Rochester just had its tree lighting, an annual tradition. The town trees that have been decorated over the years have been many as not all the planted trees have survived. The tree in this picture is the town Christmas tree of 1990. It is shown being planted in front of Town Hall. This tree came […] Read more »
Please join us for a fun family tradition that helps those in need. Helping Hands and Hooves will host the 21st annual Christmas Day Swim at 11:00 am at Mattapoisett Town Beach. Each swimmer is asked to donate $15 (payable on the day of the swim). The first 75 swimmers will receive a festive […] Read more »
The December 16 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board included an in-depth report from Gabrielle Belfit of Tighe and Bond, an engineering and environmental consulting firm who has assisted the town with a number of technically challenging projects over the years. On this night, the topic was the recently completed Hazard Mitigation Plan update. She […] Read more »
Much of the discussion around vaccines focuses on children, who get a large number in their early years, but adults also benefit from appropriate vaccination. Which shots should you be discussing with your doctor? People of any age should get an annual flu shot. Influenza is a serious illness, not just a bad […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society Museum will be open by appointment throughout the winter. For anyone who would like to view the exhibit, purchase any of our Rochester clothing, books, maps, etc., or to ask a question, we can be reached: Sue at sash48@comcast.net or 508-295-8908 or Connie at eshbach2@aol.com or 617-750-2818. Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces a call for works for the Winter Members’ Show opening January 11 with a reception from 3:00 pm to 5:00pm. The show runs through February 14. All members may enter up to two pieces each. Works must be original, must have been executed by the artist within the last five […] Read more »
Twelve Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School students were inducted into the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society on December 10, 2024. The newest members of the National Honor Society are 12th graders Haley Lawrence (Veterinary Science, Marion), Shaun Miranda (Horticulture, Marion), and 11th graders Caitlin Allsop (Health Technology, Bourne), Julian Christopher (Environmental Technology, […] Read more »
To the Editor; Thank you, Tobey Hospital. We are very fortunate to have a state-of-the-art emergency facility so close to our homes: The Baldwin Makepeace Emergency Center at Tobey Hospital – a remarkable asset to its surrounding communities. The care both in the ER and on the third floor was outstanding during my recent […] Read more »
Tri-town students at both the high and middle school levels have exceeded state averages in the MCAS for science, mathematics, and English language arts, according to a presentation from Sharlene Fedorowicz, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning. Following the heels of her meeting with the Marion School Committee from earlier this month, Fedorowicz last […] Read more »
The principal, Michael Devoll, of Old Rochester Regional High School announced today that Xavier Pateakos and Dillon Furtado have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to these scholastically […] Read more »