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Letter to the Editor: A ‘thank you’ from the Strom family
MAC launches annual giving campaign
October events abound at Mattapoisett Free Public Library
ORR district looking for more substitute teachers
Timothy J. Watterson, 63
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Microgreens business growing for Marion siblings
Residents voice concerns over bike path trash, planning
Timothy J. Watterson, 63
Wear a proper mask, not a gaiter, ORR district says
Cranberry bog solar array approved by Rochester Planning Board
News
Tri-Town to receive new exit signs
Exit signs on the I-195 for the Tri-Town will be changed to a mile-marker based system as part of the Massachusetts...
A socially distant tour of the Sippican River alpaca farm
ROCHESTER — The Sippican River Farm is normally packed on National Alpaca Farm Days and guests are given fresh homemade...
Marion receives check, map from Plymouth County
MARION — The Town received a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act reimbursement check for $71,153.57 from...
Marion water bills spike due to infrastructure projects
MARION — Water rates have gone up sharply since Marion went $10 million in debt for major water and sewer projects, but...
Read the Sept. 24 paper online
The Sept. 24 print eEdition of Sippican Week is now available on our site. It's a pdf version of this week's edition —...
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Schools
Wear a proper mask, not a gaiter, ORR district says
Students wearing a mask was always a part of the Old Rochester Regional School District’s school reopening plan. But the...
ORR district opens schools smoothly despite changes
Educators from the Old Rochester Regional School District managed to work through technology hiccups and planning logistics...
Chromebooks, tablets on back order for ORR district
MATTAPOISETT — Currently, the Old Rochester Regional School District has 1,700 Chromebook laptops for students to use, with...
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Support your local Post Office
To the Editor:As a longtime member of our local League of Women Voters, which has always promoted free and fair elections, I...
Letter to the Editor: Reopening schools is not one size fits all
To the Editor: I am writing to express my concern about the one size fits all approach to reopening schools. The current...
Letter to the Editor: Ask for ethanol-free gasoline
To the editor: It’s that time again. A couple of days of heavy rain have spurred your lawn to rapid growth; the mower...
To the Editor: Support Marion’s students in a trying time
To the editor: The Marion Scholarship Committee has two funds: The Scholarship Fund raises money for scholarships for...
Guest Opinion: Want to contain covid? Don’t let your guard down
Massachusetts remains among a handful of states that have contained the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak, sickening more than...
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Obituaries
Timothy J. Watterson, 63
Timothy J. Watterson, 63, of Mattapoisett died Sept. 22, 2020 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Cathleen J....
Donald Packard Farwell, 97
Donald Packard Farwell, 97, of Buzzards Bay, formerly of Mattapoisett, died suddenly Sunday, Sept. 13, at Tobey Hospital...
Joseph Dansereau, 95
Joseph Henry Edgar Dansereau was born in New Bedford on Aug. 4, 1925 and passed away on Aug. 26, 2020 in Uxbridge. He was a...
Lynnea Beth (Johnson) Walker, 65
Lynnea Beth (Johnson) Walker, 65, of Rochester gained access to the secrets of the universe upon her passing unexpectedly on...
David Lawrence Bramley, 72
David Lawrence Bramley, 72, of Marion formerly of Woburn, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2 , 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital...
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Tri-Town to receive new exit signs
A socially distant tour of the Sippican River alpaca farm
Marion receives check, map from Plymouth County
Wear a proper mask, not a gaiter, ORR district says
Marion water bills spike due to infrastructure projects
Read the Sept. 24 paper online
Marion to hold Special Town Meeting for Waste District exit
Residents voice concerns over bike path trash, planning
Marion Music Hall to get makeover
Planning Board works through Master Plan delay
Sports
Old Rochester Youth Soccer kicks into gear
ROCHESTER — Marion Recreation Executive Director Jody Dickerson said he arrived at Dexter Lane fields at 5:30 a.m. to set up...
Athletes, coaches prepare for February with fall season postponement
MATTAPOISETT — Screening 360 Old Rochester High School student-athletes would have to wait two hours before practice so that...
