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Toll Brothers Pier Approved

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals on April 9 approved a Special Permit for Toll Brothers Inc. to maintain a pier for their 48-unit housing project. In fact, Attorney David Callahan of Westborough said on behalf of the Toll Brothers that they plan to install floating docks for residents in that community to […] Read more »

More Solar Projects Advanced

Rochester’s Planning Board meeting on Tuesday started and ended with a focus on solar energy installation proposals. `The board opened with an informal discussion of a Site Plan Review proposal to build a one-megawatt, ground-mounted solar array on Walnut Plain Road. The installation will be just under 10 acres and located across from […] Read more »

Island Wharf in Harbor Management Plan

The Marion Marine Resources Commission met on Wednesday, April 1 in the Maritime Center for a list of action items that, along with approving minutes of prior meetings, handled the vacant harbormaster position, town kayak racks, the Harbor Management Plan, and Island Wharf. The commission quickly discussed the open harbormaster position, mentioning the […] Read more »

Water/Sewer Building Plan Proposed

On April 6, the Mattapoisett Planning Board began the Site Plan process for the town’s new Water and Sewer headquarters building. The 16,800 square-foot structure will be constructed on land owned by the town at 15 Industrial Drive. Jon Gregory of Tata & Howard, Inc., the town’s consulting engineers for the build, described […] Read more »

Easing Wetlands Concerns

The Rochester Conservation Commission on Tuesday reviewed an important update on two Notices of Intent hearings for High Street Solar 1 and 2 at 0 High Street, which propose work within the 100-foot wetlands buffer zone for a ground-mounted solar array. One NOI is for Lots 4 and 5. A separate NOI was filed […] Read more »

Major Site Plan Review for 14 Barnabas

The Marion Planning Board met on Monday and began with a Pre-Submission Conference with Sippican Holdings, LLC for development at 14 Barnabas Road. Steve Gioiosa of SITEC Engineering was representative to the holdings company, describing work on the lot that was once a part of the Lockheed Martin complex. He stated, “the current owners […] Read more »

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Cushing Cemetery Meeting

Apr 18

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Mattapoisett Lions Senior Dinner

Apr 18

1:00 pm

Economic Empowerment Hour

Apr 18

6:00 pm

Mattapoisett Yacht Club

Apr 18

7:00 pm

Music at the MAC

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Events

Adult and Teen Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Did you know April is “Financial Literacy Month”? On Saturday, April 18, at 1:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Library with host an Economic Empowe[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Rabies Clinic

The Town of Mattapoisett Natural Resource Department is hosting a Rabies Clinic. The clinic will be held at the Mattapoisett Highway Department, 5 Men[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Community Tag Sale

Bargain hunters and community members alike are invited to attend the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Tag Sale on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 am to 12:00 p[...] Read more »

The Wonderful World of Warblers

Discover the wonderful world of warblers on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. Warblers are amo[...] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

On Tuesday, April 14 at 1:00 pm, The Banned Book Club will discuss The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Pick up copies of this short stor[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Town Meeting Warrant Closed

To the Editor: Re “Town Mee[...] Read more »

Women’s History Month

To the Editor; In honor of Women&[...] Read more »

The Eve of the Evacuation

To The Editor Re -“The Eve [...] Read more »

Marion Planning Board

To The Editor On March 3, 2026, t[...] Read more »

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Sports

Mattapoisett Yacht Club News

There’s a lot going on at MYC starting with our Annual Spring Fling on April 18, at our newly [...] Read more »

Arms, Bats Power Bulldogs

Old Rochester’s baseball team played at Wareham (0-1) on April 3 and won 8-3. Starting pitcher[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club

MYC will hold its Annual Spring Fling on April 18 at 6:00 pm at the new MYC Clubhouse located at 32 [...] Read more »

38th MYC Spring Round The Bay Race

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Hosts Round The Bay Regatta on June 6, This is the first race in the Buzzard[...] Read more »

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Features

Spring’s Perfume

When it comes to sensory stimulation, spring has the motherlode. It’s spilling out of every corner now, giving the senses a big boo[...] Read more »

Step-by-Step Lemon Trees

On Tuesday, every chair in the downstairs meeting room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library was full. Not of spectators, but of ac[...] Read more »

ORRHS Student Participates in Massachusetts Student Government Day

Old Rochester Regional High School is pleased to share that Olivia Thompson, a junior and member of the Class of 2027, recently participated in the statewide Student Government Day. [...] Read more »

Thoughts on… Cherry Trees, Phone Booths and Orangutans

The National Cherry Blossom Festival along the Potomac River is back. The magnificent cherry trees are in bloom to announce the arriv[...] Read more »

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Happenings

Marion Town Meeting Information

The Marion Select Board will hold a Town Meeting Warrant Review at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, on Wednesday, April 29 beginning at 6:00 p[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Celebrates 250 Years Committee

Please join us as we plan the Semi quincentennial celebration of our country. We need your help to make it happen. The committee is working on several[...] Read more »

Happenings at the MAC

Lou Schellenberg & Susan Darwin – Gallery Talks. The artists Lou Schellenburg & Susan Darwin will return to the MAC to close their show [...] Read more »

The Noah Curtis Greany Foundation

The Noah Curtis Greany foundation is launching their first scholarship awards for the graduating class of 2026. This scholarship honors the life and s[...] Read more »

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Schools

Schools Host Mattapoisett Art Show

Student artwork filled the halls of Center School on March 31 as families and educators gathered for[...] Read more »

ORRHS Wins at Congressional Art Competition

Old Rochester Regional High School is proud to announce that several of its talented art students ha[...] Read more »

OCRVTHS Students Advance to NASA HUNCH Culinary Finals

Students in the culinary program at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, calling th[...] Read more »

ORRJH Students Perform in SMMEA Junior District Festival

After two days spent learning and rehearsing new music, 20 Old Rochester Regional Junior High School[...] Read more »

OCRVTHS Learn CPR Through Partnership With RFD

Nearly 150 Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School freshmen recently learned CPR throug[...] Read more »

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