Sunday brought the sun back to the area and work continued to dig out and clean up the damage. Storm related updates for Sunday include: – Nstar was able to restore power to about 10% of the customers in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester by Sunday Afternoon, their work continues into the night. The Wanderer is […] Read more »
It may be too early to label Nemo the storm of the century, but it’s certain that this storm will be remembered for some time to come. As the Tri-town starts the long task of cleaning up, there’s lots of important things too remember to stay safe. All three towns have or are working to […] Read more »
Due to the incoming storm, the Rochester Senior Center at 76 Dexter Lane has been opened as a shelter and warming station. If you need to utilize shelter services and need assistance please call 508-763-8723. If you need to go to the shelter please bring essential items including a blanket, pillow and any medications you […] Read more »
The Rochester School Committee met on Thursday, February 7 to discuss numerous issues, including their preparation for the snowstorm that is expected this coming weekend, as well as potential changes in the state’s educational budget and a new learning curriculums in writing and science that are currently underway. Director of Facilities Gene Jones assured the […] Read more »
Due to the impeding snowstorm, public schools in Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester and Old Rochester will be closed on Friday. Read more »
The Marion School Committee approved an upgrade to the sound system at Sippican Elementary School at their meeting on Wednesday, February 6. The upgrade followed concerns by band director and music teacher, Hannah Moore, who previously told the board that the multipurpose room had a blown amplifier. Facilities Director, Eugene Jones told the board that […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Selectmen appointed a new Assistant Harbormaster and Shellfish Officer upon request of Harbormaster Mike Cormier. The decision to hire Adam Murphy was made at the Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, February 5 in the Marion Town House. “I’ve known him for 20 years,” said Cormier. “I feel as though he’s an […] Read more »
In a brief discussion, members of the Rochester Conservation Commission decided to potentially send up to three commissioners to the annual MACC environmental conference on March 2. In other business, the Conservation Commission issued a Certificate of Compliance for Steven and Suzanne Melloni, regarding the construction of a deck and three-season porch on their home […] Read more »
The Rochester Board of Selectmen voted to appoint a new full-time police officer to the department after the recent departure of a 21-year-veteran on the force. The decision was made at the Board’s regular meeting on Monday, February 4 in Rochester Town Hall. Adam Brightman has been working as a part-time officer for the station […] Read more »
Representatives for Cumberland Farms in Marion went before the Planning Board on Monday to address some issues surrounding systemic problems with the store’s HVAC set-up, as well as concerns over traffic back-up and motorist safety in and around the gas pumps. Manny Paiva, an engineer who spoke on behalf of the company, described problems linked […] Read more »