SouthCoast Children’s Chorus Auditions

We’re looking for children who love to sing! Auditions for the SouthCoast Children’s Chorus are ongoing through the end of September at St. Gabriel’s Church, 124 Front Street in Marion. The SouthCoast Children’s Chorus has two divisions – the Touring Chorus, for children in grades 3 – 12, and the Prep Chorus for children in […] Read more »

Maconchu Club Game Night

The Maconchu Club of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church is planning an informal game night at the church on Saturday, September 22 at 7:00 pm with many games to choose from, including: Cribbage, Dominoes, Boggle, Bridge, Rubber Chicken Foot, etc. This will not be a regular meeting but an extra night to get together and have […] Read more »

Soups for Scholarships

One of the best delights of fall is a steaming bowl of homemade soup on a crisp fall day.  The Rochester Women’s Club will be offering homemade vegetable beef and kale soups for sale on Sunday, October 7 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. All proceeds from the sales will go toward the Scholarship Fund. Takeout […] Read more »

Nightmare at 13 Atlantis Drive

Marion Recreation will be hosting the “Nightmare at 13 Atlantis Drive” Haunted House on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Admission is $5 per person. All proceeds will go to Marion Recreation Programs. We would like to ask the community for assistance in making this Haunted House a success. […] Read more »

Sippican Lands Trust Story Walk

The Sippican Lands Trust invites you to participate in their Story Walk which is running now through October 9. The walk will be held at the Peirson Woods property on Point Road in Marion and is free and open to the public. It is a self-guided tour that promotes physical fitness and literary skills. The […] Read more »

Harvest Moon Seafood Festival

The Mattapoisett Police Officers Association and the Town of Mattapoisett will be holding a Harvest Moon Seafood Festival on Sunday, October 14 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm in Shipyard Park. Tickets are available at Town Hall. The event will be held in memory of Richard “Turk” Pasquill. Read more »

Views on Education

To the Editor:             A Preliminary Note: Before reading Letter #3, some clarifying points need to be considered. Letter #3 was written and submitted before the response to previous letters appeared in last week’s issue. The response seems not to have focused on the main point of my Letters #1 and #2; the primary point […] Read more »

P&S Agreement Signed for HFH Property

The Marion Board of Selectmen signed the Purchase and Sales Agreement for property at 185 Wareham Street for the Habitat for Humanity house that will be built in the near future. The decision was made at the Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, September 17 in the Marion Town House. The Board signed the agreement with […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Library Free Movie Showing

The Junior Friends of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library are offering a free showing of the film “Tangled” on Wednesday, September 26 at 1:00 pm in the downstairs meeting room. Because this date is a half day of school, children are welcome to spend some time at the library and enjoy the free moving and refreshments, courtesy of […] Read more »

Months of Issues Surface

The Rochester Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors met to discuss a variety of issues that had been plaguing them for months. The discussion was held at the Selectmen’s regular meeting on Monday, September 17 in Rochester Town Hall. “Our objective is to clear the air and get some good, constructive ideas going,” said […] Read more »