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Local organization helps turtles win the race

MARION - Three interns from New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance dug holes in the dirt, placed three baby diamondback terrapins inside and shoveled the dirt back on top of the turtles in a project that began in June. The team, which consists of...

Residents, Select Board debate who to appoint to the Board of Health

MATTAPOISETT — The decision of who to appoint to the Mattapoisett Board of Health may not be a straightforward one, after Board of Health member Michele Bernier and residents pushed back against the Select Board. Doug Schneider, a civil engineer and...
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Donate to a Rochester Historical Society exhibit

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society is now looking for items to add to its upcoming exhibit, “The Tools and Industries That Made Rochester.” The society is looking for old tools that reflect this theme and could include tools used with...

Work to begin later this year on Marion-Wareham bridge

MARION — Phase One of construction on the Marion-Wareham Bridge is scheduled to begin in late 2025, officials from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced at a public hearing on Thursday, Aug. 21. According to Project Manager...

Governor Healey signs into law expansion of Mattapoisett Select Board

MATTAPOISETT — Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill into law on Friday, Aug. 22 that will expand the Mattapoisett Select Board from three to five members. Healey’s signature ended a three-month long process that began when Town Meeting voters approved...

Marion Maritime Center opens for business

MARION — After five years of planning and 10 months of construction, the new Marion Maritime Center is now open for business. On Tuesday, Aug. 26 town officials came together for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the center and...

Learn about historical erasure with the Mattapoisett Museum

MATTAPOISETT — Attend the Mattapoisett Museum’s upcoming annual meeting for a discussion on historical erasure. Linda Coombs, historian and member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag, will speak about the systematic reduction or elimination of the presence of...

Happy campers conclude a summer of smiles at the Mattapoisett YMCA

MATTAPOISETT — Since 1962, campers from across the South Coast have gathered at Camp Massasoit for archery, sailing, traditions and friendship. The camp hosts about 250 attendees each week at the Mattapoisett YMCA, ranging in age from 5 years old to...

Pups with a purpose: Ninth annual Dog Walk-a-thon raises funds for park

MATTAPOISETT — Freemin Bauer has envisioned a dog park in Mattapoisett since 2016, when he was brainstorming ideas for his Eagle Scout Service project. The dog park still lingered in his mind, even after opting to raise money for a Fairhaven dog...

For the history books: Record number of kids participate in summer reading program

MATTAPOISETT — This summer was a real page turner for the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, with nearly 1,000 children attending events over the course of the season. Over 160 children also participated in the library’s summer reading program, up...

Things to do: Week of Aug. 21

Friday, Aug. 22 Art supplies sale For the first time ever the Friends of Plumb Library is holding a craft supplies sale. Items for sale will include fabric, yarn, notions, patterns, crafting magazines, needles and hooks and hoops,...

Rochester Select Board approves New England Rodeo schedule extension

ROCHESTER — The New England Rodeo will continue to ride on. At a meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, the Rochester Select Board approved a schedule extension that will allow the New England Rodeo to continue its programming until Saturday, Oct. 18. “It has...

Masters of their craft: Elizabeth Taber Library launches new makerspace

MARION — Laser-engraved bookmarks, embroidered tea towels and 3D drawings are just a few things Elizabeth Taber Library patrons can now craft at the library’s new makerspace. At the library’s makerspace launch on Tuesday, Aug. 19, attendees were...

Stirring up change: Wareham chef gives back to the homeless

With gloves at the ready and a kitchen waiting to be used, owner and founder of Minkle Boys Catering Company, Danny Minkle, picked up a phone call for a promise he made three years ago. "We talked about this before Frogfoot Farm even existed, now it...

Marion Town House operations move to temporary ‘Town House Annex’

MARION — Marion Town House operations moved to the temporary “Town House Annex” on Monday, Aug. 18 as the start date for renovations of the Town House approaches. The temporary office space is located at Sippican Office Park at 14 Barnabas Road,...

Work to begin on Island Wharf parking lot

MARION — The Marion Department of Public Works will install pavement parking lines at the Island Wharf parking lot between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Vehicles won’t be permitted to park at the Island Wharf parking lot during this time...

Rochester awarded over $32,000 for public safety improvements

ROCHESTER — The town of Rochester received over $32,300 in grant funding from Plymouth County that will benefit public safety initiatives. The $32,382.71 worth of grants will be used to fund a new ambulance power load system for the Rochester Fire...

