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Rochester Senior Center closed until Jan. 18

The Rochester Senior Center will be closed through Tuesday, Jan. 18 as a precaution in the wake of increasing numbers of Covid cases in the area, senior center director Eric Poulin said. He said the center will be closed in anticipation of “higher...

Happy Noon Year! 2022 arrives early at library

MARION _ They celebrated the new year at the stroke of 12. Noon. They may have been 12 hours ahead of their adult counterparts, but children at Elizabeth Tabor Library Children celebrated a new year at noontime Dec. 31 with noisemakers, construction...

Special delivery from Rochester: Fire truck donated to storm-ravaged community

After tornadoes devastated sections of Kentucky Dec. 10, the Cayce, Ky. Fire Department lost its entire station. “There’s nothing left but a concrete pad,’’ Cayce Fire Chief Wade Adams said. All four pieces of apparatus used by the department to...

Another year on the books: Tri-Town libraries review 2021

Libraries in the Tri-Town were busy this year, as patrons borrowed thousands of books, checked out online resources, and participated in new and returning programs. Elizabeth Taber Library The Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion circulated...

Marion schedules Christmas tree pick-up

MARION — The Town of Marion will offer curbside Christmas tree pick-up during the week of Jan. 10 through Jan. 14. All trees must be curbside by 7 a.m. Residents are asked to leave at least five feet of clearance on each side of their rubbish bins...

Mattapoisett Select Board approves two private roads

MATTAPOISETT – The Mattapoisett Select Board approved Ocean Drive and Greenbough Drive as private roads and entered into an agreement with residents on those roads after residents raised concerns that the town was not maintaining the roads properly...

Mattapoisett receives initial bids on Long Wharf project

MATTAPOISETT – The town received four bids for design and engineering to fix multiple problems on Long Wharf and will pass the bids on to members of the Marine Advisory Committee and the harbormaster for review. The town had put out a request for...

Soup’s on at Marion Council on Aging

The Marion Council on Aging will be serving up soup Thursdays in January at the center on 465 Mill St. The January menu includes: Chili, Jan. 6; broccoli cheddar, Jan. 13; black bean sausage, Jan. 20; and mushroom bisque, Jan. 27. Participants can...

Cold and rain no match for Christmas Day swimmers

Helping Hands and Hooves, which provides equine therapy, held its annual Christmas Day Swim on Saturday. Thirty brave swimmers plunged into the cold water at the Mattapoisett Town Beach, with many supporters on hand to cheer them on, reported Debbi...

Book fair at Mattapoisett library Jan. 8

The Mattapoisett Library, located at 7 Barstow Street, will be hosting a book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. Donations will be accepted between Sunday, Jan. 2, and Friday, Jan. 7.

Transfer stickers available Jan. 3 in Mattapoisett

Transfer stickers are available at the Board of Health office in Town Hall beginning Monday, Jan. 3. Those unable to visit Town Hall in person may call (508) 758-4100, ext. 213 and have their registration number handy. Fees are $35 for residents; $...

Dog licenses available in Rochester

Dog licenses for 2022 are now available at the Rochester Town Clerk’s office. Licenses may be obtained in person during regular Town Clerk business hours and through the mail. Online payments may also be made at https://unipaygold.unibank.com/...

Kid-friendly New Year’s Eve at the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Libary will be hosting a “Noon Year’s Eve” countdown event for kids who won’t be up late. On Dec. 31, head to the library at 11:30 a.m. for games, crafts, and a noisy countdown celebration at noon.

Mattapoisett schedules Christmas tree pickup

Mattapoisett has scheduled Christmas tree pick-up the two-week period of Jan. 3 through 14. Christmas trees should be placed curbside by 7 a.m. on the day of a customer’s regularly scheduled rubbish pick-up. Trees are also...

2021 in photos

From handsome alpacas to Olympic homecomings, memorial services to jazz concerts, there was a lot to see in the Tri-Town in 2021. As the year draws to a close, Sippican Week looks back at some of the highlights through the lenses of its dedicated...

Rochester vaccinates young residents with local clinics

ROCHESTER — With the Pfizer covid vaccine now approved for children as young as five years old, towns are working hard to get their youngest residents protected from the virus as quickly as possible. In Rochester, the Board of Health has organized...

