Children with the experience of high quality preschool are well prepared for their future learning. In an effort to provide this opportunity to more children, Project GROW was established to serve preschoolers in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. The purpose of Project GROW is two-fold: -Provide a preschool experience to children whose families have been […] Read more »
The earlier article about the disappearance of Bonney Hill got me thinking of other Rochester places that aren’t there anymore. While Snipatuit Pond is still there, the camp that took its name from the pond is no longer active. Established in 1932, Camp Snipatuit was a nondenominational summer camp operated by the Hall family for […] Read more »
On Saturday, February 12 at 10:00 am, Democrats will convene virtually to elect 4 delegates and 4 alternates to represent Mattapoisett at the 2022 State Democratic Convention. This caucus will take place in line with public health guidance, and attendees may participate remotely need and to preregister at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsc- _NDcPVSDF Registered and preregistered Democrats […] Read more »
The little moments sometimes speak volumes, and Sippican Elementary School Principal Marla Sirois was eager to share a story from a recent recess in which students were putting their imaginations to work. “One day I was out there working with some kiddos and found a group of kids building a fort with a […] Read more »
The January 27 meeting of the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals heard only one petition, but through carefully examining that petition, a process that took almost an hour, a favorable decision was delivered. Coming before the ZBA with a request for a variance was Ben Bailey for property located at 0 Gerrish Road. In […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church is pleased to once again offer scholarships to students graduating from high school in June who reside in the town of Mattapoisett, Marion or Rochester. Two $2,5000 scholarships will be awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, community service and financial need. Applications and supplementary information are now available at the local […] Read more »
The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List include Madison Carvalho of Rochester, Chris Gauvin of Mattapoisett, Josh Gilbert of Marion, Sam Gryska of Marion, Sophie Johnson of Rochester, Tyler Menard of Mattapoisett and Mason Tucker of Marion. Adam Sylvia, a Central […] Read more »
Doreen Frances (Sylvia) Nelsen, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 3, 2022, at her home in Fairhaven from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. She was the loving wife of 53 years to Merchant Marine Captain Dean F. Nelsen. Raised in Mattapoisett, Doreen was the daughter of Frank F. Sylvia of Mattapoisett and Mary (Benton) Sylvia […] Read more »
Patricia A. (Gamble) Sherman, 85, of Fairhaven died January 31, 2022 at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of the late Gerald Sherman. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Charles C. and Hazel B. (Hammond) Gamble, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Fairhaven in 1971. Mrs. Sherman was […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Transfer Station will be a lot cleaner and it is presumed in better financial shape with a plan to modernize the recycling of mattresses. Health Agent Gail Joseph laid out a presentation for the Board of Health members’ consideration during its January 26 meeting. The board voted unanimously to accept and […] Read more »