Katie Mazeika is a children’s book author and illustrator whose ability to connect with young children was on full display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on January 31. Mazeika debuted her latest release, “Beulah Has a Hunch.” But this is no ordinary children’s book – this is the story of a real person […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Tree Committee voted at their January meeting to hold a public presentation about the impact of the proposed Main Street/Water Street/Beacon Street/Marion Road project for the street trees on these roads. Residents who would like to hear more about how our scenic roads will be impacted should plan on attending the meeting which […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Party welcomes all to join us on Thursday, February 22 from 6 to 8:00 pm for our monthly scheduled meeting. Be a part of the discussion on local initiatives, support of candidates in future elections and share ideas with like-minded neighbors. Guest Speaker begins at 7 pm. The topics to be […] Read more »
To the Editor; The article on Marion’s landfill solar energy “ project “ seems a good example of why our country is lagging so far behind more enlightened European countries in moving from fossil fuel to renewable energy. So many meetings, so much talk, so little action from government in all its shapes […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board began its Monday meeting by spending over $135,000 of the town’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on the Fire and Highway departments. The board approved Fire Chief Scott Weigel’s request for $95,150 for 15 new mobile radios and 40 new portable radios and Highway Surveyor Jeffrey Eldridge’s request […] Read more »
The Rochester Club Scouts hosted a Pinewood Derby on February 3 at Rochester Memorial School involving competition with Packs 30 and 31 and Marion Pack 32. Bryan Lee, with car #9 The Black Cat, finished the run in 2.3737 seconds, a simulated 208.24 miles per hour for first place among Rochester Pack 30 competitors. […] Read more »
On Sunday, February 11 at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will offer a salute to the office of the President of the United States titled “A Presidential Portrait.” What better way to celebrate a truly American weekend with a pre-Super Bowl concert featuring such iconic symphonic band classics […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center (the MAC) announces three February School vacation workshops for children led by Benares Angeley. The programs will be held in the downstairs MAC studio at the Marion Art Center. The cost for each workshop is $35 for MAC members, $40 for nonmembers. More information can be found at marionartcenter.org/events. Cat […] Read more »
Residents and others who have loved ones buried in Marion crowded into the Town House’s Annex meeting room on Tuesday night to air their concerns about proposed changes to the town’s Cemetery Rules, Regulations and fees during a public hearing before the Marion Select Board. Citing altogether new regulations and changes to most of […] Read more »
In spite of a wintery weather mix of freezing rain, snow, sleet and the darkness of 6:00 pm in January, some 40-plus people attended the public meeting held by Mattapoisett’s Holy Ghost Grounds Reuse Committee. The committee chair had used local print media and social media to get the word out that their attendance would […] Read more »