Rochester’s Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is already moving beyond the bylaw changes it was formed to create for the January 2025 special town meeting. Committee Chair Richard Cutler began the November 7 meeting by noting he recently met with town counsel, who made a few minor changes to the panel’s current bylaw proposals. Now […] Read more »
It was difficult not to feel a bit emotional as Keri Duff of Mattapoisett talked about her grandfather John R. Duff Sr. I had promised to get in touch with her before the 2024 Veteran’s Day observances in Mattapoisett as she had a story to share about her grandfather. There had been a Purple Heart […] Read more »
Volleyball Old Rochester’s girls’ volleyball team defeated #5 Cardinal Spellman 3-0 on November 8, by scores of 25-16, 27-25, and 25-14. They advance to the Division Three final four for the 3rd time in 4 years. The Bulldogs will travel to Stoughton High School to play #1 Weston on November 12. Football The […] Read more »
With a grand opening blessing by the pastor of St. Isidore Parish, Rev. Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo, a brand-new thrift shop in the former Rectory at St. Rose of Lima church on Vaughn Hill Road in Rochester has opened after months of hard work by a vibrant group of volunteers; the second such shop for the […] Read more »
A strategy for revitalizing the town’s Point Road Bike Path, as well as ironing out the purview of the town’s Marine Resources Commission, were items discussed at last Wednesday’s Select Board meeting. The Select Board, which also oversees the town’s water and sewer services, also attended to items connected to those services. This includes […] Read more »
On Veterans Day November 11, 2024, the Florence Eastman American Legion Post 280 in partnership with the Tri-town Veterans Office held its annual commemorative service. The community came together at Old Hammondtown School where Rear Admiral Cashman shared his thoughts on the subject of service. Cashman’s background includes being a native of Brockton and […] Read more »
Patricia A. (Fay) McCarthy, 87 of Mattapoisett passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 13th. She was the wife of the late Walter F. McCarthy, Jr. for 57 years. Born in the Bronx, NY, daughter of the late James R. and Julia T. (Williams) Fay, she lived in Brockton and Buzzards Bay for […] Read more »
You are cordially invited to join us for a “White Christmas” Ladies Christmas Tea at First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way, Rochester, on December 7 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Come and celebrate Jesus, the Light of the World. Please RSVP by December 1 (text or call) to Marcia at 508-264-2217. Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust is holding its Annual Meeting this year at George’s Pony Pasture, directly across the street from the Church Homestead at 139 Mattapoisett Road in Rochester, on Saturday November 16 at 11:00 am. We will enjoy hot apple cider and apple cider doughnuts as we gather in the newly renovated old foundation […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites potential new members and interested local residents to its November 21 monthly meeting which will feature speakers from the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Kristen McCormack, VP of the Land, will begin the program with an overview of the Land Trust’s 50 years of persevering land for the enjoyment of all. This […] Read more »