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More Work on the Point Road Bike Path

The Point Road Bike and Walking path still needs work, according to the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission. The committee met on December 4 at the Police Station conference room and agreed that work needs to be done on the path, which will tie in with the larger South Coast Bike Path, an […] Read more »

EV Charger Study in Marion

The town of Marion has been awarded a study by the state in order to ascertain the residents’ desire for and town’s potential plans for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) selected Marion for a feasibility study as it sets forth EV initiatives across the state through their “On-Street […] Read more »

Secondary-Meter Talks Begin

The Marion Water & Sewer Regulations Review Committee met on Thursday, December 4 to discuss the now-deferred Citizens’ Petition Town Meeting article regarding secondary water meters. The committee was created by the Select Board in July for the purpose of reviewing, assessing, and recommending updates to the town’s regulations regarding sewer and water […] Read more »

Beach Neighborhood Path Permitted

Residents in the beach neighborhood located off Dyar Road came before the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission on December 8 with a Notice of Intent filing for the maintenance of a beach pathway. The filing reads, “The applicant (8 Dyar Road Nominee Trust) propose maintaining the footpath section of Byrne Avenue and Shell Beach Road.” […] Read more »

Village Streets Project Reaches 25 Percent

On December 4 the Massachusetts Department of Transportation held a public hearing to share with the town the 25% design of the Transportation Improvement Project (TIP) scheduled by the town in concert with the state. To say the project, informally dubbed the “village streets project,” has been a long time in the making […] Read more »

Town House Renovation Sourcing Approved

The Marion Select Board met on December 2 at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center to wrap up some annual work before 2026. The board approved all annual business licenses for 2026, and it also set the estimated seasonal population at 5,428. The latter number helps determine the number of alcohol licenses the […] Read more »

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Dec 17

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Marion Natural History Museum Afterschool Programs

Dec 17

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Dec 19

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Fall Music at the MAC

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Events

Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee

The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will hold its final meeting of 2025 on Tuesday December 16 at 6:30 pm in the downstairs public meeting room[...] Read more »

Tri-County Symphonic Band Annual Children’s Christmas Concert

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the land, Town folks were gathering to hear the Tri-County Symphonic Band. &n[...] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

The Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26 in celebration of Christmas. The library will reo[...] Read more »

MGG Holiday Boutique

The Marion Garden Group’s annual Holiday Boutique opens on Saturday, December 13 at 9:00 am and closes at 11:30 am. An assortment of wreaths, garlan[...] Read more »

Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Sing

The annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Sing-along will take place on Saturday, December 20 at 5:00 pm at the Chapel on the corner of Acushnet Road an[...] Read more »

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Opinion

What is the greatest story ever told?

Dear Editor, The Christmas season[...] Read more »

Water Fees

To The Editor: When residents ins[...] Read more »

Water Street DoT Project

To the Editor December 4, 6:30 pm[...] Read more »

Department of Transportation Public Meeting

To the Editor; The Department of [...] Read more »

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Sports

Bulldogs on Road for Thanksgiving

The Old Rochester Regional High School football team rebounded from a challenging start to the 2025 [...] Read more »

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 »

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Features

The Battle of Great Bridge

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 »

ORRHS Hosts Second Annual Community Service Learning Day

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to share that Old Rochester Regional High School hosted its second annual Community Service Learning (CSL) Day on Wednes[...] Read more »

Cannabis – what is it Good For?

While cannabis (marijuana) is still classified as a Schedule I drug at the federal level, meaning it has no legitimate medical use and a high potential for abuse, the same is not true at the state lev[...] Read more »

Green Traditions and Lore of the Season

As the daylight recedes, I continue to make a bee-line for my coveralls and a little time in the garden after putting in a day of wor[...] Read more »

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Happenings

Local Teens Request Warm Weather Donations for Veterans

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) requests your help collecting NEW hats, gloves, and scarves through January 11.[...] Read more »

Hello from Plumb Library

We invite you to join us from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 13 at the Library for the Annual Friends Holiday Fundraiser. We will be auctio[...] Read more »

Ramps For The Holidays

Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations and support for their Ramp Donation Program. According to E[...] Read more »

Rochester Historical Society Holiday Happenings

On December 13 from 10:00 pm to 1:30 pm, the Rochester Historical Society will be at the Plumb Library Holiday Fund Raiser. We’ll be right there[...] Read more »

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