COVID-19, Flu, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are respiratory viruses that can cause severe disease resulting in hospitalization and sometimes death. Everyone 6 months and older should get a seasonal flu vaccine and an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against infection, serious illness, and hospitalization. To reduce the risk of becoming sick with a respiratory […] Read more »
The discussion was wide-ranging from drainage systems to the highway department headquarters, from culverts to snowplowing and grass cutting when the Mattapoisett Capital Planning Committee met with Highway Surveyor Garrett Bauer on January 21. Bauer brought the committee up to speed on repairs and renovations that have been taking place at the department’s headquarters […] Read more »
As toddlers, nothing is off-limits. We are fascinated by the whole world, including our bodies and the things that come out from them. As we get older, we are socialized to regard many topics as not to be discussed, and this often colors the way we present ourselves to doctors and nurses, sometimes to […] Read more »
Do you have a kiddo who loves to read and wants to share their favorite books with other bookworms? We invite you to join BookBuds, our book clubs for kids! The BookBuds meet monthly to discuss their favorite reads, tell jokes, and share the “good news of the day”! There are three age levels (ages […] Read more »
Bree Killion of Rochester, Brady Lee of Mattapoisett, Drew Mastovsky of Marion, Gracie McCarthy of Marion, George Psichopaidas of Mattapoisett, and Zachary Zutaut of Rochester have been named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA […] Read more »
The Rochester School Committee on January 16 adopted a resolution directing Superintendent Michael Nelson and Police Chief Michael Assad to craft a communication to parents and guardians on the safe storage of firearms in their home. The resolution stems from an incident a week before at Rochester Memorial School, said committee member Kate Duggan. […] Read more »
As you may know I always like a good history mystery. A while ago I found a poster that presented me with one. Given that I found a poster at the museum asking the question at the heart of this mystery, I know it has been looked into before, but there was nothing to show […] Read more »
To the Editor: The Rochester Firefighters Association wants to keep town residents safe, but we need your help. As a Rochester resident for over 50 years and as a member of the Rochester Firefighters Association, I want to share an urgent matter that affects the safety and well-being of our entire community. Rochester […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Center School Principal Linda Ashley are pleased to announce the successful run of an artist-in-residence program that brought renowned Aquinnah Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry to the Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55’s Center School on Jan. 13 and 14. Students in grades 1 through 3 […] Read more »
The Planning Board on Tuesday and residents at length discussed how to modify its accessory apartment bylaw in compliance with the state’s new accessory dwelling unit draft regulation. The board also discussed a potential bylaw to regulate short-term rentals for accessory dwellings. Norm Hills, a select board member and a member of the Codification […] Read more »