On July 11 at the meeting of the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), David Fletcher of 42 Old Tuck Bog Road stood before the board and those who attended to hear the proceedings for his request for a Variance and a Special Permit to continue running his home-based business at his residence. Acting Chairman […] Read more »
They always say, “It takes a village to raise a child.” The same could be said for raising oysters. Actually, oysters may be easier to raise in many ways, but that’s a different story. This is a story about what can happen when a group of dedicated volunteers come together, shoulder to shoulder, while wearing […] Read more »
John D. Martin of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, formerly of Barrington, went to be with his Lord on July 11, 2019. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends who supported him in his battle with Mesothelioma for the last two years. John was born on April 11, 1952 in Chicopee, Massachusetts, the son of Bradford […] Read more »
Norman R. Cayer, 97 of Mattapoisett died July 16, 2019 peacefully at Sippican Health Care Center after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Claire F. (Fontaine) Cayer. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Jules L. and Emma (Robitaille) Cayer, he lived in New Bedford for most […] Read more »
Own a piece of Mattapoisett history and help support the Cushing Cemetery at the same time. We have replaced 58 sections of antique fencing with new fencing and we are offering sections to the general public. The fencing is made from wrought iron, very heavy, and in excellent shape. The reason we replaced the fence […] Read more »
The Bourne Wareham Art Association is pleased to announce their 55th annual summer art show and sale on Saturday,July 20.This event will be held at the Wareham Historical Society Meeting House conveniently located at 495 Main St. Wareham from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Plenty of off-street parking is available. This event will feature fine […] Read more »
Tri-Town school districts are switching their outsourced custodial services and agreed to restructure their Bristol Aggie transportation on July 11 during a meeting of the Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester School Committees, voting to allow the administration to seek less costly quotes from various bussing companies. Facilities Director Gene Jones told the school committees that several […] Read more »
The Rochester Board of Selectmen on July 15 signed the service agreement with Good Energy, the consultant that will negotiate electricity rates on behalf of Rochester as the town approaches official participation in the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA). Voters at the Annual Town Meeting on May 20 approved […] Read more »
The Nemasket Group will hold its annual golf event on August 26. The Nemasket Group offers personalized flexible support to families and individuals with disabilities to live, work, and develop relationships within the community. The event will feature a live auction, silent auctions, and raffles as well as lunch and dinner. For extra fun there will […] Read more »
For 135 years, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Mattapoisett has held summer only services for parishioners. Each Sunday through Labor Day, visiting clergy from Massachusetts and beyond conduct services, using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. On Sunday,July 21, services will be officiated by the Reverend Randall Chase, Jr., […] Read more »