Skip to main content
Sippican
Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester, MA News - Sippican Week
Advertise
Real Estate
Classifieds
Enter your keywords
Legal Ads
Contact Us
Login
Visit our partners:
Wareham Week
Dartmouth Week
Nemasket Week
Main menu
Home
News
Police
Sports
Arts
Schools
Obituaries
Calendar
Weather
eEdition
Legal Ads
Advertise
Classifieds
Contact Us
Real Estate
Login
News
News
Get ready for the solar eclipse in the Tri-Town
While Massachusetts is not within the path of totality for the approaching April 8 solar eclipse, the astronomical sight will still be visible as a partial eclipse from the Tri-Town. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun...
Public Hearing to address Marion’s Green Community designation
MARION — Since 2019, Marion has been designated a “Green Community” by the state of Massachusetts. Now, five years later, residents will have the opportunity to weigh in on the program and could even vote to leave at Town Meeting on May 13. A Green...
Taunton City Councilor running for Pacheco’s Senate seat
Barry Sanders, social worker and Taunton City Councilor, has announced that he will be a candidate for the Third Bristol and Plymouth State Senate seat, being vacated by longtime incumbent Marc Pacheco. The seat covers multiple communities across...
Portion of Marion waters closed to shellfishing
Upon re-examining a portion of the Weweantic River in Marion and Wareham that had been conditionally approved to be open to shellfishing, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries closed the area to shellfishing effective April 1. The closure...
Registration dates and info released for Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race
ROCHESTER — As Memorial Day nears, so too does the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race. The Rochester Fire Department will again sponsor the race, which will be held Monday, May 27 at 8:30 a.m. A boat building seminar will be held at the Rochester Fire...
“It was a dream come true”: Mattapoisett resident debuts in UFC
MATTAPOISETT — On ESPN on a Saturday night, Connor Matthews entered the octagon for his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut and was announced by ring announcer Bruce Buffer as fighting out of Mattapoisett. Matthews, who trains in his gym in...
Children swarm Silvershell Beach for St. Gabriel’s Easter Egg Hunt
MARION — Silvershell beach took on a new look on Saturday, March 30 as 10,000 plastic eggs were placed in the sand and grass for St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church’s first ever Easter Egg Hunt. Waves of children in search of sugar eagerly sped around...
Grab a pair of solar viewing glasses for the eclipse at the Mattapoisett Library
MATTAPOISETT — Safely celebrate the approaching total solar eclipse with a pair of solar viewing glasses provided by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library. On Monday, April 8, the moon will glide between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow across...
Vietnam War veterans plaque unveiled in Rochester Town Hall
ROCHESTER — On National Vietnam Veterans Day, a new plaque in Rochester Town Hall dedicated to those from Rochester who served during the Vietnam War was unveiled. The plaque and the people who helped to create it were honored during a Friday, March...
Marion dog to be muzzled in public for one year
MARION — A three-year-old St. Bernard will have to wear a muzzle and be leashed at all times for at least the next year when off the Marion property where she lives. On Thursday, March 28, the Marion Select Board held a public hearing where...
Raynham select board member running for Pacheco seat
Raynham Select Board member Joseph Pacheco has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination for the Third Bristol and Plymouth Senate seat currently held by Marc Pacheco who is not seeking re-election. While the state senator and the select...
Sidewalk project sub-committee proposed to Select Board
MATTAPOISETT — The project that would address roadways and affect trees on Water Street, Main Street, Beacon Road and Marion Road has once again been brought before the Mattapoisett Select Board. Members of the Mattapoisett Tree Committee proposed...
Mattapoisett resident to make UFC debut
MATTAPOISETT — Connor Matthews and about a dozen others were in his parents’ basement on a Sunday afternoon. In pairs, most of the people there were grappling intensely with one another. Down in the basement of his family’s Mattapoisett home,...
