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Plumb Library hosts two book clubs in January

ROCHESTER — Plumb Library has two book clubs for adults that run monthly and are open to anyone 18 and older. The Council on Aging Book Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Rochester Council on Aging. The January book is “...

Marion harbormaster facility just about complete

MARION — The new harbormaster office building will be completed and open to the public soon as the project only awaits state inspection, Marion Town Administrator Geoff Gorman announced at the Marion Select Board Tuesday, Jan. 7. Gorman said he...

Rep. Mark Sylvia takes office

Newly elected State Rep. Mark D. Sylvia was sworn Wednesday, Jan. 1 to represent the tri-town and the rest of the 10th Bristol District in the State Legislature. Sylvia, a Democrat, is taking over from Democrat Bill Straus, who served for more than...

Taber Library remains open despite construction

MARION — Construction has begun on Elizabeth Taber Library, but the community is still welcome to stop by to pick up books, access computers and drop off materials. Though, the library warns, visitors may be disturbed by the occasional noise and a...

Proposed bylaw looks to protect, preserve Marion’s historic village

MARION — After a year and a half of work, the Marion Historic District Study Committee plans to move forward with its bylaw recommendation that would establish a historic district in town to be overseen by a commission, focusing on its preservation...

Short-term rental regulations on agenda at Special Town Meeting

ROCHESTER — Voters will consider two proposals that make changes to the zoning bylaws at the Monday, Jan. 27 Special Town Meeting and, if passed, would significantly regulate short-term rentals. The first zoning bylaw change voters will consider...

Rochester voters to consider gun restrictions at Special Town Meeting

ROCHESTER — On Dec. 30, the Select Board recommended that voters at the upcoming Special Town Meeting consider an article aimed at reversing a recent state law that bans licensed gun owners from carrying firearms in municipal administrative...

Museum program Jan. 22 to explore winter habitats

MARION — The Marion Natural History Museum will host an afterschool program, “ Creating a Winter Habitat,’’ from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22. Winter can create some survival difficulties for area animals. In this program, participants will...

Rochester Police flying high after owl, hawk rescues

ROCHESTER — Rochester Police swooped in to protect, serve and save two birds of prey _ a hawk and an owl _ during separate rescues in recent days. The hawk was saved Jan 4 after its flight path hit a detour in the form of a car window. Quick-...

The Sippican Lands Trust starts the year on the right foot

One step at a time, the Sippican Lands Trust walked away from 2024 and into 2025 as they led a group on a hike to start the year off on the right foot. The hike took place Wednesday, Jan. 1 and members of the land trust led a group on a three mile...

State Sen. Kelly Dooner swears in

Newly elected State Sen. Kelly Dooner, was sworn Wednesday, Jan. 1, to represent Marion and the rest of the 3rd Bristol and Plymouth District in the State Legislature. Dooner, a Republican, is taking over from Democrat Marc Pacheco who served for...

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