Tri-Town has 100 new covid cases, sixth most of pandemic

For only the sixth time since the pandemic began, the Tri-Town recorded 100 new covid cases in the week leading up to Dec. 23, according to state covid data. Among the towns, Marion had 27 new cases, Mattapoisett had 39 and Rochester had 34. In...

Tri-Town town buildings announce holiday closures

With the holidays approaching, Tri-Town residents should prepare themselves for closures at town buildings. Here is a rundown of all three towns’ holiday schedules. Marion Town offices will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 23 and 30...

Mattapoisett Library to host discussion of climate change book

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will host a discussion of “Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation” by Paul Hawken. The discussion group will meet at the library, 7 Barstow St., and via Zoom on Saturday, January...

Mattapoisett Library updates holiday break activity schedule

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library amended its schedule of activities for school vacation week. The new schedule is as follows: On Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., come to the library for an afternoon of board games and...

A look back at 2021 in the Tri-Town

The past 12 months in the Tri-Town have seen covid challenges, lots of housing plans and a goldendoodle walking amongst the Bulldogs. Here’s a brief rundown of notable 2021 news in our neighborhood. One major accomplishment in early 2021 came in...

Sippican Healthcare Center brings back Christmas party

MARION — After a year away during covid, the Sippican Healthcare Center brought back its annual Residents and Family Christmas Party on Tuesday, Dec. 21, featuring refreshments, live holiday piano music and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. “It feels...

2022 Rochester dog licenses now available

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Town Clerk's Office announced on Tuesday, Dec. 21 that 2022 dog licenses are now available for town residents. Licenses may be obtained in person during regular Town Clerk business hours and through the mail. In addition...

Rochester Board of Health recommends mask use while indoors

ROCHESTER — In response to the spread of the Delta variant and the emerging Omicron variant, the Rochester Department of Public Health now advises that all residents, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask or face covering when indoors (and...

Marion Natural History Museum hosts holiday crafts party

MARION — The Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group made crafts from natural and recycled materials last week during the Museum’s holiday party. Pine cone bird feeders, stone ornaments, votive candles and much more were sent home with the...

Community rallies behind family displaced in Mattapoisett fire

MATTAPOISETT — When a fire broke out in the garage of Mattapoisett Power Equipment on Monday, Dec. 20 and quickly engulfed the building, the damage displaced more than just a local business. The mixed-use property was also home to a father named...

Mattapoisett dealing with multiple water main issues

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Water Sewer Department is experiencing a series of water main break problems that are affecting water service around the town. The first water main break was discovered Monday afternoon, Dec. 20 on Sea Marsh Way. The...

Rochester Select Board approves senior center mask mandate

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Select Board approved a mask mandate at the town’s senior center at a Monday, Dec. 20 meeting after the board of directors for the Rochester Council on Aging voted to request the rule. Pauline Munroe, President of the COA...

Ned’s Point Little Free Diverse Library vandalized

MATTAPOISETT — A Little Free Diverse Library, which was installed at Ned’s Point by the Town of Mattapoisett on behalf of local anti-racism group Tri-Town Against Racism, was severely vandalized on Saturday night, Dec. 18, according to the...

Hydrant use may cause discoloration of Mattapoisett water

MATTAPOISETT — Residents may experience discolored water in town after fire hydrants were opened in Mattapoisett on Monday morning, Dec. 20 to help the Fire Department combat a structural fire on Route 6 at the east end of Mattapoisett. "Fire...

Marion 2022 beach/parking and transfer station stickers, shellfish licenses available

MARION — 2022 Beach parking stickers, transfer station stickers and shellfish licenses are now available. Stickers can be purchased at the Building Department. If you have any questions, please call 508-748-3516 or email atobia@marionma.gov ...

St. Gabriel’s Church welcomes the holidays with Christmas caroling

MARION — On Friday evening, Dec. 17, members of St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion went caroling on Joanne Drive. After warming up with hot cider and cookies, carolers walked along Joanne Drive, stopping to sing Christmas Carols for many of...

Assault and battery charges dropped against Southcoast CEO Hovan

The assault and battery charges against Southcoast Health CEO Keith Hovan were dropped before his trial on Dec. 20 at the request of the victim, who declined to testify. The charges stem from a Nov. 6 incident at Hovan’s Mary Pond Road Home in...

