Friends Academy’s Annual Class Day honored eighth-grade students at the school’s North Dartmouth campus on June 6th. Officiating the culminating ceremony were Head of School Ben Kennedy, Board of Trustees President Kathryn Goodfellow, Assistant Head of School for Instruction and Student Life Jamie Ross-Cory, and Sally Borden Program Director Laura Velazquez. Class Day celebrates the […] Read more »
The occasional sight of a bobcat is not yet too common, as it is the only known wild cat found in this area of Massachusetts. Years ago, it was found only in central and western parts of the state, but now has been expanding into many urban areas of the Southcoast. It is easily identified […] Read more »
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals has closed the public hearing for Peter Douglas’ appeal pertaining to 324 Front Street, meaning it will not consider any further new information while it deliberates its decision next month. But it had plenty of new input to process during its last meeting on June 28 as to whether […] Read more »
Thank you: Thank you to Mattapoisett’s EMTs for coming to my aid on Sunday, June 24th. The gentlemen were all professional, courteous, and “over-the-top” efficient!! I was at the ER at Tobey Hospital in record time, was treated for a hip dislocation, and released the same afternoon. I figured they would not appreciate a call […] Read more »
Mattapoisett has a long history of producing innovative people, including engineers, artists, scientists, builders, and craftspeople. Mattapoisett’s Movers and Shakers illustrates the diversity of the creative ideas that have come from the town, and how our special places are connected to the world through the spreading of ideas, inventions, and experiences. The exhibit highlights a […] Read more »
For the complete newsletter please visit us at 67 Dexter Lane Rochester, or visit us on our website a http://rochestermaseniorcenter.com/ Also, please don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at: fb.me/rochestercoa for weekly updates! Volunteers Needed – To help in the Breakfast Program one morning a week in several capacities and/or to help with special […] Read more »
For about 30 minutes on June 8, the Town of Rochester’s regionalized 911 dispatch service experienced a communications failure. And although the police, fire, and EMT services in Rochester could still communicate with each other, the Regional Old Colony Communications Center, or ROCCC, (pronounced like ‘rock’) 911 dispatch was down. Rochester Town Administrator Suzanne Szyndlar […] Read more »
The following students have achieved honors for the fourth term at Old Rochester Regional High School: Grade 9 – Highest Honors:Alexander Craig, Carly Drew, Rachel Foye, Maeve Geraghty, Molly Janicki, Isabelle Kelly, Katelyn Luong, Brianna Machado, Eva Angeline McCann, Rebecca Milde, Evan O’Brien-Nichols, Jonathan Pereira, Bessie Pierre, Daphne Poirier, Paige Sommers, Kathleen Tenerowicz, Jessica […] Read more »
Store your medications safely to help prevent accidents and misuse. Lockable medication boxes are available free of charge for the safe storage of prescription medications used in the home setting. Storing your medications safely helps to prevent accidents and misuse. For more information: Mattapoisett residents, please contact the Public Health Nurse at 508-758-4118. Marion residents, […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, continues their 134 year tradition of visiting clergy from Massachusetts and beyond. Services using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer are conducted at 8:00 am and 10:00 am each Sunday through Labor Day weekend. The Reverend Philip C. Jacobs III, Rector of Trinity Church, […] Read more »