Alewives Anonymous, Inc. (AA) will host its annual meeting and quahog chowder supper for members, guests and others interested in the world of alewives (herring) on Sunday, April 26 at 5:00 pm to be held at the Rochester Grange Hall, 205 Hartley Road, Rochester. Guest speakers will be Mr. David Lawrence and Mr. Gifford Lawrence, […] Read more »
It is easy to appreciate the hard work of student athletes and performers on the Tabor Academy campus, but the work of artists and writers is not typically showcased. Tabor’s art and literary magazine, The Bowsprit, has evolved to change that and is only improving as each annual issue comes out. Tricia Smith, an art […] Read more »
On April 9, residents of Mechanic Street in Mattapoisett’s historic village were invited by Town Administrator Michael Gagne to meet with Jon Connell of Field Engineering and Mattapoisett Highway Surveyor Barry Denham. This informal meeting gave residents an opportunity to air their questions and concerns regarding the roadway and infrastructure repairs slated to begin in […] Read more »
The Rochester Country Fair Committee is excited to announce this year’s fair is centered around a “Prehistoric” theme. For the past 16 years, families in our local area come together each summer to celebrate our rural and rich farming history with some old-fashioned, unique, and entertaining events. This year’s festivities will take place from August […] Read more »
Marion Recreation is proud to host our Third Annual Kids Equipment Day! Join us for a fun-filled time to climb on, take pictures in, and visit fire trucks, dump trucks, bulldozers, mowers and police cars. This great family event for all ages takes place on Saturday, May 9 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at […] Read more »
Probably not until July – that is Mattapoisett Highway Surveyor Barry Denham’s estimate of when the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will complete its review process of the proposed reconstruction plans for the Tinkham Pond Bridget culvert on Acushnet Road that has been closed since October 2014. Denham said it could be anywhere from a week […] Read more »
If you happened to gaze into the sixth grade classrooms at Sippican Elementary on April 3, a quite unusual sight would have met the eye. Princesses, super heroes, athletes, and everything in between roamed the halls. This creative and unusual spirit day for the sixth grade was founded by one of the teachers, Cathy Sinnott. […] Read more »
Jeffrey Mark Stopka, 58, formerly of Rochester, MA, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2015 at his home. Jeffrey was born in Acushnet, Massachusetts on March 17, 1957 to Henry Stopka and the late Nancy Lake Stopka. He was employed by the United States Air Force as the manager of the base commissary. Jeffrey […] Read more »
Marie A. (Berardi) Bourdon, 63, of Mattapoisett died April 9, 2015 at New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of Robert W. Bourdon. Born in Newton, MA, the daughter of the late Augusto and Mary (Rufo) Berardi, she was raised in Watertown before moving to Mattapoisett in 1978. Mrs. Bourdon […] Read more »
Habitat for Cats will present a Psychic Fair called “Tarot for Tabbies” on Friday evening, May 1 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm at III Suns on 665 Orchard Street, New Bedford, MA. Tarot card readers at the Fair will be The Loon Witch, Lionheart, Cricket Song and Lady Morgandy. Angel and Crystal readings are also […] Read more »