The June 14 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board was truly inspirational, as young people demonstrated their interest, understanding, and ideas on a variety of timely topics that adults are struggling to handle. First, however, was the board’s heartfelt acknowledgement of Paige Mailloux, this year’s winner of the Tree Committee’s poster contest. The […] Read more »
Editor’s Note: Below are student graduation speeches, including Old Rochester Regional High School Valedictorian Amaya McLeod and Tabor Academy Co-Heads of School Olivia Justice and Percy Ackerman. ORR Valedictorian Amaya McLeod Good afternoon parents, families, guests, school committee members, administrators, faculty, and most importantly, the class of 2022. Let me take you back in […] Read more »
The clock Tower that rings several times a day and soon will make a sound to signify the end of the 2021-22 school year for Center School students is scheduled for an outer facelift this summer. Inside the timepiece that faces north, south, east and west across Mattapoisett is a fascinating array of equipment that […] Read more »
Clark University awarded 577 bachelors, 489 masters, and 25 doctoral degrees, and conferred four honorary degrees during the University’s 118th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 22. Among the graduates were: –Joshua William Canning, of Marion, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and biology. –Melvin Micheal Vincent, of Rochester, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Sustainability Partnership meets on Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 am to talk about the upcoming recycled art show and ways to promote sustainability in the community. New members always welcome. Author Nicholas Sullivan talks about his book, The Blue Revolution, on Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm. His work presents a new way […] Read more »
To the Editor; Anybody want to build a community garden with a great fence, sunshine, plenty of water and amenities that delight the soul? With structures that extend the growing season like a cold frame and a great south facing stone wall. With soil reclamation in an ample composting area? With water features, wildflowers […] Read more »
Silvershell Beach opens for the season on June 25. Stickers will be checked at the gate. If you have not already purchased your sticker, we recommend doing so as soon as possible. Marion residents must purchase their stickers at the Building Department at the Marion Town House. For questions please call 508-748-3516 or email […] Read more »
Tuesday morning’s recount of the 2022 Rochester Select Board vote at the Senior Center managed to get closer than the two-vote difference tabulated after the May 25 Town Election. Incumbent Brad Morse retained his seat after the recount produced a 582-581 edge in his favor against Adam Murphy’s challenge. There were also counted two […] Read more »
Kathleen “Kathy” I. Brennan ,88, of Rochester, MA (formerly of Longmeadow, MA), went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on June 9, 2022. Kathleen was born on October 25, 1933 in Waterbury, CT. She was the daughter of Bernard Dressell and Rose O’ Brian Dressell. Kathleen, known in her childhood as “Kay”, attended […] Read more »
In updating the Rochester School Committee on the town’s School Improvement Plan during the committee’s June 1 public meeting, Rochester Memorial School Principal Derek Medeiros identified pillars of the larger district’s overall Strategic Plan 2023. He focused on project-based learning and opportunistic implementation of what he called the four C’s. By working together […] Read more »