At Tabor Academy, sports picked up again in full swing; all teams prepared to buckle down and shake off the Winter Break rust. Some teams had to play as early as Wednesday, the first official day of school for Tabor. On Saturday, January 7, Tabor Academy Wrestling prepared itself for a quad meet, three straight […] Read more »
Guidance Announcements
The pace at Old Rochester Regional High School is picking up now that the students and staff have returned from their winter vacation. Unfortunately, the pace of school is faster than normal for the month of January; every week in the month has only four school days. Students have no school on January 13 and […] Read more »
Rough Week for Bulldogs
• Old Rochester Boys and Girls Track – The boys and girls faced off in a tough meet against Dighton Rehoboth High School, but the Bulldogs were able to beat the Falcons and maintain their undefeated record thus far. Ally Saccone won both the girls hurdles and high jump, while also placing well in the 300 […] Read more »
Rochester Women’s Club Raises the Roof
In a networking session last Thursday evening, Rochester Women’s Club Co-Presidents Marsha Hartley and Nancy Boutin reviewed the club goals accomplished in 2011. Completing two-thirds of an ongoing roofing project was first on the list. “We plan to finish the back part of the roof this year… We’re proud of the fundraising and community work […] Read more »
ORRJHS Students of the Month
Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Principal Kevin Brogioli is pleased to announce the following Students of the Month for December 2011: Green Team: Mallory Kiernan and Kyle Rood. Orange Team: Maggie Wiggin and Noah Greany. Blue Team: Lucy Saltonstall and Ryson Smith. Red Team: Madeline Morris and Andrew Bichsel. Special Areas: Sienna Wurl and […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Treasurer’s Office Announces Town Land Auction
The Town of Mattapoisett will hold a property auction for five (5) parcels on Tuesday, January 24 at the Town Hall. For more information, go to the Town’s website, www.mattapoisett.net, and click on the icon “Town Auction Info”. Registration starts at 10:30 am, and the auction begins at 11:00 am. Read more »
SUV a “Total Loss” in North Rochester Auto Fire
Approximately 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 7 – a 2000 Ford Explorer burst into flames on Braley Hill Road in North Rochester just north of the Acushnet line. Rochester Police and Fire Department officials rushed to the scene, and shut off traffic in both directions. The occupant, an unidentified Acushnet man and his young daughter, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Kindergarten Registration
An orientation meeting for the parents of all children eligible to enter Kindergarten in the 2012/2013 school year is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 pm in the Center School cafeteria. All parent of children eligible to attend Kindergarten are asked to attend this special informative meeting. The meeting is for parents and guardians […] Read more »
Principal Ryan Announces Retirement Plans
After a 14-year tenure as principal of Rochester Memorial School, Jay Ryan informed the school committee at its January 5 meeting his intention to retire in October. “These have been the happiest 14 years of my life in education. I had very mixed emotions when I made the decision,” Mr. Ryan said, commenting that he […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Library Friends Book Sale
Come to the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s book sale on January 14, and take home a bag of books for eight dollars. The sale is held on the second Saturday of the month in the library’s Meeting Room from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. You can purchase a copy of the new Friends cookbook, […] Read more »