The Sippican Woman’s Club members are in full swing decorating Handy’s Tavern for the Holiday House Tour on December 14. The theme this year is “A Simple Holiday” in Marion. The Tavern Christmas décor is pleasantly comfortable and cozy. There is the traditional, beautifully decorated tree, in gold and red. However, this year there is also the […] Read more »
The Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District will continue on in some form, board members made clear at the most recent meeting on November 20. The question members are facing now is, exactly what will the district look like? “Stop calling it a dissolution,” said board member and Marion Selectman Norm Hills. “There will […] Read more »
Linda Pirro Solomon, 71, of Marion, Dover and Needham, died November 27, 2019. She was the wife of Dr. Alan Solomon. Linda was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally from Needham and Dover, Massachusetts before moving to Marion in 2001. She was the daughter of Erminie and Anthony T. Pirro (deceased). Linda worked as a medical […] Read more »
This year, Tabor Academy is fortunate to have eight Seawolves moving on to participate in Division I or II collegiate athletics. “We are proud of our student-athletes for their achievements and celebrated with a signing ceremony Wednesday evening,” shared Director of Communications, Kerry Saltonstall. The student-athletes were surrounded by their family as they signed their […] Read more »
“Elf the Musical” is a modern-day classic of screen and stage. A colorful heartwarming comedy that features non-stop action, memorable tunes, and child-like wisdom, “Elf the Musical” tells the story of Buddy, an orphaned boy who crawls into Santa’s sleigh-bag and is accidentally transported back to the North Pole. When the cheerful elf community sees the toddler […] Read more »
William B. Rosperich, 68, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was the husband of Christine M. (Perrault) Rosperich. Born in Quantico, VA, son of the late Anthony J. and Eleanor (Magee) Rosperich, he spent his early years as a “military brat” before moving to Mattapoisett in 1964. Bill enlisted […] Read more »
Edward D. Francis, IV, 69, of Marion died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Kristine A. (Joseph) Francis. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edward D. Francis, III and Florence J. (Lopes) Francis, he lived in […] Read more »
Mattapoisett resident and wellness advocate Dr. Mia Holland has spent her entire life driven to succeed at anything she put her mind to accomplishing. At an early age she was questioning her parents, asking the proverbial “why” when confronted with something she didn’t quite understand, and responding “no” when achievement was denied. “I was never […] Read more »
Residents of the Bowman Road neighborhood were few in number, but strong in their objections to a proposed solar farm planned on property owned by NextGrid, LLC, a California-based alternative energy developer, for acreage located off Bowman Road in undeveloped pine forest. Coming before the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals on November 21 were Daniel […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on the Rochester COA’s website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Like us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/rochestercouncilonaging. There will be a Wok Magic luncheon with Chef Jadine Loo-Dixon at the Rochester Senior Center on Monday, December 2 at 12:00 pm. Last month’s premier Wok Magic luncheon was a great success. Chef Jadine will be […] Read more »