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Marion is preparing guidelines for short-term rentals to present at the annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 12
03/19/2025

Marion is preparing guidelines for short-term rentals to present at the annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 12

MARION — A proposed bylaw that would provide guidelines on short-term rentals in Marion will be on the agenda at the upcoming Monday, May 12 Town Meeting. With the bylaw, the Marion Planning Board aims to ensure the town retains quality of life and...

The iconic Oxford Creamery in Mattapoisett is now up for sale
03/19/2025

The iconic Oxford Creamery in Mattapoisett is now up for sale

MATTAPOISETT — Co-owners Liz and Ken Ackerman served up chilled treats to thrilled customers at the Oxford Creamery for 22 years, fulfilling their ice cream dream to run a small restaurant. However, every cone must come to an end. The Ackermans are...

Rochester man is sentenced to eight to ten years in state prison for fatal shooting of sister's allegedly abusive partne...
03/19/2025

Rochester man is sentenced to eight to ten years in state prison for fatal shooting of sister's allegedly abusive partner

ROCHESTER — After being found guilty on criminal charges relating to the deadly shooting of his sister’s boyfriend, Rochester resident 36-year-old Cody Perry was sentenced to eight to 10 years in state prison on Friday, March 14. The shooting victim...

The 200-year-old First Congregational Church of Rochester will be renovated after years of wear and tear
03/19/2025

The 200-year-old First Congregational Church of Rochester will be renovated after years of wear and tear

ROCHESTER — As the bell has tolled, and thousands of church-goers have filed into the pews of the First Congregational Church of Rochester over the years, the building has seen wear and tear. With peeling paint and original windows that need to be...

The long forgotten Holy Ghost Grounds will be renovated for community use. The question is, what exactly will it be used...
03/10/2025

The long forgotten Holy Ghost Grounds will be renovated for community use. The question is, what exactly will it be used for?

MATTAPOISETT — The Holy Ghost Reuse Committee is looking to resurrect the original spirit of the 7.8 acres land that was once used as a historic community gathering space. Clambakes, religious holidays and public events on the grounds were...

An Old Rochester alum competes in an internationally renowned armlifting competition created by Arnold Schwarzenegger
03/10/2025

An Old Rochester alum competes in an internationally renowned armlifting competition created by Arnold Schwarzenegger

MATTAPOISETT — Since his time at Old Rochester Regional High School, David Reynolds, 22, continues to see the fruits of his athletic talents that first got their start on the school’s track and field team. Beginning his athletic career in the 7th...

The Old Rochester boys basketball team has qualified for semifinals in their state tournament after a close game with La...
03/10/2025

The Old Rochester boys basketball team has qualified for semifinals in their state tournament after a close game with Lawrence Tech

ROCHESTER — The Old Rochester Regional High School boys basketball team is advancing to semifinals after a close match with Lawrence Tech High School where the team won by just three points, ending the game with a score of 52-49. Old Rochester will...

The popular Rochester store Church Mouse Thrift Shop is expanding
03/10/2025

The popular Rochester store Church Mouse Thrift Shop is expanding

ROCHESTER — Not even six months into opening, with a growing number of donations and the need for more space, The Church Mouse Thrift Shop has expanded into the former rectory’s living room. The shop, one of two St. Isidore Parish thrift stores,...

The Marion Town House renovation could be a multi-million dollar project
03/05/2025

The Marion Town House renovation could be a multi-million dollar project

MARION — There’s an estimated $3.7 million price tag on the Marion Town House renovation. Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman announced at the Tuesday, March 4 Select Board meeting the project had been put out for bid in order to pinpoint its exact...

Newly elected State Rep. Mark Sylvia shares his goals for his time in office
03/05/2025

Newly elected State Rep. Mark Sylvia shares his goals for his time in office

Newly elected State Rep. Mark Sylvia began his first term in January, representing Marion, Rochester, Mattapoisett and the rest of the 10th Bristol District. Sylvia, a Democrat, took over from longtime Democrat Bill Straus, who served the district...

A new citizen petition could transform the way the Mattapoisett government operates
03/04/2025

A new citizen petition could transform the way the Mattapoisett government operates

MATTAPOISETT — Nicki Demakis’s new citizen petition could transform the way the Mattapoisett government operates, which she believes would be of the best interest for the town’s citizens. Demakis has been paying attention to the changes around her,...

Marion actor Paul Kandarian stepped into the spotlight at 54 years old and hasn't looked back since
03/04/2025

Marion actor Paul Kandarian stepped into the spotlight at 54 years old and hasn't looked back since

MARION — Growing up in the New Hollywood era of the 1960s, Marion’s Paul Kandarian was a film fanatic. When he wasn’t at the theater checking out the latest show, he was rewatching the reels of his father’s old movie collection at home, enthralling...

Old Rochester Regional High School put on the performance of a lifetime at the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival
03/04/2025

Old Rochester Regional High School put on the performance of a lifetime at the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival

BOURNE — With only four students on stage, the small but mighty cast of Old Rochester Regional High School’s “God of Carnage” caused a spew of laughter from the audience at the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival. The play featured two couples...

Initial design plans for the new Rochester Fire Department are currently being finalized, with a presentation of the des...
03/04/2025

Initial design plans for the new Rochester Fire Department are currently being finalized, with a presentation of the design set for Thursday, March 13

ROCHESTER — After receiving approval for $55,000 worth of funding for site work at the Rochester Special Town Meeting, the new fire station is now a step closer to finalizing initial design work. An update on the site work and design process was...

The Rochester Police Department, MA hosted their first "Coffee with a Cop" event
02/28/2025

The Rochester Police Department, MA hosted their first "Coffee with a Cop" event

ROCHESTER — For Rochester Police Chief Michael Assad, strengthening the department’s relationship with the community is one of his highest priorities. His newest community event, Coffee with a Cop, hosted its first meeting at the Rochester Police...

The Marion Harbormaster Department and Marine Resource Commission dropped their proposed fees for vessels in Sippican Ha...
02/26/2025

The Marion Harbormaster Department and Marine Resource Commission dropped their proposed fees for vessels in Sippican Harbor

MARION — Amid contentious public meetings and receiving backlash from Marion residents, the Harbormaster Department and Marine Resource Commission ultimately decided to drop their proposal to establish additional permit fees for vessels in Sippican...

An oil leak at Tabor Academy has prompted a search for a mysterious tank that has yet to be located
02/25/2025

An oil leak at Tabor Academy has prompted a search for a mysterious tank that has yet to be located

MARION — When plumbers first entered the basement of Tabor Academy’s Lillard Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the first thing they noticed was the smell. A rich, greasy scent emanated from the ground where they could see the wetness of the basement...

Marion election season is kicking off with incumbents and newcomers alike announcing their nominations
02/25/2025

Marion election season is kicking off with incumbents and newcomers alike announcing their nominations

MARION — The town of Marion has 10 seats available on the 2025 ballot for the election taking place on Friday, May 16, including one Select Board seat and two school committees seats for Old Rochester and Marion, respectively. Nominations are not...

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