Hello from Plumb Library

Don’t miss out on these upcoming adult programs. The Library has two fantastic speakers scheduled this month and there are still available spaces for both programs. Sign up on our Events Calendar on our website or call the Library for assistance.             First up: Alfred Saulniers, local author, will be presenting his new book from […] Read more »

35 Acre Solar Project

Rochester’s Planning Board began its meeting Tuesday with an informal discussion of a plan for another large ground-mounted solar array in town, this one on Snipatuit Road proposed by Logging Swamp Solar LLC.             The applicant’s representative, Zak Markes of ReWild Renewables, noted his company is behind four other proposed large solar installations in town. […] Read more »

ORR Advances Through The Elite Eight

            The Old Rochester Regional high school boys’ basketball team played Greater Lawrence Tech (15-7), in the Elite Eight on March 7, and won 52-49. Gavin Martin led the way, scoring 22 points and handing out 6 assists. Grady Oliveira scored 14 points and Brody Hiles scored 6. The Bulldogs were up 24-23 at halftime, […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

            Walking into the Rochester Historical Society Museum, aka East Rochester Congregational Church, you can’t miss the mannequin poised at the edge of the altar. She’s pretty imposing and what you probably don’t realize is that you are looking at a “Bathing Beauty” who is ready to go to the beach and who has a […] Read more »

Kids Leprechaun Loot Hike and Spring Peas

Mattapoisett Land Trust is leading a Leprechaun Loot Hike again this year. After school on Monday March 17, join MLT at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. parking area (Angelica Ave.) from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We’re setting off to find where the leprechauns have hidden their gold on this St. Patrick’s Day. We’ll take […] Read more »

FinCom Meets With Chiefs and Harbormaster

The Marion Finance Committee met on Wednesday, March 5, for various discussions with town officials regarding the FY26 budget. Following the approval of minutes from February 26, talks with Fire Chief Brian Jackvony began.             Chief Jacknovy discussed the fire department’s budget propositions and the increases, like other departments, stemming from software and equipment upgrades. […] Read more »

Cougar Fab Five Tackle Three Questions

I asked all five of these members of the Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School boys’ basketball team the same three questions: What did it take to get there? Did you think it would happen coming into the season? What was a defining game for you in the season?             Wyatt Smiley: “1. A lot […] Read more »

Jazz Through the Decades

On Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will continue its 2024–2025 concert season with a program tracing the history of jazz entitled “Jazz Through the Decades.” The program will highlight some of the most important composers with symphonic band arrangements of works that guide us […] Read more »

The Official Clock Of Marion

Ten stalwart sea captains living in Sippican Village back in 1841 pledged to donate $1000 each for the cost of materials and labor to build The First Congregational Church of Marion. Construction was complete in one year. Known as “The Captain’s Meeting House”, it stands today as a classic example of Greek revival architecture and […] Read more »

ORRSD to Host ‘Summer & Beyond’ Activities Fair

Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Early Childhood Coordinator Doreen Lopes are proud to announce that the district, in partnership with its Early Childhood Office and the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, will host the “Summer & Beyond” Activities Fair at Old Rochester Regional […] Read more »