Elizabeth A. (Anderson) Durfee, 88, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion. She was the wife of the late Donal K. Durfee. Born in Sandusky, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Nelson & Esther (Metzgar) Anderson. A previous resident of Michigan, she has lived in Marion for 59 years. […] Read more »
In light of the State’s new policy mandating fingerprinting of all school employees, members of “The Joint” must now figure out its own policy regarding how to fingerprint others, such as parent volunteers, who take part in school activities. “The CORI (Criminal Offender Record Check) is still there,” said Superintendent Doug White. “And CORIs are […] Read more »
To the Editor: The Mattapoisett Police Officer’s Association would like to honor Robert Magee and Mckensie Roderiques as recipients of the MPOA 2014 Educational Scholarship, a $1,000 award. I am delighted for our association to afford the opportunity to help students fulfill a financial burden often incurred in obtaining a higher level of education. Both […] Read more »
Drew Weaver, #102, aged 12 of Mattapoisett and Matt Castro, #101, age 12 of Westport, were guaranteed winners September 13 at the Kids Ocean Mile Fun Run put on by the Mattapoisett YMCA. The only ones who signed up to compete, Castro took first place and Weaver took second in a close race. YMCA Executive […] Read more »
The owners of a dog kennel at 368 North Avenue will have to reduce the number of dogs at their kennel until they construct a proper building in which to house their breeding dogs after the Rochester Board of Selectmen decided September 15 how to handle the complaints of incessant barking that has created a […] Read more »
Sunday, September 14 at 7:30 am is Fairhaven Favorites Bird Walk. As fall migration picks up, we’ll be exploring some of Fairhaven’s best places to see warblers and other migrating birds. Meet at Park & Ride, North Street, Mattapoisett, or check the website for contact information at massbird.org/Nasketucket/. Name That Bird! will be held on […] Read more »
Sunday Hours at the Library: The Mattapoisett Library is now open Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 pm until Memorial Day. Stop in to read the Sunday newspapers, use the computers, or browse the collection. Students: Get some extra help with homework or finding the material you need for your upcoming school project. Food Sensitivity and […] Read more »
Thomas Patrick Finn, 47, of Plymouth, died unexpectedly Monday, September 8, 2014 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth. He was the beloved son of Dan and Diane Finn. Born in Jacksonville FL, he was a lifelong resident of Plymouth. He graduated from Tabor Academy in Marion, Class of 1985. Tom worked in sales and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett 4th of July Road Race Committee, chaired by Bill Tilden, ORRHS Athletic Director, is pleased to announce award winners for 2014. Throughout the history of the race, the Committee has given over $200,000 in awards to Tri-Town students who have been involved in running. This year, a record $19,000 was dispersed to the […] Read more »
On Thursday, September 25, the public is invited to spend an evening with John Adams, the father of American Independence and 2nd President of the United States, as portrayed by historical re-enactor, George Baker. During his presentation, entitled “Meet John Adams – A Witty and Revolutionary Conversation with America’s Second President,” Mr. Baker will present […] Read more »