Looking through some newspaper articles assembled in a notebook by Betty Beaulieu, I came across a 1951 Standard Times article about Rochester and its controversy over building a new school. Previously, I had mentioned that it took about 30 years for discussions on building a new school to actually result in the Rochester Memorial School, […] Read more »
The lot at 28 Marion Road, Rochester, that has been vacant since a fire destroyed the bakery and cafe there in 2011 may finally see a house built upon it. First, however, the plan must get approval from the town Historic District Commission. Acushnet engineer Nelson Bernardo, who had already received a building […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met on Monday to discuss a subdivision on Front Street and to approve Field Engineering Co., Inc.’s amendment to their Engineering Service Agreement for 78 Wareham Road. Following the approval of minutes with some minor grammatical and structural changes, the board then moved on to an Approval Not Required endorsement […] Read more »
I recently came across a study showing that eating 1 or 2 eggs a week modestly reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, postulated to be due to the high choline content of egg yolks. (Choline goes to form a protein that carries signals between nerves.) My immediate reaction was to think “yes, but won’t […] Read more »
Once again, the MAC invites musicians from across the SouthCoast to join us for the annual Jazz Jam at the MAC. On Saturday, August 30, become part of the long tradition of the jazz jam session, complete with participation from community musicians. The event will begin at 7:00 pm and will take place at the […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, August 11 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The public and new members are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Read more »
To the Editor; I am circulating a petition that asks Mattapoisett citizens to support a Special Town Meeting. This requires 200 signatures and is substantially greater than the 10 signatures required for the petition we seek to revoke. Those petitioners have used inflammatory language falsely claiming it was a Mattapoisett GOP effort and branding […] Read more »
William Thomas of Mattapoisett, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison, NJ, has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2025 semester. Read more »
The Sippican Rod & Gun Club is pleased to announce its annual NRA Women-On-Target program which will be held on Saturday, September 27, located at 215 Dexter Lane, Rochester. The program will begin at 8:30 am and finish at 5:00 pm. The program’s morning session will teach the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course, which qualifies […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is launching our brand-new Makerspace. Marion Makes will launch on Tuesday, August 19 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Join us for giveaways, demos, and crafts. Meet our new in-library and circulating crafting equipment including sewing and embroidery machines, paper and laser cutters, and so much more. Become a maker with […] Read more »