Model planes take to the sky in annual flying event

ROCHESTER — As some model planes swept through the sky above Mary’s Pond, others landed in and took off from the water. For the past 15 years, radio control pilots have stood on the pond’s shore, steering their plans above the water as part of the...

All for one and one for all: Bike donation program to head into its fifth year

MATTAPOISETT — “Bikes for All,” a program organized by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bicycle and Recreational Path, will soon enter its fifth fall season of collecting, refurbishing and distributing bicycles of all sizes. Over 280 children and...

Town breathes new life into DePina Landing

MARION — In 1953 John DePina, a Marion resident and immigrant from Cape Verde, donated a small riverfront property to the town of Marion to create a place where children could go swimming on the Sippican River. On Thursday, Aug. 14, the children and...

Visit an annual church yard sale

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s annual church yard sale is returning on Saturday, Sept. 6. Lots of items will be available during the sale, including home furnishings, housewares, collectibles, handbags, sports equipment,...

A walk in the park: Dog park fundraiser set to return

MATTAPOISETT — On Saturday, Aug. 23 the annual Dog Walk-A-Thon is returning to Mattapoisett. The walk begins at Center School and will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants have the option to walk either a half-mile route or a mile-route,...

Parts of Marion to be sprayed due to West Nile Virus cases

MARION — Another mosquito sample in Marion has tested positive for West Nile Virus , moving the town into the moderate risk category. The Plymouth County Mosquito Control will spray areas of town on Friday, Aug. 15 between 2 a.m. and dusk to manage...

Things to do: Week of Aug. 14

Friday, Aug. 15 Best of Broadway The Marion Concert Band’s next Friday evening concert will feature a program of music from Broadway, including a vocalist and highlights from some of Broadway’s most memorable shows. The featured...

Rochester celebrates law enforcement, first responders in first Night Out

ROCHESTER — Sprawled across the parking lot behind the Rochester Police Department were a range of police and law enforcement vehicles, all lined up for people to climb inside and explore. The line-up was part of Rochester’s first ever Night Out...

Full steam ahead: Mattapoisett Rail Trail project advances

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Rail Trail project continues moving forward, with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently accepting Phase 2A of the project. With acceptance comes the ability to apply for and receive federal and state...

Marion fixes Point Road ‘problem areas’

MARION — Following an “unprofessional” pavement repair job on sections of Point Road, Marion has begun to fix the “problem areas” on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Speakman Excavating, a Dennis-based business, is responsible for the road maintenance work which...

Time to fly! Model planes to take to the sky

ROCHESTER — The annual John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly is returning on Saturday, Aug. 16. This is a non-competitive AMA sanctioned event and all AMA members are welcome to fly. There is a $10 landing fee for participants and the event is free for...

Crafting new possibilities: Elizabeth Taber Library to launch Makerspace

MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library is all set to launch its brand-new Makerspace. The new space will include a new in-library and circulating crafting equipment, such as sewing and embroidery machines and paper and laser cutters. The Makerspace is...

A well-crafted supplies sale

ROCHESTER — For the first time ever the Friends of Plumb Library is holding a craft supplies sale. Items for sale will include fabric, yarn, notions, patterns, crafting magazines, needles and hooks and hoops, scrapbooking materials and more. The...

Mattapoisett Land Trust acquires 26 acres of land

MATTAPOISETT — Twenty-six acres of land from Strawberry Point and the Pine Islands south and west of Pine Island Pond were recently donated to the Mattapoisett Land Trust. The donated land is made up of 26 acres of coastal landscape, including...

New England Rodeo corrals colossal crowds, increases seating

ROCHESTER — Since setting up shop at the Rochester Fair Grounds in June, the New England Rodeo has roped in large crowds, leading to the addition of new bleacher seats on Saturday, August 9. According to New England Rodeo Strategic Advisor and...

‘We were all just pretty stunned’: Manatee spotted in Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — At around 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, Mattapoisett resident Erin Carr and some friends were running along the Mattapoisett Rail Trail when they saw a man with his dog on the beach standing near what appeared to be a rock. At the...

