With a word of warning to all in attendance at the March 14 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission, acting Chairman Peter Newton said that due to the absence of Chairman Bob Rogers, Environmental Agent Liz Leidhold, and Secretary Teresa Austin, some hearings might have to be continued. He asked for everyone’s understanding and patience […] Read more »
On Saturday, April 16 there will be a yard sale at The Knights Hall, 57 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Donations of yard sale items are needed and can be dropped off at The Knights Hall on Friday, April 15 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm or call Jim at […] Read more »
Charles R. Davis, 80, of Marion, known to his family and friends as “Tippy” and “Bob” died Monday, March 14, 2016 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the husband of the late Lucia C. (Jenkins) Davis. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Ferman & Dorothy (Robertson) Davis, he was a lifelong […] Read more »
Some things in life there never seem to be enough of: hours in the day, money, vacation, coffee, romance. For me, there is one thing in particular I never seem to run out of. Call it luck, call it coincidence, call it just plain spooky. However you consider it, I have the knack for finding […] Read more »
Old Rochester Community Television invites its station members and all residents of the Tri-Town community to our open house and Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 9 at 12:00 pm. This year’s event will feature the unveiling of ORCTV’s new studio kitchen set and will feature a cooking demonstration by Linda Medeiros, the Pampered Chef host […] Read more »
The First Congregational Church of Marion 2016 Holy Week Services will include: March 20: Palm Sunday Service in Sanctuary at 10:00 am. Passion Narrative According to St. Luke March 24: Maundy Thursday Service of Holy Communion & Tenebrae at 7:00 pm March 25: Good Friday Service. Sanctuary is open for Prayer & Meditation from 12:00 […] Read more »
The Nasketucket Bird Club will be presenting a program about “Grassland Birds of the Northeast – From Bobolink to Killdeer.” Lauren Miller-Donnelly will discuss a project that she helped organize to survey grassland birds in New England last summer. Lauren is Property Manager of the MassAudubon South Coast Sanctuaries which includes Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary […] Read more »
To the Editor: Last year’s Good Friday witnessed a significant absentee rate across the ORR school district. The ORR junior high school and high school, for example, saw 20 percent and 21 percent absentee rates, respectively. Superintendent Doug White acknowledged it was difficult to secure enough substitute teachers, and Principal Lyn Rivet at Sippican School […] Read more »
On any given day, firefighters may be faced with life or death situations. They may find themselves in environments that demand everything their bodies, minds, and souls can give. The importance of having bodies that can handle the physicality of being firefighters can’t be understated. Pulling hoses, running towards an emergency, carrying heavy equipment or, […] Read more »
A Baked Fish Dinner will be held at The Knights lower level, 57 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett, on Friday, March 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The price for the dinner is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 7-12, and free for children under 7. The menu is baked cod, baked potato, season vegetables, […] Read more »