Something of extreme importance took place on June 17 at the Plumb Library in Rochester: a third Little Free Diverse Library was dedicated. It had been the hope and dream of the founders of Tri-Town Against Racism to erect these precious little bastions of inclusion and diversity in the form of the popular […] Read more »
All creatures are welcome for a blessing of the animals to take place on Saturday, July 8, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. The pet blessing is hosted by the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett, on the church lawn. All well-behaved animals and their humans are welcome. www.mattapoisettcongregationalchurch.org. Read more »
On Thursday June 15, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee held its annual caucus to elect delegates to represent Mattapoisett Town Democrats at the 2023 Democratic State Convention on Saturday September 23, 2023 at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. Frances McIntyre, Curtis Mendes, Rich Taber and Jennifer Wong were elected unanimously by members of the committee […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association (MCTA) is pleased to announce the winners of two $500 scholarships for senior members of the Old Rochester Regional High School tennis team. The recipients this year are Gabriella Berg of Marion and Joseph (Jed) Dupre of Mattapoisett. Gabriella plans to attend American University to study business administration, and […] Read more »
The other shoe in Jamie McIntosh’s recent resignation as Mattapoisett’s harbormaster has dropped on Marion with the news that its 19-year harbormaster, Isaac Perry, will replace McIntosh effective Monday, June 26. Perry was presented with his badges framed by Assistant Harbormaster Dave Wilson to a standing ovation from the Marion Resources Commission and attendees […] Read more »
I wish everyone could row a boat, go sailing, smell the ocean, or feel what it’s like to lose sight of land and find the place you were looking for at the end of navigating an impartial and unforgiving ocean. I also very much wish everyone, everyone, could visit a boat shop. Almost all […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust is pleased to announce the 2023 recipient of the Helen A Arthur Scholarship Award. This $1000 award is given to a high school senior or a student in their first or second year of college who is a Marion resident and is interested in the environment, conservation, or a related field […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, will begin summer services at 8 and 10 am this Sunday. The 139th year of services with visiting clergy each week will conclude on Labor Day Weekend. The 1928 Book of Common Prayer will be used at all services. All are welcome! Schedule: […] Read more »
Rochester Memorial School Principal Derek Medeiros introduced a presentation on the recently concluded, two-year School Improvement Plan to the June 6 meeting of the Rochester School Committee. The plan covered the latest focal points of the ORR District’s three primary areas of education: 21st Century Learning, Social/Emotional Learning and Global Citizenship. Under […] Read more »
The Marion Fireworks Committee is excited to announce that the annual fireworks display is back this summer—Saturday, July 1 at dusk, just off Silvershell Beach. We’d like to thank everyone who donated to this beloved community tradition. It’s a total town effort, and we sincerely appreciate your generosity. Donations will continue to be […] Read more »