Richard J. Moniz, 81, of Rochester died February 16, 2023 peacefully at home. He was the husband of Dr. Deborah A. Hartley, and the son of the late Francisco and Rosemary (Bento) Moniz. Richard was born and remained in New Bedford before moving to Rochester 35 years ago. He was formerly employed as […] Read more »
A new Plan of Record was presented by David Davignon of Schneider Davignon Leone representing James and Sharlene Craig, 12A Aucoot Road on February 13 to the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission. The changes from the original plan now call for a smaller footprint for a new residence, and a place for future septic upgrade. […] Read more »
In a month, it will be Spring and the resumption of activities at the Rochester Historical Society will be blooming along with the tulips and crocuses. Our 2023 Membership Drive continues. For information on that, you can email Connie at eshbach2@aol.com or call or email Sue sash48@comcast.net or 508-295-8908. We have some dates to […] Read more »
Asked if he had a demolition timeline on Marion’s existing harbormaster building, Derek Redgate, civil engineer and project manager with Coastal Engineering, said he has been told the town is in the process of revising the project cost that would be brought before this spring’s Town Meeting. All permitting, he said, will be in […] Read more »
By the time you read this, all three of the Tri-Town land trusts will have a story or trail walk featuring a children’s story written by black authors. These installations add to the growing partnerships between land trusts, libraries and other local institutions, and the organization Tri-Town Against Racism (TTAR.) On February 11, […] Read more »
The Rochester Cultural Council is excited to announce that we have awarded $5,800 in grant funds to support 12 projects in 2023. Grants ranged from $150 to $750 and were awarded in the categories of arts, sciences, and humanities. Emphasis was placed on funding programs that benefited Rochester residents and are to be held locally […] Read more »
Samuel Dunn of Mattapoisett has been named to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Fall 2022 Chancellor’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. To qualify, students must have completed 12 course credits and earn a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Read more »
Residents of New Bedford and surrounding towns might be familiar with the brand “Rayn’s Revolver” or perhaps the woman behind the brand, Amberrayn Vaughn. Both her store and her aesthetic speak of forging one’s own path, something she credits in part to her dear friend, Becket W. Kiernan. “Becket walked through life with […] Read more »
The Planning Board started its February 14 meeting by approving the special permits for the construction of an in-ground swimming pool behind a multi-unit home at 7 Marion Road. The board had to decide whether to permit the pool under both Scenic Highway and Groundwater District regulations. The permits will allow building owner […] Read more »
Attention Pre-Schoolers and Homeschoolers, the Marion Natural History Museum is now open to the public on Friday mornings. The museum features collections of minerals, fossils, butterflies, birds of prey and many other specimens. Appointments may be made for field trips. If you would like to schedule a time to come in and view these specimens […] Read more »