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Marion Joins the Shared Table Program

The Marion Board of Health at their November 5 meeting took one step toward making school lunches safer for children and roads safer for pedestrians at night. At the police station’s conference room, the board approved town schools becoming a member of the state’s Shared Table program, which requires more training for staff […] Read more »

Floating Array Decision Delayed

Rochester’s Planning Board Tuesday moved closer to approving the Site Plan Review permit for a 68-unit age 55-and-over senior living apartment building proposed for Rochester Crossroads by agreeing to draft the permit decision. Project consultant Joseph Sandu met with the board to report the town’s peer review engineer had “mild comments” on the […] Read more »

Past and Present, Rochester’s Veterans

On Tuesday night, residents, service members, and veterans came to the Rochester Council on Aging for The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center’s annual Veterans Dinner and Recognition Ceremony. The event was hosted by the Tri-Town Veterans Office. The event, which was also livestreamed onto Facebook, saw many come to pay their respects […] Read more »

Toll Brothers Plans Progress

The Marion Conservation Commission took no issue with the Toll Brothers Inc. proposed 48-unit condominium development at the November 5 Conservation Commission meeting at the town police station conference room. At the previous hearing on October 22, TBI representatives Mark Bambauk and Jeff Heidelberg said that Field Engineering, which represents both the Conservation […] Read more »

SMEC Clarifies Finances

The Marion School Committee met on Thursday, October 30 for a brief meeting. Chair April Nye began the meeting by greeting, via Zoom, Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson and Assistant to the Superintendent and the School Committee Melissa Wilcox. Superintendent Nelson invited Catherine Cooper, executive director of the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC), […] Read more »

Town Concerned over Lack of Up-Front Money

The Marion Planning Board met on Monday for a list of action items that also included preparations and scheduling for 2026. The meeting began with confirmation of the 2026 Planning Board meeting schedule, available on the town website: www.marionma.gov/783/Meeting-Schedule. “My mind doesn’t work that far in advance, so I’m going to say it […] Read more »

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Events

Rochester Democratic Town Committee

The Rochester Democratic Town Committee is partnering with Gifts to Give to sponsor a winter clothing drive to benefit local families in need. Childre[...] Read more »

Reception At Mattapoisett Free Public Library

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is pleased to announce a welcome reception for its new Library Director, Jenny Martin, on December 2, from 3:00 p[...] Read more »

Friends Of The Mattapoisett Library Jewelry Sale

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will host their annual Jewelry and Accessory sale at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, n[...] Read more »

At the Rochester Historical Museum

We’ll be open on Sunday for two more weeks, but as always call 617 750 2818 to make sure we have coverage. The hours are 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at 3[...] Read more »

Awesome Autumn in Song and Story

On Saturday November 15 at 11:00 am come enjoy some lively storytelling with legendary storyteller Jackson Gillman. The program will be outdoors at th[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Farmers need a break

To the Editor; Farmers need a bre[...] Read more »

Turning a New Leaf

The leaves they do fall from the east to the west, To rake all of them is surely a test. From the no[...] Read more »

William’s Fund

To the Editor; A neighbor-to-neig[...] Read more »

No Kings

To The Editor: The “No King[...] Read more »

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Sports

ORR Playing for Spot in Elite 8

The Old Rochester Regional High S[...] Read more »

Unified Hoop Holds off Somerset

Old Rochester’s unified basketb[...] Read more »

ORRHS Bulldogs Win Golf State Championship

The Old Rochester Regional High School Bulldogs are MIAA Division 3 Golf State Champions! &nbs[...] Read more »

Spikers Roll with New Contributions

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Features

Guy Fawkes Day Celebrations

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

Putting the Garden to Bed

It’s hard to believe we’re here – time to let go. Well, it’s nearly time. [...] Read more »

ORRHS Celebrates AP Capstone Diploma Recipients

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, Principal Michael Devoll, Assistant Principal Lauren Millette, and Director of Guidance Christina Cioffi are proud to announce that eight students from Old Rochester [...] Read more »

Marion Honors Its Veterans

Marion celebrated Veterans Day 2025 in high style despite frigid conditions. At Old Landing Veterans Park, Front Street, with sn[...] Read more »

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Happenings

MWC Great Decisions Discussion Group

Do you have plans on Wednesday afternoons this winter? Get out of the house and join a thoughtful group of tri-town residents who seek to learn more a[...] Read more »

Hello from Plumb Library

The Friends of Plumb Library are holding a Thanksgiving Cheesecake Giveaway. Tickets are on sale now through Friday, November 21 for a chance to win a[...] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

Last week I wrote about the house at 269 Marion Rd. The two names always associated with the house are Lewis and Hathaway, but in my research for that[...] Read more »

Marion Cub Scouts Race to Success at Annual Soap Box Derby

The weather cooperated for the determined Scouts who gave their all at the annual Soap Box Derby held Saturday morning on Holmes Street in Marion. The[...] Read more »

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Schools

UCCRTS to Receive Capital Skills Grant for Culinary Arts Program

Superintendent Roger D. Forget is thrilled to announce that Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical [...] Read more »

Gridders Save Best for Last

The Old Rochester Regional High School football team played at Wilmington (6-2) in the MIAA Division[...] Read more »

ORR Launches enVision Math Program

The Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 recently launched the en[...] Read more »

ORR Unified vs. Tri-Town Police Basketball Fundraiser

Save the date. Join us for the Annual ORR Unified vs. Tri-Town Police Basketball Fundraiser on Tuesd[...] Read more »

UCCT 8th Grade Open House

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School will host an 8th Grade Open House on Saturday, October 4, f[...] Read more »

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