On Sunday, February 2 at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will offer a salute to the “March King”, John Philip Sousa. The Sousa Band toured from 1892 to 1931 and performed 15,623 concerts, both in America and internationally. The Tri-County Symphonic Band will present a concert much like […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to share that Old Rochester Regional High School celebrated its annual Genealogy Class Celebration on Wednesday, January 15. The event, held in the high school library, served as the culmination of a semester-long genealogy course offered through the English Department. Students showcased their completed […] Read more »
James Emery Wilson “Jim” of Easton, CT and more recently of Mattapoisett, MA, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 93 with family by his side. Jim was born in Bath, ME, and as a child moved to Hingham, MA where he met his high school sweetheart and soulmate, Carolyn […] Read more »
The Marion Finance Committee met on Wednesday, January 15, to deliberate on the town’s financial strategies and budgeting plans for the upcoming fiscal year. The committee emphasized the need for precise forecasting of revenue and expenditures to avoid conservative estimations that could hinder financial planning. One committee member remarked, “I don’t think there’s any […] Read more »
The Marion Social Club is sponsoring an “old fashioned” ham and bean supper on Saturday February 8. The menu will consist of ham, beans, coleslaw, brown bread, and a dessert. Doors open at 5 pm for socializing, dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00 and can be reserved by calling Betsey Youngson […] Read more »
In Memory of David Kendall Pierce, September 21,1949 to January 14, 2025. David Kendall Pierce, a deeply respected member of the Tabor Academy and Tri-Town communities, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 14, 2025. With a legacy that spanned decades, David’s contributions to Tabor, the School by the Sea—as an educator, […] Read more »
Nicholas David Nobrega, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025 after a long battle with chronic illness. Nick was a beloved son, friend, brother, and teammate to many. Born in New Bedford, MA, Nick grew up in Mattapoisett and attended New Bedford High School. He was a multi-sport athlete and excelled as […] Read more »
Rose (Pina) Moniz, 96, of Rochester passed away on January 24, 2025, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. She was the wife of the late Edmund Moniz, Jr. and the daughter of the late Manuel Pina and Rose (Silvia) Pina. Mrs. Moniz was born in Taunton and spent the first few years of her life there […] Read more »
Doris Ann Moore Gray, age 93, of Trumbull,CT passed away January 25, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on October 23, 1931 in New Rochelle, NY to the late Harvey and Olga Moore. She graduated from Pelham Memorial High School in 1949. She worked at Blair Company, married John T. Gray at Huguenot Memorial […] Read more »
Coming before the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals on January 16 was architect Charles Rose representing clients Paul and Bettina Henderson, 2 Shipyard Lane. Requesting a Variance to retrofit a garage into additional living space to accommodate a growing family, Rose said the changes would not include a kitchen. Rose said that two bays […] Read more »