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Tri-Town officials wary of possible septic regulation changes

Health officials across the Tri-Town are wary of costly changes proposed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection that could affect septic systems in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. In an effort to decrease the amount of...

Satellite Office ensures Sippican School student safety

MARION— Sippican School just got safer. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Marion Police Department launched a satellite office in Sippican School. According to a press release, the satellite office located in the school will provide office space for on-duty...

Hazing charges to be dropped against Marion youth

Hazing charges will be dropped against Tucker Guard, 20, of Marion upon completion of 32 hours of community service, according to Emily Garod, deputy county attorney for the Strafford County Attorney’s Office in New Hampshire. Guard, a student at...

Construction begins on Marion Community Center addition

MARION- Visitors to the Marion Council on Aging at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center may have noticed construction going on behind the building during the week of Tuesday, Dec.1. What they saw was the beginning stages of an addition to the...

Sippican Historical Society welcomes new Executive Director

The Sippican Historical Society has named Alanna Nelson as its next Executive Director, replacing Leslie Thayer Piper who steps down in December. Piper will continue in her role as Sippican Historical Society Archivist through June, 2023. Originally...

Students had a hoot at Marion Natural History Museum

On Wednesday, Dec. 7 the Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group learned how an owl catches and consumes its prey, and what happens to its prey’s undigestible remains. By dissecting owl pellets left from a Barn Owl, students had an...

Complaint filed against 10 books, school committee to draft statement

An official complaint has been filed with the Old Rochester Regional School District against 10 books in Old Rochester Regional High School and Junior High School libraries, said School Committee Chair Michelle Smith in a Dec. 14 meeting. According...

Holidays and hot tamales: Old Rochester Regional High School winter concert

From Rudolph to Frosty and even Jack the Skeleton, the Old Rochester Regional High School sang about a multitude of seasonal figures during their winter concert on Thursday, Dec. 14. The winter concert showcased a multitude of talents including...

Marion lagoon project receives further state funding

MARION — The Town of Marion received an additional $250,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for the ongoing lagoon lining project on Tuesday, Dec. 13, Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) announced. “This project in Marion...

Old Rochester students experience world cultures at UMass Dartmouth

The Cultural Clubs of America, Inc. recently held its first in-person South Coast Cultural Conference at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The “Festival of Lights” featured cultures and holiday traditions from around the world for Cultural...

Mattapoisett Fire Department funded for new nozzles, hoses

MATTAPOISETT - The Mattapoisett fire department was awarded a $15,500 Firefighter Safety Equipment grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and Department services on Wednesday, Dec. 7. According to a letter addressed to Fire...

Marion harbormaster facility project awarded state grant

MARION — The new proposed Marion Harbormaster facility got another boost of funding from the Seaport Economic Council on Tuesday, Dec. 13, putting the project one step closer to completion. The funds are designated for the construction of a new...

Browse a book sale, build a bear at Elizabeth Taber Library

The Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion has a host of events coming up in the month of December. Play, read and create at the library’s saturday storytime. The next storytime event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17. On Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4 to 6 p...

‘Feel the spirit of Christmas’: Marion turns out for village stroll

MARION — In Marion, Santa Claus ditched the sleigh and made his entrance by boat. The festive figure pulled up to the dock and greeted a crowd of adoring fans. “Santa Claus!” yelled many little voices as he made his way toward a horse drawn carriage...

Organ player blows Rochester Historical Society away

“I hope there are some Charlie Brown fans out there,” said organ player Bruce Gardzina before playing “Christmas Time is Here” on the rare vocalion reed organ. Gardzina played classic Christmas tunes for the public to enjoy at the Rochester...

Mattapoisett celebrates a ‘Holiday in the Park’

MATTAPOISETT — In Mattapoisett’s Shipyard Park, the community ate, drank and were merry during the town’s 15th annual Holiday in the Park event on Saturday, Dec. 5. While the event was a great reason for people to come together, it also benefited...

Start the new year with Marion Art Center classes

The Marion Art Center is gearing up for a productive start to the new year. Classes for all ages start in January at the Marion Art Center. Two new eight week sessions of all Levels Watercolor Painting for Adults starts on Jan. 12 and 13, 2023...

