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Dance the Night Away501 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church hosted a family-oriented night of "Dancing with the Stars" on Friday, March 23. Young and old alike danced to the music of DJ Don Hunt from City Lights Disc Jockey Services and then were thrilled to dance alongside special guest 'stars' The Cat in the Hat and Shrek! Members of Heidi Parker Catelli's dance troupe were also on hand to teach a few dance steps. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Fun for Finleys501 viewsFriends and family gathered on Sunday, April 1 at the American Legion Hall in Mattapoisett to celebrate a combined 170 years of birthdays. About 80 people filled the hall to honor one of the town’s most beloved couples, Don and Hope Finley. Don will turn 90 in May and Hope just turned 80 last month. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Scouts Cross Over501 viewsHaakon Perkins and Lee Estes of Mattapoisett took part in an impressive ceremony the last weekend in March at Camp Tinkham in Mattapoisett where they formally “graduated” from the Webelos pack to the Cub Scout troop during a “crossing over” ceremony that included fellow scouts and family members. The ceremony borrowed from Native American clothing and ceremonial techniques. (Photo courtesy of Bodil Perkins).
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Remebering Mr. Rod501 viewsFriends and family met to dedicate the Athletic Fields at ORR in the memory of former Athletic Director Joao Rodrigues on Friday October 19, 2007
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Scouts Honored500 viewsMattapoisett Boy Scouts Matthew O’Dowd, Charles Gaudet, and Alex Poulin were all recent inducted into the rank of “Eagle Scout” during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor held recently at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Each scout chose community service projects to attain the rank: Matthew coordinated a successful Red Cross blood drive; Charles organized the repair of the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s picket fence; and Alex helped senior citizens with difficult chores.
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Rochester's New Wheels500 viewsTown officials and members of the Rochester Council on Aging (COA) Board of Directors poured non-alcoholic champagne over the hood of the newly-dedicated COA minibus which the town acquired through a rebate they received from MBTA funds during a dedication ceremony held on Friday, March 30. The new 14-passenger vehicle can also accommodate two wheelchairs and will be used to transport seniors to various events. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Welcome to the Camp500 viewsCarl Robideau, Director of Camp Massasoit at the Mattapoisett branch of the YMCA Southcoast, recently led a tour of the summer camp facility on April 21 to provide prospective parents with an overview of what the program has to offer. Camp Massasoit offers programs for children of all ages starting with their Scamper Camp program aimed at preschool aged children, 4 to 5 years of age, up to their Counselor-In-Training program for teenagers, 15 to 16 years of age. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Mom's Marathon '07500 viewsAn estimated 400 runners and walkers came out to the Oxford Creamery in Mattapoisett on Sunday, May 13 to participate in the first annual Tiara Classic Mother’s Day 5K Road Race. The race was held to benefit the Women’s Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts. Many of the runners donned tiaras and capes, making this event one of the more colorful local road races. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Seaside Studies500 viewsAbove: ORR Senior Sam Lyons collects water samples from Pine Island Pond. Photo courtesy of Jane McCarthy
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Cat Turns 50499 viewsThe Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester held a Birthday Party commemorating the 50th anniversary of the release of Dr. Seuss' classic "The Cat in the Hat," which included fun, games and treats for all participants. The book’s author, the late Theodore Giesel, was a native of Springfield, MA. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Swazi Aid Show499 viewsR&B singer Joy and her band performed during the first in a series of local benefit concerts at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on Sunday, April 29. The show was organized by Mattapoisett resident and ORR graduate Sarah DeMatos who is attempting to raise money and awareness for abandoned children in Africa. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Bikes, Bikes, Bikes!499 viewsThe Third Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Tri-Town Ride attracted several hundred young bicyclist to the ORR campus on Saturday morning, May 16, for a bike rally to help defeat cancer. Proceeds from the event will go to several charities in the state such as the Jimmy Fund and Dana- Farber Cancer Institute to assist in cancer research. The rally was expected to raise more than $15,000. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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