Mattapoisett non-profits unite for Great Community Picnic

MATTAPOISETT — As carefully decorated tabletops were assembled, oysters were shucked and beer was served, Mike Hugenin, President of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, gestured to the crowd of Great Community Picnic attendees and said “who doesn’t love a...

Things to do: Week of August 7

Friday, Aug. 8 Music from Land’s End Featuring the music of Beethoven and Mendelssohn, Music from Land’s End is coming to Marion to perform “Iconic Piano Trios.” Music From Land’s End is an annual concert series sponsored by the...

Marion Select Board approves changes to Island Wharf parking lot

MARION — The Marion Select Board approved a motion to line the Island Wharf parking lot with approximately 75 angled parking spaces and an estimated 3 handicap spots at a meeting on Tuesday, August 5. The parking lot is currently unmarked, and the...

Women-on-Target program set to make its return

ROCHESTER — The Sippican Rod & Gun Club’s annual NRA Women-On-Target program is making its return on Saturday, Sept. 27. The program will begin with the NRA Home Firearm Safety Course, which qualifies participants to apply for a Massachusetts...

Kids hoist sails, navigate windy conditions in annual sailing program

MATTAPOISETT — For the past 17 summers, shouts of “starboard!” and “port!” have rung through the air as kids take to Buzzards Bay to learn the fundamentals of sailing and sailboat racing. And so far, this year has been no different. Nearly 100 kids...

Marion Town House to begin renovations in September

MARION — The $4.28 million Marion Town House renovation project will begin on Monday, Sept. 1, and the construction is estimated to last for approximately 10 months. The renovations will include making the first and second floors ADA compliant with...

Mattapoisett Rail Trail project chugs along

MATTAPOISETT — Progress on the Mattapoisett Rail Trail is chugging along, with Phase 2A of the project officially accepted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, according to the Friends of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail. The funding year...

Things to do: Week of July 31

Friday, Aug. 1 Marion Concert Band Step across the pond on Friday, Aug. 1 as the Marion Concert Band performs a program of music from the British Isles. The concert will feature several classic British Brass Band pieces, as well as...

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Marion

MARION — For the first time this summer, mosquitoes in Marion have tested positive for West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause illness ranging from a mild fever to more serious diseases like meningitis and is most...

Select Board considers parking restrictions on Reservation Road

MATTAPOISETT — During a Select Board meeting on Tuesday, July 29, board members discussed placing No Parking signs along the west side of Reservation Road. The discussion came about after a resident spoke with Town Administrator Michael Lorenco...

Mattapoisett Land Trust looks to conserve nearly 40 acres of land

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust is looking to preserve nearly 40 acres of land, and on Tuesday, July 29 the organization came one step closer to doing so. Presenting one location that is near the Mattapoisett River and another near Pine...

Mattapoisett man dies in fatal Wareham crash

WAREHAM — Jordan Hansen, 25, of Mattapoisett died on Friday, July 25 when his motorcycle was struck by a car whose operator was subsequently charged with driving under the influence for a fourth time. Raymond Cardoza, 67, of Wareham, was arraigned...

DePina Landing to be re-dedicated

MARION — After two years of planning and a summer of on-site work, the Town of Marion is set to re-dedicate DePina Landing and celebrate improvements made at the public park and kayak launch site during a revitalization project. The re-dedication...

Marion to start sealing cracks in roadways

MARION — The Marion Department of Public Works will seal cracks on the following roadways on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31: River Road Green Street Oak Street Hill Street Cove’s End Road Parkway Lane Sarah Sherman Lane Oakdale Avenue (...

A dog day afternoon in Rochester

ROCHESTER — Rochester residents were treated to a paws-itively adorable dog meet and greet at Captain Bonney’s Ice Cream on Saturday, July 26, provided by the New Bedford-based Lighthouse Animal Shelter. Four mixed-breed pups walked around on...

Marion Town Party returns with a shindig on the shore

MARION — In 2024, Marion’s Annual Town Party was cancelled just four days before the event due to an outbreak of two mosquito-borne diseases, West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis, also known as Triple E. This year, the event is back and...

Museum introduces Mattapoisett’s present to the past

MATTAPOISETT — Summer campers in the Recreation Department’s Seahorse Explorer summer camp learned all about what makes Mattapoisett special in a recent field trip to the Mattapoisett Museum. Curator and Administrator of the museum Connor E. Gaudet...

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