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ZBA Bay Watch 40B Hearings Begin … Again

After 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 Project

                  Bay 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 Service

Mattapoisett 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 Discussed

At 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

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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 »

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Events

The Elizabeth Islands – Chapter III

Bartholomew 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 Series

Friday, 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

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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 Series

Friday, 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 »

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Sports

Sports Shorts

Old Rochester Boys and Girls Track – ORR Track continued their undefeated season with a victory ag[...] Read more »

Undefeated ORR Track Team Headed to State Meet

Old Rochester Boys and Girls Track – The boys’ and girls’ Track teams won again in the[...] Read more »

Seawolves Dominate at Wrestling Match

At Tabor Academy, sports picked up again in full swing; all teams prepared to buckle down and shake [...] Read more »

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Opinion

Thank You Roger

To 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 Volunteers

To 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 Wandering

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Features

Sisters Surprise Parents With Painting

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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

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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

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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 2012

The 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 »

Happenings

Mattapoisett Fire Department S.A.F.E. Grant

The 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 Month

Old 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 Notice

Marion Tax Collector Gary J. Carreiro would like to remind residents that third quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Actual Real Estate & Personal Property T[...] Read more »

Schools

Enrichment 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

Tabor Academy has implemented many new safety features to safeguard crosswalks on Front and Spring Street. One of the new features is a sign on Front Street that reflects your speed and flashes if you are traveling above the 25mph speed limit. Photo by Paul Lopes

On November 16, 2011, two Tabor girls were seriously injured crossing Spring Street.  Both students[...] Read more »

Tri-Town Special Education Costs Discussed

A vote was taken and approved at the Joint School Committee meeting of the Old Rochester Regional Di[...] Read more »

20 Years of Wanderer Christmas