Rochester Democrats will hold their Caucus to select 2012 convention delegates on Saturday, February 18 at the Rochester Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way. Registration starts at 9:00 am and the caucus will begin exactly at 10:00 am. Delegates must be registered as Democrats in the Town of Rochester by December 31, 2011. Delegates to the […] Read more »

This weekend the Tri-Town residents will be receiving donation requests from Old Rochester High School AFS Club members. AFS-USA is t he country’s oldest student exchange program and not only brings foreign students to our area, but also sends local youth to countries around the world. “AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world […] Read more »

The Town of Marion’s Annual Town Election will be held on Friday, May 25. Nomination papers for elected positions are available at the Town Clerk’s office, 2 Spring Street, Marion. Available Positions include: •Selectman: 1 position for 3 years •Assessor: 1 position for 3 years •Moderator: 1 position for 1 year •Board of Health: 1 […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Fire Department is pleased to announce that they were recently awarded $4,665.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security under the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grant program. This grant provides resources which assists the Fire Department in teaching fire prevention and life safety instruction to the people in […] Read more »

Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Principal Kevin Brogioli is pleased to announce the following Students of the Month for December 2011: Green Team: Mallory Kiernan and Kyle Rood. Orange Team: Maggie Wiggin and Noah Greany. Blue Team: Lucy Saltonstall and Ryson Smith. Red Team: Madeline Morris and Andrew Bichsel. Special Areas: Sienna Wurl and […] Read more »

• Dog Licenses – It is time to renew your dog license for 2012. Licenses are available at the Town Clerk’s office. Spayed and Neutered dogs are $7. Unspayed and Un-neutered dogs are $10. You must have current rabies information to obtain a license. You may contact the clerk’s office at 508-763-3866 to check and make sure […] Read more »

Marion Tax Collector Gary J. Carreiro would like to remind residents that third quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Actual Real Estate & Personal Property Tax Bills are due Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Taxpayers may make payment online at www.MarionMA.gov through eBill having their payments directly withdrawn from their checking or savings account or alternatively mailing their […] Read more »

Do you love to see youngsters’ eyes light up when they have fun? Do you enjoy doing hands-on crafts with children? Could you spare an hour or two each week? If so, then New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is looking for you. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s weekly Friday morning story hour at […] Read more »

The New Year is a time for new beginnings! For the Y – a leading nonprofit that strengthens community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – one of the most important resolutions is to resolve to make positive changes that strengthen individuals as well as entire communities. Following are five New Year’s Resolutions […] Read more »

Southcoast Blood Bank’s annual promotion, “Give a Pint, Get a Pound” returns to the region during National Blood Donor Month this January. In January 2012, anyone who donates blood at the Southcoast Blood Bank at St. Luke’s Hospital or at any Southcoast Blood Bank site or blood drive, will receive a certificate for a free […] Read more »