Rochester Historical Society hosts holiday organ concert

ROCHESTER — Those who attended the holiday concert at the Rochester Historical Society Museum were treated to an hour of Christmas music played masterfully by organist Bruce Gardzina as he brought the mid-1800's organ to life. In addition to playing...

Marion launches reflective house number program

MARION — The Marion Fire Department and the Marion Fire Association are launching a program to provide homeowners in town with reflective address markers to ensure their home can be easily found by first responders in an emergency. The address...

Covid cases decline from peak but remain very high

New Tri-Town covid cases fell from last week’s peak but remained well above normal levels in the week leading up to Dec. 17, according to state covid data. The 81 new cases tallied this week make it the fifth-worst week on record. Among the towns,...

Marion Congregational Church to offer Christmas Eve Service

MARION — The local community and members and friends of the First Congregational Church of Marion, are invited to attend a traditional 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service. The service will follow the format of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols that...

We want to see your holiday decorations

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas....On certain streets in town, especially. Do you know of a home that has beautiful holiday decorations? Maybe it’s even yours? We want to see it! Feel free to send us a photo of the home or tell us where...

Coastline Elderly Services announce administration changes

Coastline Elderly Services has named Christine Sullivan Development Director for the nonprofit, the organization announced. In the role, Sullivan will lead fundraising and communications initiatives and grow the organization’s visibility within the...

Former Mattapoisett resident to open cafe on Main Street in Wareham

WAREHAM — Katie Gallagher, a former Mattapoisett resident who recently moved to Wareham, is now one step closer to opening a new coffee shop on Main Street in Wareham. Gallagher’s business, which will be called The Bluefoot Cafe, is located near the...

Mattapoisett approves plan for second voting precinct

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Select Board approved a plan to divide the town into two voting precincts at a Dec. 12 meeting. The move follows new 2020 census data that showed Mattapoisett’s population rising above the threshold at which a second...

Marion joins statewide opioid lawsuit

MARION — The town of Marion has joined a statewide class action lawsuit against four major pharmaceutical companies to help fund opioid abuse prevention efforts. The decision, which Town Administrator Jay McGrail announced at the Dec. 7 Select Board...

Marion officials discuss future plans for Lockheed Martin facility

MARION — The Lockheed Martin site off Route 6, which is scheduled to close in 2022, could be a future location for affordable housing, light industry or some combination, town officials said. A working group of residents organized by Town...

Marion COA gives away free pies, flowers to local seniors

MARION — Though covid has put a wrinkle in their holiday plans for the past two years, the Marion Council on Aging still found a way to brighten up the season for local seniors with a Pie and Poinsettias giveaway on Dec. 11. COA Director Karen...

Rochester Land Trust to host edible decorating event, Trail Tale

ROCHESTER — Come hike the Rochester Land Trust’s latest Trail Tale, "Time to Sleep," at Church's Wildlife Conservation Area presented by the land trust and Plumb Library. Then on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 1-3 pm, the land trust is inviting the public...

Elizabeth Taber Library has events for all ages in December

MARION — A series of events is planned at Elizabeth Taber Library. Kid’s New Year Countdown, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31: For all the little ones who can’t make it until midnight, celebrate New Year’s at noon with the Elizabeth Taber Library...

Marion welcomes the holidays with Christmas Stroll

MARION — Festive residents young and old gathered on the main streets of Marion on Sunday night, Dec. 12, to celebrate the start of the holiday season at the 27th annual Christmas Stroll. The event featured horse-drawn carriage rides with Santa, a...

The Mattapoisett Library has lots of events to keep you busy in December

MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett Free Public Library offers programs for every age in December. Between Dec. 15 and Jan. 14 stop by the library and take in an exhibit from local artist John Middleton titled “Found Objects Transformed.”...

Captured by Nazis: A Rochester man’s story of imprisonment and escape

ROCHESTER — As the cold approaches, Connie Eshbach of the Rochester Historical Society thought back to the story of a Rochester man’s frigid fight for freedom as an American POW in WWII and the heartwarming history of his return home. With...

Christmas Day Swim to Benefit Helping Hands and Hooves

MATTAPOISETT — Helping Hands and Hooves will host the 17th annual Christmas Day Swim at 11 am at the Mattapoisett Town Beach to benefit the local non-profit. Each swimmer is asked to give a donation of $15 (payable on the day of the swim) and the...

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