To the residents and voters in Mattapoisett, Voters are once again being asked to decide on Saturday, June 20th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Old Hammondtown School whether to approve construction of a new Old Colony Regional Vocational High School. Some may ask why the proposal has returned to the ballot. Last […] Read more »
Romancing the Lawn
Nothing speaks summer so perfectly as a lush green lawn. It’s the mainstay of recreation, an essential to games like croquet, badminton and golf. The sweet smell of fresh-cut grass has the power to transport us back to our childhood days of playing “red rover” or “hide and seek.” A lawn mower’s hum somehow […] Read more »
Pier Replacement Approved at Wings Cove
The Marion Conservation Commission met in the Marion Police Station on June 10 for two approvals of Certificates of Compliance, as well as a continued Public Hearing for pier alterations. The commission began with their continued Public Hearing for a Notice of Intent submitted by Elizabeth H. O’Leary of 81 Cove Circle for the […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Land Trust
The public is invited to join the Mattapoisett Land Trust in celebrating our new “All Access Path” at Grace Pond on Saturday, June 20, at 10:00 am. The Council on Aging will be providing a van to the event. MLT began design of the path in 2024 to provide access for people with mobility challenges. […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Yacht Club
The Tuesday Night Ensign Races were cancelled due to high winds. On Wednesday, the winds were strong but fine for the bigger PHRF fleet. In Class A, Kindred Spirits once again took honors over Restless. In third place was Surprise, followed by Dame and Coconuts. In the Class B fleet, Chickadee came in first, followed […] Read more »
Marion Seeks Input to Help Shape Future of Harbor and Waterways
The Town of Marion is inviting residents, boaters, waterfront property owners, business owners, fishermen and visitors to help shape the future of the community’s harbor and waterways by participating in a public survey as part of the Marion Harbor Management Plan. The Town is currently developing a community-driven Harbor Management Plan that will […] Read more »
Rene E. Harbeck
Rene E. Harbeck, 84, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Patricia J. (Grandfield) Harbeck, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage, a bond built on love, devotion, and a lifetime of shared memories. Born in Fairhaven, Mr. […] Read more »
Hugh Thanks His ‘Chain of Survival’
Captain Kevin Richard of the Rochester Fire Department could not believe his eyes. Having received the call at approximately 8:30 am on May 10 that a golfer at Rochester Golf Club was unconscious and not breathing with CPR reportedly in progress, he arrived at the course parking lot off Route 105 to the […] Read more »
Elizabeth Taber Library Summer Reading
Summer Reading at the Elizabeth Taber Library begins on Monday, June 22, with our Summer Kickoff event between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Kids of all ages can sign up for summer reading, enjoy a sweet treat, and participate in activities from the Library and the Marion Art Center. Sign up for our summer […] Read more »
Declaration & Dialogue: Reflections on 250 Years
The deadline for entry to the MAC’s juried show Declaration & Dialogue has been extended to June 22. The show will soft open on July 10th, with an artists’ reception on Friday, July 17, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Early submissions include works by John Magnan, Keith Maddy, Gayle Wells Mandle, Nancy Dyer Mitton, […] Read more »