‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the land, town folks were gathering, to hear the Tri-County Symphonic Band. The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, celebrates the festive holiday season with its Annual Children’s Christmas Concert, on Sunday, December 8, 1:30 pm at the Sippican School, 16 Spring Street […] Read more »
Plymouth County Commission Treasurer Tom O’Brien and State Senator Michael J. Rodrigues came to Rochester Monday to present its Board of Selectmen a $413,605 check for new Police Department digital radios and new Fire Department turnout gear. The oversize cardboard check the pair came to town hall with represented two actual checks Rochester […] Read more »
Join us from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Plumb Memorial Library on Saturday, December 14. We will be selling hats, sweatshirts, tees, books, maps, denim shirts, and Rochester themed tic tac toes. Christmas comes to the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Road at 2:00 pm on December 15 when Organist Bruce […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board met in a lighting fast meeting on Tuesday, December 3. The meeting began with the approval of minutes from three meetings, October 7, October 16, and November 6. Minutes were approved by unanimous vote. The next agenda item was approving liquor licenses. The board unanimously approved all outstanding requests, though […] Read more »
On Saturday, November 30, the holiday season official began with Marino Carreiro of Mattapoisett illuminating Acushnet Road and bringing holiday cheer and excitement to all those who pass by. Continuing the yearly tradition, Carreiro excitedly unveiled this year’s light design and fully decorated lawn. Complete with tens-of-thousands of lights suspended from trees, on the ground, […] Read more »
Jill (Crippin) Vancour, 57, Of Mattapoisett died November 28, 2024 unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Wareham, daughter of Harriet L. (Kremp) Crippin of Mattapoisett and the late Warren D. Crippin, she lived in Mattapoisett all of her life. She was employed as a cook in several local restaurants, and was a […] Read more »
Steven A. Briggs, 68, of Marion passed away unexpectedly at home on December 1, 2024. He was the husband of Rita L. St. Germaine and the son of the late Sherman and Joanne (Mead) Briggs. He was born in Wareham and lived in Marion his whole life. Mr. Briggs worked as a self-employed […] Read more »
Frank L. Fletcher, 83, of Mattapoisett, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on January 3, 1941, in Stamford, CT, he was the son of the late Thomas and Stephanie (Greska) Fletcher. Frank was a longtime resident of Mattapoisett. A standout athlete, Frank was an exceptional tennis player at […] Read more »
On Sunday, December 15, Music Director Yaniv Dinur will lead the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra in two performances of its popular Holiday Pops Family Concert, this year taking place in the Bronspiegel Auditorium, New Bedford High School. Bring your family and friends to the festively decorated theater to enjoy the most entertaining holiday concert in […] Read more »
The Rochester Women’s Club will be having its annual Christmas Wreath Sale on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Last year the club sold out within two hours. Get there early! Our wreaths are decorated as naturally as possible. Using local greens and holly. With or without a bow and all […] Read more »