Knights of Columbus all lit up for Christmas

MATTAPOISETT - The findings at the second annual Knights of Columbus tree lighting ceremony and Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 9 were truly stunning. Every single kid in town has been good enough for Santa Claus to give them presents this year —...

Marion Board of Assessors appoints new member, fills vacancy

MARION — The Marion Assessor’s Office will start the new year off strong as its board returns to full capacity. Peter Winters was unanimously appointed to a vacant position on the Marion Board of Assessors during a Dec. 7 meeting of the Marion...

Mattapoisett moves forward on Holy Ghost grounds, plans subcommittee

MATTAPOISETT — A group of seven Mattapoisett residents will be charged with studying possible uses for the newly-funded Holy Ghost property in Mattapoisett. “People want to know what the property will be used for,” said Select Board Member Jordan...

Funds allocated for Rochester pickleball courts

ROCHESTER — Dexter Lane may soon be home to Rochester’s first pickleball courts next spring. The Rochester Select Board voted to transfer $3,170 from the Recreation Beach Revolving Fund to the Park Commission to build the courts during a Dec. 5...

UPDATED: Tree falls on house in Rochester crash

ROCHESTER — Two trees fell onto an occupied Rochester home on Tuesday, Dec. 6 after they were toppled by a vehicle. According to a Rochester Police Department Facebook post , two commercial vehicles crashed at the intersection of County Road and...

Show us your holiday decorations!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas....On certain streets in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester 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...

O Christmas tree: Rochester sings in the holidays at tree lighting

ROCHESTER — The Town of Rochester welcomed the holiday season with its annual tree lighting on Monday, Dec. 5. According to Select Board Chair Woody Hartley, this is the first in-person tree lighting the town has held since the Covid-19 pandemic...

Rochester Lions to host breakfast with Santa

Join the Rochester Lions Club for a breakfast with Santa Claus fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Sippican Rod and Gun Club, 215 Dexter Lane, Rochester. Guests can purchase a French toast or pancake...

Tri-Town Against Racism Book Club to discuss Gender Queer

In response to community debate on whether or not certain books should be available in our school libraries, Tri-Town Against Racism is hosting a book club to discuss one of the books that has been the subject of controversy. Gender Queer, a graphic...

Friends of Plumb Library holiday events

The Friends of Plumb Library will be hosting two upcoming holiday events. From now until Dec. 10.twelve gift baskets are available to win at The Holiday Pick-a-Prize fundraiser. Buy 12 tickets for $10 for a chance to win baskets from Dorothy Cox's...

Dive into Christmas with Helping Hands and Hooves

Join Helping Hands and Hooves for a fun family tradition that helps those in need at the 19th annual Christmas Day Swim. The swim will be held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 25 at Mattapoisett Town Beach. Each swimmer is asked to give a donation of $15 (payable...

Marion police bring holiday cheer with annual toy drive

MARION — Santa Claus made a pit-stop at the Benjamin Cushing Community Center to grab a slice of pizza with the Marion Police Department during their annual “Fill a Cruiser” toy drive on Sunday, Dec. 5. The Marion Police Department’s toy drive, now...

Help fight hunger during the holidays

Project 351 ambassadors are hosting a food drive. Donations of food in any quantity are greatly appreciated. The drive has already started and will go until Dec. 12. Ambassadors are asking for pop canned goods (cans that don’t require a can opener...

Celebrate Christmas with First Congregational Church

MARION – The First Congregational Church of Marion invites residents to come out and celebrate the Christmas season at the Marion Christmas Stroll and at special holiday services in December. During the Marion Christmas Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 11,...

How books are banned: A conversation with Tri-town librarians

As residents in the Tri-Town debate over the appropriateness of reading materials in school libraries, local librarians are also re-examining and sharing information about what is available in their own collections. “It goes back to that fine line...

Register for boat race to Bermuda

MARION — Early bird registration fees for the biannual Marion Bermuda Race, scheduled to start on June 16, 2023, will end on Dec. 15. For skippers interested in taking on the 645-nautical mile challenge, now is the time to register to save on fees...

