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 »
Tackling Wording in MS4
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 »
Marion Natural History Museum Afterschool Programs
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 »
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Invites New Members
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 »
Heron Cove Executive Session Delayed
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 »
Second Nature
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 »
Jimmy Fund Walk
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 »
Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee
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 »
Clock Tower Restoration Project
To the Editor; The First Congregational Church of Marion would like to extend a huge thank-you to the residents of Marion and the greater South Coast community for your support of our Clock Tower Restoration Project. From its inception a little over a year ago, our goal to restore Marion’s beloved clock tower […] Read more »
ORR Runners off to Sweeping Start
The Old Rochester Regional High School boys and girls cross-country teams had their first meet on September 10 against Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. ORR’s boys won, 24-32, and the girls won, 15-50. Noah Robert-Howley placed first overall in the 5k race for the boys with a 17:35 time. Ryan Calderone ran an 18:50, securing […] Read more »