At the end of the fall sports season, Alex Craig was dealing with a hip injury. It was not one he thought would be a major issue going forward, but something that could become a larger issue if he didn’t handle himself properly. The injury sidelined him for two weeks; then he was only allowed […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust wants to let everyone know that we are not closing our properties. It is a great time to get outside in wide-open spaces and nature. We have noticed an increase in the use of our properties (even more than usual for this time of year – the beginning of Spring! Please […] Read more »
On March 26, the Rochester Board of Selectmen held its meeting in separate locations as members navigated, called in and, after several attempts, found the way to see and hear each other. It’s a new day in conducting the town’s business, as remote-access meeting platforms are taking center stage. After a bumpy start, however, the […] Read more »
Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building […] Read more »
In an effort to promote social distancing and prevent the spread of the COVID 19 virus, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church building will remain closed until May 3, however, please be aware that we are having a “virtual worship service” via Facebook every Sunday morning with a YouTube link that will be posted to our website […] Read more »
Town Administrator Suzanne Szyndlar and Health Director Karen Walega confirm that the Town of Rochester has been notified by Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) officials of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Town. The individual is currently in isolation per DPH orders. Additional contact tracing by health officials is underway. Close contacts (defined […] Read more »
Gale P. (Duxbury) Costa, 81, of Mattapoisett, graciously said goodbye to the world, on Thursday, April 2, 2020, listening to her wind chimes, surrounded by her loving family. Gale was the wife of the late Michael B. (“Mike”) Costa, and daughter of the late Harvey and Olivia E. (Berry) Duxbury. She was a communicant of […] Read more »
Dogs and cats do not carry COVID-19, but their owners might, and that has changed how veterinary clinics meet clients and do business. “We stopped having people bring their animals into the hospital,” said Dr. Willard Gould, who was quarantined in place upon his return from Florida and guiding his veterinary business from home. The […] Read more »
Town Counsel Jonathan Witten advised the March 31 emergency meeting of the Marion Board of Selectmen that video-conferencing is not an adequate platform for public hearings. The town is trying to work its regulatory boards back into business and, while Witten endorsed the use of Zoom conferencing for public meetings, public hearings are another matter. […] Read more »
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Rochester Historical Society will not be holding its monthly meeting in April. Depending on the status of the virus, we hope to have a meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at the museum. Announcements will be made in May. Read more »