heuberger announces that the Town of Mattapoisett will be conducting in person early voting hours for the November 5, State Election at Mattapoisett Town Hall, 16 Main Street. Early voting hours will be through October 26 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Additionally, voting will also be held through Friday, October […] Read more »
Machacam Club
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5:00 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts […] Read more »
Point Road Bike Path Dominates Discussion
The agenda for the October 16 meeting included three Appointments, 10 Action Items, and 10 items in the report from the Town Administrator. The meeting started on time and the committee moved fairly quickly through its list. Animal Control provided an update on a problem dog, “Georgie,” whose owner is under an agreement […] Read more »
Innovative Public Services
If you have been inclined to take a nice walk or bike ride on the Rail Trail on a beautiful fall weekend and have driven downtown to do so, you may and have found, after searching for a space in the parking lot (the lot designated for motor vehicles, not the empty one for boat […] Read more »
North Rochester Congregational Church
The North Rochester Congregational Church, 247 North Avenue in Rochester, has services at 10:00 am on Sundays. The services are now conducted by Lay Minister Kevin Thompson, who is also the Boy Scout Troop Leader in town. Other members of the congregation also do services. Paul Sardinha is our longtime organist. Food and fellowship follows. […] Read more »