The Marion Natural History Museum presents Living with White Sharks with Department of Marine Fisheries biologist Greg Skomal, Friday May 20, 7-8 pm at the Marion Music Hall – 164 Front Street, Marion. White sharks have been returning to the Gulf of Maine in greater numbers in response to the regional recovery of seal […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s native son, Jordan Collyer, held his seat on the Select Board during the May 17 Town Election with a 750-196 landslide victory over challenger Donald LaMarr. “I love this job,” said Collyer. “I want my children to have what I had growing up here.” The Select Board member thanked LaMarr for running […] Read more »
The Rochester Council on Aging’s candidates’ forum on Monday night at the Senior Center introduced attendees and the town to the contenders in three races that will be decided at the May 25 Town Election. Incumbent Selectman Brad Morse is facing a challenge for reelection from Adam Murphy, the deputy harbormaster for the Town […] Read more »
The Marion Town Party will be held beginning at 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 27 at Silvershell Beach. There will be food and beverages for sale, music and fun for the kids. For up to date information please “Like” our Facebook page – Marion Town Party. We will have more details to share in […] Read more »
–May 16: Senior Locker Cleanout; Bulldog Block –May 19/20: Last Day of Classes, only blocks 1 and 2 on 5/20 –May 20: Senior Picnic, dismissed after block 2 –May 23-26: Senior Final Exams –May 31: Senior Prom, 6:30-10 pm –June 2: Graduation Rehearsal, 9:00 am –June 2: Senior Awards Night, 6:30 pm –June 3: Senior […] Read more »
Editor’s Note: Below are statements from Mattapoisett Select Board candidates Jordan Collyer and Donald LaMarr. The Town of Mattapoisett will hold its Election on Tuesday, May 17, at Old Hammondtown School. Jordan Collyer – Mattapoisett Select Board First and foremost, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many citizens of Mattapoisett for […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board accepted the inevitable notice on Tuesday night that Industrial Tower and Wireless LLC is withdrawing its site-plan review application for its proposed 190-feet monopole-style telecommunications tower facility on High Street. The Zoning Board of Appeals last week unanimously denied a special permit for the tower project’s request to reduce […] Read more »
The MAC Theater is pleased to present its second production of the season, outdoors in Bicentennial Park, Marion (located across the street from the Marion Art Center). Show Dates are June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, & 18. Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 6:30 pm, while Sunday matinees will begin at […] Read more »
Seven members of the class of 2023 at Old Rochester Regional High School will be attending the Boys’/ Girls’ State Convention sponsored by the American Legion’s Florence Eastman Post 280, June 11-17, at Stonehill College in North Easton. Lawrence DiCara, Esquire, will be sponsoring Reagan Rock, Markus Pierre and Jacksen Martin. In addition, the […] Read more »
A plan proposed by Todd Mello and Tara Menard for a barrier beach campsite on Cove Street met with neighbor ire when presented by David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon and Leone, Inc., during the May 10 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission. A letter submitted by Bob Warren, a resident in the beach neighborhood, […] Read more »