On June 9, the Town of Marion invited residents to a new event and the first of its kind: Coffee with the Town Administrator. The informal meeting will run for around an hour, starting at 9:00 am on Wednesday, June 17 in the Marion Town House Annex, 14 Barnabas Road. The meet-up is beneficial […] Read more »
During the Monday meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission, several new Notice of Intent filings were featured. First up was a NOI filed by Raymond Hanks of 18 Crystal Springs Road to receive permitting for the removal of invasive plants, including Japanese Knot Weed and Bittersweet. After a lengthy discussion with the commissioners and the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Celebrates USA 250 Committee invites you to join the fun. Beginning Thursday July 2 to Saturday July 4. Thursday July 2, Field of Flags at Dunseith Garden – Mattapoisett Woman‘s Club is sponsoring a Field of Flags to honor our nation’s 250th anniversary. The club will be placing 400 flags at The […] Read more »
Step into the summer swing at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. Looking for a craft community? Weaving Wednesdays will start on June 17 at 4:00 pm, and all fiber artists are welcome. The Sewing & Maker club will meet on June 20 at 10:00 am – just bring your […] Read more »
Begin with a summer sunset by the harbor, friends and neighbors, and your own delicious picnic fare. Add great live music by Seth Asser & Gary Brown. Throw in fresh local oysters and a table decorating contest. Result? The Great Community Picnic on Thursday evening, August 6, 5:30 to 8:30pm at Munro Preserve adjacent to […] Read more »
To the Editor: While the intense tension at the recent Old Rochester Regional school committee meeting was unsettling, the true story of the night was the majority of neighbors who stood up to demand basic human empathy. Of the many residents who spoke, only a handful attempted to turn Rochester Memorial School into […] Read more »
Two striking specimens stare me down as I make my morning cup of joe. Their brilliant shades of fuchsia and crimson, framed in neighboring windows, deliver an instant jolt of energy before I’ve taken my first sip of coffee. In that moment, I feel ready for summer and for a thousand more blissful moments […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board Tuesday re-opened its Site Plan Review Permit Hearing on a proposal to build a one-megawatt, ground-mounted solar array on Walnut Plain Road to a roomful of abutters and residents with questions. The Walnut Plain Road installation will be on a 9.5-acre footprint of a 21-acre parcel, said project representative […] Read more »
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 »