Calvin Payne, from Rochester and a student at Old Colony RVTHS (Rochester), was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Electrical Construction Wiring at the 2025 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta. Read more »
Academic Achievements
A Big History of A Small Island
Bird Island sits roughly half a mile off the coast of Butler Point and Kittansett Golf Club. The island is at the mouth of Sippican Harbor on the approach to Marion. Many stories and local legends persist and are spoken of by locals. So, let’s get to the bottom of the surprising rich and […] Read more »
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Three
The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 26 and approved three Special Permit Requests. The request for a Special Permit at the 420 Cove Road property owned by James D. Pierre for the construction of the new house in a flood zone with flood zone compliant foundation and connections to town water […] Read more »
RHS Yard Sale
Our annual sale will be on August 2 & 3. The first drop-off date at the museum, 355 County Road, will be July 15, 9:30 am until 2:30 pm. We only take clean usable items and only small electronics in good working order. We don’t take TVs or computers. We also do not take clothing. Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett continues its 141st. Summer Season of visiting clergy with The Rev. John Kennedy, Associate Rector, St. Mark’s Church, New Canon, CT on Sunday, July 13. The Rev. Kennedy will conduct services at 8:00 am and 10:00am using the Book of Common Prayer. All are […] Read more »
Ronald Noel Normand
Ronald Noel Normand, 87, of Marion and Plymouth, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. He was married to Patricia (Connors) Normand for 64 years. He is predeceased by his parents Everett Normand and Germaine (Jobin) Normand also of Marion. Ron was born in 1938 and lived in Marion for 40 years. He was […] Read more »
Zoning Board Upset Over Multiuse Decision
The Marion Planning Board on Monday met briefly and expressed concern about the Zoning Board of Appeals’ (ZBA) split decision to allow an industrial building to turn into housing – Sippican Holdings LLC at 14 Barnabas Road. Board members at the Police Station meeting room acknowledged that the ZBA can issue a variance if […] Read more »
RHS Strawberry/Blueberry Bake Sale Change
Please note that our July Bake Sale & Raffles will be on July 12 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain (it won’t) or shine, but we have made a change in location. We will be by the sunken garden in George’s Pony Pasture, and we’ll be partnering with the Rochester Land Trust. You’ll be […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Road Race Student Awards
The Mattapoisett Road Race Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 college stipends. Since the first race in 1971, over $200, 000 has been awarded to college bound ORR student athletes. This year’s award recipients are Hayden Belanger, Caroline Brogioli, Jeannine Duchaine, Calder Eaton, Jack Gallagher and Zoe Plante of Mattapoisett, Ella […] Read more »
Car Dealer License Approved Amid Concerns
Facing a roomful of concerned abutters voicing their concerns, Rochester’s Select Board Monday approved a Class II Used Car Dealers License for Briggs Hobby Barn, which stores and repairs collectible automobiles, trucks, and other motor vehicles at 618 New Bedford Road on land within the historic district. The expansive, two-building business owned by […] Read more »