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MS4 Needs Agreement by September 2

The Marion Planning Board on August 4 could not decide on whether a potential municipal separate stormwater systems bylaw, also known as MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems), should be a general or zoning bylaw. The board, however, went through a draft written by a subcommittee, and will decide on August 18 which […] Read more »

Johnson Takes Aim at Denitrification Bylaw

The Marion Board of Health on August 7 met at the Marion Police Station and had a long discussion on whether new or updated homes should be mandated to use the more expensive denitrification septic systems. Board Chairman Albin Johnson III was adamant that residential septic systems do not contribute much, if anything, […] Read more »

Athletic Fields Get Green Light

The Old Rochester Regional High School’s athletic fields will finally be getting some much-needed repairs and improvements beginning with bids opening on August 20. Representatives Megan Kearns and Josh Millonig from the engineering firm Weston & Sampson stated during the August 11 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission that the project is in […] Read more »

Roof Pitch Muddies Plans for Colonial

The lot at 28 Marion Road, Rochester, that has been vacant since a fire destroyed the bakery and cafe there in 2011 may finally see a house built upon it. First, however, the plan must get approval from the town Historic District Commission. Acushnet engineer Nelson Bernardo, who had already received a building […] Read more »

Reviewing the MS4 Bylaw Draft

The Marion Planning Board met on Monday to discuss a subdivision on Front Street and to approve Field Engineering Co., Inc.’s amendment to their Engineering Service Agreement for 78 Wareham Road. Following the approval of minutes with some minor grammatical and structural changes, the board then moved on to an Approval Not Required endorsement […] Read more »

Parking Solutions and Road Improvements

The Marion Select Board on Tuesday agreed to have officials create approximately 75 temporary lined parking spots on Island Wharf to alleviate the parking shortage in the village area. Also, at Tuesday’s meeting in the Police Station meeting room, the board agreed to 28 items, or around $3,000,000, of road improvements on Point […] Read more »

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Mattapoisett Town Band

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Events

Mattapoisett Free Public Library

Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents visual prints by A. Santos. The exhibit, entitled “Ad(h)orable: Half Horrible, Half Ador[...] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

The Elizabeth Taber Library is launching our brand-new Makerspace. Marion Makes will launch Tuesday, August 19 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Join us for gi[...] Read more »

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

St. Philip’s Church located next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett will host visiting clergy, The Rev. Michael Pearson, Assisting Priest, St. St[...] Read more »

Summer Mindfulness Walk in the Woods

Spend time in the more than human world at the MLT Brandt Island Cove District. Join Kathleen Urquhart who will lead you through 90 minutes of quiet n[...] Read more »

The Best of Broadway

On Friday, August 15, the Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a program of music from the Broadway stage. The program[...] Read more »

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Opinion

May 12 Town Meeting

To the Editor: It seems like the [...] Read more »

Island Wharf Parking

To The Editor: The ongoing debate[...] Read more »

3 vs 5 Select Board

To the Editor; Much debate and aw[...] Read more »

Special Town Meeting

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Sports

Mattapoisett Yacht Club

August 5 & 6 – ORR Bulldog Sail team joined the Tuesday night Ensign racers on a beautiful[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club

July 2025 Racing Series is in the books. Ensigns Series – Odyssey wins both races Tuesday nigh[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Race

B Fleet protest hearing: Fir Na Tine won the protest over Kinsail in last week’s B fleet race whic[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Race Results

The battle continues on Tuesday night in the Ensign class as Black Ice and Odyssey again end up tied[...] Read more »

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Features

Lithium – Good for the Brain?

Lithium? Yes, that lithium – the silver-white metal that is used in batteries and which burns easily. Lithium has been used in medi[...] Read more »

Preparing for A Raid on Bermuda?

This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massac[...] Read more »

Rodeos, Lassos, and Snakeskin Boots

Recently, the President of the United States, who’s name you may have forgotten, was seen walking around the roof of the White Hous[...] Read more »

Sunset on The Harbor

On Thursday, August 7, the Mattapoisett Museum and the Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted their annual Great Community Picnic at Mattapoi[...] Read more »

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Happenings

Fall into Fun – Adult classes at the MAC

The MAC has a full slate of fun activities to get your mind, body and soul back into the swing of things. &n[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Town Band

The Mattapoisett Town Band would like to thank everyone who attended our recent concert, featuring movie music. Our final concert of the season will t[...] Read more »

Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Gosnold Division and Training Ship Patriot State of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps are welcoming new applicants to the training program at Mass. Maritime A[...] Read more »

MLT Now Owns the Pine Islands and Strawberry Point

Lauri Carlson, John Jenney and Faith Ball recently donated Strawberry Point and the Pine Islands south and west of Pine Island Pond to the Mattapoiset[...] Read more »

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Schools

Academic Achievements

William Thomas of Mattapoisett, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus i[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

The following Kathleen Dunn of Mattapoisett was named to the 2025 Spring Semester Dean’s List [...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Gracie McCarthy of Marion received a B.A. in Public Relations and Anthony Steele of Rochester receiv[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Plymouth State University congratulates the following who received their academic degrees during its[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Calvin Payne, from Rochester and a student at Old Colony RVTHS (Rochester), was awarded a Skill Poin[...] Read more »

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