Mattapoisett Town Administrator Michael Gagne on January 30 introduced a new survey for Mattapoisett residents to take online to gather public input as the Town works with a citizen’s group to suggest revisions of the National Flood Insurance Law to Congress. Mainly, said Gagne, the biggest concern residents have over the National Flood Insurance Program […] Read more »
Mites C: The Gateway Mite C team came back strong this week, beating Nantucket for the first time this season 20-7. Gateway came out of the gate flying, scoring off the opening face-off just 30 seconds into the game. The team got back on track after a rare letdown last weekend. The Mites played like […] Read more »
The Town of Marion’s Annual Town Election will be held on Friday, May 15. Nomination papers for elected positions will be available beginning February 9. Nomination papers may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office, 2 Spring Street, Marion. Papers must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office for certification by Monday, March 23 by […] Read more »
The Café Parlez’ selection for February is I Have Always Loved You by Robin Oliveira. The young Mary Cassatt never thought moving to Paris after the Civil War was going to be easy, but when after a decade of work, her submission to the Paris Salon is rejected, Mary is tempted to heed her father’s […] Read more »
The American Legion Florence Eastman post will hold an Old Fashioned Ham & Bean Supper at the Post Hall on February 21 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. If needed, the storm date will be February 28. Call 508-758-9311 for reservations, questions or storm info. The supper will feature cole slaw, potato salad, dessert and beverage, […] Read more »
Rochester residents need not worry about the ‘trash police.’ They aren’t coming to your house just yet. As Rochester makes the switch to the new trash and recycling pick-up system on February 2, Rochester Town Administrator Michael McCue responded to residents’ concerns with a public service announcement to be aired on cable access to answer […] Read more »
Speeches and videos called attention to the themes of healthy and unhealthy relationships last week at Tabor Academy. Although awareness is beginning throughout the community, the issues associated with unhealthy relationships have been on Lauren Millette’s mind for a while. Millette – a dormparent, teacher, and freshman class dean – began highlighting the issues associated […] Read more »
James and Holly Vogel of 42 Hiller Road came before the Rochester Conservation Commission on February 3 to discuss the need to remove storm damaged trees and fallen logs on property that provides mental and physical health services to children of all ages. Wellspring Farm Learning Center provides what James Vogel called “experiential therapy” in […] Read more »
Say goodbye to the winter blahs with wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and plenty of good conversation. Join the Friends of Old Rochester Music (FORM) at their springtime fundraiser on Sunday, March 22 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The event takes place at Turks Seafood Market and Sushi Bar, Route 6 in Mattapoisett. […] Read more »
Thanks to a grant, the Rochester Council on Aging will soon offer people age 55 and up the chance to take a 12-week health and wellness program free of charge. “The goal of this program is to empower older adults to make and maintain small but impactful changes in health behaviors,” Town Administrator Michael McCue […] Read more »