The Marion Police Department’s Animal Control Officer says that this summer has so far been uneventful when it comes to animal welfare issues in the Tri-Town, which is just the way she likes it. Still, with the heat of August – and hurricane season – ahead, Susan Connor recently offered residents some advice on pet […] Read more »
Mildred G. Nickelson (Gallop) of Bridgewater died August 4, 2013 in Kindred at Tower Hill in Canton at the age of 93. Mildred was born in Tiverton, RI daughter of the late Florence (Davol) and Richard Gallop. Mrs. Nickelson was raised and educated in Mattapoisett and was a member of the Eastern Star, the Bridgewater […] Read more »
Stuart L. Richardson, 78, of Marion, passed away on August 1, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Schlue) Richardson during their 49 years of marriage. Born in Glen Cove, NY, he grew up in Manhasset, NY and was the son of the late William & Beatrice (Hazen) Richardson. He graduated from Westminster School in […] Read more »
The team from the Rochester Memorial School Playground Project is proud to announce that all systems are go for the Community Build on August 10. After four years without a playground for Grades 2-6 at the K-6 school, the wait will soon be over. To prepare for August 10, volunteers were recruited at the end […] Read more »
Rochester Grange’s 103rd Agricultural Fair will be held Saturday, August 17, beginning at 1:30pm. There will be displays of fresh vegetables, flowers, canning, baking, handcrafts, and more. A Ham & Bean Supper will take place at 6:00pm, followed by an auction of produce from the fair. Tickets for the supper are $7 for adults and […] Read more »
To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all the thoughtful words and acts of kindness that have touched me so deeply during this devastating time. My heartfelt thanks go out to the entire Rochester Police Department. Officer Bill, who was the first one to walk in and take […] Read more »
To the Editor: I second Paul Osenkowski’s letter of last week appealing to all Mattapoisett residents (full-time and summer) to fill out the open space and recreation survey on the Mattapoisett Town website. We are a town of several thousand. Everyone needs to express their priorities for open space and recreation planning, not just a […] Read more »
To the Editor: This morning in South Africa I opened my email to hear that Stu Richardson passed yesterday. He will be missed. Stu Richardson was one of the first people that I got to know in Marion. He had been approached years before by Ernie, the much-loved Pastor of Saint Gabriel’s, where Stu served […] Read more »
“It’s great to see strangers become friends,” said Jim Barton of New Bedford last Friday evening at the Mattapoisett Wharf Cruise Night at Shipyard Park, a bi-monthly event that started in July that will continue into September. Barton said that he’s been coming to this event and other Cruise Nights, including one that takes place […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Selectmen set up and knocked down a long list of agenda items on Tuesday night, but one in particular had attendees shuddering: a bat infestation at the Town House. While Chair Jody Dickerson – who grew up across the street from the Town House – said Marion had faced the issue […] Read more »