Frank Cabral, Jr., “Frank the Barber”, age 70, of Rochester, MA, passed away December 16, 2016 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Frank was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Cabral, Sr.. Survivors include his daughter, Sara Ann Lima and her husband, Antonio S. Lima, Jr. and his granddaughter, […] Read more »
Everyone is welcome to participate in activities and services at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging, 17 Barstow Street. Most activities are “drop in.” For any questions and/or to register for trips and special events, call 508-758-4110 or e-mail to: coadirector@mattapoisett.net. Mondays: 8:45 am – Tai Chi (free); 10:00 am – Qi Gong meditative healing (free); […] Read more »
During the week of December 19, Old Colony got into the holiday spirit. Starting on Monday, the National Honor Society made its trip to P.A.C.E. Headstart Programs in New Bedford to deliver gifts to kids. For the past month, the Honor Society and the rest of the school worked hard to collect items for ‘We […] Read more »
In a letter dated December 9, the United States Environmental Protection Agency notified the Town of Marion that it would be moving forward in issuing the Town its National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, despite the Town’s efforts to propose alternative approaches to the significantly more stringent nitrogen levels. Marion’s last NPDES permit expired […] Read more »
Kenneth E. Kawa, 70, of Mattapoisett died Sunday December 25, 2016 unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of Carol A. (Mazzola) Kawa. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Chester and Doris (Souza) Kawa, he lived in Mattapoisett for many years. Mr. Kawa was formerly employed as a salesperson at […] Read more »
Delia M. “Ma Caton” (Amaral) Caton, 87, of Mattapoisett, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Manuel Caton, Jr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Ernest and Georgianna (Sylvia) Amaral, she lived most of her life […] Read more »
Olga R. (Miga) Martin, 89 years old died at her home on Wednesday morning, December 28, 2016 surronded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Frederick Martin, Jr. (ret Patrolman/Juvenile Detective, Taunton Police Department). Olga was born in Taunton and daughter of the late Walter and Regina (Klos) Miga of Poland. […] Read more »
Ken Watjen passed away at the Bellingham at Orchard, Bellingham, WA on December 26, 2016, bringing his journey with Alzheimer’s to a close. His loving family was there for support along with his dedicated caregivers. He was a loving husband to his wife Susan, beloved father to his daughters, Laurel and Meg Watjen, and “Grampy […] Read more »
Start the new year in the right mindset! Stay sharp, optimize memory improvement, spark your creativity, learn strategy and improve planning and foresight, and exercise both sides of your brain – all by learning and playing Chess, the best sport to exercise the most important organ in our bodies. Your lifelong mental health can certainly […] Read more »
The term “new normal” didn’t hold much meaning for me until my full-speed busy schedule came to an abrupt halt due to an injury. My new normal is being able to attend to personal hygiene unassisted, getting in and out of a car from the passenger side unassisted, and lots of sitting, sitting, and more […] Read more »