Denise W. (Pike) Nunes

Denise W. (Pike) Nunes, 70 of New Bedford and Rochester, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in Beth Israel Hospital, Plymouth. She was the wife of Charles Nunes, Jr.             Born in Middleboro, a daughter of the late Kenyon C. and Helen F. (Ring) Pike. Denise was a longtime resident of New Bedford and Rochester. […] Read more »

Commercial Moorings Can Be Transferred

            Harbormaster Isaac Perry proposed to the Marion Resources Commission at its Monday night meeting a tweak to the town’s regulations of commercial moorings.             An addendum to the regulations states that existing commercial moorings may be transferred to marine-related businesses with the approval of the harbormaster. “This has been done in the past, but […] Read more »

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic

The Marion Board of Health with the help of Marion EMS will be hosting a Moderna Covid-19 Booster Clinic for those who received two doses of Moderna vaccine at least 6 months ago. The clinic will be held on Wednesday, December 8 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Great Decisions Program

Once again the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club offers Great Decisions, a community outreach program produced through the publication of the Foreign Policy Association. This is a global citizen discussion group designed to educate, encourage debate, and uncover policies related to the chapters in the text. The topics this year are: Outer Space * Changing Demographics(Bonus Article) […] Read more »

RWC Wreath Scholarship Fundraiser

The Rochester Women’s Club Christmas wreath scholarship fundraiser is back. On Saturday December 4 and Sunday December 5 The Rochester Women’s Club with be selling their hand decorated Holidays wreaths from 10 am to 2 pm.             The wreaths range in price from $35.00-$45.00.  The club house is located at 37 Marion Road in Rochester. […] Read more »

ZBA Mindful of Creep Issue

            When Evelyn Hafferty Fischer went before the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals on November 18, seeking permission to connect two structures at 20 Beach Street so that her father can live full time on her property, ZBA members were enthusiastically supportive of her application and at the same time sympathetic toward concerned abutters.             […] Read more »

Good Shepherd Christmas Fair

The Annual Christmas Fair at the Church of The Good Shepherd, 74 High Street, Wareham, will be held on Saturday, December 4 from 9-2pm. There will be baked goods, children’s gift room, crafts, gift baskets, jewelry, raffle, scarves, spice table, and used Christmas decorations. Come and get in the spirit of the holiday and help […] Read more »

Wareham Garden Club’s Christmas Holly Faire

The Wareham Garden Club’s annual faire will take place Saturday, December 4th from 9am to 1pm at St. Patrick’s Church Hall, 82 High Street, Wareham. The Christmas Holly Faire will feature traditional favorites. Member made boxwood “trees”, live decorated green wreaths, assorted bundles of greens, table centerpieces, outdoor decorated containers, a craft table and packaged […] Read more »

Fire Station Grand Opening

The Town of Mattapoisett and the Mattapoisett Fire Department invite members of the community to join them Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 am to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fire Station, located at 62 County Road.             There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 am followed by light refreshments and tours […] Read more »

Leo H. Paradis, Jr.

Leo H. Paradis, Jr., 78, of Freetown passed away on Tuesday November 16, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.             He was born on October 14, 1943 in New Bedford, to the late Leo and Alice (Drisdell) Paradis of New Bedford. He lived in Freetown for […] Read more »