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Dispute Over Gravel Road Ownership

A question over the ownership of a private gravel road slated for paving caused the continuance of John and Roger Gibbons’Notice of Intent during the July 9 Mattapoisett Conservation Commission meeting. Neighbors who lay claim to ownership of various parts of the 658-foot long road had legal representation contesting the Gibbonses right to pave the […] Read more »

The Pros and Cons of a Green Community

Seth Pickering, the Southeast Region Green Communities Coordinator of Massachusetts, gave a presentation at the Rochester Planning Board meeting on July 10 to inform Chairman Arnold Johnson and the rest of the board on the criteria and benefits of becoming a Green Community. In his presentation, Pickering highlighted five specifications to which Rochester would have […] Read more »

SRPEDD Seeks Public Input on Rt. 6

Marion residents with concerns about Route 6 are strongly urged to attend an upcoming Marion Transportation and Circulation Task Force meeting in August to share their thoughts before the public comment period ends. During the July 19 meeting of the Marion Planning Board, Town Planner Gil Hilario reported on the recent meeting of the Transportation […] Read more »

ConCom Passes on Land Purchase

On July 3, the Rochester Conservation Commission heard from Attorney Peter Paul representing his client, Gibbs V. Bray, regarding plans to convert some 13.5 acres of prime farmlands located at 453 Rounseville Road into a solar array field. Paul said the meadows would be reclassified from agricultural lands to commercial and taxable as such when […] Read more »

Village Road Project Reaches 10 Percent Point

The Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen voted on July 10 to advance the large-scale road project slated for Main Street, Water Street, Beacon Street, and Marion Road to the 10 percent submittal review point after a presentation by VHB Engineering representatives Jamie Pisano and Geoffrey Morrison-Logan. The two had met several times with various boards, committees, […] Read more »

Town House Headed for Incremental Upgrades

Town Administrator Paul Dawson thought it was time to address the Town House conundrum and start the discussion again on July 10, now that the two new members of the Marion Board of Selectmen have had time to familiarize themselves with the Town’s most pressing issues. Dawson said he spoke with each selectman individually on […] Read more »

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Thu 19

Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale

July 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu 19

Mattapoisett Recreation Bake Sale

July 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fri 20

Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale

July 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri 20

Elizabeth Taber Library’s Annual Book Sale

July 20 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Events

Mattapoisett Recreation Bake Sale

Mattapoisett Recreation’s Seahorse Explorer Program will be hosting a bake sale on Thursday,July 19from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in Shipyard Par[...] Read more »

Sippican Hotel Lecture By David Pierce

Back by popular demand, David Pierce, vice president of the Sippican Historical Society, will give a PowerPoint lecture on the history of the Sippican[...] Read more »

Annual Marion Town Party

The Annual Marion Town Party will be held on Saturday, August 25(rain date is Sunday, August 26) on the grounds of the Marion Town House, 2 Spring Str[...] Read more »

Rochester Democratic Town Committee

The next meeting of the Rochester Democratic Town Committee is July 14at 10:30 am at the Rochester Town Hall. Candidate for Plymouth County District A[...] Read more »

Rock, Roll, Move, Skip & Explore

Children ages 4-7 are invited to join Boston Conservatory trained dance educator Kay Hanley Alden at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Friday,Ju[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Mattapoisett Planning Board Hearing

To Whom It May Concern,             I am writing in regard to the Planning Board Hearing [...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club

Dear Editor, The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club would like to acknowledge the many garden owners who wo[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Congregational Church

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, I would like to thank the Mattapoi[...] Read more »

Thank you to Mattapoisett’s EMTs

Thank you: Thank you to Mattapoisett’s EMTs for coming to my aid on Sunday, June 24th. The gen[...] 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

The Water Dance of the Loon

As a birdwatcher, one sight to remember is one of a common loon in the backwaters of our freshwater lakes or ponds. And there is good news of a gradual increase in the New England population as report[...] Read more »

Productivity

By the time I was 13 years old, earning money was a big driver in my life. If I wanted cool-looking school clothes other than the standard issuance my mother was willing to order from Sears, Roebuck, [...] Read more »

