The plan for the massive High Street Solar project, 0 High St., Rochester, has now been endorsed by both the Conservation Commission and the Planning Board. The Rochester Planning Board signaled its approval of the Site Plan and Special Permit for High Street Solar, Site B, the northerly portion of the project, close […] Read more »
In early October, I joined a mushroom group for a walk through Shoolman Preserve in Rochester, and for a few hours, the forest seemed to invite us into a secret world. The air was cool and crisp, the trail smelled of damp earth and pine, and birds chattered from the trees as we walked through […] Read more »
On Sunday, October 18, at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will perform their 65th season opening concert, “Maritime Chronicles.” The program will be held in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy in Marion, and will feature a collection of dynamic pieces that help illustrate life on […] Read more »
As the signs on the edge of town tell us, Rochester is a Right to Farm town. That “right to farm” is most evident mid- to late summer and into Fall when farmstands selling vegetables, flowers and eggs can be found off just about any of Rochester’s roadways. At the Rochester Historical Museum, we […] Read more »
Bernard Philip Greenwood, 81, passed peacefully at home on October 10, 2026, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna Howes Greenwood; his son Brett Greenwood (Adrienne Hull) and his daughter Bridget Greenwood; his grandson, Cole Robert Greenwood; and his brother, Richard Greenwood (Donna) of New Jersey. He was […] Read more »
A universal truth is that we all need a little more empathy and compassion — and humor — in our lives. The Marion Art Center’s production of Tiny Beautiful Things explores what makes us human and highlights the power of listening and really seeing one another. Based on Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling book and adapted […] Read more »
A new municipal building may be the most practical long-term solution for Mattapoisett’s aging Town Hall, according to a space needs study presented to the Select Board on October 13. But where that building might go, how much it would cost, and whether existing town properties could provide an alternative remain open questions. […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center will hold the Annual Meeting in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater on Thursday, October 15, at 4:30 pm. All members are invited to attend, either in person or virtually. Zoom information will be provided on the website before the meeting and can be requested by emailing info@marionartcenter.org. The MAC […] Read more »
The Old Colony PTO is hosting its annual Fall Family Festival & Touch a Truck event on Saturday, October 17. The community celebration will take place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Old Colony RVTHS located at 476 North Ave, Rochester. The festival features a wide array of family-friendly entertainment, including a […] Read more »
The Select Board met on October 6 at the Marion Police Conference Center to address routine water and sewer commission matters. The board agreed to lift a moratorium on road-opening work on Water Street to help a homeowner seeking to increase the gas line size for a new home there. Kenneth Michaels Jr. […] Read more »