The Marion Village Stroll will take place on Sunday, December 14 from 3 to 5:30 pm. Coordinated by Angela Rossi and sponsored by The Marion Business Community Association, local merchants offer hospitality and treats; Santa arrives via boat at the Old Landing at 3:00 pm; Clydesdale horses pull wagons of happy guests. Added to this […] Read more »
Due to the success of our food drive during the month of November, we will be continuing to collect donations for local food pantries in the form of non-perishable food, pet food, diapers, cleaning supplies, and items to help with personal hygiene. Unlike in November, we will no longer be waiving late fees on library […] Read more »
December is a busy time for everyone, especially Santa and his elves. The Rochester Historical Society is happy to help out the folks at the North Pole. We’ll be at the Plumb Library Holiday Fundraiser on December 13 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm with lots of Rochester clothing, hats, books and maps and more. […] Read more »
We finally know the holiday season is here, now that the house on Acushnet Road is lit up. Marino Carreiro and his wife Grace greeted guests and onlookers at the grand opening of the annual exhibit at 59 Acushnet Road in Mattapoisett on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The Carreiro house becomes a popular […] Read more »
Pamela LaPointe, a classmate of mine in high school who came from Tennessee in our senior year and stayed just that one year, wrote in my yearbook, “Good luck with the beatniks.” She was referring to the fact that I was off to art college. That exposes how old I am, but the fact is […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Holiday in the Park will take place on Saturday, December 13 from 3pm to 5pm in Shipyard Park. There will be a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Clause who will be joined by Rudolph, Frosty, and the Elves. There will also be special performances by the ORRJH Band and Showstoppers as well as […] Read more »
Andrew “ANDO” Dadagian, M.D., age 94, passed away at home on November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 10, 1931, in Watertown, and was the only child of the late Rose (Meremian) and John Dadagian. Andy’s work ethic, appreciation of life, and resilience were shaped by his childhood in […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Youth Football & Cheer (ORYF) Pee Wee Cheerleading Team is headed to nationals! Through their hard work, the team earned a spot at the 2025 Pop Warner Cheer & Dance Nationals in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Dance and Cheer Nationals coincide with the Pop Warner Youth Football Super Bowl, with events […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission on Tuesday cast doubts over a plan to build 12 single-family house lots on 12 acres at Mary’s Pond Road and Pierce Mill Road. Appearing on Zoom, the developer’s representative, Brandon Barr of Merrill Engineers and Land Surveyors, held an informal discussion with the commission to get its preliminary […] Read more »
To The Editor: When residents install secondary outdoor water meters, they do so with a practical goal: to avoid paying sewer fees on water used for irrigation. After all, that water never enters the sewer system. On the surface, this seems fair. But beneath the surface lies a deeper challenge; our town carries more […] Read more »