The contentious case of John and Pamela Lees’ proposal to build a house at 49 Water Street went from public hearing to action item after a July 13 public hearing of the Marion Conservation Commission failed to generate a conclusion. The many-times-continued public hearing to vet the applicant’s Notice of Intent for reconstruction […] Read more »
When an artist can command an entire gallery for a solo exhibition of their works, there is no doubt perfection has been achieved. The artist may not be able to accept that they have reached perfection in their chosen form of artistic expression, but the viewing public recognizes it immediately. Such is the case with […] Read more »
The July 18 Mattapoisett Planning Board agenda included an informational meeting with Chris Vandenberghe of Outback Engineering, Inc. representing a Site Plan application filed by Sun Partners Solar of Newton. Vandenberghe outlined the scope of the project planned for 156 Acushnet Road, currently being used as agricultural land. The array is a 198-kilowatt alternative […] Read more »
Sunday, July 31 is the date for The First Congregational Church of Marion Summer Yard and Vendor Sale. This is a community wide event, hosted by the church. It happens from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM in the parking lot at 144 Front Street (between The Marion General Store and Kate’s Simple Eats). Members […] Read more »
Tuesday night Ensign races were cancelled due to high winds. Wednesday night, the PHRF fleet enjoys beautiful weather and wind. No Quarter Given took the honors in Class A, and Hamburgler, coming off a huge win last weekend in the Ensign Regionals, won in Class B. For the July series, No Quarter is […] Read more »
A cannabis retail store may soon be coming to the Rochester Crossroads mixed-use development at Routes 58 and 28. The design of “Megan’s Organic Market,” an established cannabis retailer, seeks to normalize the retail cannabis-buying experience with a typical, retail-store configuration, company Principal Nick Andrian explained to the Rochester Select Board members Woody […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual extravaganza, Harbor Days, was another grand success in a long line of successes for the service organization. Since 2010, the club reported in the visitor guide to the event that scholarships ranging from $1,250 to $5,000 have been awarded to local high school seniors. Harbor Days is the cornerstone event […] Read more »
Old Rochester Youth Baseball is excited to announce its annual Cranberry Brawl All-Star tournament from July 22 to 24 and July 29 to 31 at Gifford Park & Dexter Lane complex in Rochester. Over 30 teams from Eastern and Western Massachusetts, as well as Enfield & West Hartford Connecticut have registered to be a part […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series on July 22 with a program of music inspired by the sea. The program is as follows: Hands Across the Sea – J. P. Sousa Fantasy on American Sailing Songs – C. Grundman Sea Songs – R. Vaughan Williams Selections from South Pacific – R. […] Read more »
Robert Paul Maher, 87, of Marion – formerly of Norton – died Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Jean Ellen (Seaman) Maher. Born in Manhattan, he was the son of the late Paul Robert Maher and Marie Josephine (Reilly) Maher. […] Read more »