After writing about the dances at Dewey Park, I started to think about how important dances have been to the Rochester community and its residents, especially young people. In the mid to late 1800’s, some of the places where teenagers (I don’t think they called them that back then) could socialize were harvest festivals or […] Read more »
MAC Theater Presents Proof by David Auburn and directed by Rick Sherburne. The production will be at the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater at 80 Pleasant Street Marion. Catherine has been dealing with a lot. For four years, she has been the sole caretaker for her father, Robert, a genius mathematician who was dealing […] Read more »
To the Editor; After living here for over 50 years as a summer resident, I recently moved back here full time. As I love Mattapoisett, I decided to get involved in the local politics to be sure that everything that is done is best for the community. I have begun to attend […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met on Monday for a continued public hearing on an amendment to the site plan and special permit request for Toll Brothers, Inc.’s work at 78 Wareham Road and further discussion on Marion’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) draft bylaw. There was short talk on the Toll Brothers’ […] Read more »
Monarch Migration – October 1 – Did you know that some of the monarch butterflies that you see at your flowers this fall will fly all the way to Mexico to spend the winter? Come learn about the amazing migrations of Monarch butterflies. We will also create a symbolic monarch postcard to mail to students […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites local women who are interested in learning more about club membership to its ‘welcome’ luncheon on Thursday, September 18 at 11:00 am in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Whether you are new to the area, a new mom, a stay-at-home mom, or newly retired, you are welcome to […] Read more »
Following a moment of silence for those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, September 11 to discuss an upcoming and now-delayed executive session, as well as a public hearing for 1 Doran Way. Despite technical difficulties accessing the meeting remotely via Microsoft Teams, Marion […] Read more »
I had a bee in my bonnet the other day. Literally. I was checking the hive at my parents – it’s a bit of a ritual that I enjoy with my dad. We load up the smoker and tools in his golf cart, I don my beekeeper suit and out we go to the […] Read more »
Eight residents from Rochester will participate in the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk Sunday, October 5. Donna Tocci, Kathy Shea, Lisa Pelletier, Michelle Munroe, Brenda Spearin, Denis Pelletier, Steph Galary, and Mia Galary along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic annual event that will unite the community to raise funds to […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee has partnered with The New Bedford Democratic City Committee to host a Swing States Postcard Writing and Kindness Rock Painting Party on Wednesday, September 24 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Greater Southeastern Mass. Labor Council/AFL-CIO located at 560 Pleasant Street, New Bedford. This drop-in event pairs […] Read more »