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Coffee Shop Hearing Continues

The Marion Planning Board met on Monday, August 3, for two public hearings. However, one was continued, leaving only the hearing for the new proposed Uncle Jon’s Coffee on the docket. After approving the minutes from its July 20 meeting, the board quickly approved a payment of $413.69 to Toll Brothers, Inc. for […] Read more »

Board Tackles Invasive Weeds at Snipatuit Pond

The Rochester Conservation Commission on Tuesday, August 4, approved hiring a company to draft a comprehensive management plan for removing water-choking invasive aquatic weeds in Snipatuit Pond. For a cost of $1,000, Water & Wetland of Grafton, Massachusetts, will create a written attack plan for the town that will include treatment areas and an […] Read more »

Board Reviews Cottage Bylaw, OKs Three-Lot Plan

The Mattapoisett Planning Board discussed a new strategy for the Cottage Community Development Bylaw and approved a preliminary plan for a three-lot subdivision at 182 North St. during its meeting on Monday, August 3. The board continued its review of the proposed Cottage Community bylaw, which received majority support at Town Meeting but […] Read more »

Rochester Police Back to Fully Staffed

The Rochester Select Board met on Monday, August 3, in Town Hall for its regular meeting following an Executive Session. The board appointed a new police officer, heard a presentation on an electronic voting system, and completed other routine agenda items. Following the approval of minutes from their July 20 meeting, the board […] Read more »

Water and Sewer Operations Building Approved

More than 60 people filled Mattapoisett Town Hall or joined remotely Monday night for a Conservation Commission hearing on plans to replace existing rental houses on Mahoney’s Lane with seven larger single-family homes. They did not get to hear the proposal. The commission addressed the Mahoney’s Lane application first but continued the […] Read more »

“My lawyer is going to go through it. My rights have been violated.”

The Marion Board of Health met on Thursday, July 23 for two lengthy discussions and some town health updates, though the meeting start was taken up by a dispute with a local business. They began with a discussion on the Food Establishment Inspection for Gone Country Creamery at 2 Cottage Street. There has […] Read more »

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Events

Adult Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Check out our August programs at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library (MFPL), located at 7 Barstow Street. &[...] Read more »

Elizabeth Taber Library

The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library are hosting their annual summer book sale on Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9, at the Marion Musi[...] Read more »

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

On Sunday, August 9, The Rev. William Lock, Assisting Rector at St. Stephen’s Church in Providence will conduct services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am[...] Read more »

The British Invasion – Music from Across the Pond

The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with music from the British Isles on Friday, August 7. The program features classic Britis[...] Read more »

Rochester Historical Society’s Celebration of the 250th

Our recognition of the 250th anniversary of America is two-pronged. First, we have the exhibit at the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Rd. Th[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Trojan Horse

To the Editor: I offer this artic[...] Read more »

Beware the Trojan Horse at the ballot box.

To the Editor: Beware the Trojan [...] Read more »

America

Dear Editor; America is big, but [...] Read more »

When Election Security Becomes Voter Suppression

To the Editor; When Election Secu[...] Read more »

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Sports

Mattapoisett Yacht Club July Series Results

The Tuesday night Ensign Class finally completed two races this week to wrap up July. Odyssey won bo[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Race Results

It has been a tough month for the Ensign Class as the weather the past three weeks has kept them off[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Results

July series. Once again, the Ensign Class had to cancel racing due to Tuesday’s rain and wind. &nb[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club June Series Race Results

In a hotly contested battle, Black Ice wins the last race in the June Ensign series to take a one po[...] Read more »

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Features

The Looming Threat of Empire

This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the Thirteen Colonies. Last week, Washington condemned Continental Army troops for their poor treatment o[...] Read more »

Cyclosporiasis – What You Need To Know

The outbreak of diarrheal illness caused by the parasite cyclospora is still making headlines. What do you need to know? [...] Read more »

Eden Under Siege

I’ve lost count of the slings and arrows that can derail a gardener’s quest for a backyard Eden. Some are inevitable; others seem[...] Read more »

Is the Drought Fading?

On July 9, all of Massachusetts was categorized as being in at least a Significant Drought, or Level 2 on a scale of 0 to 4, in an an[...] Read more »

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Happenings

Lamb of God Christian Church

The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be presenting the following events in August: &n[...] Read more »

August at the Rochester Historical Society

This month, our Wednesday meeting and program will be August 19 at 7:00 pm at the Museum at 355 County Road. The program is “The Life of a Revol[...] Read more »

Town Of Marion Drought Status

The Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has declared Southeastern Massachusetts in a Level 2 drought. For more information, visit www.mass.gov/info[...] Read more »

Successful Opening at Rochester Historical Museum

This past Saturday, we presented our 250th Anniversary exhibit, “Rochester and the Revolution.” Thank you to all those who contributed to [...] Read more »

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Academic Achievements

Paetyn Tripp, of Marion, has been named to the Spring 2026 Emmanuel College Dean’s List. [...] Read more »

Joshua Vanderquist Appointed as Assistant Principal of RMS

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce Joshua Vanderquist as the new Assistant Prin[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Laura Pardo of Marion was named to the College of the Holy Cross’ Spring 2026 Dean’s List.[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Vermont State University is pleased to announce that Noah Lapointe, of Rochester, is a member of Ver[...] Read more »

Marion Social Club Scholarships

The Marion Social Club is pleased to announce the awarding of three scholarships to the following hi[...] Read more »

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Obituaries

Nancy “Nora Beth” Horrocks Chrzanowski

Nancy “Nora Beth” Horrocks Chrzanowski passed away on July 28, 2026, in Austin, TX after a long illness. Born on January 1, 1951, Nancy lived a li[...] Read more »

Peter E. Sowden

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Peter E. Sowden, age 83, on August 6, 2026. Peter was born on April 25th, 1943 in Lexington, M[...] Read more »

Marilyn Louise Kruger

Marilyn Louise Kruger of Rochester, MA, a retired teacher and former longtime resident of Hamilton, MA passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026 surrou[...] Read more »

Richard “Ricky” Alan Bono

Richard “Ricky” Alan Bono, 72, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 4, 2026, after a long and [...] Read more »

John Hafferty

John Hafferty passed away suddenly at home on June 30, 2026. He grew up in Leiceste[...] Read more »

Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw

Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw, 90, of Mattapoisett died July 23, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Jack W. McGraw, Sr., with whom[...] Read more »

John “Piques” Matos

John “Piques” Matos passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He is surviv[...] Read more »

Jane Coleman

Jane Coleman, of Mattapoisett, MA and Boston’s Back Bay, died early Sunday mo[...] Read more »

Albert Ervin Winters

Albert Ervin Winters August 8, 1938 – June 3, 2026 Beloved husband, father, and grandfather &n[...] Read more »

Gertrude Crowley McCormack

Gertrude Crowley McCormack, 81 of Mattapoisett MA, known to all who loved her as Trudy, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2026. &n[...] Read more »

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