Old Rochester Youth Soccer signups now open
The Old Rochester Youth Soccer League six week fall program, run by Eric Parada and team of professional coaches, is now...
Old Colony to move fall sports season to February
ROCHESTER — With the safety of its student athletes, coaches and officials in mind, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical...
Tri-town runners to take on Boston Marathon virtually
For the first time in the 124 year history of the Boston Marathon, the 26.2 mile race was cancelled due to coronavirus,...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Tri-Town Fire, Police remember 9/11
On this day 19 years ago, the world witnessed the events of Sept. 11, 2001 in New York City. To commemorate the 2,977 lives...
Three Wareham men arrested for armed robbery
MATTAPOISETT - Three men from Wareham have been arrested and charged with armed robbery following a car chase through two...
Gunman apprehended after car chase on I-195
MATTAPOISETT - A gunman and two suspects were apprehended by local police forces around 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 1 after suspects...
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People
Seven months in, Mattapoisett Town Administrator looks towards town’s future
MATTAPOISETT — Town Administrator Michael Lorenco started in the position on March 16 — the day that schools closed for what...
Meet Captain Jay Amster, SSV Tabor Boy’s new captain
MARION — Sailing was never in the cards for Captain Jay Amster before going to college. Even growing up on Long Island, he...
Meet Mattapoisett Library’s new Executive Director, Jennifer Jones
Stepping into the role of library director during a pandemic is no easy feat, but Mattapoisett Library’s new Executive...
Mattapoisett Library director retires from ‘dream job’
MATTAPOISETT — After 11 years as library director, Susan Pizzolato will be leaving a legacy of improved programs and...
Mattapoisett engineer solves NASA, coronavirus problems
MATTAPOISETT — Frances Kearns grew up with scientists for parents and with a healthy respect for science fiction — she even...
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Happenings
Upcoming events for the Elizabeth Taber library
MARION — A number of happenings are taking place through the Elizabeth Taber Library now through mid-October. On Tuesday,...
Mattapoisett Congregational Church to hold in-person service on Sept. 20
MATTAPOISETT— The Mattapoisett Congregational Church will be holding its first in-person Sunday morning worship service...
Pick up Rochester memorabilia at the COA's Fabric and Craft Fair
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society will have a table at the Council on Aging’s Fabric and Craft Fair on Sept. 26...
Recycle with the Mattapoisett Lions Club
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Lions Club, Inc will host an Electronics and Household Appliance Recycling event on Oct. 17...
Sippican Lands Trust makes oyster festival Grab n’ Go
MARION — The Sippican Lands Trust will host a Grab ‘n Go Oyster ‘n More Fest with food and an online auction as its annual...
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Arts
Sisters quartet soothes Marion Center with sounds of strings
MARION — Residents sat in lawn chairs and blankets, and drivers slowed their cars as they passed to hear the sounds of the...
Jazz quartet to perform outside Marion Music Hall
On Thursday, Sept. 3 at noon, there will be a pop-up brass quartet concert outdoors at the Marion Music Hall. The concert is...
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Business
Microgreens business growing for Marion siblings
MARION — Microgreens are growing in Hannah and Josh Lerman’s parents’ house, and so is their business. The siblings...
Through drought, covid, Cervelli Farm sprouts successful season
ROCHESTER — On a sunny, early fall afternoon customers trickle in and out of the Cervelli Farm Stand on Vaughn Hill Road....
The story behind the Alaskan truck outside Oxford Creamery
MATTAPOISETT — The truck in front of Oxford Creamery hasn’t gotten around much this summer. But after traveling across the...
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From Our Members
Ribbon Cutting
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Sep 25
<bottom> RIBBON CUTTING Hosted by Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce TLC Private Home...
Ribbon Cutting
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Sep 25
<bottom> TLC Private Home Care, Inc. 25 Main Street Buzzards Bay Please join us for a Ribbon...
Watch Our Brass and Woodwinds Online Performances
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Sep 25
When the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra 2020-2021 season premiered on September 12 with a virtual...
Monument Beach ...
