To Marion Voters, After 12 years of service on the Marion Planning Board, I am stepping down following my final meeting on Monday, May 4. During my tenure, I made it a priority to show up consistently, prepared, and ready to do the people’s business. I missed only three meetings in those 12 […] Read more »
David T. Rocha
David T. Rocha, 86, of Mattapoisett died Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Elvita (Baptista) Rocha, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Maria (Taft) Rocha, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett for […] Read more »
Marion Police Department Locates Deceased Individual in Vehicle; No Foul Play Suspected
The Marion Police Department is informing the public that officers located a deceased individual in a vehicle on Thursday morning, but that foul play is not suspected. On Thursday, May 7, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Marion Police Department was called to the area of 350 Front St. for a report of an unresponsive man […] Read more »
Herculean Collaboration Yields Coloring Book
Since last fall, the Mattapoisett Museum, Old Rochester Regional High School, and Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School have collaborated to create a coloring book titled: “Mattapoisett, Then and Now: A Coloring Book.” The final product will be unveiled at the museum on May 14. The creation of the coloring book was the […] Read more »
Teen Author Self Publishes
Not only is Bree LeFavor a local author, but she is also a 15-year-old sophomore at Old RochesterRegional High School. LeFavor recently released Splash Safe With Sandy The Starfish: ASwim Safety Story, an independently published story written to teach readers valuable lessons to stay safe in the water. The story follows Sandy the […] Read more »
Park Commission Needs Help
TheRochester Select Board is considering taking over the day-to-day management of the Park Commission. The highlight of the May 4 Select Board meeting came when Town Administrator Cameron Durant explained the Park Commission needs help with the department’s daily operations because one member of the commission is not running for re-election and another […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
Across from Lloyd’s Market is a memorial to Rochester’s fire fighters. Both the land and the money to build the memorial (constructed by Rochester firefighters) was donated by Mrs. Lorraine Vaughan after the death of her husband, Lloyd Sr., a long time Rochester resident and firefighter. The memorial has been inscribed with the names of […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Road Race
With less than 2 months until the 4th of July, it’s time to lace up your sneakers and get ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by running the Mattapoisett Road Race, “4 on the 4th.” When this tradition was started in 1971 by Bob and Doris Gardner, […] Read more »
Marion Garden Group Plant Sale
Mark your calendar and join us at Bicentennial Park from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 9, for one of Marion’s most anticipated spring traditions. Our members have been busy digging, dividing, and repotting a beautiful selection of perennials, herbs, shrubs, all grown and nurtured right here in local gardens. We also […] Read more »
Marion Town Election
Select Board Candidate Spotlights Carleton “Toby” Burr – Select Board My name is Toby Burr, and I seek election to the Marion Select Board. I have lived in town for 44 years with my wife Barbie. We raised two children on Ichabod Lane, and they each now own homes in Marion, so I […] Read more »