Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 16, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Neimad Facility, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. The meeting will address important community concerns. The evening will also feature light refreshments, a cash bar, and open conversation among community members. Please visit Facebook.com/MattapoisettGOP for […] Read more »
In 2027, the Town of Marion will proudly celebrate its 175th Anniversary, and we want you to be part of the festivities. The Marion Select Board is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join the 175th Anniversary Committee. The committee will be responsible for planning and organizing events throughout the year to honor Marion’s rich […] Read more »
To The Editor: The residents of Mattapoisett came out on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, to vote overwhelmingly to approve the Select Board of the town to 5 members next year. It is time to accept the desire of the residents and let this issue end. The unnecessary meeting has cost the town […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Planning Board met on Monday for two continued discussions and a vote on new filing requirements for the board. Talks began with a continued discussion regarding the Draft Cottage Housing Bylaw. Research and examinations of such a bylaw began by the board in early May. Member William Wennerberg stated he wanted […] Read more »
Old Rochester’s unified basketball team played at Fairhaven in their season opener on October 1 and won 58-51. Michael Hogan led the team with 28 points, followed by Tom Grondin with 8 and Traeh Carrington with 6. David Wilson was named the Player of the Game for his outstanding defense, as well as adding […] Read more »
The Annual Meeting for the Marion Art Center will be held on Thursday, October 16 at 4:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. All members are invited to attend, in person or virtually. A Zoom link will be provided a few days prior to the event at www.marionartcenter.org/events. Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met on Monday to discuss a land-parcel swap, the Special Permit for the Toll Brothers plot at 78 Wareham Road, comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals over Heron Cove Estate’s development, and the draft of the Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations. An Approval Not Required hearing for lot […] Read more »
Just about this time last year, I announced my candidacy for Congress. I hadn’t decided whether to run for the United States House of Representatives or the Senate. I still haven’t but count on me to decide something soon… or later. I like to weigh these things carefully before I make a decision. […] Read more »
Barbara Louise Rohrback McManus, 86, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a long and courageous journey with Parkinson’s disease. Barbara was born in York, Pa., to Martin Rohrback and Dorothy Myers, who raised her in Hagerstown, Md., where she attended North Hagerstown High School. After losing both parents in her teens, she […] Read more »
Peter Converse McDonald, 80, of Carver, passed away on September 22, 2025, at Royal Megansett Nursing Home in Falmouth after a brief illness. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Patricia (Converse) McDonald and William James McDonald. A native of Marion, Peter lived in Germany, Hadley, MA, Minneapolis, MN, and Fairfield, […] Read more »