Upper Cape Realty
Sep 24
Not to keep repeating, but this is yet another quaint village of Bourne . Rich in history where the...
Virtual Event: Dartmouth’s Archaeological Heritage
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Sep 24
On Tuesday, October 6th at 5 PM, join Holly Herbster, Senior Archaeologist with The Public...
Open House ~ Waterfront Condo in Taunton
Upper Cape Realty
Sep 23
Upper Cape Realty is hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, September 26th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM...
Introducing Compass Concierge, by Lois Prevett-McCarthy
Lois Prevett-McCarthy, Compass - Freitas Realty Group
Sep 22
Get fronted for the cost of home improvement services with no interest — ever. Compass Concierge is...
Book Sale
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Sep 21
Do you miss browsing at the library or used book sales? We are offering a small alternative...
Engraved Pickets are Being Installed at Lopes Playground
Wareham CORE
Sep 18
The progress continues at Lopes Playground! Wareham CORE is pleased to announce the engraved...
LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Sep 18
You may need to wear a sweater for our October Used Book Sales! But as long as the weather...
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Upcoming Events
Today
1:30 pm
Star of Hope Holiday Ornament
Tuesday, September 29
11:00 am
Line dancing class
1:30 pm
Star of Hope Holiday Ornament
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Elizabeth Taber Library Chess Club
Wednesday, September 30
10:00 am
Ballroom dancing class
11:30 am
to
2:00 pm
Waterfront Memory Cafe
1:30 pm
Star of Hope Holiday Ornament
Thursday, October 1
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE
1:30 pm
Star of Hope Holiday Ornament
6:30 pm
Learn about Red Sox history with author presentation...
Friday, October 2
11:00 am
Line dancing class
1:30 pm
Star of Hope Holiday Ornament
Saturday, October 3
1:30 pm
Star of Hope Holiday Ornament
Sunday, October 4
1:30 pm
Star of Hope Holiday Ornament
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Marketplace
Star of Hope Holiday Ornament
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Sep 16
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Classifieds
TOWN OF MARION EMPLOYMENT...
Painting - Interior and Exterior
A handyman and more
DUMP RUNS
Handyman with truck for hire,...
Office Space for Holistic...
TOPNOTCH CLEANING
David Garnett - Mason
CUSTOM SEWING - SLIPCOVERS &...
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Real Estate
Adjusted Pricing - Two Lots or One!
Bourne
299,000.00
0 St. Margaret's St and 2 Smalley Street, located within the Buzzards Bay Downtown Business Overlay...
Upper Cape Realty
Under Agreement
Wareham
639,000.00
UNDER AGREEMENT! WAREHAM WATERVIEW WITH GOLF COURSE STEPS AWAY ON 4.39 ACRES
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Stunning Colonial in Randolph
Hometown
489,000.00
UNDER AGREEMENT! Be the first to see this Randolph Colonial Stunner! This 4 bedroom home features...
Open House:
Saturday, September 19, 2020 -
12:00pm
to
3:00pm
Upper Cape Realty
Prime General Commerical/Industrial Acreage
Wareham
750,000.00
2.92 acres with 407 + feet of frontage on busy Route 28, near the intersection of County Rd and...
LaForce Realty
SOLD! Buttermilk Bay at Indian Heights
Wareham
300,000.00
Congratulations to the new homeowners - may you make wonderful memories here! SOLD ! by 3rd...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! 2795 Cranberry Hwy
Wareham
118,500.00
THIS IS THE BEFORE PHOTO ...looking forward to the AFTER! Congratulations to AGENTS Barbara...
Upper Cape Realty
Real Estate News
Hometown
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Home Check-Up
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Under Agreement! 55 Main Avenue, Onset
Wareham
259,900.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY: Onset. This two bedroom winterized cottage is close to beaches and sits on a...
Upper Cape Realty
JUST SOLD
Wareham
665,000.00
Beautiful waterfront near Little Harbor Beach and Golf Course. Sold in 5 days@ Wouldn’t you like to...
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Win the Bidding War!!
Wareham
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6 Ways to win a bidding war
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
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