Anne V. Garvey, 89, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026. Born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Leo and Evelyn (Morin) Garvey, she lived in Woburn and Winchester most of her life. Anne enjoyed art, golfing, socializing with her friends and traveling. She was a teacher in Woburn Public […] Read more »
All Marion Democrats are invited to attend the Marion Democratic Town Committee (MDTC) meeting at 5:30 pm Thursday, June 18. This last meeting before a summer break will be held at the home of the chair, Sharon Matzek, 10 Cove Street. The committee will discuss the presentation of awards to ORR students who won prizes […] Read more »
Sippican Lands Trust is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Richard I. and Helen A. Arthur Scholarship. This award is given to high school senior(s) or student(s) in their first or second year of college who are Marion residents, with a preference towards students interested in the environment, conservation, or a related field […] Read more »
The Tuesday Night Ensigns kicked off the winter rust in the first night of racing, joined on the starting line by the ORR high school team in their 420s. The ORR team, which has been sailing since March, looked sharp. The Ensign fleet only had 3 entries as racers are struggling to get their boats […] Read more »
There’s music in the air at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School thanks to a collaborative project with a renowned international composer made possible by a $3,000 grant awarded by the Old Rochester Regional Tri-Town Education Foundation. During the 2024-25 school year, the Old Rochester Regional Tri-Town Education Foundation awarded a $3,000 grant to […] Read more »
The Town of Rochester put out a notice last Thursday asking residents to apply to serve on various committees, boards, and commissions. Vacancies can be filled by any Rochester resident who is an active voter. Current vacancies are: Conservation Commission, one (1) Full Member and one (1) Associate Member; Historic District Commission, two (2) […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee is pleased to invite all voters to attend our open discussion meeting on Thursday, June 18. The topic is Old Colony Regional Technical School Building Project vote on June 20. The meeting will be held at the Niemad Facility, 57 Fairhaven Road, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Speakers on […] Read more »
The Town of Marion would like to remind residents that they can sign up for email alerts on the town website: marionma.gov. From the homepage, click on “Subscribe to E‑Alerts,” create a login and password, and then select “News or Announcement” to receive the main email updates. Important information such as road work, closures, […] Read more »
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust as we begin the town’s 250th Birthday celebrations with a special rededication of the historic Dexter Elm on Sunday, June 14, Flag Day, at 1:00 pm at Dexter/Tub Mill Park. The event will feature brief remarks from speakers and the unveiling of a new interpretive sign honoring the original Dexter […] Read more »
To the Editor; As that old saying goes, “all good things must come to an end.” I now find it necessary to step away from the keyboard. Over the 12 years I’ve written about you and your communities, I’ve found the experience amazing. Your generosity in sharing your stories, helping me to […] Read more »