The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is honored to host the presentation of the collaborative efforts of author Kimberly Marcus, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s Conductor David MacKenzie, and Symphony Tales’ Education Coordinator Terry Wolkowicz. David MacKenzie will read Kimberly Marcus’s children’s book, Scritch-Scratch a Perfect Match, which will be paired with music that he composed specifically […] Read more »
Free Health Assessments
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association, known in the community as Southcoast VNA will hold a free health assessment, screening and wellness education session for seniors. This program is designed to help improve the health and well-being of seniors, age 60 and older, who reside in the Greater New Bedford area and is funded in part through […] Read more »
Strengthening Families Fair
The Tri-Town Strengthening Families Fair (formerly the Early Childhood Fair) will be held on January 21 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Sippican Elementary School. This is a free family event and fun for the whole family. There will be performances by the Toe Jam Puppet Band from 10:30 to 11:30 am, storytelling by […] Read more »
Winter/Spring Programs at the Marion Natural History Museum
February 1 – Introducing Whales – Students will learn about general whale biology and listen to whale songs as well as exploring the museum’s collections of artifacts from Marion’s whaling era. February 29 – Starlab – Investigate the museum’s portable planetarium and learn to identify winter constellations. Presentation will be given by Mr. Robert Munro. […] Read more »
Murphy’s Salvage Hearing Continued
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals agreed to write a letter to Murphy’s Auto Salvage and their attorney requesting that a representative attend the next ZBA meeting to be held on February 9. The board agreed that they would ask for the petition for a Class III license for Bob’s Tire, located on the same […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Land Trust Hosts Reception
A cozy setting, good food and lively conversation in pleasant company are all the ingredients necessary to pass a wintry Sunday afternoon and the Mattapoisett Land Trust promises all three as they host a get-together in Mattapoisett on January 22. “We are very grateful to all of our members and supporters without whose support we […] Read more »
ORR Faces Challenging Budget Season
The Old Rochester Regional administration and school committee are up against considerable challenges as they begin to draft next year’s budget. Preliminary numbers provided by Superintendent Doug White at the ORR committee’s meeting January 11 show that $495,000 needs to be added just to maintain services in FY 2013 – and this does not take […] Read more »
Options Considered on Job’s Cove Pier Project
Three options for the proposed Job’s Cove Pier Project were presented to the Marion Conservation Commission at their meeting on Wednesday evening, January 11. The presentation followed recommendations and comments provided by board members at the prior meeting, held on December 28, 2011. Dave Davignon of N. Douglas Schneider Associates, along with John Ludes, presented […] Read more »
Scouts Pursue Fire Safety Merit Badge
Know the parts of the fire tetrahedron? What would you do to extinguish a grease pan fire? How do you safely melt wax? Thanks to a new partnership between the Mattapoisett Fire Department – the Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53 will become experts on all of these questions and more as part of their undertaking […] Read more »
Rochester Self Defense Class Empowers Women
All it takes is an instant for an attacker to strike – and a life to be changed. However, the Rochester Police Department’s popular self-defense program is teaching women just how to respond during those unexpected moments, turning potential victims into empowered defenders. Running in its seventh year, the police department’s classes – which teach […] Read more »