Running a marathon is no easy feat. Tack on a 112-mile bike ride and 2.4-mile swim and most people would call it impossible. But for the few gifted athletes who are able to complete all three, there is the Ironman competition, an event in which Mattapoisett native Shane Wilhelmsen competed on August 19 in Mont […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board and Energy Management Committee voted in favor of creating a Solar Task Force that would discuss matters pertinent to the possible solar panel farms coming to Marion in the near future. The task force was recommended at the Planning Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, September 4 in the Marion Town House. […] Read more »
The Marion Energy Management Committee met with the Board of Selectmen to discuss a series of improvements to lighting and energy systems for various town buildings. The two groups met at the Selectmen’s regular meeting on Tuesday, September 4 in the Marion Town House. The Energy Management Committee presented a report after NSTAR conducted an […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission met for their first September meeting on Tuesday, September 4. The first hearing, which was continued from August, was in regards to a Notice of Intent filed by Robert Ferreira of Infinity Landscape Construction Company on behalf of Kurt Noyce. Ferreira is seeking approval for regrading and excavation associated to the […] Read more »
A dead seal washed up on the Mattapoisett Public Beach Tuesday morning, causing the town to close the beach until Wednesday. “[Selectmen Chairman] Jordan Collyer requested that we close the beaches until Wednesday. It’s just for precautionary measures,” said Mel Pacheco, assistant to the Town Administrator. “Everything will be removed in the morning.” According to […] Read more »
On Friday, September 14, the Rochester Police Department will be conducting a child seat check up event at Plumb Corner Plaza in the center of Rochester. The purpose of the event is to educate parents on proper installation of their existing child car seat. We will show parents the proper way to install the seat […] Read more »
Patricia R. (Rebello) Roach, 71, of Mattapoisett died August 31, 2012 at Alden Court Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Benjamin B. Roach. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Albert A. and Ruth C. (Holmes) Rebello, she lived in Mattapoisett all of her life. She was a communicant of […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Historical Society President Seth Mendell held a lecture on Sunday, September 2, where he educated local residents on the rich shipbuilding and whaling history of the town. The event was held in Shipyard Park overlooking the water on a picturesque evening. Photos by Deb Burdock. Read more »
Joseph A. Smith formerly of Rochester, MA. passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at New Bedford Health Care Center, surrounded by family. Born in Acushnet, a son of Alexander J. and Marjorie (Alexander) Smith. He was raised in Rochester and resided in New Bedford. Surviving is his mother Marjorie (Alexander) Smith of New Bedford, […] Read more »
Residents of Fairhaven reported seeing sharks around West Island State Reservation on Saturday, September 1, 2012. The town erected warning signs near the beaches as a result. “The sightings are unconfirmed, but were reported by trustworthy people,” said Fairhaven Harbormaster David Darmofal. “We decided to err on the side of caution and put up some […] Read more »