Atty. Jan E. Dabrowski, 67, of Mattapoisett passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Tufts Medical Center following a long illness. Jan graduated from Bishop Stang High School, Boston College, and Boston College School of Law. He was an attorney in private practice in New Bedford for over 40 years. A proud […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board on Monday began its meeting by approving a three-year contract for new Town Planner Michaela Shoemaker, a mere week after the board hired her. Shoemaker is the former Community Development planner in Falmouth and has also served as the town planner in Hanover. The board also approved new three-year contracts for […] Read more »
On Saturday, February 22, the doors of the new Marion Maritime Center and Harbormaster facility were open to the public. Up until this point, the only look anyone had received was that of released pictures or MRC’s posted meetings. The new building sits near the sea with a system of 360-degree cameras allowing full sight […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club is pleased to announce it will award five $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who reside in Marion. These scholarships are based on academic accomplishments, co-curricular activities, community service and financial need. One scholarship recipient will also be awarded an additional award of $500 for being chosen to receive […] Read more »
The Marion Social Club, located at 44 Pumping Station Road, Marion, is having a Chicken Bake on Sunday, March 9, at 1:00 pm. Dinner will include Barbeque Chicken, Baked Potato, Vegetable, Cranberry Sauce, Roll & Dessert for $17 per adult. For ticket information, please call Betsy Youngson at 508-295-8253. Cut-off date for tickets is March […] Read more »
The Friends of Marion Council on Aging is pleased to announce new technology is now available at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 for anyone experiencing hearing loss. This new ADA-compliant technology has been installed after identifying the need to support those with hearing disabilities at the COA. The new dual-zone, state-of-the-art technology includes […] Read more »
On February 25, the Mattapoisett Select Board met with Highway Surveyor Garrett Bauer to discuss the current status of major renovations and improvement to the Highway Department headquarters located on Mendel Road. Bauer said it has been more than 50 years since any updates had been made and that Phase 1 work is complete. He […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center (the MAC) would like to announce the opening of the MAC Theater’s “Ripcord.” The playwright is David Lindsay-Abaire, who has won multiple Tony awards for his work as well as a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. His work includes “Kimberly Akimbo,” “Shrek the Musical” and “Rabbit Hole.” Synopsis: A sunny room […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Silas Coellner are pleased to share that Old Rochester Regional Junior High School recently celebrated World Language Week with a variety of interactive and immersive cultural experiences. In the week before February vacation, all junior high Latin […] Read more »
A highlight of the Marion Select Board’s February 19 meeting was a two-fold recognition of the successful rescue of a young man who came perilously close to death in Marion Harbor on January 20. At about 8:00 am that day, 19-year-old Jordan Haims and a friend were duck hunting. Haims was on a […] Read more »