To the Editors: Having read the letter/opinion of Eileen Marum of the Marion Planning Board in the most recent Wanderer, I am compelled to respond. Since when does a woman, working in any position to enhance the quality of life for the people of Marion have to endure the bullying of the verbally abusive, […] Read more »
Robert M. Sherman
Robert M. Sherman, 87, of Rochester died peacefully May 7, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of Harriett S. (Salley) Sherman, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Born in Rochester, son of the late Clifford L. and Margaret (Gifford) Sherman, he lived in Rochester all of his life. […] Read more »
Cornelia Harrop Middleton
Cornelia Harrop Middleton, June 19, 1962 – May 1, 2024 Nina was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Jane Shearer Harrop and William Henry Harrop III and grew up in Padanaram, MA. She attended grade school and early high school in Dartmouth, MA and spent the rest of her high school years at Suffield […] Read more »
Disagreement Holds up Search Committee
After an objection over who the board is not choosing to appoint, Rochester’s Select Board Monday had to delay for two weeks its action to form a Town Administrator Search Committee and find a replacement for Glenn Cannon, who is leaving the town position after the May 13 Annual Town Meeting. Select Board member […] Read more »
Miracle Mitt Rekindles Long-Lost Love
Andrew Daniel’s Ray Kinsella moment came from his son rather than his father. Eleven years ago, the Marion resident’s son Jackson arrived home from Kindergarten with a flier for youth baseball. “He wanted to sign up. My youth baseball in the league didn’t end well, I didn’t enjoy it. I actually hated the […] Read more »
Clue on Stage
Old Colony’s production of Clue on stage will be this weekend and next weekend. May 10 at 7:00 pm, May 11 at 3:00 and 7:00 pm, May 17 at 7:00 pm, May 18 at 2:00 pm and May 19 at 2:00 pm. There are two separate casts for this play. Cast one is this […] Read more »
Director of the Mattapoisett Library
The Town of Mattapoisett and the Library Trustees announced today that Colleen Tierney will be the next Director of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Her first day as Director will be Wednesday, May 8. Colleen is coming to Mattapoisett from Texas where she has many years of experience working in school and public libraries, […] Read more »
Road Reconstruction Committee
To the Editor; Residents of Mattapoisett will be asked to vote for or against a Road Reconstruction Committee at Town Meeting on May 13th. A Committee is the way to resolve the current concerns about the project, especially since the project has been pushed out to 2027 and because trees, infrastructure and taxes are […] Read more »
Stretch Code Stays for Now
Action on Article 31 of the warrant for the May 13 Annual Town Meeting asking Marion voters if the town should opt out of the state’s Stretch (building) Code and effectively resign from its membership in the state’s Green Communities program will be postponed indefinitely after the Select Board determined Tuesday night that there is […] Read more »
Songs of the Sea
The South Coast Children’s Chorus (SCCC), under the direction of Dr. Tianxu Zhou, presents the “Songs of the Sea” concert, a captivating musical journey celebrating the region’s rich maritime heritage. Comprising 75 singers in Grades 1-12 from throughout the South Coast, SCCC includes two ensembles: the Preparatory Chorus and the Advanced Chorus. In collaboration with […] Read more »