In late 2009, Amy Wiggin and her family decided to move from Nantucket to Mattapoisett. Her husband, Ken, had a job on the mainland, and was gone for a few days each week. So they uprooted their family of six, relocated to the SouthCoast, and she even secured a new job as a part-time teacher. […] Read more »
George L. “Reddy” Henshaw
George L. “Reddy” Henshaw, 70, of Mattapoisett passed away at home on Monday, April 9, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Pauline “Polly” (Todd) Henshaw with whom he shared 49 years. Born on August 21, 1941, the son of the late George F. Henshaw and Gladys M. (Pratt) Henshaw, he […] Read more »
Anne M. (Mackay) Donaghy-Mayer
Anne M. (Mackay) Donaghy-Mayer, 79, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday April 3, 2012 at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. She was the wife of Roger J. Mayer and the late William K. Donaghy. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Edward V. and Alice (Clarke) Mackay, […] Read more »
Marion Selectmen Approve Warrant
The Marion Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to approve the 2012 Town Meeting warrant during a special meeting on Tuesday, April 10. Town Administrator Paul Dawson said that there were virtually no changes to the warrant, which has 44 articles, since the last time it was revised a couple weeks ago. Here is a look […] Read more »
Friends of the Bike Path Plan Fundraiser
The Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 10 and heard updates from several committees as the Annual Town Meeting quickly approaches. Fire Chief Andrew Murray spoke to the Board about plans for the old fire engine, now retired thanks to the purchase and delivery of a new engine two weeks […] Read more »
Plumb Library April Programs
•Café Parlez’ selection for April is “Mrs. Kimble”, by Jennifer Haigh. Ken Kimble is revealed through the eyes of the women in his life: first wife Birdie, struggling to hold herself together after his desertion; second wife Joan, a lonely heiress; and third wife Dinah, a beautiful but damaged woman half his age. In 2004, […] Read more »
Maconchu Club April Meeting
For the April meeting of the Maconchu Club of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, we will welcome multi-talented Hannah Moore and her husband, Michael. Hannah is President of the Tri-County Music Association and plays first trombone in the band and she presently teaches music in the Marion school system. She and her family have sailed all […] Read more »
Rochester Groups Celebrate Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, the Rochester Women’s Club and the Rochester Land Trust will be sponsoring a town-wide cleanup on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22. Both organizations encourage and welcome residents to join in the effort. To select a cleanup route and to receive trash bags, go to the designated location as […] Read more »
ORRJHS Students of the Month
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for March 2012. •Green Team: Skylynne Richards-Auld and Kameron Silvia •Blue Team: Katie Gifford and Jacob Spevack •Orange Team: Madeline Meyer and McIvin Vincent •Red Team: Madison Cristaldi and Becket Kiernan •Special Areas: Casey Allaire and Damon […] Read more »
Safety Vest Donation
Dear Editor: Six members of the business community have made generous donations to help purchase safety vests for the children of Marion. These vests will have two uses. They will be used for the town-wide annual spring Cleanup Day on May 12 when families, school groups, scout troops, and citizens turn out to do roadside […] Read more »