On April 16, the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals denied the case filed by Shelley and Vincent Mondo for a Special Permit. The Mondos sought the Special Permit to construct an attached two-car garage with a great room. Further, the filing sought relief from side- and front-yard setback requirements. The property being reviewed is […] Read more »
An informal meet and greet for Mattapoisett voters and candidates will be held Wednesday May 6, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Fairhaven Road. All are invited. This event has no podium or speeches. Community-minded individuals, board and committee members may appreciate an informal, non-partisan opportunity to meet […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bicycle and Recreational Path are hosting an Open House at the American Legion Post 280, 7 Depot Street, Mattapoisett, on May 2, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Board members of the Friends will be at the facility to discuss the future of the rail trail and our programs. […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional High School students recently received a hands-on lesson in financial literacy at the school’s third annual Credit for Life Fair. Juniors gathered in the auditorium on Tuesday, April 7 on the “5 Habits of Financial Wellness” and the Financial Fit Program. Seniors attended a similar presentation before participating in the Credit […] Read more »
After a nine-year hiatus, the circus is back in town. Well not our town. The field near my backyard where it once visited now houses a funeral home, condominiums, and the police station. Instead, it stops at cities around New England and points west. The famous Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus is now […] Read more »
Marion’s long-awaited recreational pathway has hit some minor snags but has moved forward on some issues. Pathways Committee Chair John Rockwell reported at the April 15 meeting, held at the Music Hall meeting room, that the March Special Town Meeting for a land swap with the town was approved and is now before the Massachusetts […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in New England and the northern Thirteen Colonies. Last week, General Washington and a long column of thousands of Continental Army soldiers finally arrived in New York City. The general would set up a temporary headquarters in […] Read more »
Join Sippican Choral Society in celebration of “The Glory of Spring” on Sunday, May 3 at 4:00 pm, at Wickenden Chapel, Tabor Academy. The featured work of this annual concert will be Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” one of sacred music’s most uplifting choral works, with solos by local singers Karen Antonsen-Devoe of Marion and Patrice Tiedemann […] Read more »
It’s that time of year again when we find our Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election right around the corner. Here are some important dates for Marion town residents. On Wednesday, April 29, Ballot Machine Testing will occur in the Town Clerk’s Office at 10:00 am and Warrant Review will be held at […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society in collaboration with the Rochester Historical Commission are continuing with their project to make as many of our Revolutionary soldiers and sailors more than just names on a list. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. While the muster cards and pension records tell the story of their service […] Read more »