Marion Cultural Council

Marion Cultural Council is excited to receive online grant applications for individuals and organizations for art and STEM-related projects that will help to enrich the Marion community. Marion Cultural Council has set an October 17 deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities and proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Peter Garcia of Marion has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2023 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.             It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Joseph Reardon of Mattapoisett, Courtney Churchill of Mattapoisett and Aaron Bates of Mattapoisett on being named to the […] Read more »

RBG Was in the House

There’s something magical about being in the presence of theatrical excellence. It is powerful, evocative and entertaining, all at the same time. That experience was shared by the members of the Sippican Woman’s Club as they watched a historical performance by Sheryl Faye, who personified Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Faye was the club’s August guest speaker, […] Read more »

Dog Bites at Washburn

            There were two dog bites at Washburn Park, and Marion Board of Health members have asked Health Director Lori Desmarais to send out an e-blast warning the public and dog owners to take notice and precautions.             During the board’s September 7 public meeting, Desmarais said a person riding a bicycle was bit and […] Read more »

Megan’s Permit under Final Review

            Rochester’s Planning Board Tuesday came a step closer to approving the Special Permit and Site Plan Review application for the commercial building at 621 County Road that will include the recreational marijuana retail store Megan’s Organic Market, but not to the satisfaction of the petitioner’s attorney.             The Planning Board reviewed the draft decision […] Read more »

Interim Director of Student Services at ORR

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce that Kristine Lincoln has been selected as the districts’ interim director of student services.             Lincoln’s appointment is pending approval by the School Committee, which is expected on September 28. She has been acting in the position since the start of this school year.             As the […] Read more »

New Year for Mattapoisett Woman’s Club

Eleven o’clock on Thursday morning, September 21, marks the beginning of a new year for the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club. Following the 11:00 am social get-together time and recognition of new members, we will begin our annual gala potluck luncheon at approximately 11:45 am. A brief business meeting and adjournment will follow the luncheon.             These […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Library Local Author Talk

Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday September 24 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm to hear Mattapoisett resident and author Kimberly J. Ward talk about her newly released book Crew of Three: How Bold Dreams and Detailed Plans Launched Our Family’s Sailing Adventure. Not a sailor but an avid adventurer, gardener, journal […] Read more »

Select Board Caught off Guard

            After numerous meetings which have taken place over several years, the Mattapoisett Select Board was caught off guard as they met with VHB, the town’s village street planner. Coming before the board were Shawn Giatas and Jamie Pisano to discuss the massive roadway improvement project for the village streets Main Street, Water Street and […] Read more »

Pouches to Secure Cell Phones

            The Old Rochester Regional School District is engaging a grant program that would magnetize Junior High School students’ cell phones via a special pouch as a means of upgraded security and creating the potential of limited usage during school hours at select locations in the building.             In its first public meeting of the […] Read more »