Budget, Capital Needs, Debt

The March 17 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board was a continuation of meetings with department heads to review all things budget. On this night, they met with Highway Superintendent Garrett Bauer, Health Agent Gail Joseph and Fire Chief Andrew Murray.             Joseph reported that the public health nurse was requesting administrative assistance due to […] Read more »

Riptides Shine in New England

Amidst the dripping-wet maze of young swimmers moving about while hidden under caps, goggles, and towels in between their many events at last weekend’s YMCA New England Championship at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, there was no chance that Noella Michaud or her Gleason YMCA Riptides teammates would get lost.             “We have like a color, and […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Magic Event

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites interested local residents to its March 20 monthly meeting featuring magic by Dennis Blanchard from Eventful Magic. This month’s program will provide a fun, and unforgettable experience transcending conventional programs. Witnessing incredible mind-bending tricks can inspire thinking outside the box and help individuals approach challenges with a fresh perspective. Magic […] Read more »

Historic District Survey

The Marion Village Historic District Study Committee met on March 11 to tabulate and report out the results of their recent survey of town residents regarding a proposed local historic district bylaw.             The survey was conducted at the request of several village property owners at the Study Committee’s public meetings in January and February. […] Read more »

Gifford Park Renovation Expansion

Rochester’s Select Board Monday learned the details of a proposal to turn the plan for a new playground at Gifford Park into a larger renovation that expands space for travel lanes, pedestrians, and parking at the ball field.             The 3,649 square-foot playground will be placed in the park’s northeast corner. Displaying a concept sketch […] Read more »

ORR Students Perform at SMMEA Junior District Festival

Old Rochester Regional (ORR) School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, High School Principal Michael Devoll, and Junior High Principal Silas Coellner are proud to congratulate eight ORR instrumentalists and vocalists who performed at the Southeastern Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Junior District Festival.             The following students took the stage […] Read more »

Marion’s Historic Village

To the Editor,             As long term (50 years +) residents of Marion’s historic village, we wholeheartedly endorse the proposed historic district to be voted on at the spring Town Meeting. Of the 350 towns in MA, there are over 200 local historic districts including neighboring towns of Rochester, Wareham, Westport, and Dartmouth. If you […] Read more »

LWVSC Candidates Forum

Residents of Marion will have the opportunity to hear from candidates on the Marion ballot at the League of Women Voters SouthCoast (LWVSC) Candidates Forum. The event will occur on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room of Sippican School, located at 16 Spring Street, Marion.             Mr. Jack Eklund of the […] Read more »

David Besse Holmes

David Besse Holmes of East Falmouth passed away suddenly March 16, 2025. He was born in Boston August 1, 1955; he grew up in Wellesley and spent summers in Marion. He was predeceased by his parents, Evelyn C. Waters and Edwin B. Holmes, II and his step-brother, Greg Waters. He is survived by his loving […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Due to ongoing construction and improvement efforts, our building will remain closed to the public through March 22. During this time services will be limited to picking up holds. We look forward to fully reopening to the public on Monday, March 24.             Story Times will be held on March 17 at 10:30 am, upstairs […] Read more »