Steven Bowman of Old Pine Island Road, Mattapoisett MA passed away December 18, 2024 at St Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. Steven was predeceased by his parents: Alexander and Sandra (Braley) Bowman. Steve leaves his sibling: Alex Bowman III & significant other Tracy Burns, Donna Martin & significant other Derrick Rodrigues, Lori Serpa & significant […] Read more »
On December 12, Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals extended to January 2025 its hearing into the signage for the ExtraSpace Self-Storage facility proposed for County Road after raising alarms about the exact look of those signs. Project representative Joseph Sanda told the board the developer is seeking a special permit to allow erecting […] Read more »
Old Rochester High School’s hockey team played their season opener at Dartmouth on December 15, in a close game. The Bulldogs battled back from being down 3-1 and led 4-3 with three minutes left. However, Dartmouth kept fighting and sent it to overtime. Old Rochester ended up falling short after entering with a penalty kill. […] Read more »
This year, in the same spirit as many concurrent years, ORR is conducting a month-long fundraiser to raise awareness and monies for the Neediest Family Fund of New Bedford. This school-wide fundraiser, organized by the Student Council, sees students donate their spare change to go to families in need this holiday season. Now until […] Read more »
Several years ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gail Roberts who graciously shared with us a bit of the history of the Tinkhamtown Chapel and her family’s connection to this quaint structure. As we near the Christmas of 2024, closing out a year of global turmoil and raw national politics, we thought reflecting […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents a collage exhibit by Helen Lozoraitis called “Drawn to Nature” from January 2 to January 31. As a longtime observer of nature, Helen takes photographs that she integrates with both real world and abstract visual elements to create mixed media collages. The artwork consists of hand-painted and […] Read more »
Leonard C. Higgins, 88, died peacefully on December 14,2024 surrounded by family at The Oaks Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Helen R. Higgins. Born in Boston, the son of the late Leonard M. and Victoria (Mikolyski) Higgins. He lived in Mattapoisett most of his life and was a communicant […] Read more »
The December 16 meeting opened with action items before proceeding to scheduled public hearings. The Board voted unanimously to approve the FY2026 budget, and also a $2,400 to Field Engineering from the 78 Wareham Road Consulting Account. Minutes of the December 2, 2024 Planning Board Meeting and the October 7, 2024 Joint Meeting […] Read more »
On December 17 the Mattapoisett Select Board voted to place a moratorium on the use of the town’s properties by any entity other than recognized and duly appointed or elected boards and committees. Town administrator Mike Lorenco noted that presently, there aren’t firm rules or guidelines for such use of municipal properties, the absence of […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces auditions for their production of Ripcord, written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by John Heavey. Auditions will be held on January 4 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and again Sunday January 5 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Show dates are March 7 through March 23, 2025, with Friday […] Read more »