Erik Pina, 54, of Marion, died March 17, 2019 after an illness. He was born in Boston and lived in Marion for many years. Mr. Pina worked for the Steamship Authority. He also owned and operated Precision Auto Detail in Wareham. He graduated from Boston High School and attended New England Technical Institute. Survivors include […] Read more »
Kenneth B. Welch, ”KW”, 72, of Mattapoisett formerly of Nantucket, passed away on Monday March 11, 2019 at Saint Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of the late Donald and Jane (Carroll) Welch of Mattapoisett. KW was the fond partner and friend to Amy Ford and her children Jared and Jillian and their dog Sadie also of […] Read more »
Two former top officials of the Carver, Marion, Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District (District) have been indicted on larceny charges in connection with stealing more than $675,000 in District funds, Attorney General Maura Healey and Inspector General Glenn Cunha announced today. Former District Executive Director, Ray Pickles, 85, of Marion, and former District Board Chairman […] Read more »
Marylee (Hughes) Burke, 59, of Rochester died March 16, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of CDR Stephen V. Burke, USN (Ret). Born in Everett, MA, daughter of Anita P. (Bigley) Hughes of Wakefield, MA and the late Joseph W. Hughes, she was raised […] Read more »
Tom (Thomas H.) Dugan, a long-time resident of San Francisco and Sausalito, CA, passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 15, 2019 at his summer home in Mattapoisett, MA. Tom had suffered a recent stroke after fighting a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. An avid sailor, Tom can only be described as […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Road Race starts at 9:00 am on Thursday, July 4– a great way to celebrate Independence Day! The course winds through the picturesque Mattapoisett village, around the fabled Ned’s Point Lighthouse, and back to Shipyard Park at the Town Wharf. Race proceeds are awarded to college-bound ORRHS runners. If you are applying for the […] Read more »
The Rochester Senior Center has just received word from the National Council on Aging/National Institute of Senior Centers that we have achieved full senior center accreditation for another five years! The Rochester Senior Center passed the recent accreditation process with flying colors once again! This is the third time the Rochester Senior Center has gone […] Read more »
An application for a special permit to install a pool and build a cabana on a non-conforming lot was sent back to the drawing board after neighbors to the project expressed concern to the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals on March 7 that the size of the structure would negatively impact their quality of life. […] Read more »
Spring Story Time for children between the ages of 3-5 begins April 1throughMay 20. Children are invited to enjoy stories, finger-plays, and crafts on Monday mornings at 10:30 am. Spring Tales for Twos for children 24-36 months begins April 10 through May 29. Children must be 2 years old by April 1, 2019 to attend and must […] Read more »
As part of the “One Book, Tri-Town” series focus on the novel, The Muralist, by B. A. Shapiro, the public libraries of Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester are screening “Pollock” at the Mattapoisett Library on Wednesday, March 20at 6:00 pm. The film stars Ed Harris as Jackson Pollock, and Marcia Gay Harden as his wife and fellow artist, […] Read more »