The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee announces its next meeting on Tuesday, January 24 at 6:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 6 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, in the downstairs conference room. Light refreshments will be served. Republican and unenrolled voters are invited to attend to celebrate the historic Republican win and talk about the election, […] Read more »
Dean College is pleased to announce that Shaun Lavoie of Rochester has earned a place on the Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester. Congratulations to Jennifer Galavotti of Marion, who was recently named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Keene State College. Galavotti was among 1,400 students who were honored for academic excellence […] Read more »
It seems that some students with a nose for news will be starting up a digital school newspaper of sorts at Rochester Memorial School, Principal Derek Medeiros told the Rochester School Committee on January 5. “We’re pretty excited about it,” said Medeiros. “Ever since I started at RMS, I’ve had a student or a group […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Lions Club, a member of Lions International consisting of 45,000 clubs and more than 1.3 million members worldwide making this the world’s largest service club organization, is pleased to announce two (2) $2,500 scholarships to be awarded this year to a graduating high school or homeschooled student residing in Mattapoisett, Marion and Rochester. […] Read more »
Come join the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club on Thursday, January 19 at Reynard Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street, Mattapoisett. We gather at 11:30 am to socialize with members, followed by a luncheon at noon. Mr. Ross Moran, Trustees of the Reservation, is our guest speaker and will talk about the Allen C. […] Read more »
Recently, Tabor Academy has expanded its collaboration with the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) based in New Bedford. Each week throughout the school year, a group of Tabor students travel to New Bedford to provide English tutoring to members of the community who have immigrated to the United States. The CEDC is a nonprofit organization […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board on January 10 brought back Dan Webb from Meadowatt, LLC, developer of a large-scale solar farm located at 188-190 Marion Road (Route 105). During the construction of the fence surrounding the site, the contractor unilaterally decided to add an extra two and a half feet in height to the fencing in […] Read more »
Peter W. Kodis, Jr., 79, of Mattapoisett died Monday, January 16, 2017. He was the husband of Roberta Joyce (Maxon) Kodis. Born in Norwood, son of the late Peter Kodis, Sr. and Marcella (Hobitz) Kodis, he lived in Norwood until joining the U.S. Coast Guard after high school. He then moved to Mattapoisett where his […] Read more »
Marion Recreation Department offers public skating at Tabor Academy’s Travis Roy Rink, located off Spring Street, from noon until 2:00 pm on Sundays through March 5. Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 will be selling hot cocoa, coffee and have a small bake sale on January 22. The cost is $5 per person. Hats and gloves […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and community service, industry […] Read more »