The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, September 9, at 7:00 pm to vote and hear from citizens seeking to modify their properties in accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. Doug Guey-Lee, town planner and conservation agent, reported the recent removal of overgrowth and trees at 4 West Avenue on Planting Island, […] Read more »
It happens in increments: the little browning tips of the iris leaves, a confetti of seven-sons blossoms scattered across the patio, the nondescript leaves beginning to obscure the garden path. Add to that the chirp of crickets and the heady aroma of grapes draping the balcony — hopefully going unnoticed by the pesky raccoons […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center will exhibit the work of artists Pamela Dorris DeJong and Sky Hoyt from September 26 through October 30. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 80 Pleasant St., Marion. More information can be found at marionartcenter.org/on-exhibit. Pamela Dorris DeJong is […] Read more »
Recently I overheard someone say that an acquaintance had referred to Rochester as a “cow town.” I know this isn’t the first time such a comment was made. I find it interesting that “cow” was the term (maybe a slur was meant) used. Today, and for many years, Rochester has been home to a lot […] Read more »
For the second time, an overflow crowd prevented the Conservation Commission from hearing plans to replace seven rental houses on Mahoney’s Lane with seven larger single-family homes. Eighty-seven people arrived at the Fire Station Conference Room for the September 14 meeting, while another 39 joined through Zoom. The hearing had been moved from […] Read more »
On Saturday, September 5, in the Tri-Town, a small, determined group set out to do a good deed. With smiles and tools in hand, they spent the day installing a metal ramp at a home for a neighbor with mobility issues who needed better access. The group is part of the Mattapoisett Lions […] Read more »
Visit us at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. Celebrate the start of autumn with a Fall Equinox Party at the library on September 22 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Join us for seasonal beverages and snacks, games, a unique fall craft, music and socializing. Patrons of all ages […] Read more »
Write with Community, Inc. is pleased to announce that they are the recipient of a grant to offer Place-based Community Writing Workshops this year in Westport, New Bedford, and the Tri-Town area of Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett. These community writing workshops are a way to connect with writing through creative exploration, while their place-based […] Read more »
Board appointments and a board vacancy dominated the agenda when the Rochester Select Board met briefly on September 8. The board began by appointing resident Timothy White to the Board of Assessors for a term expiring with the results of the spring 2027 election. This appointment will replace assessor Jana Cavanaugh, who passed […] Read more »
The Rochester Police and Fire Departments held the third annual 9/11 ceremony and commemorated the addition of a 9/11 Memorial to the Rochester Firefighter Memorial on Friday, September 11, marking the 25th anniversary. “It’s hard to believe 25 years have passed” was a common utterance among the crowd. Most remembered where they were […] Read more »