Coming before the Mattapoisett Finance Committee on February 24 were Recreation Director Greta Fox, Board of Health Agent Gail Joseph and Fire Chief Andrew Murray to present their FY23 budget projections and narratively explore opportunities each department envisions moving forward. Fox discussed the challenges the Recreation Department faced over the past two years […] Read more »
To vegan or not to vegan? That was the question taste testers answered when the Mattapoisett Library hosted another chapter of their sustainable initiative programming on February 26. Library Director Jennifer Jones prepared and served vegan substitutes of chicken, hot dogs, sausage, and lunchmeat. The participants nibbled each offering with great anticipation. The overriding takeaway […] Read more »
Tabor Academy Head of School Tony Jaccaci announced today that the Tabor Board of Trustees has approved a proposal to provide financial support to the Town of Marion. Starting June 1, an annual $50,000 donation will be paid to the Town over the course of three years for a total donation of $150,000. The first […] Read more »
The Council on Aging Book Group will meet on Tuesday, March 9 at 1:00 at the Rochester COA on Dexter Lane. The Book Group will be discussing “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi. Copies of the book are available at the Plumb Memorial Library. Bring your library card to the meeting to check out the book for […] Read more »
Emma Elizabeth Whittaker, 15, of Rochester passed away Wednesday February 16, 2022. She is survived by her parents, Phillip and Jessica, her brother Liam (her most favorite person), aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. In addition to her family, she is survived by the most amazing friend-family a person could dream of having. Emma was […] Read more »