To the Editor: Peace Corps at 64. September 22nd marks a major milestone in the history of the Peace Corps. On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed into law the original Peace Corps Act, which formally authorized this unique and independent agency that has become perhaps the most recognizable example of […] Read more »
ORRHS Receives National Banner Recognition from Special Olympics
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are proud to announce that Special Olympics North America is awarding Old Rochester Regional High School with National Banner recognition for its work to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without intellectual disabilities. Old Rochester Regional High School was one of only 17 […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Special Town Meeting
The Town of Mattapoisett will be holding a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 4 at 1:00 pm. This meeting will be held at Old Rochester Regional High School, 135 Marion Road. Voter check-in will begin at 12:00 pm. Please plan to arrive early to help avoid long lines. The warrant for the Special Town […] Read more »
Sheila Anne Carvalho
Sheila Anne Carvalho of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025 at the age of 66, surrounded by the love of family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Bedford on December 5, 1958, Sheila was the only child of the late William J. and Norma (Almeida) Carvalho. After graduation […] Read more »
Robert K. Kirkland
Robert K. Kirkland, 83, of Mattapoisett died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Alpine Nursing Home in Coventry, RI, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Barbara M. (Harriman) Kirkland, with whom he shared 34 wonderful and memorable years of marriage. Born in Natick, MA, son of the late Alexander […] Read more »
A Conversation on Housing, Healthcare, Environment
Newly elected State Representative Mark Sylvia is inviting residents to a community meeting that promises to be both engaging and forward-thinking. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 14, at 6:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Public Library. It will serve as a platform for open dialogue on the issues that matter most to local […] Read more »
Renaming Ceremony for Point Road Playground
Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman is pleased to share that the Town of Marion is holding a renaming ceremony at the former Point Road Playground at 11:00 am on Friday, September 26. The site, now known as Manuel and Felizarda Pina Recreational Park, is located at 983 Point Road, north of Route 6. The park […] Read more »
Solar Project Hearings Delayed Again
In a meeting that delayed again the biggest projects on its docket, the Rochester Conservation Commission Tuesday granted a Certificate of Compliance for the Order of Conditions previously issued on the construction of a new single-family home at 907 High Street. The High Street approval vote came swiftly after Conservation Agent Merilee Kelly […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
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
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 »