I found an interesting pamphlet in a file cabinet drawer at the Museum. It’s dated 1967 and is devoted to the town of Rochester. Among other information, it states that Rochester’s industries over the years included mills and that at one time lumber mills were Rochester’s chief industry. There were lumber mills of all types […] Read more »
The Nemasket Group marked a historic milestone on Tuesday, November 4, celebrating its 40th Anniversary alongside the grand re-opening of its newly renovated Day Services and community space. The event brought together local leaders, partners, and community members to honor the organization’s legacy and chart its future. Executive Director Jenny Duval opened the celebration […] Read more »
A new initiative has just been launched in Marion. In an effort to increase pedestrian safety, free “hi-viz” (high-visibility) vests are now available, with proof of Marion residency. Being dispersed from the Marion Town Hall Annex, 14 Barnabas Road, the vests are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can get the vests […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School football team rebounded from a challenging start to the 2025 season by reeling off three midseason victories that propelled the Bulldogs into the MIAA Division 6 state tournament as the 13th seed, and on November 7 they stunned fourth-seeded Wilmington in six overtimes by a 47-39 score, a goal-line […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board met on Monday, November 17 in the Marion Music Hall for a list of action items, as well as the Fall Town Meeting Warrant Review. The board began by recognizing Marions new firefighters. Fire Chief Brian Jackvony rose to speak, mentioning the five new recruit firefighters who recently, November […] Read more »
The ORR Drama Club will be performing their rendition of Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery at 7:00 pm from November 20 to November 22, with a final showing at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 23. The fast-paced comedy play was originally written by Brian D. Taylor in 2013 following rehearsing actors suddenly embroiled in […] Read more »
Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals struggled at its November 13 meeting over whether to approve a new, two-family home at 309 Neck Road, voting instead to seek Town Counsel’s input on whether the variance being requested would be legal. The plan here is to raze the single-family home there and create a single-story, two-family […] Read more »
Dear Editor, As our community in Marion rallies to support neighbors through food drives and donations to Damien’s Food Pantry in Wareham, we are reminded that democracy is more than elections or party lines. It is a living moral agreement, a shared promise between citizens and the government they create. That promise, at its […] Read more »
The First Congregational Church of Marion is happy to host its Annual Holiday Luncheon to coincide with the Sippican Women’s Club Holiday House Tour. The luncheon takes place on Saturday, December 13 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. With a price of $18 per ticket, this event promises to be a delightful stop during the […] Read more »
Thomas M. Ferreira, 82, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025. Born on November 30, 1942, Tom was raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Manual B. Ferreira and Mary (Ornellas) Ferreira. He was the devoted husband of Margaret (Rimmer) Ferreira for nearly 60 years. Tom’s childhood in New […] Read more »