Water/Sewer Pitches New Building

            A new municipal building is being planned for the Mattapoisett Water and Sewer Departments. During the February 12 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board, members heard from Henri Renauld, Water and Sewer superintendent, regarding the new building plans.             Renauld stated that a combination of revenue sources will be used to offset the early […] Read more »

Black History Month Story Time

TTAR (Tri-Town Against Racism) is hosting a Black History Month Story Time and activity at Plumb Memorial Library’s downstairs room, on Thursday February 21 from 3:30 to 4:30.             Featured books are This is the Dream by Diane Z. Shore illustrated by. James Ransome, Change Sings by Amanda Gorman illustrated by Loren Long and All […] Read more »

Celebration Gospel Choir

The Mattapoisett Museum and the Trustees of the Mattapoisett Christian Church at 5 Church Street are proud to present Tabor Academy’s Celebration Gospel Choir on Thursday, February 29 at 6:15 pm. The Tabor Celebration Gospel Choir is a 20-voice choir, composed of faculty, staff, and students. It was founded in January, 2023 and had its […] Read more »

MassDOT to Change Fork into Turn

            Reconfiguration of the intersection of Front and Spring Streets at Brew Fish restaurant from its present fork design into a hard turn is one of two changes coming to the stretch of Route 105 seaward of Route 195.             The entry to Washburn Park off Front Street just southeast of the 195 interchange will […] Read more »

School Closure Leads Storm Prep

The Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55 announced on their Facebook page today that ORR District schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, due to the anticipated winter storm that is predicted to bring unfavorable conditions to the area. ORR District schools include ORR High School, Junior High and the […] Read more »

Bernard Donald Gauvin

Bernard Donald Gauvin, 85, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024. He was home and surrounded by family. Born in New Bedford to the late Olivier J. and Juliette G. (Pare) Gauvin, he was one of six children. Bernie was the husband of Nancy A. (Hawes) Gauvin. In 63 years of marriage, they […] Read more »

Beverly Jane Geil

Beverly Jane Geil, 94, recently of Marion, Massachusetts, passed away on February 2, 2024 due to natural causes.             Beverly was born on October 18, 1929 to Edward Frank Wenzel and Helen Brasch Wenzel in Chesterland, Ohio, and she grew up with her two older brothers on their small farm. After graduating from Chardon High […] Read more »

ORRHS Second Term Honor Roll

            The following students have achieved honors for the second term at Old Rochester Regional High School;             Highest Honors; Emily Abbott, Sophia Anesti, Sarah Cabral, Rylie Coughlin, Cadogan Crete, David Fredette, Brendan Fuller, Katherine Guevara, Jacob Hadley, Jacob Iappini, Tiera McCarthy, Megan McFadyen, Jonathan Nguyen, Xavier Pateakos, Jiya Patel, Nina Pierre, Alexander Pither, Addison […] Read more »

MAC Theater

The Marion Art Center is pleased to present Arsenic & Old Lace, written by Joseph Kesserling and directed by Donn Tyler. Performance dates are March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. Friday and Saturday shows will start at 7:30 pm, while the Sunday matinee will begin at 2:00 pm. The cast includes […] Read more »

Rochester Republican Town Committee

The Rochester Republican Town Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 14 at 6:30 pm, at the North Rochester Congregational Church, located at 247 North Ave, Rochester. You do not have to be a committee member to attend. All are welcome. Candidates running for State Committee Woman & Man will participate in a Candidates forum. Come, […] Read more »