To the Editor: Tabor Academy is reportedly on the verge (next month) of tearing down one of Marion’s most impressive and important historic homes after deliberately letting it run down since purchasing it in 2008. 192 Front Street was designed by one of America’s foremost architects and Marion summer resident, H.H. Richardson in 1881 for […] Read more »
Robert Leo Lynch, Sr.
Robert Leo Lynch, Sr., 83, of Rochester, died Oct. 15, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford. He was born and raised in Medford, the son of the late William Vincent and Mary (Grady) Lynch. He made his home of 45 years in Rochester. He enjoyed summers on Martha’s Vineyard where he met and married […] Read more »
BOS Supports Buying New Harbormaster Boat
During the October 9 working meeting held by the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen, the necessity of buying a new harbormaster’s boat was discussed. Coming before Selectmen Paul Silva and Jordan Collyer was Mattapoisett Harbormaster Jay McIntosh who presented outlines on staffing and equipment needs now and into the future. But the big-ticket item, a new […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Free Public Library
David Mello’s Family Program, “Tales Best told in the Dark” will be presented at the Mattapoisett Library. Let storyteller David Mello chill, thrill and thoroughly entertain you with a diverse collection of stories, poems, and songs from around the world using masks and shadow puppetry. On Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 pm at the Mattapoisett Public Library. Recommended […] Read more »
Tabor Academy Shares Tenbrook House Decision
After many years of ownership and study, Tabor Academy has decided to remove the structure at 192 Front Street, a property commonly referred to as the Tenbrook House. According to John Quirk, Head of School, the school purchased the house in 2008 and almost three acres of land, extending from the harbor to Spring Street, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is meeting on October 17at Reynard Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church (27 Church Street) beginning at 11:00 am. MWC members arrive for a social half-hour, after which there is a short meeting if there is a matter requiring a vote. Around noon, there is a luncheon provided by the monthly tea committee, […] Read more »
Church of The Good Shepherd Rummage Sale
Church of The Good Shepherd, 74 High Street, Wareham is having its annual fall rummage sale on Saturday, October 26from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Items include clothing, coats, shoes, books, puzzles, games, toys, small furnishings, domestic and white elephant items. All proceeds to benefit the many outreach programs for the community and beyond. Read more »
Rochester Farms Solar Set for Approval
It won’t be long now before the large-scale solar farm proposed for the large open space on Marion Road owned by Craig Canning, Rochester Farms, LLC, is approved. The Rochester Planning Board on October 8 gave a nod to Sarah Rosenblat of SWEB Development USA, LLC before wrapping up the public hearing and bringing it […] Read more »
Abel M. Grace
Abel M. Grace, 95, a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett died unexpectedly on Wednesday October 9, 2019. A World War II Marine Corps veteran, Abel Grace was a part of Montford Point’s first black Marine regiment and saw combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, including Guam, Saipan, and Okinawa. Abel returned from the Marines to work with […] Read more »
Rochester Council on Aging
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available at www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Events and photographs are also posted on the library Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Rochestercoa. The Rochester Council on Aging Board of Directors is seeking a few Rochester seniors to serve on its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of programs offered […] Read more »