Eleanor T. Burr, 61, of New Bedford died November 17, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. She was the daughter of Gertrude T. Burr of Mattapoisett and the late Carleton Burr. Survivors include her mother; 3 siblings, Toby Burr and his wife Barbara D. Burr and Cornelia Burr-Tarrant and her husband Thomas A. […] Read more »
Tabor Boy One Hundred Years at Sea
To celebrate the SSV Tabor Boy’s 100th Anniversary, Tabor Academy commissioned an exclusive anniversary documentary called “Tabor Boy One Hundred Years at Sea.” We invite the community to join us for the free, public premiere on November 23 at 4:30 pm in the Fireman Center for the Performing Arts in Hoyt Hall at Tabor Academy […] Read more »
ORRHS Boys Soccer Alumni Game
The ORRHS Boys Soccer Alumni Game will be held on Friday, November 28 at 1:00 pm at ORRHS. From the class of 2014 to the class of 1964, ORRHS soccer alums of all ages and shapes(!) are invited to play!! For more information, please contact Coach Devoll at mdevoll@orr.mec.edu. Read more »
November Programs at Plumb Library
For their November book, “Just the Facts,” the nonfiction book discussion group, will be reading The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Family’s Century of Art and Loss by Edmund de Waal. The Ephrussis were a grand banking family in 19th century Paris and Vienna. Yet, by the end of World War II, almost the only […] Read more »
Bandit the Raccoon Prevails in Election
Long-time Rochester Memorial School mascot Bandit the Raccoon was reelected by a landslide on November 7 when students cast their vote in an election that could have changed the school’s mascot after about 40 years with the raccoon. While adults were dodging political phone calls and television ads the weeks leading up to the November […] Read more »
Christine L. (Tavares) Hulland
Christine L. (Tavares) Hulland, 62, of Wareham, died peacefully on November 15, 2014 in Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center while surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Thomas W. Hulland. She was born in Pittsfield and lived in Wareham for many years. Mrs. Hulland worked as the office manager at Skyline […] Read more »
Albert Mello, Jr.
Albert Mello, Jr., 68, of Fairhaven passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Beth Israel Hospital, in Boston. He was the husband of 38 years, of Pauline (Bettencourt) Mello. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Albert and Maria (Brum) Mello, he lived in Mattapoisett prior to settling in Fairhaven […] Read more »
Friends of the Bike Path
To the Editor: Friends of the Bike Path would like to thank the Mattapoisett Friends’ Meeting as well as participants and shoppers for the success of the 2nd annual Alternative Gift Fair held on November 8. Bike Friendly Mattapoisett maps will continue to be sold at Town Wharf General Store, How on Earth, No Kidding, […] Read more »
Barn and Kennel Inspections
The Rochester Animal Inspector has commenced barn and kennel inspections as of November 1, 2014. Read more »
Breakfast Program Still Possible
Rochester Memorial School is still looking to establish a breakfast meal program at the school, although it remains uncertain if enough students will show an interest in the program. RMS Principal Derek Medeiros said on November 6 that parent outreach has so far resulted in at least eight students interested in the breakfast program, but […] Read more »