Falmouth Academy Head of School

Falmouth Academy is pleased to announce the Head of School’s List for the first trimester of the 2014-2015 school year. To be named to the list, students must earn three As and no other grade below a B-. The following students reached this academic achievement: John Marvel ‘19, Marion Charles Tomlinson ‘20, Marion Mia Beams […] Read more »

Santa at the Post Office

Santa made a stop at the Rochester Post Office on December 20 to collect some letters from Tri-Town children and to take some time to visit with the kids and have a little juice and cookies. Photos by Felix Perez   Read more »

The Holidays Arrive at Center School

Center School students presented their annual holiday performance to a gymnasium filled to capacity of family and friends on December 18. In addition to Christmas, the three holidays and traditions of Hanukkah, Kwanza, and Mexican “Posadas” were represented in the show. Photos by Jean Perry Read more »

Applicant Told to Re-file

“It’s hardly a ‘McMansion,’” Engineer Rick Charon told the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals on December 11, when describing his client’s plan to build a raised single-family house with two new decks at 80 Dexter Road. That may be the case, but Pamela Oliveira will still have to withdraw her application for a setback variance […] Read more »

Holiday Storytime at the MHS

Children are invited to join us at the museum on Saturday, December 20 at 10:00 am with their own favorite book for a special Holiday Storytime. Help us to celebrate Beloved Books as we share our favorite books with others and read some stories together while enjoying some hot chocolate. Program is free; donations are […] Read more »

“Foodraiser” for Homeless Cats

Animal Advocate’s wish this Holiday season is to fill our foster care cat food bowls with plenty of food from the generosity of others in our community. Help Animal Advocates raise donations to rescue abandoned and homeless cats, place them in foster care that provides food, medical care, warmth and love in a safe temporary […] Read more »

Board Zips Through Short Agenda

When you must appear before a local appeals board hoping for approval for a project, the hearing is a big deal. You hope that you have all your documentation correct and ready, have all the answers to the questions that might be asked of you, and even sometimes sit with your fingers crossed hoping for […] Read more »

Board Forms Annex Study Committee

Shortly after the adjournment of the joint meeting of the Tri-Town selectmen on December 15, the Rochester Board of Selectmen held their own meeting and established the ad hoc Town Hall Annex Study Committee it promised to create, after the board’s Special Town Meeting article to fund a feasibility study to build a new annex […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Library Upcoming Programs

Christmas with Dr. Who: Everyone is invited to hang out with Dr. Who episodes on the big screen on Friday, December 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Snacks, fun and comfy furniture. Sign up by calling 508-758-4171. Storytime with Sadie: Come and listen to a story with our library “Good Listener” dog, Sadie, on Saturday, […] Read more »

Sean Murphy Makes WPI All-Star

Sean Murphy was one of eight members of the WPI Football team to earn a spot on the 24th annual Steve “Merc” Morris All-Star Team as selected by the eight sports information directors of Worcester County. The team is named in memory of Steve “Merc” Morris, the longtime Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations […] Read more »