Whether Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester should reimburse each other when a student takes a space in another Tri-Town Project Grow classroom was one of the topics of discussion at the ORR Joint School Committee on Thursday evening. Since the 1980’s, the tri-towns have shared a joint grant to help fund Project Grow, which services children […] Read more »
After a lengthy application process that began in the spring of 2012, the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals approved a proposal to construct a cell phone tower off Jane Lane and Route 6. Representatives for Industrial Tower & Wireless gave an in-depth presentation detailing the plan, which they have been promoting for months. “The area […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Library was recently awarded a two-year grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which is administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The grant, which is in the amount of $15,000, will be geared towards enhancing services for students, pre-teens and teenagers in grades 7-12. In applying for the grant […] Read more »
Kenneth C. Hathaway, 85, of Rochester passed away at Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center on January 12, 2013 after a long illness. He was the husband of Clara E. (Weigel) Hathaway. Mr. Hathaway was born in Northbridge, MA, son of the late William and Ethel (Brightman) Hathaway, and resided in Rochester most of […] Read more »
The boys’ ice hockey team at Old Rochester is one of the most unique at the school, as it is the combination of both ORR and Fairhaven High School athletes. Another extremely interesting aspect of the team is that they have several eighth-graders on the team to compensate for the eight players lost from last […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center will host an “Evening of Love Songs” with musical entertainment by The Occasion Singers on Saturday, February 16 at 8:00 pm. The Occasion Singers are an elegant a cappella vocal group directed by Cassandra Morgan with singers Christopher Saulnier, Rui Moniz, Eric Bosworth, Melanie Hannack, Denise Bastos and Caroline Blais. They […] Read more »
Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 will be holding a fundraiser during Marion Recreation’s Public Skating on Sunday, February 3 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. The Pack will have coffee and cocoa from Uncle Jon’s Coffee as well as water and baked goods for sale. Admission is $5 per skater. Hats and gloves must be worn […] Read more »
Sunday, February 3, 3:00 pm, Old Rochester Regional High School, 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett. “Procession of the Nobles” is a concert filled with pieces that are fit for kings, queens, princes, princesses, dukes and duchesses. This program of music is written for and about the aristocracy. New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra bassoonist Mark Romatz will […] Read more »
Do you enjoy an exciting round of Bingo? Do you like to read? Well, the Mattapoisett PTA has an event to satisfy both! On Friday, January 25, come and enjoy a night out with family and friends playing Bingo to win books! Doors will open at 6:00 pm at Old Hammondtown School Cafeteria and Bingo […] Read more »
• Mites 1: The morning game for the Gateway Mite 1 team was a nail-biter that came down to the last few minutes when Erin Craig put in the game-winning shot in the net from the defensive point to give them a 10 – 9 win over the SC Panthers. Earlier in the game, Derek […] Read more »