Board Takes Steps to Fill MAB Vacancies

The Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen took steps to fill two vacancies on the Marine Advisory Board (MAB) at their scheduled Selectmen meeting on January 10, 2012. Some confusion surrounded the issue when members of the Board learned that MAB had actually completed one of the appointments without Selectmen authorization. The MAB had “appointed” member Walter […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Car Accident Kills One

On Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 1:41 am, a motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of 119 Brandt Island Road. The 2008 Nissan operated by Carl Pacheco, age 23 of 133 Brandt Island Road Mattapoisett, crashed when he lost control of his motor vehicle hitting trees. Mr. Pacheco was the sole occupant of the […] Read more »

ORR Celebrates 50 Years: Do You Remember?

Looking back at Old Rochester Regional in 1961, because it was a new school, with new friends coming together from Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester, the administration and classmates formed several clubs to help the students acclimate to new surroundings. How many of the following are still in existence and how many have gone the way […] Read more »

Rochester Kindergarten Registration

On January 24, the parent orientation for incoming Kindergarten students for the 2012/2013 school year will begin at 5:45 pm. Kindergarten registration will take place during the week of January 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 am and from 1:00 to 2:30 pm each day. Completed registration paperwork should be presented at this time. When coming […] Read more »

Loft School Open House

Loft School in Marion is hosting an open house on Thursday, January 19 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. for the 2012/2013 school year. Parents of preschool and pre-K age children are invited to attend to learn more about Loft programs, see the classrooms and meet the staff. Loft School is located at 124 Front Street […] Read more »

Solar Panels, Capital Projects in 2012

Solar panels, affordable housing for seniors and roadwork all are on the mind of Mattapoisett Town Administrator Michael Gagne as he looks into the year 2012. “I’m looking at advancing photovoltaic projects to produce revenue to help with the increase in SEMASS fees,” Mr. Gagne said. Also, town buildings are in need of repairs. “The […] Read more »

Commission Approves Holly Woods Culvert Repair

Following the urging of Holly Woods Road neighbors and Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray, the Conservation Commission approved an RDA with a negative determination at its January 9 to repair a collapsed culvert. Applicant Joseph Szaro of 38 Holly Woods Road had requested the removal and replacement of the old culvert, which some residents consider […] Read more »

Grant Could Fund Technology Director

A grant application to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education could possibly secure funds up to $500,000 for the purpose of finding new and efficient ways to deliver core local services, including a technology director’s position, said Superintendent Doug White at the Mattapoisett School Committee meeting held at Center School on January 9. The […] Read more »

Rochester Awaits ORR Reimbursement

At their January 9, 2012 meeting, the Rochester Board of Selectmen learned that the Old Rochester Regional School District had a balance of over $1 million in their “E and D” (excess and deficiency) account. The E and D account represents the difference in the regional school’s revenues and expenses. With a current annual budget […] Read more »

Quahogs at the Mattapoisett Library

The winters of New England may be unpredictable, but one thing that remains constant is the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s reading programs for children. No matter how foul – or benign – the weather may be, the youth of Mattapoisett often spend their winter vacations reading books suggested to them by the librarians. This year, […] Read more »