To the Editor; Having previously written about the benefits to the overall community and the importance of legacy, let’s get practical and focus on the direct personal economic benefits of historic districts, especially in this part of the world: Property Value: Research has shown that property values in historic districts often rise faster […] Read more »
Town Meeting and Town Election Dates Approved
Mark your calendars. Rochester’s Board of Selectman Monday approved May 19 as the date for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and May 28 as the date for the Town Election. Town Administrator Cameron Durant was happy to report that town council and Rochester Memorial School, where the town meeting will be held, have both […] Read more »
Cranberries On Ice
Cranberries play an important role in late-year festivities like Thanksgiving and Christmas. In the Tri-town and surrounding Southeastern Massachusetts, cranberry bogs are a defining feature of the land, culture, and history of the region. We pass them on the road, we hike past them in the summer, we visit local farms in the fall, then […] Read more »
Marion Republican Town Committee
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, February 10 at 7:00 pm at the Benjamin Cushing Community Center, 460 Mill Street, Marion. The public and new members welcome. We look forward to seeing you. Read more »
Town Of Marion Volunteer Opportunities
The Town of Marion has a vacancy on the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission (MOSAC). This position will be appointed by the Select Board and MOSAC and the appointment will end May 2025. In addition to this appointed position, the Marion Select Board is seeking volunteers to serve on the following Town Boards and Committees: […] Read more »
OHS Fifth Grader Wins Feinstein Foundation Golden Ticket
On Monday, January 27, Thomas’ winning ticket and five others were announced on WPRI’s Channel 12 during the 4:30 pm news. Thomas chose to donate the $500 gift to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to honor his “Yaya.” “Learning about the importance of paying it forward is an invaluable experience, and this opportunity […] Read more »
Volunteers Sought for Town Celebrations
As discussed at its February 4 meeting, the Select Board and Town Administrator’s office are reaching out to residents to help organize upcoming celebrations. The first is the annual Fourth-of-July fireworks display. The committee responsible for organizing this highly popular event for several years needs new members in order to continue. Funding for the […] Read more »
After School Activities for Kids
The Marion Art Center (80 Pleasant Street, Marion, MA) is pleased to present Kids’ Clay Studio, our newest program. For ages 8-11, the program is on Thursdays from 3:15 pm to 5:00 pm. Spring Session 1 starts on February 13 through March 27 with no class on February 20. The cost is $175 for MAC […] Read more »
ORRHS Juniors Win Emerging Young Artists Award
Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are proud to announce that two talented artists from Old Rochester Regional High School are being celebrated for their artwork in the Emerging Young Artists and Designers 2025 Juried Exhibition. Works by juniors Alexis Barber and […] Read more »
Wilson “Bud” David Harding
Wilson “Bud” David Harding, a proud Elder and Eagle Clan citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, passed away peacefully at his home in Mashpee after an extended illness. Bud was born April 23, 1934, in Bournedale, MA son of Charles D. Harding, Chief White Feather of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, and Eleanor Pocknett […] Read more »