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ConCom Looks at Swimming in Leonard’s Pond

If you’ve been wondering whether or not public swimming is allowed at Leonard’s Pond in Rochester, you are not alone. Several Rochester residents have been wondering that very question, and have taken to Facebook, catching the attention of Rochester Conservation Commission member Laurene Gerrior. The topic of members of the public swimming in Leonard’s Pond […] Read more »

Marion Police Sergeant Placed on Administrative Leave

Town Administrator Paul Dawson and Police Chief John Garcia are releasing the following statement to the public: “The Marion Police Department has been made aware of a multi-jurisdictional investigation in Bristol County that may impact a member of this department and his conduct related to the performance of his duties as a Marion Police Officer. […] Read more »

Board, Highway Supt. Disagree Over Cul-De-Sac

There are cul-de-sacs and there are “fake” cul-de-sacs, explained Mattapoisett Highway Surveyor Barry Denham on August 6, and the one proposed for Snow Fields Estates is a fake one, Denham said, taking a firm stand against what he perceives as a roadway plan that favors Snow Fields Estates while plowing past regulations. Denham listed his […] Read more »

Planning Board Hears Bike Path Proposal

The Marion Planning Board listened to John Rockwell on August 6 as he presented the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission’s proposal for a bike path along Point Road and a summary of the results of their Open Space and Recreation Survey. Rockwell began his presentation by providing context for the bike path proposal, reminding the […] Read more »

Recycling Costs Pile Up in Rochester

Whatever Rochester residents are tossing into their recycling bins is causing a steady rise in disposal fees, costs that every month are ever-increasing as dirty recycling continues causing problems. During the August 6 Rochester Board of Selectmen’s meeting, Town Administrator Suzanne Szyndlar pleaded with residents to please mind their recycling. The cost of disposing recyclables […] Read more »

ConCom Shows Mercy After Decas Deviates

Rochester Conservation Commission Chairman Michael Conway didn’t trifle with engineer Brian Grady after he explained why Decas Cranberry Co., Inc. deserved a Certificate of Compliance despite having deviated from the approved plan in five different ways. “I think the changes that you made here … are substantial.,” said Conway, ready to reprimand the cranberry growing […] Read more »

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Tue 14

Mattapoisett Historical Society Lecture Series

August 14 @ 7:00 pm
Thu 16

Rochester Country Fair

August 16 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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“Seascape” To Open At MAC

August 16 @ 7:30 pm
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Rochester Country Fair

August 17 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Events

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, continues their 134 year tradition of visiting clergy from Massachusetts and [...] Read more »

The Best of Broadway

On Friday, August 10, the Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a program of music from the Broadway stage. The program[...] Read more »

Annual Marion Town Party

The Annual Marion Town Party will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 (rain date is Sunday, August 26, 2018) on the grounds of the Marion Town House,[...] Read more »

Friends of the MFPL Jewelry Sale

Gather up your bangles, baubles, and bows, and donate them to the Friends of the Mattapoisett Public Library for their Summer Jewelry and Accessory Sa[...] Read more »

Marion Institute Hosts August Events

Could there be a correlation between climate change and Lyme disease? On Saturday, August 25, the Marion Institute’s Connector Series will host a pa[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Great Community Picnic

To the Editor: Good time had by all! The weather blessed us with another perfect picnic night. It’[...] Read more »

To Marion Beautification Donors

To Marion Beautification Donors: I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Roads

To the Editor: Last fall a number of public meetings were held in Mattapoisett giving year-round and[...] Read more »

Elizabeth Taber Library

To the Editor: The Elizabeth Taber Library Board of Trustees and all those involved in Marion’[...] Read more »

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Sports

Try the Triathlon – There’s Still Time!

