Good news, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this year! As such Phil has predicted an early spring for 2013. In our area we’ve seen spring come and go a couple times over the last month, here’s hoping that it comes back and stays one day soon. Illustration by Ayla Gregoire, the winner of […] Read more »
A car traveling the wrong way on Route 495 in Wareham early Friday morning crashed into several vehicles sending three people, including the driver, to local hospitals with injuries. At approximately 12:07 am this morning, Massachusetts State Police received reports of a vehicle traveling southbound on the northbound side of Route 495 in Wareham. The […] Read more »
On Tuesday, January 29, the Town of Mattapoisett held a special public meeting to interview candidates for the position of Town Counsel. The process, which began about six months ago, happens every few years as the town re-evaluates the quality and costs of legal services required throughout the year. Town Administrator Mike Gagne said that […] Read more »
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency issued a Situational Awareness Statement Tuesday outlining severe weather that will likely hit the Tri-Town on Wednesday night. The storm, which is caused largely in part by a cold front making its way to the area, could cause strong damaging winds, locally heavy rainfall, dense fog and high seas. Sustained […] Read more »
State aid for Rochester will not be in abundance in 2013 according to Town Administrator Richard LaCamera. LaCamera gave the figure from 2013, which was released by Governor Deval Patrick last week, during the Rochester Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting on Monday, January 28. In 2012, Rochester received $2.1 million from the state. This year, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission voted unanimously in favor of a project that would install a 500-gallon propane tank underground near a wetland area. The only hearing for the night was in regards to a Request for Determination of Applicability, filed by Donald and Ellen Ross. The applicants intend to install the propane tank for their […] Read more »
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Southeastern Massachusetts, including Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. The advisory is in effect until 6:00 am Tuesday. Snow accumulations will only reach 1-2 inches, however freezing rain and drizzle could create problems on the roads. Temperatures will remain in the lower 30’s creating slick driving […] Read more »
A U.S. Military Blackhawk helicopter, which landed in a field on the Rochester/Marion town line, drew a lot of on lookers. The helicopter, which is from Otis Air Base, landed in the field for cautionary, reasons just after noon time on Friday. The field that they chose to land in was previously used as an […] Read more »
Dozens of residents gathered to show their support of All About the Animals, an animal shelter in Rochester seeking a special permit in order to gain 501-c3 non-profit organization status. The hearing was held at the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals’ regular meeting on Thursday, January 24 in Rochester Town Hall. Three years ago, Pam […] Read more »
On Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 7:39 am, the Marion Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Spring Street and Well’s Road. The investigation showed that a 2009 Jeep, being operated by Catherine MacGregor, age 50, of Rochester, was traveling south on Spring Street. A 1997 Toyota, being operated by […] Read more »