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Water Street Culvert Repair Conditioned

The November 24 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission included a Notice of Intent filing by the town for the repair and reconstruction of the culvert that crosses Water Street. The culvert is located at the town beach, crossing from north to south as it empties into the town’s public beach. Long an […] Read more »

Zero Tolerance for Unregistered Boats

There will be zero tolerance for any boaters in town not in the state database for excise taxes, according to Marion Harbormaster Adam Murphy, who delivered this message to the Marion Marine Resources Commission on November 19 at the Maritime Conference Center. “We need to do a better job, and we need to send […] Read more »

Bike Path Projects to 2029

The Marion Conservation Commission expressed more excitement than recommendations at a public hearing for potential environmental impacts of the South Coast Bikeway through Marion. Project engineers Jeremy Packard and Callie Harper met with the Conservation Commission on November 19 in the Police Station’s conference room and detailed how the project will have minimal […] Read more »

Point Road Residents Weary of Rodents

To demolish a home in Marion, one might soon have to get a rodent report before moving forward. The Marion Board of Health on November 20 met with Zoning Commissioner Robert Grillo after a home was scheduled for demolition on Point Road. According to Point Road residents who appeared at the November 6 […] Read more »

Improving Fire Communication System

The Marion Fire Department has trouble contacting personnel around the Front Street area near Route 195 and close to the Rochester town line via County Road. The department requested $25,309 from the town’s Reserve Fund to pay for a communication upgrade. The Marion Finance Committee at its November 19 meeting at the Town Hall Annex […] Read more »

Stormwater Bylaw Passes; Water Meters on Hold

The Marion Special Town Meeting was held on Monday, November 24 at 6:45 pm at Sippican School. Of the two articles voted upon, Article S1 passed with an absolute majority and Article S2 was postponed until the next Town Meeting. Article S1: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 20 […] Read more »

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Events

Holiday By The Sea House Tour Fast Approaching

Historic Handy’s Tavern is getting its final holiday touches this week in preparation for the 35th Annual Holiday By The Sea House Tour, taking plac[...] Read more »

St. Gabriel’s Annual Christmas Fair Returns

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church is thrilled to announce the return of its Annual Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 14, running from 9:00 am to 4[...] Read more »

Marion Natural History Museum

Marion Natural History Museum is hosting Marine animals of our coastline, Friday December 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Marion Natural History Mus[...] Read more »

North Rochester Congregational Church Lessons & Carols

The North Rochester Congregational Church, 247 North Avenue in Rochester, will be having its Lessons & Carols service on Sunday, December 21 at 6:[...] Read more »

“Holiday By The Sea” House Tour

The Sippican Woman’s Club invites the community to celebrate the magic of the season at the 35th Annual Holiday By The Sea House Tour on Saturday, D[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Water Street DoT Project

To the Editor December 4, 6:30 pm[...] Read more »

Department of Transportation Public Meeting

To the Editor; The Department of [...] Read more »

Democracy

Dear Editor, As our community in [...] Read more »

Farmers need a break

To the Editor; Farmers need a bre[...] Read more »

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Sports

Bulldogs on Road for Thanksgiving

The Old Rochester Regional High School football team rebounded from a challenging start to the 2025 [...] Read more »

ORR Playing for Spot in Elite 8

The Old Rochester Regional High S[...] Read more »

Unified Hoop Holds off Somerset

Old Rochester’s unified basketb[...] Read more »

ORRHS Bulldogs Win Golf State Championship

The Old Rochester Regional High School Bulldogs are MIAA Division 3 Golf State Champions! &nbs[...] Read more »

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Features

It’s Time to Deck The Halls

Finding the right Christmas tree is like finding the right mate. You search far and wide, even consider giving up. And then, out of t[...] Read more »

Pizza with Santa

Join the Marion Police Department at one of their favorite holiday events, Pizza with Santa, December 7, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill St. in Marion. B[...] Read more »

Rain Can’t Stop Santa or The Grinch

The rain was heavy, but the children’s hearts were light when Rochester held a different than usual annual Christmas Tree Lighting in front of Town Hall on Sunday, November 30. [...] Read more »

4th Annual Davin Food Drive

Young Davin Alves of Marion is once again organizing and executing a fundraiser aimed at supporting local food banks. His annual initiative, now in its fourth year, has not only brought joy to many fa[...] Read more »

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Happenings

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned the Hartley Sawmill which was a successful business for many years and finally closed in 1964. The actual site of t[...] Read more »

New Santa Hat for Salty

Salty the Seahorse got a fresh coat of paint in 2024 for the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 50th Anniversary. In December 2024 Salty’s old Sant[...] Read more »

Rochester Historical Society News

The last Sunday that the Museum will be open from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm is the 30th, however, it’s a good idea to call Sue at 508-295-8908 to make [...] Read more »

Machacam Club

The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins [...] Read more »

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