On Wednesday, June 13, the Marion Conservation Commission met and held two public hearings. The Commission heard from Dave Davignon, of Schneider and Associates, on behalf of Henry and Judy DeJesus, who would like to build a house at 12 Hartley Lane. Many abutters felt the scope of the project could negatively impact the neighborhood, […] Read more »
On Tuesday, June 12, Officer Kris Smith and Officer Shawn Costa of the Marion Police Department were running radar on Front St in the center of Marion. At approximately 5:05 pm, Officers Smith & Costa stopped a grey 2002 Honda Civic for speeding. The vehicle was being operated by Rachael Silvestri, age 18, of Marion. […] Read more »
The passage of 47 years has not clouded the memories of the Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 1965 football team. The undefeated champions only had 16 points scored against them the entire season – and even today team players can recall individual plays, names of adversaries, and game scores with no hesitation. “I […] Read more »
The first wharf dance of the summer will be Thursday, June 21. All dances will begin at 7:30 pm and end at 10:30 pm. Admission is limited to students entering the junior and senior high school in the fall and who are residents of the Tri-Town area. Summer residents and summer visitors are also welcome. […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Track Club will begin its new season on June 25 at Old Rochester Regional High School and continue every Monday and Wednesday night until August 8 between the hours of 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Registration will begin at 5:00 pm on the 25th, but you may register any night of the track season. […] Read more »
The SouthCoast Bikeway Challenge taking place on Sunday June 24 is a picnic + fitness, fundraising and bike safety event at YMCA Camp Massasoit. Benefits the Mattapoisett Rail Trail. You can get all the information and pre-register at www.mattapoisettrailtrail.com. Participants must wear helmets. Kids under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet us at […] Read more »
Registration for the library’s summer reading program Dram Big: READ! begins on Tuesday, June 12 and continues through June 26 for children of all ages. Stories, crafts, games, special events and programs have been planned that include art, outdoor recreation, theatre, creative writing, science and engineering, music and nature. The focus this summer is on […] Read more »
The Marion Democratic Town Committee will hold its monthly meeting at the Music Hall, Saturday, June 16, at 10:00 am. Bristol District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter has been invited as a guest speaker. All Marion Democrats are welcome. Also, the Democratic Town Committee’s food drive was a great success; food items were donated to the […] Read more »
Join Horticulturist Debi Hogan to learn about butterflies and more. Sippican Lands Trust will hold a Gardening for Biodiversity event. The event will be held on Tuesday, June 19 at 6:00 pm in the Sippican Lands Trust office located at 354 Front St. in Marion. Refreshments will be served. Read more »
The Mattapoisett Women’s Club is hosting the Bloomin’ June Garden Tour of ten gorgeous, unique gardens in our seaside community on June 30 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine. Some featured gardens include ones in the Bay Club and the Community Gardens. Advance tickets may be purchased early at Periwinkle’s in Fairhaven, […] Read more »