The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals on April 9 approved a Special Permit for Toll Brothers Inc. to maintain a pier for their 48-unit housing project. In fact, Attorney David Callahan of Westborough said on behalf of the Toll Brothers that they plan to install floating docks for residents in that community to […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board will hold a Town Meeting Warrant Review at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, on Wednesday, April 29 beginning at 6:00 pm. This is an opportunity for residents to ask questions about the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting. The Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting can be viewed at […] Read more »
Did you know April is “Financial Literacy Month”? On Saturday, April 18, at 1:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Library with host an Economic Empowerment Hour. Teens can learn essential skills like understanding credit and how to write a check. No registration required. Join Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Mattapoisett Library on Sunday, April 19, at […] Read more »
On Tuesday, every chair in the downstairs meeting room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library was full. Not of spectators, but of active participants in a painting lesson. The Step-by-Step painting lesson was performed by a canvas and ceramic painting studio in Fairhaven. The event in the library was free for entry, though […] Read more »
Rochester’s Planning Board meeting on Tuesday started and ended with a focus on solar energy installation proposals. `The board opened with an informal discussion of a Site Plan Review proposal to build a one-megawatt, ground-mounted solar array on Walnut Plain Road. The installation will be just under 10 acres and located across from […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett Natural Resource Department is hosting a Rabies Clinic. The clinic will be held at the Mattapoisett Highway Department, 5 Mendell Road, Mattapoisett, on April 19 and will run from 10:00 am to 1:00 bpm. Vaccines will be administered by the Mattapoisett Animal Hospital and will cost $15 cash. The clinic will […] Read more »
Please join us as we plan the Semi quincentennial celebration of our country. We need your help to make it happen. The committee is working on several ideas for the celebration. The events will be family friendly that recognize the historical past and the future of our great country. Volunteers are the heart of this […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional High School is pleased to share that Olivia Thompson, a junior and member of the Class of 2027, recently participated in the statewide Student Government Day. On April 10, Olivia and ORRHS Spanish teacher Kelly Ochoa traveled to the State House to participate in the annual Student Government Day. Student […] Read more »
Lou Schellenberg & Susan Darwin – Gallery Talks. The artists Lou Schellenburg & Susan Darwin will return to the MAC to close their show Common Waters: Once Removed, Always Returning with a free Gallery Talk with the Artists: Friday, April 17 at 4:00 pm. The MAC is located at 80 Pleasant St. Marion. The show […] Read more »
The Marion Marine Resources Commission met on Wednesday, April 1 in the Maritime Center for a list of action items that, along with approving minutes of prior meetings, handled the vacant harbormaster position, town kayak racks, the Harbor Management Plan, and Island Wharf. The commission quickly discussed the open harbormaster position, mentioning the […] Read more »