To the Editor: You have heard the statistics about deaths by gun violence. You have seen the stories in the news about school shootings; gun violence in churches, synagogues, and mosques; and everyday killings and suicides in every town across the United States. People are wearing orange and speaking out on National Gun Violence Awareness […] Read more »
Saint Rose of Lima Chicken Barbeque
The Saint Rose of Lima Church will be holding their 56th chicken barbeque on Sunday, June 23. Plan on a day of family fun beginning with a tasty and ever popular chicken dinner prepared on their open barbeque pits. The menu includes half a chicken with cranberry sauce, a vegetable, potato, roll, watermelon, and a beverage. […] Read more »
Elizabeth Taber’s Journey Back to Marion
Elizabeth Sprague Pitcher was born in 1791 in a modest house on a small lane connecting Main and South Streets in Marion village. Daughter of Theophilus Pitcher and his wife, Sarah, she had five brothers and one sister. From the start, she hungered for an education, attending every village schoolhouse, and eventually becoming a teacher. […] Read more »
Electricity Aggregation to Begin in 2020
The process to save Rochester residents money on their electric bills through a community electricity aggregation program approved at the May 20 Town Meeting is moving forward, and residents should expect to see results come January 2021. John O’Rourke of Good Energy updated the Board of Selectmen on June 3 on what is to come […] Read more »
Jaime B. Jose
Jaime B. Jose passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the age of 28. Jaime was born on February 7, 1991 in New Bedford, MA to Ethel (Constant) Jose and Jaime L. Jose. On October 18, 2009 he started his life with his soulmate, Danielle Cook and from that day, they were never apart. […] Read more »
Great Community Picnic
Begin with a summer sunset by the harbor, friends, and neighbors, and your own delicious picnic fare. Add great live music by Haley Sabella, The Dick Derry Band, and Retro Roots. Throw in a cash bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres by the Inn on Shipyard Park, and fresh local oysters from Mattapoisett’s Copper Beech Farm. Result? […] Read more »
A Look Back at History
The speakers for the June Rochester Historical Society will be Howie Smith (Wareham Minutemen and Militia) and Chris MacDonald (Lafayette Durfee House) who will present a PowerPoint and live presentation of “Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware”. The actual event occurred Dec. 25 -26, 1776 and was an important military victory for the Continental Army. Howie, […] Read more »
MWC Advanced Education Scholarship
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club (MWC) is pleased to announce the winner of the $1,000 scholarship granted to a Mattapoisett resident in pursuit of a post secondary degree or certification. The selected recipient is Tory Saltmarsh of Mattapoisett who is pursuing a graduate degree to become a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in […] Read more »
Rochester Council on Aging
The Rochester Senior Center welcomes a new Afternoon Program Assistant, Barbara Wilson. Barbara is a Senior Aid sent by Coastline Elderly Services. The Greater Boston Food Bank Free Commodity Food distribution will take place on Wednesday, June 12from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Program participants must pick-up their own food items unless other arrangements have been […] Read more »
Rochester Celebrates 340th Birthday
If the Town of Rochester was founded on June 4, 1679, then that can only mean one thing – Rochester has just officially turned 340 years old. It used to be called “Sippican” by the Wampanoags, the Native American tribe who inhabited the land when the first English settlers arrived in the area and founded […] Read more »