On June 18, members of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation met with residents to outline the current status of the Mattapoisett village roads project now slated for MassDOT’s TIP funding program in 2028 and nearing 25% design. The public meeting, which was heavily advertised in media outlets and the town’s website, brought approximately 100 […] Read more »
The U.S. and most of the world experienced unprecedented heat waves last summer, and this summer promises more of the same. The Northeast is set to experience its first official heat wave as I write. Extreme heat can cause serious health issues, including death, so prepare – prevention is much better than treatment. […] Read more »
Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library between July 2 and July 31 to see a unique photographic exhibit by local photographer Richard Van Inwegen entitled “Musical Hands – A Photographic Study.” Van Inwegen self-assigned himself a project to photograph hands of musicians playing their instruments. Most of the images in this exhibit are of […] Read more »
The Rochester School Committee will schedule a special Zoom meeting this summer to vote its approval to final edits to the 2024-25 Rochester Memorial School Student Handbook, it was decided at the committee’s June 6 public meeting. After Assistant Principal Charles West summarized changes for the 2024-25 academic year, committee member Robin Rounseville asked […] Read more »
Well, I tried to do the right thing. I tried to join the green revolution. I am trying to save the planet, I truly am. Last summer I gave up my environment-polluting, gas lawn mower. I purchased a new-fangled, battery-operated grass cutter. It has all the bells and whistles: It is quiet, it is […] Read more »
Come in to the museum and pick up a free copy of Ted and Elizabeth Brainard’s children’s story book. The museum has many displays to explore as well as a massive Lego table. Admission is free, and we are open every Wednesday and Friday from 10 – 4. Coastal Explorations – During our week-long […] Read more »
Looking at the picture accompanying this article, you’re probably wondering why I’m writing about Halloween in June. This is a picture from our collection and I want to pose a question for you. What could this picture have to do with our new exhibit which will be opening Saturday and Sunday (June 22 & 23) […] Read more »
The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for Spring 2024: Chaz Aguiar, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, class of 2027, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering Rudy Arsenault, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, class of 2027, majoring in Robotics Engineering Emma Carroll, of Rochester, Massachusetts, class of 2025, majoring […] Read more »
Fusion Physical Therapy will not be allowed to renovate space in the former Lockheed-Martin property until at least July 1 when it is presumed a required five members of the Marion Planning Board will be present for a continued public hearing for a Special Permit. The four members who were present for Monday night’s […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to report that Chris Herren was the keynote speaker at an all-school assembly at the end of the school year, at Old Rochester Junior High School. The assembly, sponsored by the Tri-Town town nurses through grant funding from the Southcoast Public Health Collaborative (SCPHC), aimed to educate students […] Read more »