This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. Last week, Washington split his focus between a campaign to the north to assault Quebec and a proposition to attack Boston with Washington writing a letter to Canadians in an […] Read more »
In a room packed with residents and local experts, the Rochester Water Commission on September 10 hosted a “dry run” of the report presentation on Snipatuit Brook that is scheduled for an October 14 public hearing. It’s an important report because the brook flows to Snipatuit Pond, which connects to both Great Quittacas […] Read more »
Joseph M. Sylvia, 91, of Mattapoisett passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Our Lady’s Haven Fairhaven, MA. He was the loving husband of the late Nancy D. Sylvia for 65 years and the father of the late Sharon N. Rezendes of Marion, MA. Born in Acushnet MA, son of Domingo F, Sylvia […] Read more »
Dale S. Barrows, 67, of Rochester died September 11, 2025 peacefully at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Marjorie L. (Wilborn) Barrows with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of Betty A. (Linhares) Barrows of Mattapoisett and the late Bradley L. Barrows, he was raised in […] Read more »
“Musical Belles – A Benefit Recital for the Restoration of the Clocktower” is a delightful concert featuring flutist Wendy Rolfe and pianist Deborah DeWolf Emery on Sunday, September 28 at 4:00 pm, at the First Congregational Church of Marion. This musical offering will benefit the church’s 1860 E. Howard Clocktower restoration project. The performance […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Rail Trail just received another embellishment on September 10. A new bronze plaque on the bridge over the Mattapoisett River recognizes Old Colony Regional Vo Tech High School, The Community Preservation Committee, the Town of Mattapoisett, the Friends of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail, and The Bike Path Committee for the extraordinary collaboration that […] Read more »
Southern New Hampshire University congratulates Samantha Grasso of Marion and Stephen Sauerbrey of Marion on being named to the Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. College of the Holy Cross congratulates Failenn Fitzpatrick, of Marion, Class of 2027, Joel Michaud, of Mattapoisett, Class of 2025, and Laura Pardo, […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, September 10, to grant a Certificate of Compliance as well as conduct a public hearing for Toll Brothers, Incorporated’s proposed residential development at 78 Wareham Road. First, a Certificate of Compliance was granted for Laurence E. Reinhard at 17 East Avenue. Before addressing a second Certificate of […] Read more »
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals on September 11 granted a Special Permit for a personal fitness training business at 12 Mayflower Lane with conditions directly related to board members’ and abutters’ concerns about the nuisance and traffic the operation might bring to the neighborhood. Applicant and homeowner Jorge Rodriguez began the public hearing […] Read more »
Peter Franceschina did not so much live by his own rules as relish breaking the rules of others. His problem with authority was colossal. His appetite for mischief, insatiable. The qualities combined might easily have landed him in trouble had he not found a useful outlet for them — as a journalist in Florida, […] Read more »