The Rochester School Committee on October 3 reviewed a plan to join a program partnering with the national group devoted to stemming school gun violence, the Sandy Hook Promise. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Shari Fedorowicz said the Sandy Hook Promise school program’s mission is to promote safer schools by empowering students and educators to […] Read more »
One day many decades ago, a young executive found himself contemplating his future. He’d achieved so much in life already including securing a job with IBM and becoming a top sales earner – he was living the life others could only dream of. But in this moment of reflection, it all rang hollow. Charlie Bell […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society Museum at 355 County Rd., Rochester will be open from 1:00-3:00 pm on Sundays throughout the Fall. Our exhibit of how we entertained ourselves for the last 337 years will be open. We will also be selling quart bags of both dried, sweetened and fresh cranberries. It won’t hurt to […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites potential new members and interested local residents to its October 17 monthly meeting, which will feature an art history presentation by the well-known Jill Sanford of Art For Your Mind. Art For Your Mind is an engaging, educational, art observation experience designed to broaden the minds of its participants. Jill […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces new availability for our very popular Art in the Afternoon program, which runs Friday afternoons, for ages 7-12. Our Early Dismissal Half Day Camp, scheduled Friday, October 18 12:00-3:00pm in the MAC Studio, is $70 for MAC members and $80 for nonmembers. Students will explore wool felt and model magic […] Read more »
Dear Editor, The League of Women Voters of South Coast, previously known as the League of Women Voters of Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester, has been organizing candidate debates, forums, and meet-and-greets for over 35 years. LWVSC has scheduled a candidates’ event on October 17th at the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium, from 7:00 […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School football team faced Medfield on October 4 and won 42-6. Gavin Martin had three rushing touchdowns, and Jack Leconte had two. Cam Peppin had a 60-yard touchdown. The Bulldogs’ defense played very well, leading to two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and a blocked punt. They will play at Somerset […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, October 14 at 6:30 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The public and new members welcome. We look forward to seeing you. A candidate’s forum will follow at 7:00 pm. Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is once again celebrating Halloween with our Great Pumpkin Contest. Visitors to the library can check out a real pumpkin for free with their library card, then return their decorated pumpkin by Wednesday October 23 to be entered into our Great Pumpkin Contest. The community will vote on their favorites during […] Read more »
Anticipating the new state housing law going into effect in February, the Marion Select Board and Planning Board conducted a joint session to discuss potential modification of existing town bylaws in compliance with both the state law and the town’s needs. The law requires all municipalities to allow homeowners to create accessory dwelling units, or […] Read more »