World-renowned flutist and Marion resident Wendy Rolfe will join Mattapoisett pianist Janice Weber for “A Flute Spectacular: Celebration of the Americas,” a benefit recital Sunday, October 25, at the First Congregational Church of Marion. “Wendy Rolfe on flute and Janice Weber on piano are exceptional artists on the national and international stages,” said […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Select Board recommended all nine articles for the November 9 Special Town Meeting during its October 20 meeting, including funding for municipal building projects and an increase in the proposed allocation for online permitting software. Town Meeting will begin at 6:30 pm at the Old Rochester Regional High School auditorium. Voters […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional High School’s Early Education Program invites the community to its Fall Family Fun Day & Craft Market on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at Old Rochester Regional High School, 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities for children, local vendors, delicious food […] Read more »
The Town of Marion is pleased to announce it has been awarded $2.09 million from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) through the HousingWorks Infrastructure Program in support of the Wareham Road Water Main Project. The grant-funded project will replace 3,200 feet of the existing Wareham Road water main, which […] Read more »
The Annual Marion Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Old Landing Veteran’s Park on Front Street on Wednesday, November 11, at 11:00 am. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved into the Sippican School Multipurpose Room. Our guest speaker is our Tri-Town Veterans Service Officer, Lieutenant Christopher P. Gerrior, U.S. […] Read more »
Leda Decorie Kim passed away on October 7, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on December 29, 1945, to Earl and Steffie Decorie, she was raised in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Her life was distinguished by professional accomplishment, a lifelong love of learning, and personal interests. Leda attended The MacDuffie School, a college preparatory school, before […] Read more »
Fall is here, and it is time for a cozy meal with friends. Open Table is back for another delicious meal. The Open Table crew hopes to see you on Friday, November 13, for a delicious meal served in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. There is no charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. […] Read more »
Let’s take a walk through Marion Village about a half-century ago. We can start at Browne’s Pharmacy right in the middle of Front Street, stocked with everything from penny candy to prescriptions. Next door, browsing the General Store, we can rummage through long-forgotten shelves and maybe even pick up the last pair of sneakers for […] Read more »
John Redferne “Jack” Cannell, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully after a brief illness and a day of family goodbyes late on October 16th. Jack was born on April 3, 1937 to John and Thyra Cannell. He grew up in Wellesley, MA, spending summers in North Falmouth, where he developed a […] Read more »
It was a split decision night for the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals on October 8. The board approved a variance allowing a 12×12-foot addition to the home at 113 Walnut Plain Road but tabled a vote on a variance for a 16×26-foot shed/garage in the front yard of 174 New Bedford Road for a […] Read more »