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Island Warf Park Lacks Parking Enforcement

The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission (OSAC) met briefly via Zoom on July 3 but covered some important topics, mostly regarding use of Island Wharf Park. Member Norm Hills said two years ago, the wharf area’s jurisdiction was transferred over to the Marine Commission. However, the use of the wharf has expanded to parking for […] Read more »

North Street Farmstand Site Plan OK’d

Farmer Mike King returned to the Mattapoisett Planning Board on July 7 having submitted a packet of requested documentation for the board at the previous meeting. On this night, the board was now prepared to render a decision regarding the site plan. The review was requested by King in his efforts to gain municipal […] Read more »

Solar Array Vote Delayed

TheRochester Planning Board met briefly Tuesday to continue until its next meeting the Special Permit and Site Plan Review hearing for the proposal from Logging Swamp Solar dba ReWild Renewables to install a solar panel array on 49 acres in the area of 600 Snipatuit Road, a property located within a Residential-Agricultural District and partially […] Read more »

Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Three

The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 26 and approved three Special Permit Requests. The request for a Special Permit at the 420 Cove Road property owned by James D. Pierre for the construction of the new house in a flood zone with flood zone compliant foundation and connections to town water […] Read more »

Zoning Board Upset Over Multiuse Decision

The Marion Planning Board on Monday met briefly and expressed concern about the Zoning Board of Appeals’ (ZBA) split decision to allow an industrial building to turn into housing – Sippican Holdings LLC at 14 Barnabas Road. Board members at the Police Station meeting room acknowledged that the ZBA can issue a variance if […] Read more »

Car Dealer License Approved Amid Concerns

Facing a roomful of concerned abutters voicing their concerns, Rochester’s Select Board Monday approved a Class II Used Car Dealers License for Briggs Hobby Barn, which stores and repairs collectible automobiles, trucks, and other motor vehicles at 618 New Bedford Road on land within the historic district. The expansive, two-building business owned by […] Read more »

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Events

Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee

In an effort to encourage civic participation and ensure every voice is heard, The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will hold a Voter Registrati[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Town Band

The Third scheduled concert for the Mattapoisett Town Band will take place on July 16 at 7:00 pm at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett. Thank you to everyo[...] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Join Playful Engineers at the Elizabeth Taber Library between 10:00 am and 11:30 am on Saturday, July 12. Kids ages 5+ can build creative contraptions[...] Read more »

Marion Republican Town Committee

The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, July 14 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, M[...] Read more »

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett continues its 141st. Summer Season of visiting clergy with The Rev. John Kenne[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Radon

To the Editor; Dr. Hoffer’s art[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Select Board Expansion

To the Editor; The May 27 Select [...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Select Board

To the Editor; If you are looking[...] Read more »

Thank You

Dear Marion Residents, I am deepl[...] Read more »

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Sports

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Racing

July 1 & 2 Results – The wind was blowing Tuesday night and the ORR HS team decided to run[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club June Series

Tuesday night Ensign racers had some company on the starting line tonight as the ORR Bulldog sailing[...] Read more »

MYC Invitation to Ensign Owners

Own an Ensign? Ever wanted to try your hand at racing? Here is your opportunity. The Mattapoisett Ya[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Race Results

Tuesday Night Ensign Series June 17 – The battle for first place continues between Brou ha ha [...] Read more »

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Features

Getting a Good Taste of Mattapoisett

On Tuesday, July 15, the big white tent is set up for Harbor Days the coming weekend and food is already filling all available corners for this year’s “Taste the Town” event at Shipyard Park in [...] Read more »

Ticks All Over

So far, this tick season has lived up to experts’ predictions regarding severity. The 2025 tick season has already outpaced prior years for tick-bite and tick-borne disease doctor visits. Plymouth C[...] Read more »

Blood Tests For Cancer Screening: Should I Get One?

You may have seen print or television ads promoting the Galleri blood test for “early cancer detection.” Neither this test nor any others are covered by Medicare or commercial insurance, but you c[...] Read more »

A Big History of A Small Island

Bird Island sits roughly half a mile off the coast of Butler Point and Kittansett Golf Club. The island is at the mouth of Sippican H[...] Read more »

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Mattapoisett Historical Commission Installs Informational Panel

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Linda Ashley are pleased to share that a panel describing the history of the Center School was recently[...] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

George Church was the 9th descendant of the Church family whose American story began with the arrival of Richard Church in Plymouth in 1632 where he b[...] Read more »

Upcoming Summer Programs With The Marion Natural History Museum

Butterfly Walk With Andrew Griffith Of Mass. Butterfly Association: July 16, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Join the Marion Natural History Museum for a summer[...] Read more »

RHS Yard Sale

Our annual sale will be on August 2 & 3. The first drop-off date at the museum, 355 County Road, will be July 15, 9:30 am until 2:30 pm. We only t[...] Read more »

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Schools

Academic Achievements

Calvin Payne, from Rochester and a student at Old Colony RVTHS (Rochester), was awarded a Skill Poin[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Leah Przybyszewski of Mattapoisett has graduated from American International College (AIC) with a Ma[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Katherine Solowey of Mattapoisett received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Land Trust Scholarship

The Mattapoisett Land Trust is pleased to announce that Mattapoisett resident Lowell Copps is this y[...] Read more »

ORRHS Fourth Term Honor Roll

The following students have achieved honors for the fourth term at Old Rochester Regional High Schoo[...] Read more »

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