High Street Solar Project Nears Approval

            The Rochester Planning Board Tuesday came close to approving the Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Site A of the High Street Solar project at 0 High St.             Site A of the 20-acre project is the southerly portion of the property close to High Street itself. The board closed the hearing on […] Read more »

Arts in the Park Returns

Arts in the Park returns on Saturday, July 11 from 10-4 pm at Bicentennial Park, located at the corners of Spring and Main streets in Marion. The event sees a select group of artists and artisans who apply for review by the MAC’s exhibitions committee. Around 50 artists and artisans produce goods that include baskets, […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Town Band

The Mattapoisett Town Band will begin our 2026 season on July 1 with a Fourth of July patriotic spectacular concert, celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.             This will be the first concert in an eight-week series the Mattapoisett Town band will hold every Wednesday night, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association Scholarship

The Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association (MCTA) is pleased to announce the winners of a $500 scholarship for a senior member of the Old Rochester Regional High School tennis team.             The recipients this year are Neva Matos of Rochester and Caroline Houdelette of Marion. Neva plans to attend Stonehill College to pursue a program of […] Read more »

Snipatuit to See Chemicals Before Harvester

            Rochester’s Conservation Commission began its meeting Tuesday by approving a Certificate of Compliance for the completed construction of a single-family home at 15 Cross Road that required work within the buffer zone to a cranberry bog. This vote came quickly after Conservation Agent Merilee Kelly confirmed the project was complete.             Following this approval, […] Read more »

Thoughts on… The Mystery of the Missing Swordfish

            It was a dark and stormy night. The winds were whipping, and the lightning was flashing like a neon sign over a cheap hotel. The weathervane at the end of the dock was spinning like a rabid raccoon. By morning the storm had passed. The churning ocean had become calm as a mill pond. […] Read more »

Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Check out these summer highlights at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street.             The first Picnic Book Club will be this Friday, June 26 at 10:00 am on the library lawn. Bring any book you have read or are currently reading to discuss. Enjoy light snacks, beverages, and literary conversations. Register […] Read more »

New Guide Helps Marion Homeowners Care for Street Trees

The Town of Marion Trees and Parks Committee is pleased to announce the release of an updated booklet, “A Homeowner Guide to Marion’s Street Trees,” which will be available at the Town of Marion Fourth of July parade, the Elizabeth Taber Library, the Town House, the Council on Aging, and later shared with local realtors […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Audrey Wallace of Marion and Bailey Tieu of Rochester, enrolled during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above).             Emmanuel College awarded a Bachelor of Science Biology Magna Cum Laude to Madeline Wright of Mattapoisett at the College’s 104th Commencement. […] Read more »

Mock To Depart After Five-Year Tenure

            The Marion Finance Committee met on Thursday, June 18 in the Town House Annex and on Zoom to discuss FinCom personnel updates, a Harbor Fees Discussion, and looking back to FY26 and ahead through FY27.             The meeting began with a discussion on the changing personnel of the committee, as Member Frederic C. Mock’s […] Read more »