No one on the Joint School Committee could foresee what Good Friday would look like this year now that it has been designated as a full school day, but the final attendance numbers for students and staff from the six schools reflect a significant difference in attendance from any other regular day of school. Old […] Read more »
Selectman Naida Parker has won the only contested race in the 2015 Rochester Town Election on April 8, beating out current Town Moderator Greenwood “Woody” Hartley, and current ZBA Chairman and former selectman Richard Cutler. As the polls closed Wednesday night at 8:00pm, Parker, Cutler, and Hartley, surrounded by family, stood quietly on along the […] Read more »
It’s the first time in a long time that Rochester voters have actually had a choice in the election, commented Richard Cutler, candidate for the Rochester Board of Selectmen on April 2 during the Candidate’s Forum hosted by the Rochester Senior Center. The three candidates – Cutler, Greenwald “Woody” Hartley, and incumbent Selectman Naida Parker […] Read more »
As parents, if there is one thing we know in this life, it’s that our baby is perfect. Just look at him – so beautiful, so clever, so unique. My baby is going to grow up to be a grade-A student, talented musician, star athlete, heartthrob, and Harvard graduate. One just knows that their baby […] Read more »
Business has been as brisk as the weather at the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s second Saturday of the month book sales. So good, in fact, that the supply of children’s books is low. Now is a great time for a bit of spring cleaning, and for donating good quality children’s books to the Friends. […] Read more »
The Tri-Town League of Women Voters will hold its Annual Candidates’ Night this year on Wednesday evening, April 29 at 7:00 pm in the Music Hall at 164 Front Street. It promises to include presentations by all contested candidates with a chance to hear their views on major issues as well as a brief overview […] Read more »
On Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 pm, Mr. William J. Goldsmith will present a talk on “Solving the Social Security Puzzle.” This seminar will address your important questions on Social Security such as: – Will Social Security be there when I’m ready to claim? – How are my benefits calculated? – How much will I […] Read more »
There will be a Yard Sale on April 11 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at The Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett. Donations for the yard sale will be accepted on April 10 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm or call Jim at 508-863-3496 to arrange a pick up. No heavy […] Read more »
David Kaiser of the Mattapoisett Boat Yard met with the Mattapoisett Marine Advisory Board during its March 26 meeting to discuss services provided by his business for boaters in Mattapoisett Harbor and waterways. Kaiser said that overall, the 2014 summer season had been a successful time for both the town and for his business, with […] Read more »
In a ceremony held at the Cub Scouts annual Blue and Gold Banquet on March 28, over 40 members of Pack 32 moved up in rank and nine Senior Webelos where awarded the Arrow of Light Award. The Arrow of Light is the highest award received in Cub Scouts and an award that moves up […] Read more »