To the Editor; Let’s hope that the next meeting to discuss the proposed road work in Mattapoisett will be held in a venue that can accommodate all of us who want to be present. I have a fondness for old things and think they epitomize strength, durability, charm, and character, just as the […] Read more »
Martin Sparks Bulldogs to Playoff Win
The Old Rochester Regional High School boys’ basketball team opened the MIAA Division 3 state tournament on March 1 with a 65-59 victory over Foxborough in Mattapoisett. Gavin Martin was named the player of the game, dropping 18 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Zach Maurao added 18 points. The host Bulldogs, seeded second, […] Read more »
FY25 Capital Planning
On March 4, the Mattapoisett Capital Planning Committee, chaired by Mike Dahill, presented the Select Board with the town’s FY25 plan. Dahill began his presentation by first stating that the biggest expense the town is facing is the upgrades project required at the Fairhaven Sewer Plant. While final cost estimates are still being […] Read more »
DeSousa: Going Underground Would Save Trees
Public meetings in Mattapoisett rarely require overflow rooms to accommodate attendees, but such was the case when the Mattapoisett Tree Committee held its February 29 meeting. The Fire Station training room was packed, requiring Town Administrator Mike Lorenco to open up Town Hall. A streaming of the meeting via Zoom granted those audience members […] Read more »
Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library
The seed library is back. Check out seeds and educational materials to get your garden growing. Join the Library for A Banned Book Club Special Presentation – Think of the Children: Banned Picture Books, Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 pm. Learn about the picture books and juvenile literature titles that have been banned or […] Read more »
Capital Requests Rearranged
The Marion Select Board is rearranging the lists of FY25 capital requests as recently presented by the Capital Improvements Planning Committee. On Tuesday night, Town Administrator Geoff Gorman told the Select Board that the requests presented in two basic categories – those relating to the Department of Public Works versus anything else – […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
In the early days of Rochester when people had to go somewhere, they walked. When Abraham Holmes was sent to find out the results of the Battle of Concord and Lexington, he headed toward Middleboro on foot. As time passed, horses and wagons came into town, but few people traveled far from home. Once […] Read more »
William J. Loughman
William J. Loughman, known to many as Bill or Billy, passed away Friday, February 16th, 2024 with his family by his side. Born and raised in West Roxbury, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Burke) Loughman. He is survived by his siblings, Susan Cabe of Cramerton, NC, Nancy Giovannucci and husband […] Read more »
Mary Anne Lucas
Mary Anne Lucas passed away at her daughter’s home in Orlando, Florida on February 17th at the age of 90. Mary was born in Rhode Island and worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company after high school. She married Robert Lucas in 1959, and they moved to Martha’s Vineyard where he served as […] Read more »
Rochester Democratic Town Committee
The Rochester Democratic Town Committee will hold an election for delegates to the Democratic State Convention at 6:00 pm, March 11, at the Joseph H. Memorial Library Community Conference Room Downstairs at 17 Constitutional Way, Rochester. Sign-in for the election will begin at 5:30 pm. Only registered Rochester Democrats and preregistered Democrats shall be allowed […] Read more »