Phylis (Almeida) LeBert, 72, of Middleboro passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She was the loving wife of 35 years to Roger D. LeBert. Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Soares) Almeida, she lived in Rochester from 1978-2015 then settled in Middleboro. She was […] Read more »
On July 25, the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission heard a Notice of Intent filing brought by David Halle of 23 Grand View Avenue. The application was represented by Peter Therrien of Field Engineering for construction of a 32×32-foot detached garage with an impervious patio area. Therrien detailed the stormwater considerations in the plan, but the commissioners […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society will be having a yard sale at the museum at 355 County Road. Our first two drop-off dates are August 5, 10:30-12:30 and August 9 from 2:30-4:30. Guidelines for donated items: no clothing, no large electronics, small electronics must be in good working order, items donated should be clean and saleable. […] Read more »
To The Editor; One could hardly disagree that a marvelous experience exists in the extension of the bike path from Mattapoisett Neck Road to Reservation Road as described in your article of July 9: ” …the vistas of wetlands and wildlife now easily seen from an elevated bridge over marshlands.” State Representative William […] Read more »
Marion Building Commissioner/Zoning Officer Bob Grillo was on hand at the July 21 Board of Health meeting to discuss pool and spa regulations and what is deemed a bedroom under Board of Health regulations. Grillo reported to the board that Marion’s fencing requirement around pools is now in conflict with the state regulation […] Read more »
Participants in the “sold out” annual Lions Club Triathlon caught a break on July 24, as skies were overcast, misty fog cooled the air and the temperature hovered around 75 degrees. The recent heatwave had club organizers wondering if the event should be postponed, but a weather forecast cautiously tracked by one of […] Read more »
Here at the Rochester Historical Museum, we have lots of artifacts. The Curator’s exhibits over the last two years have showcased many of them. Our new exhibit coming in October will be focusing on three categories of items located here, and they are signs, maps and a look at the many town celebrations that have […] Read more »
Have you ever stood at the window facing your backyard and said, “The garden is really turning out beautifully this summer. I sure wish I could find a way to share it with people!” The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club may have a way for you to make a wish come true, read on. Next summer, […] Read more »
Once again, the Ensign Fleet didn’t race due to high winds. This will make next weeks’ races all the more important to see who wins July. Wednesday night was a perfect sailing night. No Quarter Given continued its win streak in Class A with Kindred Spirits second and Restless third. In Class B, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Select Board revisited the importance of bike safety at Monday night’s meeting. A request by the South Coast Bikeway, sponsor of the 5th Annual Pedal for the Path, filed a request to set an information table on September 11 at the Mattapoisett Bike Path intersection at Mattapoisett Neck Road. Present was […] Read more »