“Puppy Patron” cards are ready at the Elizabeth Taber Library. Have you been out walking with your pet and have wanted to stop in at the library? You both can. Or, do those of you who have brought your pets, ever pass by the library without your furry friend straining on the leash, wanting to […] Read more »
A panel of K-12 teachers from the Old Rochester School District will share classroom practices and lessons that promote social studies and civic learning. The teachers will show how they use technology, make connections with young people from other countries and cultures, engage students with debate and counterargument as well as teach the history of […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club will host the Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Friday, April 27 at the Kinsale Inn in Mattapoisett, at 11:30 am. It has been an eventful year, most notably, with the replacement of Handy’s Tavern’s windows. This year marks the 200th anniversary of Handy’s Tavern. The club will be celebrating this benchmark […] Read more »
One nickel is worth five cents. Lots of soda or beer cans and bottles together can save lives. Join Team F.A.C.T. (Friends Against Cancer Together) in the fight against cancer. Donate your bottles and cans on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00-11:00 am at Tastebuds Bistro and Catering, 42 Main Street, Mattapoisett. All donations will benefit […] Read more »
• Old Rochester Boys and Girls Track – The boys and girls teams faced Wareham High School and both teams came away with a win. Ally Saccone and Paige Santos took first and second in hurdles, respectively. Janice Weldon scored well in the 800, and Gabby Kondracki and Meagan Bell took first and second in […] Read more »
Cucumbers, radishes and sugar snap peas, oh my! The onset of spring brings the promise of homegrown goodness – as green thumbs begin to prepare their gardens for the warmer months ahead. The Mattapoisett Community Garden is entering its third season, with some of its gardeners already readying their plots. The garden is a three-fourths […] Read more »
It is decided: there will be no fireworks display in Marion this summer. At the Marion Selectmen’s April 17 meeting, the board voted 2-1 against fireworks this year mainly because no committee work or fundraising has yet taken place to make it happen. Selectmen Jon Henry and Stephen Cushing voted against the 2012 fireworks, and […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met on Tuesday, April 17 and heard from Board member Ted North about the town’s current budget and debt projections. He said as of fiscal year 2011, the town of Marion has brought in $22,530,697 in revenue. Right now, the town’s debt stands at $44.7 million, but over the next ten […] Read more »
The Rochester Board of Selectmen and the Board of Assessors met on the evening of Tuesday, April 17, to discuss the possibility of adding a part-time “floating” position in Town Hall to assist with various different departments. While the idea was entertained for an hour or so, no progress was made. Jana Cavanaugh and John […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional High School Senior Colby Stabell has been selected by faculty and staff for the Elks Club’s April Student of the Month for April. Colby exemplifies the mission of Old Rochester Regional and does so with great enthusiasm. In his junior year he organized the program, “Spread the Word to End the Word” […] Read more »