Barbara F. (Phillips) Bauer, 95, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Bauer. Born in Mattapoisett, the daughter of the late Thomas O. and Ella M. (Vaughan) Phillips, she lived in Mattapoisett all of her life. Mrs. Bauer was […] Read more »
In response to the Marion Board of Health’s objection to a statue of Elizabeth Taber holding her smoking pipe, the Sippican Historical Society has decided to consider the board’s request and extinguish the plan to include the pipe in the life-sized bronze statue of Marion’s benefactor. In a letter to the Board of Health, Judith […] Read more »
Attorney General Maura Healey has rejected Rochester’s attempt to extend its temporary moratorium on adult-use cannabis; as a result, the AG’s Office says Rochester’s moratorium has expired and thus Rochester must immediately begin accepting applications for adult-use cannabis businesses. Rochester Town Meeting in May voted to adopt an article extending the temporary moratorium past its […] Read more »
On Thursdays for the winter at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street, Marion, Johnson and Wales trained Jody Dickerson will be ladling up some savory homemade soups. Soup will be served at 11:30 am. We request reservations be made 48 hours in advance by calling 508-748-3570. December 20– Chicken Corn Chowder December […] Read more »
Claudette J. LeRoux-Bolduc, 82, of Rochester, died Dec. 16, 2018 in Wareham Health Care. She was the wife of Roger N. Bolduc and the daughter of the late Jean-Maurice and Cecile (Rouillier) LeRoux. She was born in New Bedford and lived in Rochester for many years. She graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in New […] Read more »
When house values go up, the tax rate goes down, and so it goes in Marion as Marion Assessor Brad Eames reported to the Board of Selectmen on December 11 that property values overall have increased by 9.4 percent. The last time property values were assessed was three years ago. The current fiscal year 2018 […] Read more »
The public is invited to a free holiday concert on Saturday, December 22, at 2:00 pm, by the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO)’s Brass Quintet with a special guest appearance by NBSO violinist Travis Rapoza. The concert will take place at Kilburn Mill, 127 West Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, and will last approximately one […] Read more »
Marilyn E. (Dawes) Alves, 88, of New Bedford, died Friday December 14, 2018 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William A. Alves. Born in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jean (Surprenant) Dawes, she was raised in Rochester and […] Read more »
A subcommittee formed between the Old Rochester Regional (ORR) School Committee and members of T.U.R.F. (Tri-Town Unified Recreation Facilities) revealed on December 5 that it will focus on getting at least the “bare minimum” of its original $5 million athletic complex overhaul plan accomplished after the three towns expressed an inability to support the project […] Read more »
The Tinkhamtown Chapel on Acushnet Road in Mattapoisett will hold its annual Christmas Carol Sing on Saturday, December 22at 5:00 pm. Join your friends and neighbors in singing the old favorites in a 19th century chapel, lit by kerosene lamps. Children are encouraged to volunteer to perform a song or recitation, either as a solo […] Read more »