The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the hundreds of people who turned out for Marion’s Annual 4th of July Parade Wednesday morning. Take a look at out pictures! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »
Marion 4th of July Parade Pictures
ORRJH Honor Roll
Principal Brogioli of Old Rochester Regional Junior HIgh School announces 2011/2012 Quarter IV Honor Roll High Honor Roll: Jeremiah Brown Adams, Elexus Amberly Afonso, Haley Aguiar, Appleton, Johanna Evans, Aruri, Ashley Marian, Samantha Leen Babineau, Colleen Downey Beatriz, Isabella Josefine Bernardi, Julianna Emilia Bernardi, Amy Ruth Bichajian, Alexander George Bilodeau, John Patrick Breault, Jacob […] Read more »
The Life of a Cape League Host Family
Every morning during the summer, Mattapoisett residents Ken and Cindy Dawicki wake up early and prepare breakfast for the entire family while their children are fast asleep in their beds. Only there’s a catch. The kids asleep aren’t really kids; they are some of the best collegiate baseball players in the country. They are of […] Read more »
Classic Cars Keep Friends Close Together
Driving through the center of Rochester on an early summer Monday evening, you might think you took a wrong turn and ended up somewhere back in the 1950’s. As you near the Plumb Corner Mall, you see dozens of vintage cars and hear classic rock tunes blaring through the speakers. Don’t worry, you’re not crazy, […] Read more »
Recreational Facility Improvement Grant Application Approved
The Rochester Board of Selectmen gave the green light for Town Administrator Richard LaCamera to sign the application for a grant for the Park Commission. The permission was granted at the Board’s regular meeting on Monday, July 2 in Rochester Town Hall. Conservation Agent Laurell Farinon requested LaCamera’s signature in a memo sent to Town […] Read more »
Sundance Trails To Build New Residence
The Mattapoisett Planning Board met on Monday night and had only one public hearing on the agenda. The Board heard from Rick Charon, on behalf of Sundance Trails, LLC, which would like to construct a new residence on property at 158 North Street, to house the full-time director of the horse stables. “The owners had […] Read more »
Damien Council Knights of Columbus Awards Scholarships
Damien Council No. 4190 Knights of Columbus recently awarded ten (10) $500 scholarships to deserving area students at an Awards Ceremony held at the Council Headquarters in Mattapoisett. Funds for the scholarships were raised from middle school dances held throughout the past school year, as well as other Council fund-raising activities. Directing the scholarship program […] Read more »
Muriel F. (Barlow) Westgate Emerson
Muriel F. (Barlow) Westgate Emerson, age 96, of Adams House, 1168 Highland Ave., formerly of “Bay View”, in Fall River died June 29, 2012. She was the wife of the late Atty. Ray C. Westgate, mother of the late David F. Westgate and sister of the late Norman M. Barlow. She is survived by her […] Read more »
Summer Lego Robotics Program
The Marion Natural History Museum will be host a Lego Robotics club for four Saturday mornings this summer for chidren ages 10 and up. The program will start July 14th, July 21st, August 4 and August 18 from 10:30 to noon, at the museum. A one-time battery donation of $35.00 is required for the purchase […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Library News
Summer Reading Programs are underway! – Drop in story times for toddlers (Tuesdays at 10:30) and older children (Fridays at 11 am) are fun and relaxed. No registration is necessary. Weekly drop in crafts are available to all. Be sure to visit and check in with your reading times to be eligible for end-of-summer prizes […] Read more »