Sea Marsh Way is a short stretch of land located in and near Mattapoisett’s coastline nestled between Pine Island and Angelica Point. A small lot of land is being considered for development by owner Constance O. Pallatroni Living Trust, prompting the need to confirm the property is not, in fact, barrier beach. Coming before the […] Read more »
Language is a gateway to a culture. Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library and learn some friendly greetings and conversational phrases in other languages. Townsfolk in the community will share some of these basics from their native languages in a casual informal setting. One class for each language for 30 minutes – no pressure […] Read more »
Bishop Stang High School is proud of the accomplishments of its students and recognizes those students earning Honor Roll distinction. Students on the President’s List have an average 95 or above, and a 90 or above in all courses. Students receiving First Honors have an average 90 or above, and an 85 or above in […] Read more »
On Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 pm come and join us for an interactive, silly and surprising show with Mr. Vinny’s Shadow Puppets. Kids use their heads to help tell the story of “The 12 Lil’ Pigs and the Big Bad Pineapple”, play the game “What’s the Shadow?” and so much more. Mr. Vinny’s show is recommended […] Read more »
Mornings are a time for quiet contemplation, organizing thoughts that may or may not become actions, a few ounces of courage from a cup of strong black coffee, and Harry. He is coming into middle age now, seven years that is. He wears his black and white with gray undertones quite spryly, tail curled in […] Read more »
Generally, when a team loses a prize player, contention for first place in the conference is unlikely. Rather, a team that loses its top player is usually battling to maintain a .500 record. Somehow, Old Rochester boys basketball has managed to do both without Nick Johnson. How have they made it work? The Bulldogs have size. Jonah […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional School Superintendent Douglas White hopes he will have time this spring to walk the hallways, peek into classrooms and enjoy the successes of his decade-long tenure scheduled to end on June 30, the final day of the fiscal year. “I spent quite a bit of time building the budget,” said White to […] Read more »
Clarity and control were of main interest to the Marion Financial Committee at its February 5 meeting at Town Hall. As the committee anticipates a school budget for Fiscal Year 2021, it desires the ability to present financial data in an easy-to-digest format that reveals trends and facilitates foresight and prudent planning. After the Finance […] Read more »
Join the Mattapoisett Museum and the Mattapoisett Land Trust on Thursday, February 20 from 10:30 am to noon for an exciting school vacation activity! Children will get to make Sailor’s Valentines. These gifts were made by sailors at sea during the early to mid-19th century using seashells and given to loved ones on their return home. The […] Read more »
The Rochester Council on Aging’s full monthly newsletter and calendar are available at www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Special events (listed in the “Events” category), regularly scheduled activities/services (listed in the “Services” category), pictures and posts are available on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/rochesterma.com. On Wednesday, February 19 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, Senator Michael Rodriques will hold office hours at the […] Read more »