The following students have achieved honors for the third term at Old Rochester Regional High School: Highest Honors: Rudy Arsenault, Sylvie Benson, Clara Bonney, Nolan Bushnell, Emily Cavanaugh-Fauteux, Gavin Coffey, Failenn Fitzpatrick, David Fredette, Paige Fuller, Jacob Hadley, Jacob Iappini, Storm Lanzoni, Nicole Londergan, Caitlyn Lund, Neva Matos, Zack Mourao, Lucille Murphy, Caitlin O’Donnell, […] Read more »
Tickets for the Tri-County Symphonic Band’s 20th Annual Benefit Pops Concert are now on sale. The concert is set for Sunday, June 11, in the Grand Tent adjacent to the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall on the campus of Tabor Academy in Marion. Doors open at 12 noon, the VIP Experience begins at […] Read more »
Rochester’s Conservation Commission Tuesday decided the planners of the proposed construction of a new single-family home attached to an existing garage at 485 Neck Road will need to file a Notice of Intent that will allow the panel to oversee the project’s progress. Carmelo Nicolosi of Charon Associates, representing petitioners John and Stephanie […] Read more »
The so-called Common Raven is also a high-profile member of Aesop’s fabled birds that is well known for solving difficult puzzles by using tools with the same ability as a human being. For example, the Raven has been shown to select and hold short sticks in its mouth to use them to probe […] Read more »
It has been a tradition for the Rochester Council on Aging (COA) to hold a candidate’s forum during an election year. In keeping with tradition, we will be holding a forum for candidates on Wednesday, May 10 from 7 pm to 9 pm here at the Rochester Senior Center located at 67 Dexter Lane. Each […] Read more »
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and participating museums across America. During the summer months, free admission is available to currently serving military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. Free admission for military personnel and their families […] Read more »
To the Editor; On April 20, 2023, The Mattapoisett Select Board met with the Town’s Finance Committee to review, among many items, an Article on the Warrant for Town Meeting on May 8, 2023 addressing elected officers’ compensation. One of those Elected Officers who has requested a raise in their yearly salary from $80,000 […] Read more »
Of the 34 warrant articles up for vote at the May 12 Annual Town Meeting, the one that drew the most attention during Tuesday night’s “pre-Town Meeting” public hearing at the Music Hall was the $1,200,000 ladder truck being requested by the Marion Fire Department. Given the floor, resident Alan Menard estimated that […] Read more »
It was determined at the April 27 meeting of the Old Rochester Regional School Committee that up to 12 eighth graders will be allowed School Choice slots within the ORR District during the 2023-24 year. The vote will not change either the maximum of 125 School Choice students allowed in Grades 7-12 or the […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Yacht Club kicks off its 2023 season with The Annual Spring Fling on May 20. Open to all members and their guests, the gala event will be held outside starting at 5 pm at the home of Jim and Dale Barnes, 69 Mattapoisett Neck Road. There will be a variety of chilies and […] Read more »