Robert “Bobby Bass” Bastarache, 66, of Acushnet died Saturday April 18, 2015 at home after a short illness surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Louise Racine Bastarache. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Joseph Louis and Anna (Leblanc) Bastarache, he lived in New Bedford before moving to Acushnet. He was […] Read more »
Spring is finally here and vacation is around the corner! If you are looking for a fun outdoor activity for your family over break, the Elizabeth Taber Library and the Sippican Lands Trust have the perfect challenge for you. How about trying to locate some “Champion Tree” species found in Marion’s open spaces?! The Elizabeth […] Read more »
On Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, the Parish Hall at the church, 27 Church Street, will be open with gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing for sale at bargain prices. Also available will be shoes, sweaters, coats, jackets and men’s and women’s suits. In addition, linens are featured – sheets, […] Read more »
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for March 2015. Green Team: Lily Poirier and John Burke Orange Team: Julia Cabral and Ryan Farias Blue Team: Hannah Smith and Noah Maxwell Red Team: Emma Quirk and Liam Stuart Special Areas: Madeleine Root and Cole […] Read more »
The Rochester Board of Selectmen tackled a full agenda on April 13, including board reorganization after the reelection of Selectman Naida Parker and the ascendancy of Selectman Richard Nunes to the chair. Town Administrator Michael McCue was the first to congratulate Selectman Parker on her reelection. During the meeting, McCue informed the board that the […] Read more »
Another cold spring evening, another Finance Committee Meeting for Mattapoisett’s team of financial advisors; but on April 8, they also heard some warming good news. Kathleen Costello, principal assessor, was invited by Town Administrator Michael Gagne to shed light on the PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) program the Town has in place for the […] Read more »
To the Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Marion Communities: On behalf of the Old Rochester Regional High School Boys Basketball Team and its coaching staff, I would like to extend a huge thank you to all three towns for the tremendous support they displayed through the 2014-2015 basketball season and especially during the state tournament culminating with […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett will hold a public land auction at the Library on Barstow Street at 11:00 am on Wednesday April 22. For more information, please go to the Town’s website, www.mattapoisett.net. Read more »
Christopher Parisi, Grade 9, of Marion received Honors for the 3rd Quarter Honor Roll at Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School. Read more »
The end of senior year for high school students is always a memorable time, and it will be no different for the Old Rochester Regional High School graduates of 2015. The last regular day of school for this year’s seniors is Wednesday, May 20 with commencement set for June 6. Along the way, there will […] Read more »