The Rochester Board of Selectmen have taken under advisement a $1.2 million town hall annex project proposed by the Town Hall Annex Study Committee on February 6 as a more palatable option to both selectmen and tax payers. But don’t expect to hear a whole lot of discussion over the next few months, as the […] Read more »
Robert E. Furtado, 88, of Mattapoisett died February 12, 2017 at Sippican Health Care Center surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Joanne (Chittenden) Furtado. The youngest of four children, he was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Charles P. and Mary (Mendonza) Furtado, he was raised in […] Read more »
Benjamin DeMello of Rochester received Dean’s List honors at the University of Maine for fall 2016, completing 12 or more credit hours in the semester and earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The following Framingham State University students were named to the Dean’s List or the President’s list for the fall 2016 […] Read more »
Have you inherited a sewing machine and want to use it but don’t know where to start? Have you always wanted to learn how to sew? Do you want to brush up on your sewing skills to mend or make a garment or household item? Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Saturday, March […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library’s Monthly Lego Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Don’t miss it on Tuesday, February 28 at 3:00 pm for children ages 8 and up. Come have some fun and challenge yourself. Registration is required. To register, please call the library at 508-748-1252 or email Mrs. Grey at rgrey@sailsinc.org. […] Read more »
The Brad Barrows Youth Athletic Scholarship Fund has had another successful year. There are funds available for the local athletic youth of the Tri-Town area. This includes Mattapoisett, Marion, and Rochester. The funds are to be used for several causes, such as scholarships, participation fees, and other ways to help the athletic teams. To apply […] Read more »
Long before we knew that just about everything we were eating contained chemicals, we ate in blissful ignorance. I am sorry, my son. When you were growing up a scrawny, sickly little boy, all I wanted you to do was eat something. Your frequent, nearly monthly, bouts with ear infections, sore throats, head colds, stomach […] Read more »
Windswept Village, planned for 81 County Road in Mattapoisett by businessman Todd Rodrigues, was discussed during the February 6 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board. Board members Gail Carlson and Karen Field, along with acting Chairman Nathan Ketchell and Administrative Assistant Mary Crain, reviewed the modified plan and a letter submitted by Rodrigues. In the […] Read more »
Marion Recreation is pleased to announce the hiring of Paige Hiller of Rochester to expand its dance programs for Tri-Town students. Paige brings years of experience to Marion Rec and will be instrumental in bolstering the options available to potential participants. In conjunction with this announcement, Assistant Director of Recreation Nathan Vaughan stated, “We are […] Read more »
The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, continues its 55th concert season with a program entitled “Mozart, Mancini and Mussorgsky” on Sunday, February 12 at 3:00 pm at the Dartmouth High School Auditorium in South Dartmouth, MA The juxtaposition of these three musical luminaries – one from the 18th century, one from […] Read more »