Rochester’s Conservation Commission handled a light agenda as twilight descended on Town Hall on June 3. In attendance were Conservation Agent Laurell Farinon, Chairman Rosemary Smith, and members John Teal, Christopher York and Laurene Gerrior. A notice of intent filed by Don Stimer of 14 Bishop Road, which had been continued from the previous meeting, […] Read more »
One of the highlights of the third-grade school year, students dressed up as famous Americans and treated senior citizens from the Council on Aging to a senior citizen appreciation breakfast the morning of June 6. The third-graders sang patriotic songs like the Star-Spangled Banner and My Country ‘Tis of Thee, dressed as the American figure […] Read more »
Summer conditioning programs at ORR will be Monday – Thursday, June 23-August 14. The program will run from 4:30 – 5:30 pm for boys and girls in grades 3-6, and the cost is $75 for the summer, with checks made payable to MattRec. For boys and girls in grades 7-12, the program will run from […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Track Club will once again sponsor summer teen dances on Holmes Wharf this summer. Dances will be every Thursday night, with the first dance on Thursday, June 19 and the last scheduled for August 21. Dances will be held between the hours of 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Admission is limited to students […] Read more »
Ladies who love the outdoors: Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition for “Women in Waders,” a series of three exciting adventures in June that will keep you learning, laughing, and discovering new things about yourself and our local waters. We will explore ways to get up close and personal with nature in a safe and supportive […] Read more »
With a full agenda, the Marion Conservation Commission got to work at Wednesday’s meeting to discuss a Notice of Intent by John P. and Mallory Y. Waterman of Water Street (at the eastern end of South Street) to reconstruct the wooden pier and repair or reconstruct the stone seawall. David Davignon of N. Douglas Schneider […] Read more »
The following Tri-Town students graduated with the Class of 2014 from Old Colony High School: Ross Gracia of Mattapoisett Ryan McGreavy of Mattapoisett Collin Stellato of Mattapoisett – National Honor Society Alexander Youngberg of Mattapoisett Kevin Andrews of Rochester Alex Arruda of Rochester Danielle Bassett of Rochester – Honor Graduate, National Honor Society Christian Brown […] Read more »
The fourth-grade students at the Sippican School treated classmates and family members to a virtual zoo on the morning of June 5. Students chose an animal, did their own online research, created display boards, and donned costumes to bring their animals to life. The zoo continues on Friday, June 6 from 9:00-10:00 am. Photos by […] Read more »
Mrs. Priscilla M. Roderick of Marion entered into eternity on June 1, 2014. She was the loving widow of Alfred Roderick, Sr. and the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Santos. Priscilla was the dedicated mother of Alfred Roderick of San Jose, CA, Anna Norman and Patricia Avery of Brevard, NC, Rita and Genevera […] Read more »
Mamie (Lemay) Cabral, 87, of Dorchester, formerly of Rochester, June 2, 2014 Wife of the late Charles Cabral. Mother of Charles A. Cabral, Jr., William E. Cabral and Michael W. Cabral all of Dorchester. Sister of Elizabeth Taylor of Kittrell, NC. Also survived by her grandson, Charles A. Brewington and host of friends and relatives. […] Read more »