Representatives of The Pines at Hathaway Pond spoke to the full Rochester Planning Board at its regular meeting Tuesday evening about obtaining a final release for their remaining four units. In a misunderstanding, the representatives believed that the building of infrastructure on the land would satisfy the Planning Board in exchange for the release. “They […] Read more »
There is no better way to celebrate summer than to barbecue outdoors. However, each year Fire Departments respond to an average of 8,200 home fires involving outdoor grills, hibachis or barbeque pits, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Five out of six home grill fires involve a gas grill, and the leading contributing […] Read more »
The Marion Democratic Town Committee will hold its monthly meeting at the Music Hall on Front Street Saturday, July 21 at 10:00 am. All Democrats and Independents welcome. For more information contact Eileen J. Marum 508-758-9751. Read more »
Watch cows do their magic as they meander over 500 squares of prime real estate at the Rochester Country Fair! This country-style fundraising event will take place on Thursday, August 16 at the Fair’s new fairgrounds located at 65 Pine Street in Rochester. Gates open at 4:00 pm and the cows will make their appearances […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional High School’s Class of 1977 will be holding its 35 Year Reunion on July 28 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at the Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett. If you are interested in attending and did not receive an invitation, please contact Melanie (Wolak) Santos at 508-748-0338 or Karin (Buckley) Kingsland at klouise516@hotmail.com. Read more »
The Scholarship Committee Members of the Sippican Woman’s Club are very pleased to announce that they were able to give 18 scholarship awards this year. The recipients were graduating seniors and continuing education students who met requirements in scholarship, service, activities and need. Graduating seniors: From ORR, the recipients were Hope Anderson, Martha Nakashian, Catherine […] Read more »
During the 332 years of Mattapoisett’s recorded history, 177 years as a village in the Township of Rochester, and 155 years since its incorporation in 1857, only once is there any documented account of the town being attacked by a belligerent force. This event occurred on or about September 5, 1814 in the third year […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band will present a concert of Latin-American music on Monday, July 23. The program is as follows: •National Anthem •La Bonita (Spanish March) •Mexican Overture – M. J. Isaac •Montego Bay (Samba) – S. Nestico •Fandango – J. Turrin: Tobias Monte, trumpet; Kevin Kane, trombone •Martinique – R. Washburn •Danzon – L. […] Read more »
The Second Annual Marion Classic Auto Show will be held on the lawn at Silvershell Beach in Marion on Saturday, July 21. Gates open for participants at 8:00 am and to the public at 10:00 am. Admission is free. All proceeds will benefit Marion Recreation programs. To register your vehicle, please visit www.themarionclassic.com. Read more »
To the Editor: I am a resident of Marion residing at Little Neck Village, but now away from home serving as a Response Volunteer in the US Peace Corps. I wish I had a copy of the Wanderer in my hands, but my hands are quite full here with these adorable “Mustard Seed Kids” from […] Read more »