The EMT Association created in Marion in the late 1970s has disbanded after distributing over $440,000 in 44 years to support the town’s first responders. The decision was officially announced in a letter written by Cornelia R. Dougall stating that, “as of January 1, 2024, the Marion EMT Association has donated the last of […] Read more »
Faith Young belted a triple in the last inning and was driven home on a squeeze bunt by Lindsey Bacchiocchi to win the game for the Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School girls’ softball team on May 7 against Upper Cape Tech. The host Cougars battled back from a seven-run deficit for the 13-12 […] Read more »
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came together to make the Jennifer Rusinoski Memorial Scholarship a reality for the 2024 school year. Jennifer was a champion for special needs students, and we’re very proud to be able to continue that legacy with this scholarship. It is with great honor that we announce the establishment […] Read more »
I was planning to write about bridges this week, but the news of Robert Sherman’s passing changed that. I have to say that I’ve always called him Bob or Bobby, probably because that’s what my mother always called him. When my husband and I were considering buying a house at Center Village, the news that […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Lions Club, Inc. is sponsoring another Electronics and Household Appliance Recycling Event. The event will be held on Saturday, June 1 in the parking area next to What the Taco restaurant, 22 County Road, Rt 6, Mattapoisett, between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Donation receipts provided. This event presents a great opportunity […] Read more »
Dean College is pleased to announce that Joseph Bacchiocchi of Rochester has been inducted into the following honor societies for their academic achievements: Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. Sydney DaSilva was named among the students who qualified for Belmont University’s spring 2024 Dean’s List. The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) […] Read more »
2024 Town Elections Editor’s Note: The Wanderer has invited candidates in contested races (more candidates on the ballot than seats open) in the 2024 Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester Town Elections to submit up to 350 words on their candidacy. Below are the Mattapoisett candidates for Select Board, Mattapoisett School Committee and Board of Assessors, […] Read more »
The one obstacle to organizing a plan to find Rochester a new town administrator has been cleared. The board on May 9 approved the roster for the Town Administrator Search Committee that it originally proposed after Town Counsel advised that Personnel Board Chairperson Kristine Nash was wrong when she argued on May 5 that […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School girls’ tennis team has won the South Coast Conference tournament championship for the second straight year. Liz Houdelette and Mari Sudofsky were doubles champions, and Neva Matos was the singles tournament champion. On May 9, the Bulldogs defeated Wareham 4-1, as Sudofsky was named the player of the […] Read more »
Delve into the rich history of The First Congregational Church of Marion and its foundational role in the town’s development with the upcoming event, “Ship Captains’ Legacy: Charting The First Congregational’s History,” hosted by The First Congregational Church and The Sippican Historical Society. Scheduled for Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, […] Read more »