Marion is close to making a real promise to preserve the historic Town House with a preservation restriction currently in the works that would preserve the historical character of the Town House – the exterior, at least – into perpetuity. As a requirement for the Community Preservation Act funds allocated by Town Meeting this past […] Read more »
On Saturday, November 2, at 7:30 pm, Russian-American violinist Yevgeny Kutik, returns as soloist with the NBSO in “Prokofiev Rules,” an evening of musical fireworks dedicated to the composer. Kutik will perform both Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Violin Concerto No. 2– two virtuosic pieces that create opposite sound worlds. The concert also features the […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Events and photographs are also posted on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Rochestercoa. On Monday, October 21at 12:00 pm Hanna Milhench and her team will prepare a delicious lunch. On Monday, October 28at 12:00 pm Mike and Ann Cambra and their team will prepare a special lunch. […] Read more »
The public is invited to hear Dr. Bert Zarins speak about the New England Patriots on Sunday, November 3at 2:00 pm as part of the Purrington Lecture Series sponsored by the Mattapoisett Library Trust. Mattapoisett resident Dr. Bert Zarins was Head Team Physician for the New England Patriots for 25 years. He will provide behind the […] Read more »
Michael H. “Pugs” Chandanais, 55, of New Bedford died on Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was surrounded by his family when he passed away from a stroke due to surgical complications. Pugs leaves behind his wife, Hisako, his stepdaughters Christina and Jennifer, and his three grandchildren Kenya, Kaylia, and Samuel. He is also survived by […] Read more »
During the October 15 meeting of the Rochester Conservation Commission, Todd Cambra presented evidence that a perennial stream does not exist on his property. Cambra, 1098 Walnut Plain Road, via a Request for Determination of Applicability, refuted a perennial stream designation as shown on United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic mapping. Cambra submitted photographic evidence […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of “Emmalina Scrooge”, written by Steph DeFerie and directed by Jennifer Palmer. Auditions will be held on Saturday, October 26, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and on Tuesday, October 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Marion Art Center at 80 […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham/New Bedford 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 »
Nicholas G. Makrys, 96, of Marion passed away peacefully on Friday October 18, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Anastasia (Karalekas) Makrys. Born September 25, 1923 in Malden MA, he was the son of the late George and Angeline Makrys. He was raised in […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Museum presents: “The Next Generation History Symposium.” On Sunday, November 3, from 2:00 to 3:30, five University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth students will present on various history topics offering the next generation’s view and enthusiasm on history. The panel and their topics include: Jacob Hunsinger: “Switchback and the Nine-Fingered Kids: Pennsylvania Coal Mines and Labor” Jared […] Read more »