New building commissioner in Mattapoisett announced
MATTAPOISETT — A new building commissioner has been named in Mattapoisett. Christopher Canney was announced as the town’s building commissioner at a Tuesday, March 26 Mattapoisett Select Board meeting. Previously the building commissioner of...
Mattapoisett Community Sailing Association names new director of youth sailing program
MATTAPOISETT — Jack Stellato has sailed from Marion to Bermuda and New Bedford to Antigua. He’s done Buzzards Bay regattas and raced Beetle Cat sailboats. A Mattapoisett resident since 1969, Stellato was announced Tuesday, March 19 as the new...
Harbor Days planning in full swing
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Lions Club has started preparations for the week of community dinners, vendors and other family fun that the Mattapoisett community has long loved. A preliminary schedule of the annual Harbor Days festival weekend has...
Two Old Rochester students sworn in to Gov. Healey’s Youth Advisory Council
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey swore in members of her Youth Advisory Council Monday, March 25. Two of those members are Old Rochester Regional High School students: junior Emerson Gonet and senior Jaymison Gunschel. Gonet, Gunschel and 58 other council...
Days after reopening, Mattapoisett waters again close to shellfishing
MATTAPOISETT — Portions of Buzzards Bay waters in Mattapoisett and other municipalities have again been closed to shellfishing, just days after some of those areas had been reopened from a prior emergency closure. Due to combined sewer overflow...
‘Kids doing cool stuff’: Rochester hosts regional pinewood derby
ROCHESTER — It poured rain as the first cars took their positions on the starting line. Had it been NASCAR or Formula 1, the races would have almost assuredly been delayed significantly, perhaps even postponed altogether. But not at the Narragansett...
Mattapoisett waters reopen to shellfishing after emergency closure
MATTAPOISETT — Areas of Mattapoisett waters that had been closed to shellfishing in February reopened on Thursday, March 21. The shellfish growing areas had originally been closed due to combined sewer overflow discharges that impacted parts of...
Rep. Bill Straus not seeking re-election
After more than three decades as the 10th Bristol district’s voice in the Massachusetts State House, Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) will conclude his tenure later this year. Straus announced in an email Wednesday, March 21 that he will not be...
Foundation of new harbormaster building in place
MARION — The Marion harbormaster building, currently undergoing construction, continues to take shape as framing of the structure is expected to take place later in March. Construction of the pillars of the building has been completed and...
Rochester Police Chief Robert Small to retire
ROCHESTER — After 26 years with the department, Rochester Police Chief Robert Small will be retiring later this year. The Rochester Select Board unanimously accepted Small’s retirement letter, dated March 11, at its March 18 meeting. His last day...
Former Old Colony teacher pleads not guilty to rape, indecent assault and battery
WAREHAM — Former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School culinary teacher Andre Arsenault, 35, pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 following his arrest on Tuesday, March 12. The...
Natural History Museum goes out of this world
MARION — On Wednesday, March 13, the Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group learned about planets, stars, galaxies and the universe with amateur astronomer Peter Marshall. Marshall specializes in studying and taking photos of these rarely...
Application for Sippican Lands Trust scholarship open
The Sippican Lands Trust is seeking applicants for its Helen A. Arthur Scholarship. The applicant for this $1,000 award must be a Marion resident in their last year of high school or enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college elsewhere. A...
Need seeds? Mattapoisett Library restocks ‘seed library’
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s seed library has been restocked with a number of garden essentials. The seed collection features a variety of options to promote planting and encourage healthy eating like herbs, tomatoes,...
Tri-County Music Association scholarship applications open
Applications are now available for the 2024 John R. Pandolfi Music Scholarship and Summer Study Grant through the Tri-County Music Association. Each year the Tri-County Music Association awards thousands of dollars to aspiring local high school and...
Marion receives $47,897 state grant
MARION — Marion is one of four Massachusetts towns to receive state funding aiming to protect habitats in Buzzards Bay waters. According to a press release from the Massachusetts office of Coastal Zone Management, the grants were awarded by the...
