Joanne Chittenden Furtado, 77, of Mattapoisett, died April 17, 2013. She was the wife of Bob Furtado of Mattapoisett, and former wife of the late David Chittenden. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Janice Haggan, her husband Wallace and their son Patrick, of Pembroke; and her son, Alan Chittenden of […] Read more »
‘The Taming of the Shrew’ at RMS
Thirty-six Rochester Memorial School fifth- and sixth-graders, with the help of six junior high and high school students, will present a public performance of “The Taming of the Shrew” on May 3, 7:00 pm, at RMD. The production is directed by Danni Kleiman, with costumes by Kate Tarleton. Read more »
Marion Recreation Info Night
Marion Recreation will be holding a Summer Program Information and Registration Night on May 6 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sippican School. Please enter from the Park Street entrance, at the Bus Loop. In addition to Camp Silvershell, we offer Sailing, Swimming Lessons, Dance Camps, Basketball Clinics, Digital Photography, Counselor in Training, Junior […] Read more »
MLT Sponsors Horseshoe Crab Lecture
Horseshoe crabs are one of the most ancient animals on earth, as well as one of the most unusual and most useful to mankind. In the midst of the crab’s spring spawning season, the Mattapoisett Land Trust invites the public to join its members and friends on May 11 for a lecture about horseshoe crabs […] Read more »
ORR Students to Attend Boys’ and Girls’ State
Ten members of the Class of 2014 at Old Rochester Regional High School will be attending the Boys’/Girls’ State Convention sponsored by the American Legion’s Florence Eastman Post 280, June 15-21, at Stonehill College in North Easton. The Mattapoisett Lions’ Club will sponsor Michael J. Wyman, Colin D. Knapton, Callie Gomes, and Ruhi Raje. Lawrence […] Read more »
Hockey’s Peterson Wins Major Award
Every year, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association pairs up with the Boston Bruins to award a sportsmanship award to one individual from each high school hockey league in the state. According to the MIAA, the award goes to a player who “best exemplifies the highest standards of fair play and sportsmanship.” This year, Old Rochester […] Read more »
New NHS Members Inducted
On April 30, Old Rochester Regional High School’s Class of 2014 was inducted into the National Honor Society. The new advisor, Sarabeth Fleming Morrell, held practices for the new inductees and current members for the night’s events. Current members assist Morrell with the very specific induction ceremony, following in the tradition of the years past. […] Read more »
Against Solar Bylaw
To the Editor: The Marion Spring Town Meeting Warrant has arrived in your mailbox. The warrant contains two solar zoning bylaw articles to be voted on at the May 13 Meeting. Yes, Marion needs good solar bylaws. There is no disagreement on this basic issue. Marion needs to protect our neighborhoods and property values form […] Read more »
Solar Bylaw Approval
To the Editor: We have a lot of rights as citizens of the United States and as property owners in the town of Marion. Let’s paint a fictionalized picture: I’m overlooking the pool from my deck where my two children, their four friends, and our dogs are playing in a joyful (read: loud) manner, enjoying […] Read more »