Tickets are now available for the Tables of Content annual fundraising event to benefit the Elizabeth Taber Library. On June 7 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm join us to enjoy cocktails & dinner waterfront at Tabor Academy with optional book discussion during dessert. Tickets are on sale for $100. View the list of titles […] Read more »
To the Editor It was a surprise to many in Marion when the STOP sign at the SE corner of Main and Front Streets was recently removed. “Why?” I asked at the Town Annex. “There were complaints,” I was told. Since spring 2025 those of us who live near this intersection have observed […] Read more »
On April 23, League of Women Voters held a candidates’ night for Marion the day after they did the same for candidates in Mattapoisett. The event took place at Sippican School and offered voters the chance to get an up-close look at would-be public servants running in this year’s Town Election. For a full […] Read more »
On Wednesday, April 22, the Marion Conservation Commission met for a quick meeting, covering a single Public Hearing. The hearing was for a Request for Determination of Applicability for the removal of several trees at 115 Quails Crossing Road. The applicant was Paul Medeiros, who was also present to explain the project to […] Read more »
On April 22, the League of Women Voters hosted a candidates’ night at Old Hammondtown School. All six candidates vying for a seat on the newly expanded Select Board vowed to work amicably amongst themselves and other boards, help the town to maintain its Triple A bond rating, and find new ways to handle […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Select Board meeting held on April 28 was a joint venture with the Finance Committee. The Select Board and Finance Committee met for this final Spring Town Meeting Warrant Review taking care to ensure any lingering questions were answered before meeting with voters. The May 11 Spring Town Meeting Warrant features […] Read more »
Old Rochester’s girls tennis team played at Dighton-Rehoboth (4-1) on April 23 and won 5-0. Senior Ella Bishop and junior Zadie Goyette were named the players of the match. The Bulldogs were undefeated at 6-0 heading into Tuesday’s match against Seekonk (5-3), and they’ll play at Wareham (3-6) on Friday, May 1. Girls Lacrosse […] Read more »
Sue Ellen Sullivan, 57, of Rochester passed away peacefully at home Monday, April 27, 2026 with her family by her side after a long courageous battle with Leiomyosarcoma, an aggressive cancer. Born in New Bedford, she was the beloved daughter of Louise C. (Mathieu) Sullivan of Rochester and the late James W. Sullivan. Sue […] Read more »
Ethan Justin Mistica, 20, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, entered God’s heavenly kingdom on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by the deep love of his family after a protracted illness. Born in Oakland, California, Ethan was the cherished son of Harold J. Mistica (Valerie) and Rosetta W. Walker (Sando). His life […] Read more »
Please join us as we plan the Semi quincentennial celebration of our country. We need your help to make it happen. The committee is working on several ideas for the celebration. The events will be family friendly that recognize the historical past and the future of our great country. Volunteers are the heart of this […] Read more »