The Rochester Planning Board on Tuesday adopted new bylaw language for swapping conservation, recreation, or open-space parcels within a subdivision. In essence, this addition to town zoning regulations sets the necessary steps that had not previously been specified when a subdivision permit is reopened for the purpose of swapping one open-space parcel for […] Read more »
Plumb Library and the Rochester Historical Society are excited to be hosting local author Robert Barboza on Saturday, May 9 at noon to talk about his latest book: Patriots of the South Coast. He will be talking about South Coast soldiers, sailors, and ship builders who played important roles in the American Revolution, including two […] Read more »
The North Rochester Congregational Church, 247 North Avenue, Rochester, has services at 10:00 am on Sundays. The services are conducted by Reverend Merrily Harris, guest ministers, as well as members of the congregation. Communion is on the first Sunday of each month. Paul Sardinha is the longtime organist. Food and fellowship follows. Everyone is welcome. Read more »
The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District is sharing updated information with residents in advance of a June 20 districtwide vote on a proposed school building project. The School Committee voted Wednesday to place the question before voters in the district’s five member communities – Acushnet, Carver, Lakeville, Mattapoisett and Rochester. The […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health met on Thursday, April 23 and began with appointments. There was a Continued Public Hearing from the prior meeting at the front of the agenda, though the item was delayed in order to wait for others to arrive and to allow more people to join the discussion. Moving […] Read more »
The Buzzards Bay Coalition requested and received an amendment to a restoration Order of Conditions for “The Bogs” off Acushnet Road for trail improvements. Discussion centered around the need to control flooding and ponding in some locations in the recreational acreage and how well the project is progressing as an oasis for small, native […] Read more »
This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us, or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston or New Bedford, generally speaking, the Tri-Town has pretty good dark skies and thus are very fortunate in that regard. Last month, we even witnessed humans re-enter the orbit of the moon […] Read more »
As anyone who’s been reading Sam Bishop’s articles on Gen. Washington’s correspondence, it is evident that one of the biggest problems in the fight for independence was the shortage of ammunition (shot and powder). Prior to the start of the hostilities, some towns like Rochester voted to purchase firearms, powder, lead and flints. Later, it […] Read more »
Tickets are now available for the Tables of Content annual fundraising event to benefit the Elizabeth Taber Library. On June 7 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm join us to enjoy cocktails & dinner waterfront at Tabor Academy with optional book discussion during dessert. Tickets are on sale for $100. View the list of titles […] Read more »
To the Editor It was a surprise to many in Marion when the STOP sign at the SE corner of Main and Front Streets was recently removed. “Why?” I asked at the Town Annex. “There were complaints,” I was told. Since spring 2025 those of us who live near this intersection have observed […] Read more »