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Santa Arrives113 viewsThe Town of Rochester wasn’t able to host its traditional Christmas celebration this year, but the Fire Department made sure that Santa and Mrs. Claus and Sparky visited with children on Sunday outside Town Hall, where Board of Selectmen Chairman Paul Ciaburri presided over the lighting of the tree. Ciaburri was thrilled to report that the Christmas Angels, run by Lorraine Thompson with volunteers from the Council on Aging, the public library, local businesses, schools, and churches haven’t missed a beat.
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Seven Stars113 viewsAfter spending the past 20 years building his dream sailboat in his yard in upstate New York, Paul Thompson intended to launch his boat in Newport, Rhode Island, but had trouble finding a transport company to haul the boat down to New England shores until Mattapoisett-based Tom Brownell arranged to bring “Seven Stars” to Mattapoisett Harbor, where it was finally launched on August 14. Photos by Mick Colageo August 19, 2021 edition
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Dog Walk Fundraiser113 viewsFreemin Bauer with his five-year-old sibling bulldogs Mia and Louie during Saturday’s dog walk fundraiser held at Center School in Mattapoisett. Six years ago, Bauer was an eagle scout who donated his first dog-walking fundraising collection to an animal shelter in Fairhaven. Approximately 20 dogs were on hand for the August 28 event, a small step in a larger effort to finance a dog park in town. According to Mattapoisett Select Board member Jodi Bauer
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Salty's Silvery Moon Soiree113 viewsOn the evening of October 23, the Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted its annual Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree at Dunseith Gardens. The yearly autumn event finds families gathering around a roaring fire pit and toasting marshmallows or creating delicious desserts while listening to live music. On this night, music was provided by Jeff Dunn, and storyteller Danny Dullea entertained all with marvelous tales about the natural world. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Ned’s Point113 viewsTaken on a morning walk to Ned’s Point. Photo by Nancy Prefontaine
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ORRHS Boys’ Basketball 113 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School boys’ basketball team had the support of a packed gymnasium for MIAA Division 3 tournament wins over Foxboro, Salem (pictured) and Dover-Sherborn. Having run the table on home court, the second-seeded Bulldogs went to Worcester State on Monday night and defeated Pittsfield to earn a spot in the state championship this weekend in Lowell. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk112 viewsDespite a downpour perfectly timed for its planned gathering on Friday off Point Road in Marion, the Sippican Lands Trust celebrated the completion of the new Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk. Executive Director Jim Bride and president Alan Harris held a live Zoom meeting for those who could not attend, and some of the donors for the project assisted in the ribbon-cutting. The boardwalk is open by appointment. See story by Marilou Newell. Photo by Mick Colageo
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ORR Class of 2020112 viewsOld Rochester’s graduating class tosses their Graduation Caps in the air to celebrate graduating during the ceremony held on August 8, 2020. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Benson Brook Transfer Station112 viewsTown of Marion officials cut the ribbon on the Benson Brook Transfer Station to Marion and Rochester residents on January 27. From the left: Town Administrator Jay McGrail, Selectman John Waterman, Bob Partridge, Board of Selectmen Chairman Randy Parker, Stephen Cushing, and Selectman Norm Hills. Adjacent photo, Parker displays future plans for the station. Photos by Mick Colageo
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ORR Football112 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School football team opened its season in a 42-15 defeat against Dighton-Rehoboth on March 27 in New Bedford. Above, Stephen Arne picks up a first down for the Bulldogs. Top right, Hayden Rinta (20) powers his way through the gap. Right, the Bulldogs take the play from Ryon Thomas (1). Bottom right, ORR's Jayven Pina Francis brings down D-R's Jaren Ramos. Below, Ryon Thomas throws deep down the sideline. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant112 viewsRepresentative William Straus, Marion Sewer Superintendent Frank Cooper, Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Operator Nathaniel Munafo, Marion Board of Selectmen Chairman Randy Parker, Finance Director Judy Mooney, Town Administrator Jay McGrail, and Selectmen John Waterman and Norm Hills gathered on April 2 at the wastewater treatment plant off Benson Brook Road, where Straus presented the Marion delegates with a $250,000 check. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Kingfisher112 viewsMary-Ellen Livingstone shared these pictures of a belted kingfisher she spotted in Mattapoisett.
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