Students across Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 schools are gaining a deeper understanding of food systems and sustainability through a hands-on food waste workshop led by the Marion Institute’s Grow Education program. Designed to make food waste visible, measurable, and meaningful, the workshop engaged students in sorting cafeteria waste […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board had much to say about the May 18 Annual Town Meeting when it met with the Finance Committee to review the meeting’s 33-article warrant on Thursday, April 16. The first revelation of the night was about a donation meant to make voting easier that night. Town Administrator Cameron Durant […] Read more »
On Saturday, March 18, the Mattapoisett Select Board stated they were seeking input from the community. More specifically, the board is exploring opinions on moving the date in which future Town Meetings are held to a Saturday. The posting states, “The Board is considering moving the meeting to a Saturday in May, which would […] Read more »
The highlight of the April 9 meeting of the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals was what had almost happened. It would have been the last meeting for Richard Cutler after serving roughly 40 years on the ZBA, except the two hearings its members opened that night both needed continuances to April 23. […] Read more »
Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Wednesday, April 29 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm for an engaging and informative performance by actor Stephen Collins as he brings poet Robert Frost to life. Collins grew up in Cambridge and received a BA in Literature from UMass Boston. After twenty plus years in […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is completing a new strategic plan and wants to hear from community members. The Library’s last strategic plan was completed in 2021 and largely responded to the needs of the community identified during COVID. “Community feedback for our last strategic plan led directly to the library renovation project that was […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on April 8 in the Police Station and remotely for numerous public hearings. The first was for a Request for Determination of Applicability for the reconstruction of a pool, spa, and patio at 11 Reservation Way by applicant Roger Holmes. The project also encompassed various landscape improvements. Todd […] Read more »
On Monday, local basketball legend, former NBA and Boston Celtics player Chris Herren visited Old Rochester Regional High School to address students. Herren was not there to strictly talk about basketball, however. Herren serves as a influential, motivational speaker, having lived through many years of drug abuse and near-death experiences as a result. He […] Read more »
Thomas J. Tyson, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Born on May 18, 1945, in New Bedford, Thomas lived in Fairhaven for many years and was a current resident of Mattapoisett. He was the son of the late Joseph and Leonora (DeMello) Tyson. Thomas earned a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Southeastern […] Read more »
The Harvard Krokodiloes, Harvard University’s oldest a cappella singing group, will bring their signature blend of musical excellence and humor to the SouthCoast with a special performance at the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium on Saturday, April 25 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This special event will also highlight a hometown connection: […] Read more »