St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett continues its 141st. Summer Season of visiting clergy with The Rev. John Kennedy, Associate Rector, St. Mark’s Church, New Canon, CT on Sunday, July 13. The Rev. Kennedy will conduct services at 8:00 am and 10:00am using the Book of Common Prayer. All are […] Read more »
Ronald Noel Normand, 87, of Marion and Plymouth, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. He was married to Patricia (Connors) Normand for 64 years. He is predeceased by his parents Everett Normand and Germaine (Jobin) Normand also of Marion. Ron was born in 1938 and lived in Marion for 40 years. He was […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board on Monday met briefly and expressed concern about the Zoning Board of Appeals’ (ZBA) split decision to allow an industrial building to turn into housing – Sippican Holdings LLC at 14 Barnabas Road. Board members at the Police Station meeting room acknowledged that the ZBA can issue a variance if […] Read more »
Please note that our July Bake Sale & Raffles will be on July 12 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain (it won’t) or shine, but we have made a change in location. We will be by the sunken garden in George’s Pony Pasture, and we’ll be partnering with the Rochester Land Trust. You’ll be […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Road Race Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 college stipends. Since the first race in 1971, over $200, 000 has been awarded to college bound ORR student athletes. This year’s award recipients are Hayden Belanger, Caroline Brogioli, Jeannine Duchaine, Calder Eaton, Jack Gallagher and Zoe Plante of Mattapoisett, Ella […] Read more »
Facing a roomful of concerned abutters voicing their concerns, Rochester’s Select Board Monday approved a Class II Used Car Dealers License for Briggs Hobby Barn, which stores and repairs collectible automobiles, trucks, and other motor vehicles at 618 New Bedford Road on land within the historic district. The expansive, two-building business owned by […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Independence Day Road Race was held in the morning on Friday, July 4. It was clear and sunny, though there was a cool breeze from the sea undoubtably helping the racers on their way. The night before had seen heavy storms, with major power outages across the South Coast and Southern New England. Due […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a Young People’s Concert on Friday, July 11. The concert will include an opportunity for children in the audience to play rhythm instruments with the band. The program is as follows: Looney Tunes Overture – B. Holcombe A Disney Spectacular – arr. […] Read more »
Though there were no fireworks scheduled, the Marion Independence Day Parade still went on! Following a night of spontaneous wind and rain, many gathered along Main, Spring and Front streets to celebrate the 4th. There were some branches down and large puddles along the parade route, though none were obstructive enough to affect the celebration. […] Read more »
Variety is the main ingredient for this week’s Buzzards Bay Musicfest. The five concerts span four centuries of music with ensembles ranging from full orchestra to a harp, flute and viola trio. Classical music will be the focus on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday while the Friday night program will feature a 9-piece jazz band. […] Read more »