When professional sports went on hiatus and collegiate athletics canceled remaining winter events, and some even called off all spring sports, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) canceled any remaining winter sporting events. As for the spring sports, the MIAA Board of Directors set a target start date of April 27. The MIAA’s target date […] Read more »
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra has found new ways to bring music to our community! You can live stream an array of performances by NBSO musicians from the NBSO website or Facebook page. Performances can be viewed afterward as well. Visit the Events page on the NBSO website: nbsymphony.org/events or join in via the NBSO […] Read more »
Due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, the Rochester COA will not be serving meals from April 4 to 19. Please contact Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. for Home Delivered Meal services if needed at 508-999-6400. The COA has a limited number of volunteers who can do grocery shopping for you if needed. Limited Medical transportation, for well individuals, […] Read more »
John C. Abreu, 73, of Dartmouth passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Carole (Dugan) Abreu. Born in Camardos Lobos Madeira Portugal, a son of the late Jose and Eulalia (Brito) Abreu he spent his early years there and later graduated from Dartmouth High School. Mr. […] Read more »
Eleanor Kathleen Coté, 78, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday April 2, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Roland J. Coté. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John W. and Dorothy (Calnen) Nunes, she lived in Mattapoisett for most of her life. She was a graduate of Fairhaven High […] Read more »
Meetings, in the new reality imposed on the globe by COVID-19, are now a virtual reality, so to speak. The Mattapoisett Water and Sewer met on April 1 via conference calls. Present were Chairman Daniel Chase, legal consultant Blair Bailey, along with commissioners Al Mennino and Dana Barrows. Also present was Water and Sewer Superintendent […] Read more »
With schools closed all over the state until May 4, school is still “in session” at Tabor Academy –at a distance. Though geographically apart, faculty and students jumped right into distance learning on March 26 to kick off the spring trimester. Tabor faculty worked over the break to rethink curriculum, learn new tools, and develop […] Read more »
Town Administrator James McGrail and Health Director Karen Walega announce that, per order by the Marion Board of Health, the Town of Marion is closing all parking lots associated with beach parking as an additional step to encourage social distancing during COVID-19. This order is effective April 3 and will remain in effect until further […] Read more »
Now the rule, not the exception, Mattapoisett’s Board of Selectmen met remotely on April 1, 2020. Before getting started, however, Selectman Paul Silva shared his thoughts on the COVID-19 problem and Mattapoisett’s response. “I want to thank everyone for their hard work in this tough time,” said Silva, speaking from his home, where he confirmed […] Read more »
Brooklyn Bindas has serious potential as a tennis player and greater potential as a student, so she’s taking the threat of cancellation of her second high school tennis season in stride. “I’ve been hitting every now and then, hitting with my friends at public courts,” she said. “Some Wareham friends and some kids from up […] Read more »