Judith Rosbe didn’t start her professional life as an author. She had, in fact, studied English and history for a career as an educator. Then Rosbe decided to become a lawyer, a career choice that lasted for 30 years. There were years of building her career coupled with years of nurturing her children. One […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School football team once again has an opportunity to get up over .500 for the first time in the Fall II season, thanks to their 30-12 victory over Martha’s Vineyard on April 17. Ryon Thomas provided most of ORR scoring, rushing for a pair of touchdowns and connecting […] Read more »
Grace E. Jackson of Marion has been inducted into St. Lawrence University’s chapter of the Chi Alpha Sigma honor society for being an outstanding college student-athlete who excels in the classroom, in their sport, and in the community. Grace Jackson is a member of the Class of 2022 and is majoring in psychology and performance and […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Land Trust will conduct its 2021 Annual Meeting using the digital platform Zoom on Sunday, April 25, at 4:00 pm. The meeting will feature updates on MLT activities, a recognition of volunteers, and an election of board members for the coming year. Members and others interested may call in to the meeting using a computer, tablet, […] Read more »
Following the April 7 meeting of the Mattapoisett Finance Committee, which included a financial presentation from Old Rochester Regional Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Howie Barber and Superintendent Mike Nelson, the April 14 meeting returned to the subject of school budgets. “The school numbers were very disturbing,” began FinCom Chairman Pat Donoghue, […] Read more »
According to the Marion Board of Health on April 20, Animal Control Officer Sue Connor has received a record number of resident phone calls reporting wild animal sightings. The discussion over the impending annual oral rabies vaccine distribution kicked off the conversation. Public Health Nurse Lori Desmarais said that during this spring […] Read more »
“Postcards from Buzzards Bay” by Cape Cod composer Michael Donovan is a musical celebration of the body of water that shapes the lives of all who live and work in and around this wonder of nature. On Sunday, May 16, the Marion Art Center (MAC) will present an enhanced virtual encore of the Tri-County Symphonic Band performing […] Read more »
Daffodils blooming in public spaces. Window boxes shouting spring. Gorgeous flowers at the Shipyard Park garden. Library urns overflowing with color. Did you know that many of the plantings around town are a result of the hard work of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Group? Mattapoisett Town beautification work began in the 1970s with the […] Read more »
Flanked by engineer Bob Collucio and installer Troy Phillips, applicant Dena Xifaras presented a well-organized proposal on April 20 before the Marion Board of Selectmen that is meant to eventually yield a special permit to operate a propane storage business at Luce Avenue. But Xifaras’ application was met with stern opposition from abutter […] Read more »
Scott A. Chadwick, 79, of Rochester passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a battle with Leukemia. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Pauline J. (Brunette) Chadwick. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Arnold Chadwick, Jr. and Edna F. (Harder) Chadwick he was a lifelong resident […] Read more »