A rabies clinic for cats and dogs will be held on Sunday, March 23 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm noon at the Mattapoisett Highway Department, 5 Mendell Road. This clinic is open to all regardless of residency. Cats must be in carriers and dogs must be leashed. Vaccination fee is $15. Please bring proof […] Read more »
Alexis Dawn Zutaut otherwise known as Lexy Lulu, died peacefully on March 16, 2025, at 18 years of age in Boston Children’s Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort from her family. Born in Plymouth, daughter of Jason A. and Nicole E. (Casciano) Zutaut, she lived in Rochester all of her life. Lexy enjoyed […] Read more »
The March 17 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board was a continuation of meetings with department heads to review all things budget. On this night, they met with Highway Superintendent Garrett Bauer, Health Agent Gail Joseph and Fire Chief Andrew Murray. Joseph reported that the public health nurse was requesting administrative assistance due to […] Read more »
Amidst the dripping-wet maze of young swimmers moving about while hidden under caps, goggles, and towels in between their many events at last weekend’s YMCA New England Championship at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, there was no chance that Noella Michaud or her Gleason YMCA Riptides teammates would get lost. “We have like a color, and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites interested local residents to its March 20 monthly meeting featuring magic by Dennis Blanchard from Eventful Magic. This month’s program will provide a fun, and unforgettable experience transcending conventional programs. Witnessing incredible mind-bending tricks can inspire thinking outside the box and help individuals approach challenges with a fresh perspective. Magic […] Read more »
The Marion Village Historic District Study Committee met on March 11 to tabulate and report out the results of their recent survey of town residents regarding a proposed local historic district bylaw. The survey was conducted at the request of several village property owners at the Study Committee’s public meetings in January and February. […] Read more »
Rochester’s Select Board Monday learned the details of a proposal to turn the plan for a new playground at Gifford Park into a larger renovation that expands space for travel lanes, pedestrians, and parking at the ball field. The 3,649 square-foot playground will be placed in the park’s northeast corner. Displaying a concept sketch […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional (ORR) School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, High School Principal Michael Devoll, and Junior High Principal Silas Coellner are proud to congratulate eight ORR instrumentalists and vocalists who performed at the Southeastern Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Junior District Festival. The following students took the stage […] Read more »
To the Editor, As long term (50 years +) residents of Marion’s historic village, we wholeheartedly endorse the proposed historic district to be voted on at the spring Town Meeting. Of the 350 towns in MA, there are over 200 local historic districts including neighboring towns of Rochester, Wareham, Westport, and Dartmouth. If you […] Read more »
Residents of Marion will have the opportunity to hear from candidates on the Marion ballot at the League of Women Voters SouthCoast (LWVSC) Candidates Forum. The event will occur on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room of Sippican School, located at 16 Spring Street, Marion. Mr. Jack Eklund of the […] Read more »