NewsZBA Bay Watch 40B Hearings Begin … AgainAfter 10 years of litigation, Bay Watch Realty’s proposed affordable housing project appears to be inching closer to town approval. But still many details need ironing out before it is a done deal. [...] Read more » Deer Crossing Issue Ignored in 40B ProjectBay Watch Realty Trust will not consider how its proposed affordable housing project off Route 105 will impact a nearby deer crossing, the developer told the Marion Conserv[...] Read more » Town Eyes Boat Launch ServiceMattapoisett town officials are exploring the idea of offering a Launch Service this summer, it was revealed at the Board of Selectmen’s January 24 meeting. Town Administrator Michael Gagne said if [...] Read more » ANR Submission Requirements DiscussedAt a regular meeting of the Rochester Planning Board on January 24, 2012, Town Planner John Charbonneau reviewed the Approval Not Required (ANR) plan submission requirements. These requ[...] Read more » Little Interest at Town Auction![]() It was standing room only at the Mattapoisett Town Auction on January 24. The town put five parcels up for bid for non-payment of taxes. The fifty plus people filled the conference room overflowing in[...] Read more » Click here to submit your event . When approved you event will appear on our calendar of events.
EventsThe Elizabeth Islands – Chapter IIIBartholomew Gosnold, sailing for the Queen of England in 1602, named the string of islands separating Buzzards Bay from Vineyard Sound for his Queen. [...] Read more » SHS Introduces Classic Film SeriesFriday, February 3, will mark the premiere of the Sippican Historical Society’s newest offering: Classic Film Fridays. One Friday each month, the So[...] Read more » Variety Show Sponsorships Available![]() Old Rochester Community Television and The Showstoppers singing group are once again teaming up to bring the FOURTH Annual Tri Town LIVE TV Variety Sh[...] Read more » SHS Introduces Classic Film SeriesFriday, February 3, will mark the premiere of the Sippican Historical Society’s newest offering: Classic Film Fridays. One Friday each month, the So[...] Read more »
Pet Picks SportsSports ShortsOld Rochester Boys and Girls Track – ORR Track continued their undefeated season with a victory ag[...] Read more » Undefeated ORR Track Team Headed to State MeetOld Rochester Boys and Girls Track – The boys’ and girls’ Track teams won again in the[...] Read more » Seawolves Dominate at Wrestling MatchAt Tabor Academy, sports picked up again in full swing; all teams prepared to buckle down and shake [...] Read more » OpinionThank You RogerTo the Editor, It was with great sadness that I learned yesterday of Roger Blanchette’s decision n[...] Read more » Register to Vote!To the Editor, It is time we take a stand! Observe the candidates, what they have accomplished. Marc[...] Read more » Heritage Days Needs VolunteersTo the Editor: You may be aware that there is an advertised meeting for January 17 at 6:30 pm in the[...] Read more » | 2011: A Year of WanderingFeaturesSisters Surprise Parents With Painting![]() Parents pass down many of their passions to their children – some intentionally and others unintentionally. For sisters Meghan and Erin, it was the art that adorned their home as children that never[...] Read more » Mattapoisett Resident Launches Radio Show![]() John Theriault, a resident of Mattapoisett, is launching a new weekly radio show focused on small business success using social media and the Internet. The show will be featured on WSAR 1480 AM on Wed[...] Read more » Yarns About Knitting at Plumb Library![]() Is your yarn taking over your house? With this question in mind, Joseph Plumb Library Director Gail Roberts organized a “yarn swap” last Friday afternoon at the library. The yarn swap table was lo[...] Read more » Tri-Town Relay for Life Gears up for 2012The Relay for Life of the Tri-Town gathered together at the ORR library on Tuesday night for the official kick off to the upcoming event, which will happen on Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 at th[...] Read more » HappeningsMattapoisett Fire Department S.A.F.E. GrantThe Mattapoisett Fire Department is pleased to announce that they were recently awarded $4,665.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Sa[...] Read more » ORRJHS Students of the MonthOld Rochester Regional Junior High School Principal Kevin Brogioli is pleased to announce the following Students of the Month for December 2011: Green[...] Read more » From the Rochester Town Clerk• Dog Licenses – It is time to renew your dog license for 2012. Licenses are available at the Town Clerk’s office. Spayed and Neutered dogs ar[...] Read more » Marion Tax Bill NoticeMarion Tax Collector Gary J. Carreiro would like to remind residents that third quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Actual Real Estate & Personal Property T[...] Read more » SchoolsEnrichment Program for Female Students“For girls who love science, technology, engineering and math,” reads the flyer for the 2012 Sci[...] Read more » Tabor Academy Safety Changes![]() On November 16, 2011, two Tabor girls were seriously injured crossing Spring Street. Both students[...] Read more » Tri-Town Special Education Costs DiscussedA vote was taken and approved at the Joint School Committee meeting of the Old Rochester Regional Di[...] Read more » 20 Years of Wanderer Christmas |










