Third in a series exploring Europe’s diverse landscapes and gardens, from formal designs to wild, natural beauty… Labor Day is finished and with it most of the summer, but I’m still reveling in some of the lovely memories of two months ago. My last piece recalled the beauty of Paris and how […] Read more »
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met on August 28 to review a Special Permit Request made by Mark Verille of 74 Allen Street for the removal of a 10×13-foot shed. The applicant seeks the removal of the existing shed and replacing it with a larger, 16×24-foot shed that would lie closer to the lot […] Read more »
Lapsit story time begins for the fall on Monday, September 8 at 10:30 am. This program is designed for babies who are not yet walking. This program features songs, rhymes, bounces, and stories and focuses on child/parent engagement and early literacy skills! We’re excited to announce that our full moon parties are back for […] Read more »
Rehearsals for “A Winter Wonderland” begin on Monday, September 8, at 7:00 pm, at Wickenden Chapel, 86 Spring Street, Marion. New members are always welcome; no audition is required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., so singers are encouraged to come early to register and pick up their music envelope. Anyone unsure about being able to […] Read more »
The Rochester Republican Town Committee will hold their next meeting on Monday, September 8, at the Ponderosa Sportsman, located at 242 Robinson Rd, Acushnet. All are invited to attend. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. Read more »
Construction in the Marion Town House began on Monday, September 1 with the Town House functions being moved to the Town House Annex on the other side of Route 6 at 14 Barnabas Road. All functions, including the drop-box for payments have henceforth moved. Renovations have so far just included a teardown. Ceiling tiles […] Read more »
After hearing the details of homeowner Jorge Rodriguez’s plan and neighbors’ concerns, Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals on August 28 continued a Special Permit Request to allow a personal fitness gym at 12 Mayflower Lane to its next meeting to give Rodriguez time to rethink his proposal. Rodriguez explained he is looking to […] Read more »
The sun has begun its slow retreat, the cicadas are turning down their concerts, and the halls are filled with the smell of erasers and sharpened pencils. Yes, summer break is over, and with it, the annual migration of backpacks, lunchboxes, and sleep-deprived students has begun. All the schools in the Tri-Town are back in […] Read more »
Rochester’s Select Board met Tuesday to award citations congratulating four local Boy Scouts for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Noah Bellesville, Logan Empey, and Reece Bethoney of Troop 31 were present to receive their honor in person. The fourth honoree, Quinn Thompson, was unable to attend. “While it’s a rare honor, it’s not […] Read more »
A while ago Walter Hartley gave me a copy of a 1917 newspaper article that he had come across. Just recently, I found a similar copy in papers from Carol Higgins that had been passed on to the museum. The article is sub-titled “Rochester Center Mourns the Death of a Most Estimable Lady” and is […] Read more »