Beverley Grace (Howes) Moore, 91, died Monday, August 29,2016 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. Beverley was born February 28, 1925 to Harold and Aleatha (Oeuderkirk) Howes, one of 7 children. She graduated from Stoughton High School. Beverley met the love of her life, the late Robert Moore and was married in Brockton, MA […] Read more »
Shirley (Arruda) Ponsart, 81, formerly of Rochester, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the Royal of Fairhaven where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was the wife of 62 years, of Arthur Ponsart. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Andre) Arruda, […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity has applications available for a 960-square foot three-bedroom Habitat for Humanity home for purchase on 18 Minot Avenue, Wareham. The application deadline is September 23, 2016. Applicant households must be income eligible (families must fall into the following guidelines, 30% to 60% of the area median income as adjusted […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s Second Saturday Book Sale will be September 10 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm downstairs at the library, 7 Barstow Street. As always, there’s a great selection of fiction and non-fiction for all ages, CDs and DVDs. Upstairs, the Gently-Used shelf has been restocked and refreshed. Stop by to […] Read more »
Rochester Grammar School Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 17 at the Rochester Senior Center from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The cost, which is $20 per person, includes lunch and music from the past by The Snowbirds, Sandy Gayoski Hardy and Rene. Please send payment by September 10 to Rochester Historical Society, P.O. […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Area Artists will open their gallery exhibit in Tinkhamtown Hall starting September 10 and continuing through the end of the month. The gallery is located at 188 Acushnet Road, Mattapoisett. There will an Open House on September 9 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Local artists will present their paintings, photographs and sculptures for […] Read more »
There was food, games, music, perfect weather, and a constant ebb and flow of partygoers on Saturday, August 27, as Marion celebrated what Chris Berg, Town Party Committee chairman, called “Our wonderful town!” The contributions of the fire and police departments, various other town departments, and the efforts of all the volunteers were recognized by […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society is sponsoring a Dancing to the Oldies fundraising dance on Friday, October 21 at the Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. The Snowbirds, featuring Sandy Gayoski Hardy and Rene Depot, will perform the songs of Brenda Lee, The Platters, Patsy Cline and many more. Rene Depot, formerly […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council seeks grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs until October 17, 2016. These grants are available to support a variety of cultural projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett – including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures. This year, Mattapoisett Cultural Council […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 6 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. Please join us. The public and new members are welcome. Read more »