As engineer David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon, & Leone, Inc. ended his commentary on why the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals should grant his client a variance, emotions bubbled up and over. Coming before the ZBA on September 16 was David and Lois Monteiro, 35 Mattapoisett Neck Road, with a request for a […] Read more »
In Rochester, we are lucky to have churches built over 100 years ago. Two of these still have active congregations and one, the East Rochester Congregational Church, is a museum preserving much of Rochester’s history. However, another one of the town’s churches was not as lucky. Located at the triangle formed by Walnut Plain and […] Read more »
elebrate Diversity Through Art at the Elizabeth Taber Library! The Elizabeth Taber Library is teaming with local organization Tri-Town Against Racism to celebrate diversity through art. Pick up a free art canvas at the ETL and create a work of art that represents you, your heritage, or your experiences growing up in the Tri-Town and […] Read more »
September 24, Doris (Johnson) Mitchell, 1921-2021, passed away at her home in Fairhaven where she has lived for the last 71 years. Born in Fairhaven, she was a graduate of Fairhaven High School, Kinyon Campbell Business School and The John Robert Powers Modeling School in New York City. She was predeceased by her husband of […] Read more »
Ultimately met with approval in the September 9 meeting of the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals, Ken and Darla Parsons’ application for a special permit to tear down and replace an existing, one-story cottage and garage at 27 Dexter Road with a new, two-story house and garage along the Weweantic River in compliance with […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health will sponsor a 2021 seasonal drive-thru flu clinic for all residents on Thursday, September 30, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street, Marion. The flu vaccine will be available in the injectable form for ages 2 years old and over, and the […] Read more »
In her September 21 report to the Marion Board of Health, Public Health Director/Nurse Lori Desmarais announced that Marion had 29 COVID-19 cases in August, and so far in September there have been 24. Of the 24 September cases, 12 cases were active as of Tuesday’s BOH meeting. Of those 24, six positive […] Read more »
The proposed Randall Lane solar array had not one, not two, but three public hearing moving parts scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. After handling several agenda items, others were moved up to fill in available time before the advertised public hearing began. The resultant delay in the public hearing was 30 minutes, and […] Read more »
Circle the date for October 2 and join us at the Rochester Historical Society at 355 County Road from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. The exhibit, “Curator’s Show Part II: Treasures from the Museum,” will feature tools and military items among other objects. In addition, there will be a Cranberry Bake Sale, fresh cranberries from […] Read more »
The Friends of the Council on Aging would like to express our sincere thanks to the volunteers who worked hard to make our luncheon a success. We appreciate all the help we receive from the COA. A special thank you to Paula Cobb for creating and donating the fall pumpkin decorations. Thank you to the […] Read more »