Neva Matos wasn’t always a cool customer on the tennis court. Clutch in Tuesday’s victory over talented Watertown freshman Sara Yasin, the freshly minted, 2026 Old Rochester Regional graduate drew on all her learning of the last three years to turn around a bleak situation and earn the deciding point in ORR’s 3-2 MIAA […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, May 27. Though this was their first meeting following the Town Election, none of the commission’s seats were up for vote. Chair Matt Shultz began the meeting by continuing to its June 10 meeting the Public Hearing of Elizabeth H. O’Leary of 81 Cove Circle for […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55 is proud to share that two students from Old Rochester Regional Junior High School (ORRJHS) and Sippican Elementary School were recently selected as winners of Feinstein Foundation Golden Tickets. The tickets earned each school a $2,000 grant and an additional $500 for the students […] Read more »
Ned’s Point Lighthouse is soon opening for the summer season, with tours from June through October. First tour of the season will be on Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. July tours will be held on the first from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm and July 11 and July 18 from 8:00 […] Read more »
On Sunday, June 14, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, directed by Philip Sanborn, will be under the Grand Tent at Tabor Academy for its Annual Pops Concert to benefit the John R. Pandolfi Music Scholarship Fund. This year’s concert will be a festive celebration of Flag Day and 250 years of independence. The music will be […] Read more »
As in May we have two June events. The first will be our annual ice cream social with music by Tom and Sheila Perry. This has become a bit of a moveable feast. Because of July’s heat, we moved it to May 2025, but 45- degree temps made for a smaller than normal turnout. Therefore, […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board met publicly on Tuesday following an Executive Session. The board began with a Public Hearing for Eversource Energy to locate underground cables, conduits and manholes along and across Water Street and the installation of 227 feet of 1-to-2 inch conduit. Jessica Elder, an agent for Eversource, represented the corporation […] Read more »
Rochester School Committee incumbent Kate Duggan topped a four-way race for two spots on the committee in the Rochester Annual Town Election on May 27. Duggan earned 624 votes to keep her seat and begin a third term. “I’m just glad it’s all over,” Duggan said when asked how she felt about her […] Read more »
Please join the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street on June 13 at 6:00 pm for the amazing music of The Hot Club Cheese Roll. Founded by guitarist Jason Smith in 2016 and inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grappelli of The Hot Club of France, they will perform a mix of […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society will honor Bob Raymond with its 2026 Community Service Award at their Annual Meeting on June 18. “Marion is lucky to have Bob’s architectural experience. His expertise was instrumental in helping with the planning for the renovation of the Town House,” said Frank McNamee, curator of the Sippican Historical Society. […] Read more »