Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust Saturday, October 23, from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm for the “Annual Salty Moonlight Soiree” at Dunseith Gardens, located on the corner of Route 6 and North Street at the Seahorse. There will be music by Jeff Dunn, storytelling by Danny Dullea, and a cook campfire for s’mores. There is […] Read more »
Michael D. Jennings, 78, of Mattapoisett, passed away Friday, October 15th, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Elaine (Sylvia) Jennings with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edward H. and Pauline “Rita” (Charette) Jennings, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. […] Read more »
The very common catbird has become a frequent and friendly visitor to our backyards, even in suburban Mattapoisett. According to the Audubon birdwatching guide, there are two separate species for you to recognize when you see them. One, as illustrated, is a deep black shade, and the second has a very light gray plumage. […] Read more »
After Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson made introductory comments to the October 7 meeting of the Rochester School Committee summarizing the ORR District’s Acceleration Road Map, Rochester Memorial School Principal Derek Medeiros presented a two-year School Improvement Plan. Medeiros introduced his team that helped produce the PowerPoint document, including teachers […] Read more »
If you were to ask people who might be their favorite classical composer, they will likely say Bach, Mozart, or Beethoven. Or, they might mention Felix Mendelson or Robert Schumann. Few, if any, might say Fanny Mendelson (sister) or Clara Schumann (wife), both of whom were excellent composers in their own right. Composing music is […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional School District will be holding its annual screening clinic for 3- and 4-year-olds on the following dates and locations: October 19,2021, Tuesday: Rochester Memorial School January 26, 2022, Wednesday: Center School March 10, 2022, Thursday: Sippican School The screening clinics are a service to young children and their families in […] Read more »
In outlining the priorities of the Old Rochester Regional School District’s Acceleration Roadmap to the September 23 meeting of the ORR Joint School Committee / Superintendency Union #55, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Jannell Pearson-Campbell listed the need to foster a sense of belonging and partnership, monitor students’ understanding, and ensure strong, grade-appropriate […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club will enjoy an in-person celebration and special luncheon to celebrate its 80th year on October 21, 11:00 am, at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Lunch will be a catered affair! The MWC is resuming traditional in-person meetings on the third Thursday of every month at 11:00 am. For this meeting, members […] Read more »
Taking a lesson he learned from his involvement in DECA, Inc., Old Rochester Regional High School senior Edward Gonet IV has empowered his school’s new Cultural Club by establishing a non-profit corporation called Cultural Clubs of America, Inc. “A lot of colleges already have cultural clubs, but we can learn more from each […] Read more »
Two weeks after Sarah Stearns of Beals and Thomas, Inc. presented on behalf of Hingham-based Renewable Energy Partners, LLC in its application for Special Permits to construct a solar array at 109 Neck Road, the intense scrutiny from board members and abutters alike gave way to a better feeling all around during the Tuesday […] Read more »