Rochester’s Planning Board began its meeting Tuesday with an informal discussion of a plan for another large ground-mounted solar array in town, this one on Snipatuit Road proposed by Logging Swamp Solar LLC. The applicant’s representative, Zak Markes of ReWild Renewables, noted his company is behind four other proposed large solar installations in town. […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional high school boys’ basketball team played Greater Lawrence Tech (15-7), in the Elite Eight on March 7, and won 52-49. Gavin Martin led the way, scoring 22 points and handing out 6 assists. Grady Oliveira scored 14 points and Brody Hiles scored 6. The Bulldogs were up 24-23 at halftime, […] Read more »
Walking into the Rochester Historical Society Museum, aka East Rochester Congregational Church, you can’t miss the mannequin poised at the edge of the altar. She’s pretty imposing and what you probably don’t realize is that you are looking at a “Bathing Beauty” who is ready to go to the beach and who has a […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Land Trust is leading a Leprechaun Loot Hike again this year. After school on Monday March 17, join MLT at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. parking area (Angelica Ave.) from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We’re setting off to find where the leprechauns have hidden their gold on this St. Patrick’s Day. We’ll take […] Read more »
The Marion Finance Committee met on Wednesday, March 5, for various discussions with town officials regarding the FY26 budget. Following the approval of minutes from February 26, talks with Fire Chief Brian Jackvony began. Chief Jacknovy discussed the fire department’s budget propositions and the increases, like other departments, stemming from software and equipment upgrades. […] Read more »
I asked all five of these members of the Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School boys’ basketball team the same three questions: What did it take to get there? Did you think it would happen coming into the season? What was a defining game for you in the season? Wyatt Smiley: “1. A lot […] Read more »
On Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will continue its 2024–2025 concert season with a program tracing the history of jazz entitled “Jazz Through the Decades.” The program will highlight some of the most important composers with symphonic band arrangements of works that guide us […] Read more »
Ten stalwart sea captains living in Sippican Village back in 1841 pledged to donate $1000 each for the cost of materials and labor to build The First Congregational Church of Marion. Construction was complete in one year. Known as “The Captain’s Meeting House”, it stands today as a classic example of Greek revival architecture and […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Early Childhood Coordinator Doreen Lopes are proud to announce that the district, in partnership with its Early Childhood Office and the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, will host the “Summer & Beyond” Activities Fair at Old Rochester Regional […] Read more »
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Bruce A. Bowman, who died unexpectedly at home on January 29, 2025. He was 64 years old. He was predeceased by his late father John C. Bowman and his beloved brother John C. Bowman Jr. Bruce was born on July […] Read more »