Marion’s Annual Arts in the Park

On Saturday, July 7, The Marion Art Center hosted its 12th annual Arts in the Park Festival, showcasing local artists, craft makers, and artisans along with their impressive works. On the corner of Ma[...] Read more »

At Marion Parade, Tradition Marches On

This year’s Fourth of July parade was a chance for the town and its residents to turn their attention away from Town House troubles and focus on celebrating “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happ[...] Read more »

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Happenings

Mattapoisett Road Race

Thank you to all the individuals and groups who made the 2018 Mattapoisett Road Race such a huge success, including the road race committee, the spons[...] Read more »

Alewives Anonymous Herring Counts

This year’s count of herring in the Mattapoisett River was 5,241, approximately 65% less than 2017. 2018 was the fourth year of declines since t[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Historical Society Walking Tour

The Mattapoisett Historical Society presents Walking Tours of Historic Mattapoisett by Seth Mendell. The tours will be held on three Saturdays: July 2[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Council on Aging

Everyone is welcome to participate in activities and services at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging, 17 Barstow St. Most activities are “drop in”. [...] Read more »

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Schools

Tri-Town Early Childhood Program

The Tri-Town Early Childhood Program, located at Old Rochester Regional High School, is accepting ap[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Sienna Wurl of Mattapoisett has been named to the president’s list at Western New England Univ[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Greg Sethares, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bristol Community College, has announced the d[...] Read more »

John R. Pandolfi Scholarship

The Tri-County Music Association wishes to congratulate the 2018 recipients of the John R. Pandolfi [...] Read more »

Friends Academy’s Annual Class Day

Friends Academy’s Annual Class Day honored eighth-grade students at the school’s North Dartm[...] Read more »

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Obituaries

Jane D. Roderick

Jane D. Roderick, 51, of Marion, died Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Visiting hours will be Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Ch[...] Read more »

Yvonne Margarite (Beadsworth) Jackson

Yvonne Margarite (Beadsworth) Jackson, 83, of Marion, Massachusetts, passed away on June 28th in Glastonbury, Connecticut surrounded by family after a[...] Read more »

John Gilbride McManus

John Gilbride McManus, 83, of Marion, MA and Vero Beach, FL, died unexpectedly during surgery on July 6, 2018 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Bos[...] Read more »

Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Cooney

Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Cooney, 84, died at home in Marion, MA surrounded by the love of family and friends on July 9, 2018. She was born[...] Read more »

Peter A. Cusick

Peter A. Cusick, 68, of Dartmouth, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his home unexpectedly. He was the husband of the late Sandra (Freienbergs) Cusick. Bor[...] Read more »

George B. Bassett, Sr.

George B. Bassett, Sr., 73, of Marion, died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham unexpectedly.  He was the husband of Janice L. (Vall[...] Read more »

Alice G. (Markey) Callaghan

Alice G. (Markey) Callaghan, 74, of Middleboro died June 29, 2018 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the lat[...] Read more »

Florence R. (Dexter) Vossahlik

Florence R. (Dexter) Vossahlik, 78, of Mattapoisett died June 28, 2018 peacefully at Forestview Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Mattapoiset[...] Read more »

Rodman E. Taylor Sr.

Rodman E. Taylor Sr., 87, of Marion, MA. died peacefully on June 24, 2018. “Rod” was the husband of the late Marguerite Theresa Taylor. Bo[...] Read more »

Loide E. (Franco) Souza

Loide E. (Franco) Souza, 86, of Rochester died June 27, 2018 peacefully at Brookdale Dartmouth Village. She was the wife of the late George Souza. Bor[...] Read more »

Peter F. Rose

Peter F. Rose, 78, of Marion, died June 25, 2018 at home. He was the husband of Judith “Judy” (Barros) Rose. He was born in Wareham and lived in M[...] Read more »

Timothy “Tim” Donohue

Timothy “Tim” Donohue, 64, died peacefully at his home in Sagamore Beach on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Tim was born on July 4, 1953 in New [...] Read more »

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