Nature’s first blush has passed. Daffodils and forsythia have receded, and catkins have dropped off trees, making way for tender new leaves. The bright pastels that piqued our interest in early spring are fading away, being replaced by delicious shades of green. If you look at the grass and the leaves of certain deciduous […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Shari Fedorowicz, Principal Michael Devoll and Assistant Principal Lauren Millette are excited to announce that Old Rochester Regional High School has been awarded an Innovation Career Pathway (ICP) designation for Business & Finance and Advanced Manufacturing (Architecture) programs from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and […] Read more »
To the Editor; A sincere thank you to everyone who supported the Historic District bylaw and especially to all of you who attended Town Meeting and voted Yes for its enactment. The Study Committee dedicated over two years to creating a proposal sensitive to the needs of all Marion residents. I am so appreciative […] Read more »
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 »
If you’ve been to Marion Village, you may have noticed the monument next to the Marion Music Hall. But do you know its stories? This Memorial Day, the Sippican Historical Society invites you to discover the life and times of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at a special pop-up exhibit hosted at the Music Hall […] Read more »
Rochester’s Annual Town Meeting held Monday passed its 25 articles, including a zoning amendment, several high-priced capital expenditures, and a Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget exceeding $27,000,000, without much of a fight. A quorum of 108 residents took just over an hour to approve, with no serious push back. Priorities starting with a $27,022,457 […] Read more »
The Marion Garden Group is delighted to present the 3rd biennial “Secret Gardens of Marion” tour, set to take place on Friday, June 20 from 10:00 am to 3:00pm. This walking tour offers a unique opportunity to explore 11 private gardens nestled throughout the historic village of Marion, a picturesque harbor town on the Southcoast […] Read more »
Eight members of the class of 2026 at Old Rochester Regional High School will be attending the Boys’ / Girls’ State Convention, June 14 to June 20 at Stonehill College in North Easton, MA. Boys’ State attendees include: Brody Hiles, Tucker Cook, Linden White, and Noah Robert-Howley. Girls’ State attendees include: Alexandra Fiano, […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Jaime Curley are pleased to announce that registration is open to students of all grades for an educational summer recreation program called Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL), which is now being offered for the 18th year by the Old Rochester Regional School District and […] Read more »
The first race in the Buzzards Bay Trophy Series will be held on June 7. The Spring Round-the-Bay Race is a “pursuit start” PHRF Handicap race for Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker Classes. The course begins and finishes outside of Mattapoisett Harbor. This is the first race in series of long distance races sponsored by local yacht […] Read more »