Mary Katherine Callan

Mary Katherine Callan, of Mattapoisett and Middleborough, died peacefully on June 18, 2022. She was 88.             Mary was the wife of the late Paul R. Callan, and the mother of 4 children who survive her: Paul F. Callan (Rika Tamaya) of San Diego, CA; Susan E. Callan (Steve Morris) of Falmouth; Claire A. Callan […] Read more »

Tabor Academy Names New Campus Center for Alumnus Travis Roy

On June 11, at the Reunion Convocation, Tabor Academy announced that its new Campus Center, slated for completion in December 2022, will be named the Travis Roy Campus Center.             “Travis supported Tabor with his time, investment and thoughtfulness, and he championed the Campus Center,” notes Trustee Steve Sprague ’68, as he fondly remembers fellow […] Read more »

Harbormaster Highlights Long List of Duties

            In a matter of days if not hours, anyone can access a PowerPoint presentation at marionma.gov and find out exactly what a harbormaster does 24-7-365.             The Marion Select Board was treated on Tuesday night to a comprehensive overview of the duties and responsibilities performed regularly and situationally by the town’s Harbormaster Department.             […] Read more »

Upcoming events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Summer Reading is coming. Sign up for the ETL’s summer reading program starting June 21. Your summer reading kit will include reading logs, badge, stickers and a reading buddy.  Return your reading logs to win prizes and help us raise money for Heifer International.              Teens and Adults: Summer Reading is for everyone!  Pick up […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Free Public Library

Read Beyond the Beaten Path at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library this summer!             The summer library program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, officially kicks off on Saturday, June 25 at 1:00 pm. Library staff will be outside, weather permitting, with fun lawn games and treats, some from Oxford Creamery! Treats available on a first […] Read more »

The MAC’s Summer Fundraiser, Cocktails by the Sea

The Marion Art Center announces the return of its premier summer fundraiser, Cocktails by the Sea. The party is scheduled on Friday, July 29 from 5:30-9:00 pm at the home of hosts David & Nancy Corkery, located at 1 West Drive in Marion. The MAC’s annual fundraiser will include a silent auction, open bar, hors […] Read more »

Francis Handy Silveria

Francis Handy Silveria, 74, of Mattapoisett passed away on Saturday June 18 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford due to cerebrovascular complications. He was born on February 5 1948 to Francis E. and Elona M. “Dolly” (Smith) Silveria of Mattapoisett. Francis lived a happy life alongside his wife, Jacqueline (Gagne) Silveria (deceased), their […] Read more »

Bond Comes with Conditions, Criticism

            The Rochester Planning Board Tuesday night approved a $805,000 surety bond for the developers of the massive Village at Plumb Corner housing project to begin Phase II of the construction process. First, however, the board chided the project’s technical consultant, Brian Wallace, over what has not been done to the panel’s satisfaction in Phase […] Read more »

Creative Thinking Informs Bike-Path Clearing

The June 2 meeting of the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission was broadcast in a hybrid format and uploaded to the ORCTV’s Vimeo page. On the agenda was the ongoing construction of a bike path between Creek Road and Jenna Drive on Point Road.             The path passes through the Marion town layout, as well […] Read more »

FCCM Summer Yard Sale

Sunday, July 31 is the date for The First Congregational Church of Marion Summer Yard Sale. This is a community wide event, hosted by the church. It happens from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 pm in the parking lot at 144 Front Street (between The Marion General Store and Kate’s Simple Eats).             Members of the […] Read more »