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Marion Town House11 viewsThe Marion Town House renovation project, as approved by residents at last year’s Spring Town Meeting, is on schedule and expected to finish in late-summer. The Town House was closed, and renovations began in September 2025, with work seeing the building become Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, addition of a fire-suppression system, HVAC installation, and an internal lift. Photo by Shawn Sweet. January 15, 2026 edition
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Rochester Memorial School 21 viewsStudents at Rochester Memorial School last month participating in the Student Solve Problems project, a part of the OpenSciEd partnership with the ORR School District. Photo courtesy of Tracey Forns and RMS. January 8, 2026 edition
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Covers of 202515 viewsThe covers of 2025! As we bid farewell to 2025, we look back on all that happened this year. There was a lot in the news cycle, but the good outshines the bad. We are excitedly looking forward to a fantastic 2026 and wish everyone a Happy New Year! January 1, 2026 edition
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Mattapoisett’s Shipyard Park236 viewsMattapoisett’s Shipyard Park Christmas tree flanked by the park’s sign. Those who have passed by at night were treated to the park’s lanterns’ warm, fiery glow. The gazebo is also lit, as well as there being a small installation at the end of the Town Wharf. Photo by Sam Bishop - December 25, 2025 edition
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Marion Village Christmas Stroll22 viewsThe Marion Village Christmas Stroll down Front Street. The stroll was on Sunday, December 14. Alanna Nelson said in the 31 years the town has had the stroll, this is the first time anyone remembers it snowing! Due to the snow, Santa wasn’t able to ride his horse-drawn carriage around town. Instead, he was sitting just outside the Marion Music Hall. Photo by Sam Bishop -December 18, 2025 edition
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Mattapoisett Santa Stampede26 viewsThe Mattapoisett Santa Stampede was held on Saturday, as the number of Santas running through town and up to Ned’s Point in this holiday-themed 5K race appeared to be in the hundreds. Though it was cold, many showed up sporting their best Santa or elves, with even the Grinch making an appearance on a bike! Photo by Sam Bishop
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Rochester Tree Lighting46 viewsSanta was in Rochester last weekend! Both Santa and the Grinch were present, along with residents of the Tri-Town to take part in Rochester’s tree lighting on November 30. The rain was heavy but the hearts light. Photo by Michael J. DeCicco
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Thanksgiving Banquet43 viewsVolunteers from Old Rochester Regional Junior High School at this past weekend’s Annual Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet. The event, organized by the Mattapoisett Councils on Aging, was hosted at ORRJHS on Saturday and was staffed by around 75 students serving a meal to the over 200 seniors. There was also a raffle at the end of the event. Photo courtesy of Sarah Landry - November 27, 2025 edition
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Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery29 viewsCharlotte Cook, Tessa Ripley, Amanda Tomasso, Lincoln Fauteaux and Luca Cabral are shown on stage rehearsing for Old Rochester Regional Drama Club’s performance of Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery. The debut performance is set for Thursday, November 20. Photo by and courtesy of Erin O. Bednarczyk. November 20, 2025
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Berlin Run151 viewsJen Pease and Kristen Wingate at their recent run in Berlin where they raised funds for Multiple Sclerosis. Photos courtesy of Kristen Wingate - November 13, 2025 edition
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Veteran's Day47 viewsAmerican flag over Mattapoisett. Tuesday, November 11 is Veterans Day. Previously Armistice Day, signifying the end of The Great War, Veterans Day was first celebrated in 1954 to also incorporate veterans of World War II and other American military conflicts. Happy Veterans Day to those who have served and those who are serving. November 6, 2025 edition
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2025 Halloween Cover Entry38 views2025 Halloween Cover Entry by Vivienne Sanford - Chosen as the winner for 2025 - October 30, 2025 edition
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