Ben Bailey’s Longbow Lane project took a giant step forward during Tuesday night’s meeting of the Rochester Planning Board at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School library. All but two waivers requested for his proposed private driveway/road at his Gerrish Road residence were approved before the public hearing was continued to June 22. […] Read more »
With a number of the energy conservation projects originally identified by Marion’s Energy Management Committee now completed, the members considered whether or not it was time to expand their role in the community and rebrand their committee. The idea of adding “climate” to the name of the committee inspired the discussion during the June […] Read more »
Marion fireworks are a longstanding tradition enjoyed by all. All expenses associated with the Marion Fireworks, including public safety, are paid for with funds raised by volunteers. With the COVID-19 situation last year, we did not have a Fireworks Committee for 2021 fireworks. We are looking for individuals that would be interested in creating […] Read more »
In celebration of their 80th Anniversary, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club announces a celebratory garden tour, “Glorious Gardens,” on Saturday, June 26, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine. The public is invited to view seven fabulous gardens selected for a variety of gardening styles. Inspirations await the attendees who visit the various gardens […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Master Plan Committee met on June 2 to discuss all things recreation with Mike Huguenin, president of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, Greta Fox, director of the Mattapoisett Recreation Department, and Jackie Coucci, director of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging. But it didn’t take long for the discussion to once again turn to the […] Read more »
The monarch butterfly population everywhere has been declining for decades. The tragic loss of this colorful species, lovingly known as mother nature’s children, is due to destruction of its staple diet and habitat, the milkweed plant. Another cause of recent decline is the deadly impact of global warming and climate change. This year […] Read more »
Jack Martins of Mattapoisett and Michael Ripley of Rochester have been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the Spring 2021 semester and must have attempted at least 12 […] Read more »
The Plumb Library Book Group will meet on Thursday, June 24, at 6:30 pm in person in the “Little Hundred Acre Woods” on the library grounds, weather permitting; via Zoom if the weather is bad. We will be discussing “Oona Out of Order” by Margarita Montimorfe. Copies are still available at the library. It is […] Read more »
With the high school playoff season nearly here, Old Rochester Regional boys tennis continues to maintain its strong level of play. With two games left on their regular season schedule, the Bulldogs sit at 5-1 after their 5-0 sweep of Wareham on June 4. Jacob Hadley and Spencer Merolla had some tough battles […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission and Water Protection Supply Committee said goodbye to two valuable contributors, as Lauren Farinon and Paul Silva attended their final meeting. Farinon is leaving her long-standing post as Rochester’s conservation agent, while Silva chose to vacate his seat on the Mattapoisett Select Board. MRV member […] Read more »