In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
John M. Silva, 67, of Fairhaven, died Thursday, December 13, 2018 in Fall River unexpectedly. He was the husband of Karin M. (Stack) Silva. Born in Wareham, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Hilda J. (Barros) Silva. A graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School, Mr. Silva attended Bentley University. Mr. Silva […] Read more »
After an extended discussion by the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on December 6 comparing two sections of the zoning bylaw, the applicant for 195c Converse Road decided to withdraw their application without prejudice. The public hearing for the application of Mark Ross and Margot Mims of 195c Converse Road began with ZBA Chairman […] Read more »
To the Editor: I just read of the suit filed against Marion’s ZBA, a group of citizens who spend selfless hours each year on behalf of our little community. The issue is light towers for their beautiful artificial turf football field, which is also used for soccer and lacrosse teams for both boys and girls, […] Read more »
Bourne Wareham Art Association Christmas Party Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 18, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at BB’s Bar & Grille, Route 28 (across from Wareham Crossings), Wareham. Please bring a wrapped, up to $10 gift for the Christmas Yankee Gift Swap and an unused art item for the giant art […] Read more »
As the outside world debated the 21stcentury political correctness of well-known holiday songs, the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission members were in harmony on December 10. Emphasizing their desire to view projects that come before them as acceptable until proven otherwise, Chairman Mike King said he was speaking for himself and the other commissioners when he said, […] Read more »
Holiday Events in December: Please join us for the Annual Holiday Luncheon & Party on Friday, December 14at 12:00 pm! This is a complimentary meal. Reservations are required. Sign up in advance by calling us at 508-763-8723. New Year’s Eve Party will be held on Monday, December 31from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Join us […] Read more »
Falmouth Academy has announced its Head of School List for academic achievement in the second trimester. Students named to the list have earned at least three A’s and no grade below B for the term. Tri-town students who have achieved this status include: Patrick Shachoy, Class of 2024 of Marion; Bryn Feeney, Class of 2023 […] Read more »
There isn’t much on the site redevelopment plan for a daycare facility at 15 Cranberry Highway that isn’t already there, Rochester Planning Board member Gary Florindo pointed out on December 11. The only significant issue that needs attention, really, is the stormwater system, which currently has the project held up with the Conservation Commission. Some […] Read more »
The graduation of standouts Tayber Labonte, Ryan Raphael,and Zak Labonteweren’t the only losses for the Old Rochester Regional/Fairhaven hockey program heading into the 2018-2019. The Bulldogs are also forced to move on without coach Eric Labonte, who led the Bulldogs to six South Coast Conference titles and, more importantly, the 2017 Division 3 State Title […] Read more »