Watch: Sippican Week interviewed by ORCTV
The staff at Sippican Week got the chance to sit down with Old Rochester Community Television to talk about the paper. Watch the ORCTV video below to meet the team and learn more about Sippican Week.
Holy Week schedule announced
Father Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo, pastor of St. Isidore Parish, has announced the schedule of the Holy Week and Easter Sunday Masses. St. Isidore Parish is made up of three worship sites: Sts. Martha and Mary Church, Lakeville; Sacred Heart Church,...
Letter sent to MIAA alleges harassment from Old Rochester fans, players
WORCESTER – In a letter sent to the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, representatives from Pittsfield Public Schools claim that Old Rochester Regional High School fans, students and parents harassed Pittsfield players during a MIAA...
Former Old Colony teacher arrested, accused of raping student
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
A neighborhood in Marion was quiet on Wednesday, March 13, but only one day earlier on Tuesday, March 12, Massachusetts State Police and uniformed Marion...
Incumbents and new candidates enter Marion town election races
MARION — Races are heating up as Marion’s May 17 town election draws nearer, and nomination papers are taken out and returned. Two candidates have taken out nomination papers for a seat on the Marion Select Board. Incumbent Randy Parker, who has...
Opening and closing dates set for Mattapoisett Town Meeting agenda
MATTAPOISETT – Dates have been set for the opening and closing of Mattapoisett’s Town Meeting agenda. At a March 12 meeting, the Mattapoisett Select Board decided on the days between which items can be added to the agenda for the Monday, May 13 Town...
A year after blaze, Marion firefighters visit rebuilt Camp Hadley
MARION — Six Marion firefighters and two fire department vehicles came to Camp Hadley on Saturday, March 9. Only 367 days before, the camp used by Marion Boy Scouts Troop 32 and Cub Scouts Troop 32 burned. That March 2023 fire, originating from a...
Sign-ups continue for Easter meals from food pantry
Sign-ups to receive Easter meals through the Sacred Heart Food Pantry are ongoing through Saturday, March 23. Meals are to be picked up on Tuesday, March 26 between 9 a.m. and noon or between 3 and p.m. The meal box will include everything needed...
Aucoot Cove reopens for shellfishing
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries reopened Aucoot Cove for shellfishing activity on Wednesday, March 6. The cove had been closed to shellfishing since Dec. 12, 2023 due to a discharge at the Marion Wastewater Treatment Facility. The...
Biden, Trump lead Tri-Town results in presidential primaries
Voters across Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett traveled through gray and wet conditions Tuesday, March 5 to cast ballots in the 2024 presidential primaries. Throughout the Tri-Town, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump led votes...
Holmes Woods ‘overstocked’ with trees according to assessment
MARION – Holmes Woods, the town-owned forested property south of Holmes Lane and just north of Sippican Elementary School, may actually currently have too many trees. At the Tuesday, March 5 meeting of the Marion Select Board, Tom Farrell, a...
MassDOT bridges the information gap on Marion-Wareham project
MARION — Resident concerns pertaining to the causeway, tidal flushing and traffic at the Marion-Wareham Bridge were addressed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation officials who are in charge of the Weweantic River bridge’s replacement...
Vote in the presidential primary today
The presidential primaries have arrived in Massachusetts and the Tri-Town. On Tuesday, March 5, voters across Rochester, Mattapoisett and Marion can cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Rochester’s polling location is the Rochester Senior Center...
Areas of Mattapoisett waters close to shellfishing
MATTAPOISETT – Parts of Mattapoisett waters were closed to shellfishing on Feb. 28 until further notice by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. The affected shellfish growing areas are BB10 through BB23 in Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, New...
Tree removal information session captures attention of Mattapoisett residents
MATTAPOISETT — Some residents arrived at the Mattapoisett Fire Station Wednesday, Feb. 28 for a Tree Committee meeting only to find the doors locked. The meeting room had reached full capacity minutes before the scheduled 6 p.m. start. Those who...