Mattapoisett library to host painting exhibition

MATTAPOISETT – The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will host an exhibit of watercolor and acrylic paintings by South Dartmouth artist Peggy Call-Conley from Dec. 15 to Jan. 14, 2023. Call-Conley earned her BFA in Art Education from Southeastern MA...

Young explorers get hands-on forestry experience

MARION – On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school group had a chance to learn about the different types of trees in the area and to take a look at some equipment used by foresters to help protect trees. The...

“Fill A Cruiser” toy drive with Marion police

MARION – The Marion Police Brotherhood and the Marion Police Department are holding their annual “Fill A Cruiser” toy drive/essential items event for local children that are in need. Each year the Marion Police Brotherhood and the Marion Police...

Do holiday shopping at Rochester craft fair

ROCHESTER – A holiday craft fair will be held at the Rochester Memorial School, 16 Pine St., on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be items from a variety of local crafters. With questions about the event, contact events@rmspto.com .

Light the tree with Rochester

ROCHESTER – Kick of the holiday season with the Town of Rochester’s Tree Lighting event, scheduled for Monday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. This year, the town is planning to try some new things, including having a “town sing-a-long.” They will still have Santa...

Cookbooks, true crime with the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION – As the temperature drops, the Elizabeth Taber Library has plenty of warm indoor activities planned for patrons of all ages at the library, located at 8 Spring St. Here’s what is on their schedule. On Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30...

Marion lags behind in energy reduction goals

MARION — The Town of Marion fell short of its energy reduction goals in 2022, but this shortcoming is no cause for alarm, said members of the Energy Management Committee during a Nov. 28 meeting. “The report didn’t say what I hoped it was going to...

St. Gabriel’s honors tradition of making Advent wreaths

MARION – Friends and familes gathered after the morning service at St. Gabriel’s on Sunday, Nov. 27, to make advent wreaths. An advent wreath is a circle of greenery, marked by four candles that represent the four Sundays of the season of Advent. An...

Marion Natural History museum enjoys birding walk

MARION – The Marion Natural History Museum community group and the Nasketucket Bird Club had a birding walk last Wednesday, Nov. 23, led by Justin Barrett. The group was able to identify over 18 different species of birds including belted...

Festival of Trees kicks off the Christmas season in Marion

MARION — Christmas came early to the Cushing Community Center as the Friends of the Marion Council on Aging began its third Festival of Trees on Saturday, Nov. 26. The festival, which runs through Dec. 8, brings craft vendors, raffle items, and hand...

‘Trees are my thing’: gardeners gave a name to Marion’s street trees

MARION — Equipped with hammers, nails, springs and metal plaques, members of the Marion Garden Group and Tree Committee went on a mission. They took to the streets of Marion Village on Saturday, Nov. 26 with the task of labeling the town’s “street...

Christmas carols, holiday market to be held by Mattapoisett Museum

The Mattapoisett Museum will host a number of events during the month of December to celebrate the holiday season. Each event is free, but the Mattapoisett Museum welcomes donations. The Museum is holding a Holiday Market every Saturday and Sunday...

Discuss global topics with the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club

This year the Mattapoisett Woman's Club will again offer the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions program, which is America's largest discussion group on world and domestic affairs. It will meet on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. for eight...

Christmas worship gatherings in Rochester

ROCHESTER – The First Congregational Church of Rochester, located at 11 Constitution Way, has announced its Christmas worship schedule. All gatherings will also be live streamed on their website, www.rochestercongregational.com . Nov. 27 at 10 a.m...

Shop for Christmas on Church Street

MATTAPOISETT – The Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s annual holiday fair will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Reynard Hall at 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett. This year’s event will include homemade frozen foods, baked...

Tri-Town against racism achieves nonprofit status

Tri-Town Against Racism (TTAR) has now received official 501c3 non-profit status, which will open them up to more opportunities and future projects. TTAR began in April of 2020 as a grassroots organization formed in in response to racist incidents...

Rochester eligible for over $1 million in ARPA funds

ROCHESTER – The Town of Rochester will soon be able to apply for up to $1,190,500 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, were signed into law on March 11, 2021 to provide funding to state and...

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