With no scheduled public hearings listed on the agenda, the Rochester Planning Board met May 12 to take care of routine business, namely to appoint a board representative to the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee. Planning Board Chairman Arnold Johnson volunteered to take up the position temporarily, but suggested that board member Ben Bailey assume the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Land Trust invites the public to join its members and friends on Saturday, May 30 for a presentation by Kathy Zagzebski, President and Executive Director of the National Marine Life Center in Buzzards Bay. In the middle of the spring’s seal pup “shower”, Ms. Zagzebski will describe the work of the center in […] Read more »
The Rochester Police Department in conjunction with Police Exam Solutions has scheduled an Entrance Exam for the Rochester Police Department on May 30. The Rochester Police Department employs 10 full-time officers, five part-time officers and a number of reserve officers serving a population of approximately 5,400 residents. The department will hold an entrance exam to […] Read more »
The American Legion, Florence Eastman Post 280, 3 Depot Street, Mattapoisett will hold a Clam Boil under the tent in Shipyard Park, Mattapoisett on July 12 serving at 2:00 pm. Venue courtesy of the Mattapoisett Lions’ Club. Call Mike at 508-758-9311 for reservations or questions. The Boil will include our special chowder, two pounds of […] Read more »
St. Anthony and St. Rita’s Churches are holding a Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, May 23 in St. Anthony’s Parish Hall from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Tickets will be sold at the churches or you may call 508-758-9578. Tickets are $5/person capped at $25 for a family. Head chef will be Marion’s own Joe Napoli, and […] Read more »
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for April, 2015: Green Team: Nicole Fantoni and Noah Gowell Orange Team: Lily Youngberg and Matthew Carvalho Blue Team: Caroline King and Joshua Vinagre Red Team: Kate Marsden and William Osbourne Special Areas: Chloe Lanagan and Michaelis Read more »
It was the largest turnout in the history of The Women’s Fund Tiara 5K, now in its ninth year as a Mattapoisett Mother’s Day tradition. Over 1,000 runners turned out for the race on May 10, some donning tutus, costumes, and tiaras in addition to their running shoes. Traci Calabrese, director of development for the […] Read more »
The American Cancer Society’s 10th Annual Relay For Life of Tri-Town will be held from 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 13 until 8:00 am on Sunday, June 14 at Old Rochester Regional High School in Mattapoisett. The Relay For Life is an event where teams made up of local community members take turns walking around […] Read more »
Selectman Jody Dickerson will remain on the Board of Selectmen for another term, after easily beating Dale Jones 771-281. In the middle of an excited crown gathered at the Marion VFW May 15, the two gentlemen shook hands after the results were read, and Jones congratulated Dickerson on his win. “Honorable campaign,” said Jones to […] Read more »
The Rochester Women’s Club at 37 Marion Road, Rochester will host the Mermaids of Cape Cod Mermaid Bus on Sunday, May 31 from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. The mobile chic boutique is filled with fun, summer apparel, Cape-inspired jewelry and cool hand crafts by local artists. This is a fundraising event for The Raymond C. […] Read more »