Mattapoisett allocates Plymouth County ARPA funds
MATTAPOISETT — In an effort to use the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated by Plymouth County, the town of Mattapoisett aims to spend $540,000 to improve town buildings. Mattapoisett Town Administrator Mike Lorenco said at a Feb. 26...
Marion to hold dangerous dog hearing after attack complaint, discussion
MARION – Miles Grant had been taking his goldendoodle Harry to the dog group at Silvershell Beach in Marion for years on the morning of Dec. 21, 2023. He and the 8-year old dog were regulars in the group from 2017 to 2019 when Grant lived in Marion...
Driver injured, Wareham Road closed after Marion roll-over crash
MARION – A silver four-door vehicle rolled over and struck a utility pole in Marion early Sunday, Feb. 25, shutting down Wareham Road for much of the day. The car’s sole occupant was outside the vehicle when the fire department arrived and “was...
Vote in next week’s presidential primary
The presidential primary is coming soon to the Tri-Town. On Tuesday, March 5, voters can cast ballots for the Democratic, Republican and Libertarian primaries in Massachusetts. Early voting has begun in Rochester, Mattapoisett and Marion and...
Finding coastal critters at tidepool excursion
MARION — It was a brisk 40 degrees on Saturday, Feb. 24 but the cold weather was perfect for an excursion to explore the tidal ecosystem at Marion’s Brainard Marsh. Even in the cold “you get to see what’s living here — stuff changes,” said Woods...
Marion capital projects recommended to Select Board
MARION — It’s been a busy few months for the Marion Capital Improvement Planning Committee, said Committee Chair David Janik. Since November, the committee has ranked 36 capital projects that could be funded in Fiscal Year 2025, which begins July 1...
Pages
« first
‹ previous
1
2
3
4
5
next ›
last »
Classifieds
WOODWORKER/CRAFTSMAN
Waynes handyman and more
Guitar rental
Help Wanted, Part time
Housing Specialist needed for...
EXPERIENCED CARPENTER
Michaels Gutter Cleaning And...
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
Community journalist
Eric Cordeiro Electric
more
Real Estate
Just Sold by Upper Cape Realty
Wareham
107,000.00
Congrats to Upper Cape Realty’s Katie Wagner on another successful closing. Thinking of selling or...
Upper Cape Realty
Cute Onset Beach Cottage- SOLD!
Wareham
350,000.00
Onset Home (Fixer Up Special). Located near the Sandy Assoc. Beach at Broad Cove has hardwood...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! 3 Bedroom Wareham Ranch
Wareham
289,900.00
If you are looking for SINGLE LEVEL LIVING in a quiet location, you won't want to miss this one !...
Upper Cape Realty
REDUCED! Waterfront in Onset!
Wareham
799,000.00
Waterfront in Onset! Handsome Waterfront Colonial built 2008 in delightful Onset Beach. Features...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Sold! 16 Woodside Ave
Wareham
400,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 16 Woodside Avenue in Wareham!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Garden Homes Estates
Wareham
89,000.00
PET FRIENDLY park and this one needs no work! All been done for you!
Gorgeous inside and...
Upper Cape Realty
Ready for Affordable Living in Style?
Wareham
189,900.00
This lovely 2 bedroom 1 bath manufactured home at 55+ Great Hill features a brand new roof, new...
LaForce Realty
SOLD! Wareham Townhome
Wareham
347,000.00
CONGRATULATIONS ALL AROUND Agent Cathy Casoli is ready to list your place! Connect with Cathy for...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 16 Woodbury Street, Wareham
Wareham
299,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 16 Woodbury Street in Wareham! This...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Broad Cove Water View Home
Wareham
499,000.00
Good times ahead for the new owners ... Friends will gather on your delightful screened front porch...
Upper Cape Realty
more