The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District is trying to work a borrowing scheme after being denied a State Revolving Fund loan for its long-planned upgrade to the filtration system of the water-treatment facility located in Mattapoisett. According to Mass.gov, the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program offers affordable financing options to cities, towns […] Read more »
Residents and town officials crowded the Rochester senior center Monday to hear input on whether to withdraw from the Commonwealth’s Green Communities program, which provides grants and technical assistance to support constructing more energy-efficient buildings and homes but also mandates compliance with building codes that increase construction costs. Attendees ended up with only […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is seeking art contributions for the MAC’s annual summer fundraiser, Cocktails by the Sea. The fundraising committee will collect a limited number of high quality items, including original artwork, fine reproductions (must be framed), ceramics, glass, jewelry and more. Experience packages are also welcome for the silent auction. Those who wish […] Read more »
Born and raised in Mattapoisett, Catherine Heuberger says she has thought for “quite some time” about running for Select Board. When the thought got serious, she wrote the state Ethics Commission to find out if her full-time job as Mattapoisett’s town clerk poses a conflict of interest. “They’re supposed to let me know […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board on Tuesday night approved putting two articles deleting zoning bylaws on the May 22 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. One will eliminate the temporary moratorium on permitting marijuana retail-sales operations, which is no longer needed because state regulations on such licensing have now been finalized and the town has already approved […] Read more »
The Tour de Creme is seeking experienced cyclists to volunteer for this year’s event on Sunday May 21. Volunteer cyclists help keep the other cyclists safe, acting as ride ambassadors and ride sweeps. These volunteers help to make sure all riders stay on course and that nobody gets left behind. If you are a cyclist […] Read more »
Cathleen M. (Tahair) Carreiro, 65, of Fairhaven passed into eternal life on April 11, 2023 while on hospice care at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Robert A. Carreiro of Fairhaven. She was born in New Bedford on March 11, 1958 to Marcia (Galavotti) Tahair and the late Harry Tahair. She […] Read more »
Justin P. Doberck, 41, of Mattapoisett, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 7, 2023. Those who knew Justin were amazed watching him move through this life, and feel blessed to have been in it at the same time. He was beautiful and one of the most interesting people anyone could know. He was loved […] Read more »
Timothy Lloyd Clark, 44, passed suddenly at St. Luke’s Hospital on April 7th, 2023. Born in Dallas, Texas, husband of Amy Ross Clark and son of Daniel Lloyd Clark and Deborah Carr Clark, he lived in Rochester, MA, at Eastover Farm. Tim will always be remembered as a smart, athletic, funny and handsome father, […] Read more »
Spring is here! Winter has departed, the daffodils are in bloom and the Red Sox are on their way to a World Series victory. Hope springs eternal. It’s true that baseball is not as popular as it once was, surpassed by football, basketball, soccer and, of course, pickleball. Even so, despite the cold, […] Read more »