The Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen met on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, but a quorum was not present and they were unable to discuss or vote upon any official town business. Board of Selectmen Chairman Jordan Collyer presented a special plaque to Bette Roberts, to recognize her for her 25 years of service as the curator […] Read more »
Congratulations to the following Marion Troop 32 boy scouts and their promotions: •Doug Breault Jr. promoted to First Class Rank •Jack Gordon promoted to First Class Rank •Jack Nakashian Promoted to Patrol Leader •Graham Poirier promoted to Patrol Leader •Jackson St. Don promoted to Patrol Leader •Alex Reichert promoted to Patrol Leader “Great job, boys. […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust names Cynthia Donley as the new Lands Trust Administrator. As part of its increased focus on community outreach and the public use of its many and varied properties in Marion, Sippican Lands Trust has announced Cynthia Donley will lead the organization as its new Lands Trust Administrator. Cynthia will provide oversight […] Read more »
Dorothy E. (Costa) Oliviera, 90, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, July 2, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Manuel C. Oliviera. Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late John and Emily Costa, she had resided in Dartmouth and Mattapoisett […] Read more »
The July meeting of the Rochester Historical Society will be on Wednesday, July 18 at 7:00 PM at the East Rochester Church/Museum, 355 County Road, Rochester. The meeting features an Ice Cream Social with music provided by the gospel group “Know Greater Love” featuring Tom & Sheila Perry of Wareham. All are welcome to come […] Read more »
Runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to participate in the fourth annual Rochester Road Race sponsored by Covanta Semass. This 5k (3.1 mile) event will kick off on Saturday August 11th at 9 a.m. and is open to runners and walkers of all ages. The race is incorporated as a non-profit organization and […] Read more »
Congratulations to all the participants of Sunday mornings Mattapoisett Lions Club Triathlon! Check out our pictures! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »
Marilyn L. (Lopes) Howard, 71, of Fairhaven passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the Royal of Fairhaven after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Paul A. and Gertrude (Nunes) Lopes, she graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1958 and Regis College in 1962. She […] Read more »
Mattapoisett resident, Dr. David Jenney, was one of the keynot speakers at the Fairhaven Vietnam Moving Wall event on Friday, July 6. During the event a Sikorsky Blackhawk Helicopter circled the crowd and landed in the lawn of Cushman Park. Dr. Jenney, who retired as the Director of Engineering after a career with Sikorsky Aircraft, […] Read more »
It’s been a long time coming, but the Center School’s Seth Thomas Clock restoration project is finally complete! Thanks to the hard work of the Balzer Family Clock Works and RestorationProject President Ray Andrews, as well as the generous donations of the town of Mattapoisett and its residents, the clock bell will ring once again. […] Read more »