For 72 years, the Pinewood Derby has challenged cub scouts to compete in races with their own miniature, hand-crafted wooden race cars. For six years, the Narragansett Council of Scouting America, which represents all the scout packs in Southern New England, has held its Southeastern regional competition for these races at Rochester Memorial School. […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board met briefly Tuesday to approve the Groundwater Protection District Special Permit and Site Plan Review Permit for the proposed Eversource Substation at 214 Rounsville Road. The final endorsement of the large project, upgrades necessary to interconnect distributed generation facilities in town, came with the addition of a waiver important to […] Read more »
To the Editor I would like to express my opinion on expanding the Mattapoisett Select Board from 3 to 5 persons. I have lived in Mattapoisett full time for 27 years. I have seen many changes in those 27 years. However, having a select board that consists of only 3 people makes the select […] Read more »
Join us on Saturday May 10, 10:00 am until 1:00 pm outside at the front of St. Anthony’s Parish in Mattapoisett, 22 Barstow Street. Come and find a gift for a special Mom. We will offer an array of baked goods to enjoy with coffee and tea, floral arrangements, and vendors selling jewelry, hand-poured candles, […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust seeks applicants for its Richard I. and Helen A. Arthur Scholarship. The applicant for this $2,000 award must be a Marion resident in their last year of high school or enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college elsewhere. This award may be given to the same recipient at a maximum […] Read more »
Patricia “Pat” McPartland, age 74, passed away on March 17, 2025 peacefully at home. She was born in Passaic, New Jersey. Pat lived a remarkable life defined by intellectual curiosity, professional achievement, and a profound commitment to personal and spiritual growth. A lifelong learner, Pat was committed to education and public health. She earned […] Read more »
They have been diligently scrolling through spreadsheets and discussing cuts here, increases there, and reviewing copious amounts of data through the winter months. Now with the Spring Town Meeting right around the corner, the Mattapoisett Select Board has rounded the final corner on all things financial. With a budget topping out at $35,083,626, that’s no […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional (ORR) School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, High School Principal Michael Devoll, Junior High Principal Silas Coellner, Rochester Memorial School Principal Heidi Letendre, Sippican School Principal Lynn Desset, and Old Hammondtown School Principal Stephanie Wells are proud to celebrate the success of two March concerts presented by […] Read more »
The annual Earth Day town wide clean up sponsored by the Rochester Women’s Club will be held on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Women’s Club will be open during those hours for you to stop by, grab your street cleaning supplies and a cup of coffee. There will be a […] Read more »
Marion Social Club is cordially inviting you to our “Taste of Italy’ on April 13 at 1:00 pm. The menu will be antipasto, lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and chicken alfredo and dessert for $15.00 per person. Doors open at noon for socializing. For ticket information, please call Ann Cowell at 508-758-8411. Cutoff date is April 3. […] Read more »