The Triathlon has always been the official kickoff of the Harbor Days weeklong celebration of all th[...] Read more »

ORR Girls’ Lacrosse Finishes Strong Season

Only one team got the better of Old Rochester girls’ lacrosse during the regular season, with the [...] Read more »

Old Rochester Athletic Hall of Fame

The Old Rochester Athletic Hall of Fame will have its 2018 Induction Banquet and Golf Tournament on [...] Read more »

Buzzards Bay Coalition Golf Tournament

Golfers of all abilities have a unique opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of golf at a championship g[...] Read more »

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Features

Local Boy’s Roadside Coffee Really ‘Stands Out’

There’s usually a stillness in the early morning air on Nathaniel’s Drive in Rochester; recently, however, the quiet neighborhood softly awakens around 7:00 a.m., much like it did early Tuesday mo[...] Read more »

MOSAC to Offer Seniors Tax ‘Walk-Off’

Avid nature lovers take note: the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission has added a new option to the town’s Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program – spending time out in nature. “Our former me[...] Read more »

A Greater Great Community Picnic

On Thursday, August 2, the Mattapoisett Historical Society and Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted their third annual Great Community Picnic at the Munro Preserve in Mattapoisett. Adjacent to the town whar[...] Read more »

A Beautification Idea is Hatched

It was something that really started to trouble Elizabeth Hatch whenever she traveled along Route 6 in Marion or passed an intersection in town where weeds had become the dominant flora. How could suc[...] Read more »

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Happenings

Historical Society at the Rochester Country Fair

RHS members have booths at the Fair on August 16 to 18. Stop by to preview the new exhibit, “Rochester Businesses, Past And Present,” which will b[...] Read more »

Tabor Marine Science Camp Explores Biodiversity

Last week, Tabor Academy greeted about 40 students from around the world for their residential and day Marine Science Camp. In its first week, the stu[...] Read more »

Sippican Historical Society

In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-ha[...] Read more »

Registration Open for MAC Dance Academy

MAC Dance Academy is a classically taught dance studio that fosters individuality and fun for little dancers. We are a low-key academy providing extra[...] Read more »

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Schools

Academic Achievements

Lucas J. Parker of Rochester received a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherstthis past May. Reg[...] Read more »

Tabor Gateways Program

The Tabor Gateways Program is underway at Tabor Academy through August 17. Tabor has welcomed 35 stu[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

MCPHS Universityis pleased to announce that Elexus Afonso of Rochester has been named to the Dean[...] Read more »

Bishop Stang Hall of Honors Inductees

Bishop Stang High School has selected its second class of inductees to the Hall of Honors, and the s[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

A number of Tri-Town students have been named to the Spring 2018 dean’s list at Stonehill Coll[...] Read more »

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Obituaries

Ziedonis Skobe

Ziedonis Skobe, 77, of Mattapoisett, peacefully passed away at his home on August 5, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Penny Aymie, and his ado[...] Read more »

Daniel H. Ross

Daniel H. Ross, 67, of Rochester, died August 4, 2018 unexpectedly. He was the husband of Susan I. (McAloney) Ross and the son of the late Edwin J. Ro[...] Read more »

Helen M. (Roberts) Eldridge

Helen M. (Roberts) Eldridge, 99, of Mattapoisett passed away on August 2, 2018 at the Atria Assisted Living in Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late[...] Read more »

Franklin Ernest Robbins “Red”

Franklin Ernest Robbins “Red”, 66 of New Bedford passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, he was the son o[...] Read more »

Edwin Warner Allard

Edwin Warner Allard, 86, of Mattapoisett died July 27, 2018 peacefully at Brookdale Dartmouth Village. He was the husband of the late Patricia L. (Gov[...] Read more »

Paul J. Connolly

Paul J. Connolly, 79, of Mattapoisett died July 26, 2018 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Carol A. (Burke) Conno[...] Read more »

Judy S. Golten

Judy S. Golten peacefully passed away on the evening of July 26, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1944 in Burbank, CA, Judy was the daughter of [...] Read more »

Rita (Esposito) Reynolds

Rita (Esposito) Reynolds, 58, of Fairhaven passed away at home on Thursday July 19, 2018. Born in Neptune, NJ, the daughter of Dolores J. (Morris) Coo[...] Read more »

Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Hickey

Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Hickey of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 21, 2018 after a full life; she was 86. M[...] Read more »

Marjorie H. (Cheltenham) Fairhurst

Marjorie H. (Cheltenham) Fairhurst, 101, of Marion passed away Monday July 23, 2018. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Fairhurst. Born in Boston,[...] Read more »

Alice G. (Muir) Giammalvo

Alice G. (Muir) Giammalvo, 91, of New Bedford died July 25, 2018 peacefully at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late James J. Giamm[...] Read more »

Zachary T. Sherman

Zachary T. Sherman, 22, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on June 15th in Shirley, Ma. Born Feb.18,1996 to the late Larry H. Sherman Jr. and Ji[...] Read more »

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