Bacchiocchi’s Efforts Recognized

            The Rochester Select Board met on Tuesday and awarded an Employee Citation to Joseph Bacchiocchi of the town’s Facilities Department for his work on Town Hall and Council on Aging Senior Center renovations.             The board accepted a $3,000 award from the Annie Maxim House, which will be distributed to the Highway, Fire and […] Read more »

Fall Birding Walk

Once again join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club for a fun and educational beginner’s level birding walk. This birding walk will be led by Mike LaBossiere of the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be a lovely, relaxed morning in nature and an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Mike will lead […] Read more »

William D. Johnston (Bill)

William D. Johnston (Bill) of Marion, MA passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham.             He was the husband of Ellen M. (Collins) Johnston. Born in Boston, the son of Horace and Dorothea (Flynn) Johnston, Bill moved to Marion in 1965. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Bill enjoyed spending time […] Read more »

Joseph A. Souza

Joseph A. Souza, 89, of Acushnet died August 23, 2023 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth.             Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Rebello) Souza.             He was a retired mechanic and repair technician.             Mr. Souza served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.             He enjoyed playing guitar […] Read more »

Travis Cosaboom

Travis Cosaboom, 83, of Oldwick, NJ passed away peacefully on August 26th in Lawrence Township, NJ after a long struggle with dementia. He was born in Medford, NJ on October 1, 1939, and attended RVRHS in Mt. Holly where he was a standout player on the football team. He went on to the University of […] Read more »

Rochester Cultural Council

The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is now accepting online applications from organizations, schools and individuals for grants to support community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs. If you have a great idea for bringing culturally enriching programming to the Rochester area and need funding to make it a reality, we can help. The online application window […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Cemetery Tour and Gravestone Rubbing class with the Gravestone Girls at the Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday September 23 from 10 am-12 pm. Take a tour of Marion’s historic Evergreen Cemetery and learn about the symbolism and history of gravestone art. Learn proper gravestone rubbing techniques to preserve a piece of New England History. Spaces are […] Read more »

New Blood Helps CIPC Overcome Losses

            The Marion Capital Improvements Planning Committee has taken two big losses for the FY25 cycle about to commence, but its members were extremely impressed with the two candidates attending their public meeting on Tuesday night at the Police Station.             Paul Naiman, who has chaired the CIPC for the past several years, has stepped […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Republican Party Meeting

The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Thursday, September 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. This month’s guest speaker you don’t want to miss is John Milligan, Executive Director MassGOP. Topic: Current State of the MassGOP. Other topics for discussion: Local initiatives, […] Read more »

Historic District Study Committee

The Marion Village Historic District Study Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall.             This public presentation will explain the Study Committee’s progress since being formed last winter. Preservation consultant Eric Dray will present a brief history of Marion Village and its architectural styles […] Read more »