To the Editor: The Rochester Historical Society congratulates the Rochester Country Fair Committee for such a successful event this year. All aspects of the Fair were well-planned and well-executed. The Fair proved a very enjoyable and profitable venue for the Historical Society and we look forward to 2013. Thanks for a job well done by […] Read more »

The Heritage Days committee would like to offer their thanks to those residents and visitors who joined us for the celebration August 2 – 5 in spite of the brutal heat. We sincerely hope you enjoyed the activities you attended and are looking forward to an all-new weekend celebration in 2013. We want to congratulate […] Read more »

In my letter that appeared in last week’s issue of The Wanderer, I inadvertently misrepresented the process for voting in a primary election, at least in Mattapoisett, for which I apologize! According to our Town Clerk, Barbara Sullivan, in order to vote on primary day Thursday, September 6, if you are “unenrolled” (that is, not […] Read more »

To the Editor: Uncharacteristically, primary day this year is Thursday, September 6. All across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, voters will head to the polls on a Thursday. It’s especially important to vote on primary day because several races will be decided based on the outcome of the primary elections. Unlike many states in the US, […] Read more »

Just an alert to caring grandparents: On Wednesday at 2:00 pm, I got a phone call from my grandson (not). “Grandma, I am so embarrassed to call you, but I’m really in big trouble. I got into an accident. I hit someone and they have a concussion and stitches and cuts. The victim wants to […] Read more »

On behalf of the ORRJHS 2012 Survival-to-Soldier Project, I am pleased to inform everyone that two shipments of care packages were sent out to Captain Owen Fogarty’s unit of 170 soldiers currently stationed in Afghanistan. In total, the two shipments contained 29 boxes with a total weight of approximately 250 pounds of items for the […] Read more »

On July 5, I suffered a grand mal seizure at the Mattapoisett Town Building. A big thank you to Rose Bowman and a gentleman from New Hampshire for helping until the ambulance arrived. A big thank you to Anthony Days, Craig LeBlanc and Bill McLmail for their quick response to the 911 call. I was […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Mattapoisett Women’s Club expresses their heartfelt appreciation to all Mattapoisett restaurants and vendors who were instrumental in making the 9th annual “Taste of the Town” a resounding success: The Scoop, Mattapoisett Chowder House and Tavern, the Inn on Shipyard Park, The Slip, Gail’s Goodies and More, Oxford Creamery, Turks Seafood, On […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Lions Club wishes to express our appreciation to the many volunteers who helped make this year’s Harbor Days a huge success. This week-long festival has grown over the past 28 years and it really does “take a village” to prepare and execute all of the events.  We thank all of the Lions that […] Read more »

To the Editor: Recently, I was involved in a serious accident while riding my bike on Acushnet Road.  Several drivers, who were probably on their way to work, stopped to offer me assistance. Although I never learned your names, I appreciate your willingness to help me. Also, I would like to thank Officer Anthony Days […] Read more »