Entering the harbor’s waters where our small town beach affords easy access to swimming, a spiritual sensation overcomes me. Immediately I feel released from the hold of time and place and am transported where worry and health issues do not weigh me down. I don’t have to experience space flight to experience antigravity. […] Read more »
The Rochester center property of 0 New Bedford Road was back on the radar of Rochester on July 22 for the Special Permit application before the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals filed by two potential new property owners looking to use the 10.19-acre wooded lot for a private workshop and garage to restore and keep […] Read more »
Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building […] Read more »
The Rev. Marc Eames, Rector of The Church of the Advent, Medfield, will conduct services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am on Sunday, August 1, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett. This is the 137th Summer Season at St. Philip’s when clergy from nearby and far visit every week, […] Read more »
Paul G. “Truck” Croteau, 71, of Mattapoisett, died Thursday July 22, 2021 in comfort and care. Born in New Bedford, the son of Normand Croteau and Pauline (Gaudette) Croteau, Paul was a proud father, a friend, a long-time musician and passionate horticulturalist. He spent most of his days caring for his native garden in […] Read more »
It was with mixed emotions that Marion Town Planner Gil Hilario told the Energy Management Committee that he will soon be leaving for the same position in North Attleboro where he grew up. Hilario’s last day working for Marion will be Monday, August 9. “It’s been a great learning experience; I loved knowing everyone […] Read more »
In his new job as head of school at Tabor Academy, Anthony “Tony” Jaccaci is cognizant of diversity at the school by the sea. “I define diversity [as] ethnic, racial, but also socio-economic as well. There’s no doubt that we are an institution that is blessed with wonderful resources, and it’s very expensive […] Read more »
Emmanuel College has named Sydney Teixeira of Rochester to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester. Bryant University is pleased to recognize the students who have been named to […] Read more »
Summer Art Auction Days at the MAC is here! This event will serve as the premier fundraiser for the Marion Art Center in 2021. In-person viewing of auction items on display at the Marion Art Center, plus online bidding, is now underway. Auction viewing and online bidding ends on Saturday, July 31, at 5:00 pm. […] Read more »
“I ran because people told me they needed me in there doing what I do,” stated Tyler Macallister on the eve of the special election to fill the unexpired term on the Mattapoisett Select Board created by the passing of John DeCosta. On Tuesday night, Macallister secured his return to the conference room […] Read more »