The Rochester Memorial School Committee is on board with ALICE, a training program to be used across the Tri-Towns that offers a “different way of approaching” a potential attack on their schools. Chief Paul McGee was on hand at a recent Committee meeting to present ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate), which he said includes […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity held a Gingerbread House Gala and Silent Auction fund raising event on Thursday, December 5. There was choir music, pianist Al Russo, handcrafted gingerbread houses and a silent. Photos by Felix Perez Read more »
Marilyn (Lacroix) Caron, 91, of Mattapoisett died December 6, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Albert W. Caron, Sr. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Lee) Lacroix, she lived in Taunton while spending summers at Crescent Beach Mattapoisett […] Read more »
The Maconchu Club of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church will have their annual Christmas Party on Friday December 13, starting with punch and hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 pm, and followed by dinner at 6:30 pm catered by Panino’s. Following the dinner, the Show Stoppers have promised a great show and all are welcome to join us. […] Read more »
Decorate your home with wreaths that will be on sale at the Mattapoisett Town Hall on Saturday, December 14 from noon to 3:00 pm. This event is a Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53 fundraiser. Come and support your local Boy Scout Troop and enjoy a free hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate while making […] Read more »
Bruce ‘Four-Eyes’ Miller Jr., a resident at the Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, recently finished writing his autobiography which focuses on his early life as he was growing up during the years from 1929 to 1939. Those ten years are known as the Great Depression, which was the longest and most severe depression ever experienced […] Read more »
Drop by the library at 17 Constitution Way on Saturday, December 7 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm for the Friends of Plumb Library’s Holiday Open House. There will be the Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Children’s Table (run by the Junior Friends), and Pampered Chef. Enjoy the singing of the Rochester Brownie Troop, and there […] Read more »
The First Congregational Church of Marion is holding its Annual Holiday Luncheon on Saturday, December 14 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Community Center, 144 Front Street (rear of parking lot), Marion. Hot chicken salad, cranberry gelatin salad, assorted breads and beverages will be served. The special holiday dessert is cherry berries on […] Read more »
By the time you read this, Thank-mas and Thanksgivukka, previously known as Thanksgiving (and this year Hanukkah), will be history. Now we can move forward to Spend-mas, I mean Christmas. Holy paycheck, there aren’t enough shopping days left! But wait, it doesn’t have to be that way at all. Can’t we collectively scream at the […] Read more »
There is no shortage of things to do in the next few weeks leading up to December 25. Whether you’re interested in family activities, opportunities to give back to our servicemen and women, or enjoying classical musical performances, the Tri-Town region has something for everyone. Rochester has its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s arrival […] Read more »