The Marion Planning Board met Monday, March 17, for two continued hearings including further discussion on short-term rentals (STRs) and the proposed bylaw in reference to them. The meeting began with ...

Although the village still looks much the same as it did when I first arrived 53 years ago in 1972, many people, including myself, feel that a plan to protect our beautiful and historic architecture ...

Early Childhood High School Students are excited to host Touch A Truck—a fun-filled, hands-on event for children and families. This free event will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 11:00 am to 2:00 ...

The Friends of Plumb Library will be holding a 2-day book sale in the library’s downstairs program space on Friday, April 25 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday, April 26 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met briefly on Thursday, March 13 for a continuance for a request of the owners of 6 Cole Road for a Special Permit. The permit request, if granted, would allow for ...

Rochester’s First Congressional Church located on 11 Constitution Way has announced its 3-year capital campaign to renovate the exterior of the property. The plan is to restore the church’s Sanctuary ...

Grace Morrison grew up in Wareham and has devoted her life to making music and perfecting her unique style, which she calls Saltwater Country, also the name of her latest album. Audiences around the ...

During the March 17 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board the members put forth ideas for bylaw changes that could, in the near future, expand the use of properties along the Route 6 corridor.

We need a different way to pay for these “miracle” drugs. One option is to have them paid for on an annual basis, spreading the cost over the patient’s estimated lifespan, with payment to stop if the ...

However, although well-intentioned, the proposed historical district by-law places an undue burden on homeowners within the district. We imagine this proposed by-law is appealing to many of Marion’s ...

I’m delighted to have the opportunity to meet Rochester public officials and the local community to get a better understanding of their most important needs as we prepare the fiscal Year 2026 state ...

Each district was a legal entity and owned its schoolhouse. They elected a Prudential Committee-man to oversee the schools.