Bob Vanstone, 89, died at home on September 26, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his daughters, Gail and Marianne by his side. Born and raised in New Bedford, MA, he was an acclaimed and groundbreaking mechanical engineer, devising and furthering the use of aluminum in aerial fire engine ladder construction which became the […] Read more »
After a Classification Hearing held on October 12, the Rochester Select Board voted to maintain a residential factor of one, resulting in a continuation of the town’s practice of Residential and Commercial/Industrial properties being taxed at the same rate for FY24. Rochester’s estimated tax rate for FY24 is $11.06, down 6.82% from FY23. […] Read more »
Speaker Shawn Carey has cancelled his program at the Nasketucket Bird Club on October 25. Readers can check for updates on the Nasketucket Bird Club Facebook page or the website: www.nbcbirdclub.com. Read more »
At its opening public meeting of the 2023-24 academic year, the Old Rochester Regional Joint School Committee/Superintendent’s Union #55 heard from Dr. Ruth Gilbert-Whitner, whom Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson suggested the district employ as a facilitator for Vision 2028, ORR’s strategic plan for the next five years. “Finally, we’re here,” said Nelson, addressing […] Read more »
On Thursday, October 5, the Marion Institute hosted the first annual Boogie at the Bog fundraising event to benefit Frogfoot Farm: Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, a new farm-to-food relief program to fight hunger and poor nutrition across Southeastern MA. With plans to launch in 2024, Frogfoot Farm will grow, farm and harvest food for individuals and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street is once again offering its popular Learn-to-Crochet class. The class, which will be instructed by Jackie Sousa, will occur every Monday from 6 pm-8 pm, starting October 23 and ending December 4 There will be no class on November 20. This class is limited to 6-9 people, depending […] Read more »
Michael W. Corrigan of Mattapoisett, formerly of Vienna, Virginia, passed away on October 14th, 2023. He was born on February 25th, 1959, to the late Admiral Donald T. Corrigan and Ann (Welch) in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was raised in Fall River and Somerset. He graduated from Providence College in 1981 then attended the Naval […] Read more »
Marion Health Director Lori Desmarais brought to the Marion Board of Health’s October 5 public meeting attention a conversation she had with Marion Building Commissioner Bob Grillo, who has received recent requests to install bathrooms in garages to be used for office space (not a residence.) “Right now, we don’t currently have anything […] Read more »
Haunted Doll Craft ages 10-up Saturday, October 14 from 11 to 12 pm – Turn dolls into spooky Halloween decorations. Registration is required for this free program. Paranormal New England – Thursday, October 19 at 6:30 pm. Learn about the paranormal world with the team that has investigated reportedly haunted locations throughout New England. […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Lions Club will hold its annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival (FFFFF) on Saturday, October 28 at Shipyard Park, Mattapoisett from 12:00-4:00 pm. This event is FREE and no registration is required. There will be; Tractor hay rides, Face painting, Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin, Pumpkin Bowling, Refreshments (while they last), […] Read more »