To the Editor: As someone who was born and raised in Marion, who spent my entire childhood on Pie Alley, I want to lend my full support to preserving the timeless beauty and unique character of the Historical District of our Village Center. Because I have always cherished my time in Marion, about […] Read more »
To Pier, or Not to Pier, That Is the Question
The Marion Planning Board met on Monday night to hold a continued public hearing for a special permit request that would allow an association pier for two dwellings at 61 and 63 Oakdale Avenue. After last hearing on April 22, the construction representative declared a series of changes had been made from last meeting. […] Read more »
Bulldogs Sweep on Track
The Old Rochester Regional High School track-and-field teams hosted Somerset Berkley on May 1 and came away victoriously as ORR’s boys won, 105-31, and ORR’s girls won, 104-31. There were lots of great times and throws in this meet, as Zach Gates won shot put (44 feet, 11.75 inches) and discus (126-10). Wes […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Musicfest
The Buzzards Bay Musicfest will be returning to Marion this summer from July 9 through July 13 in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall on the campus of Tabor Academy. World class musicians will grace the stage in a five-concert series that is completely open with free admission to the public. On Wednesday, […] Read more »
ORR Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Friends of Old Rochester Music invites you to attend the ORR Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, May 17 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Marion Music Hall. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at friendsofoldrochestermusic.org using Paypal or at Isabelle’s in Mattapoisett, Marion General Store, or Friend’s Market […] Read more »
June in Bloom
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is pleased to announce its biennial garden tour, “June in Bloom,” for Saturday, June 28, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine. Be inspired by unique and beautiful gardens while spending an unforgettable day with friends and nature. For security purposes, the location of the gardens remains secret until the […] Read more »
Richard J. McNeil
Richard J. McNeil, 76, of Rochester, passed away on May 7, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the much-loved husband of Ingrid A. (Hill) McNeil and the son of the late Richard J. and Leocadia (Sypek) McNeil. He was born in Boston and had lived in Rochester since 1981. He graduated from […] Read more »
Burr Applauded in Final Meeting
The Marion Select Board met on Tuesday for a long list of action items and correspondences, which served as their last meeting before the Annual Town Meeting scheduled on the following Monday (May 12). Before adjournment, it was announced that this was Vice Chair Carleton “Toby” Burr Jr.’s last regular meeting of the […] Read more »
Groundbreaking of New Raynnor Gifford Park
The Park Commission marked the imminent installation of a new playground at Raynnor Gifford Park with a well-attended groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, May 1. The 3,649 square-foot, $81,724.68 playground at 13 Mary’s Pond Road will be suitable for children ages 2 to 12. It will include a slide, swing sets, a Cyclo Cone Climber, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee
The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee invites members, guests, and community residents to join us for our monthly meeting on Thursday, May 15 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Niemad Building, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. We are honored to welcome our guest speaker, David Ladd from O.U.R. Rescue, who will begin at 7:30 […] Read more »