To the Editor: My husband and I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the many people who offered support during my recent hospitalization. First of all, a giant thanks to the Mattapoisett Library children’s librarian, Linda Burke, and library director, Susan Pizzolato, for calling 911 on October 31. I also want to thank police […] Read more »
Community Preservation Act
To the Editor: On Monday, November 25, those of us in Rochester will have a chance to approve – or knock down – a motion to put the Community Preservation Act (CPA) on the town ballot for the spring. The CPA uses a combination of a local property tax surcharge and a statewide funding pool […] Read more »
Soapbox Derby Update
To the Editor: On Saturday, November 16, the Marion Pack 32 Cub Scouts held their Soap Box Derby! This event was not only lots of fun as the boys raced go carts down Holmes Street, but in addition to the race, combined three charitable events. Through a Bake Sale of home baked goods by the […] Read more »
TCMA Scholarship Showcase
The Tri-County Music Association Inc. (TCMA) is very proud to announce a very special performance on Friday, November 29, at 7:00 pm, featuring current and past recipients of its Scholarship and Summer Study Grants program. The Tri-County Music Association Inc. is committed to supporting music in our community and is proud of the many scholarships […] Read more »
The Heart of Christmas Cantata in Marion
On December 15, the First Congregational Church in Marion will present The Heart of Christmas, a Christmas cantata by Pepper Choplin at Sunday morning services at 9:30 am and 11:30 am. Under the direction of Choir Director Cassandra Morgan, 63 singers from Somerset, Fall River, New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Rochester, Mattapoisett, Marion, Wareham, Middleboro, Milton, […] Read more »
BYOB Events at Music Hall Discussed
A lively discussion was held regarding a Mattapoisett native who wants to hold concerts at the Marion Music Hall and have BYOB evenings. “Our aim is to have a local venue to come together, hear music and enjoy each other’s company in a community spirit,” said Mitchell Suzan, a police officer of 30 plus years […] Read more »
Senior Center Celebrates National Accreditation
The Rochester Senior Center celebrated the renewal of its national accreditation with a reception on Thursday. Speakers included director Sharon Lally, Massachusetts Secretary of Elder Affairs Ann Hartstein, National Institute of Senior Centers Accreditation Program Coordinator Maureen Arsenault O’Leary, and super-volunteer Jean Armstrong. “You’ve made this senior center what it is,” Armstrong told the crowd. […] Read more »
Mixed-Use Project Faces Skepticism
Four public hearings comprised the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals agenda last week, but one dominated the proceedings. James Steidler’s application for a special permit to allow construction of a mixed-use development at 28 Marion Rd., complete with oversized signage and a variance request on an undersized lot, was ultimately continued until the December 12 […] Read more »
New Intruder Response Program for District
During a sobering discussion last week, the Old Rochester Regional School Committee discussed with Tri-Town law enforcement officials the implementation of a revamped plan in the event of an attack on campus. The Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuate safety plan, or A.L.I.C.E., is rapidly becoming the new national standard in crisis response at educational institutions, according to Rochester Police […] Read more »
Claudia “Timmie” M. (Smith) Sherman
Claudia “Timmie” M. (Smith) Sherman, 86, of New Bedford, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late William E. C. Sherman. Born in Mattapoisett, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Claudia (Gannon) Smith. Claudia had previously lived in Ft. Pierce, Florida and Dennis, […] Read more »