The Elks of Wareham/New Bedford Lodge No. 73 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and community service, […] Read more »
MassAudubon and Mattapoisett Land Trust have partnered up to run a fun family hike this winter, Tracks and Traces. Join us for a hike on Saturday January 13 in the Old Aucoot District where we will be searching for signs of wildlife. We will learn about animal tracks and other clues that help us to […] Read more »
Rochester’s Select Board on Tuesday night approved a Special Town Meeting warrant with a wider variety of articles than most annual town meetings have. The first of the 10 articles on the January 22 warrant (7:00 pm at Rochester Memorial School, 16 Pine Street) will accept a law that mandates the town boost […] Read more »
One of the stops on our last summer’s scavenger hunt was the stone arch bridge. Finding the bridge was probably the biggest challenge on the list unless you’ve participated in the Rochester Memorial Day River Race. While several large rocks and our many stone walls get the most attention, the rock arch bridge is a […] Read more »
Rochester is updating its plans on two fronts and wants the public’s input. Right now, a survey on the town website is seeking input on its Hazard Mitigation Plan, which, as Town Planner Nancy Durfee describes in a press release, “enables municipalities to identify risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and develop […] Read more »