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Disaster Drill373 viewsFairhaven Fire Department hosted a full-scale exercise to improve emergency response in the region. Mattapoisett, Rochester, Dartmouth, Freetown, Acushnet, and New Bedford all responded to a disaster that simulated an accident between a school bus and an oil truck at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. Twenty drama students from New Bedford Vocational High School played the part of injured students who were assessed and treated for injuries. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Christmas Holiday Shop373 viewsSt. Anthony’s and St. Rita’s parishioners combined efforts to give the community a Christmas Holiday Shop and Celebration on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The basement of St. Anthony’s church was decked out in snowflakes, wreaths, bells, bows, and a Santa sleigh. Santa listened patiently as children told him what they wanted for Christmas. A beautiful bake table tempted visitors with gooey confections and warm malasadas were enjoyed by all. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Historic Fire373 viewsThe insulation, seen here spilling out into an upstairs room, helped limit the amount of damage the house’s roof sustained. The exposed lathe and roof revealed hand-hewn beams that Mr. Dexter hopes to keep exposed in the house’s renovation.
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Homes for Cats373 viewsHabitat for Cats held an adoption day on Sunday January 12th. Cats and kittens from New Bedford, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Marion and other local towns were available for adoption. For more information visit habitatforcats.org. Photo by Felix Perez
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Reading Time373 viewsMattapoisett preschoolers visited the Free Public Library on Friday, January 8, 2010 to enjoy a special storytime with Children’s Librarian Linda Burke. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Olympic Visit373 viewsThe U.S. Olympic Sailing Team gave a presentation at the Marion Music Hall on February 20, 2010. Anna Tunnicliffe and her crew were on hand to share their experiences as Olympic Athletes and detailed their journey to the 2012 Olympics. The event was sponsored by the Beverly Yacht Club. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Hillbilly Hoedown373 viewsA Hillbilly Dinner Dance was held at Redman Hall in Wareham on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to benefit the 11th annual Rochester Country Fair. After dinner, Twinkies were provided for dessert and The Relics provided music. This year's Rochester Country Fair will be held on August 19, 20 and 21 at Plumb Corner and the theme will be “Hillbilly Days”. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Bluegrass373 viewsA Bluegrass concert to benefit Heifer International was held at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on May 8, 2010. Heifer International works to end world hunger and poverty by donating livestock to families in need. The recipients raise and breed their livestock to donate to others in need, thus continuing the cycle of giving. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Relay for Life373 viewsOver 200 Tri-Town residents gathered to help raise money for the American Cancer Society by participating in the fifth annual Relay for Life. The Relay started at 5:00 pm on Friday June 11 and continued until 12:00 pm on Saturday. Participants walked the track at ORR throughout the night and into the next afternoon as a way to honor cancer survivors and those who lost their battle to cancer. Personalized luminaria bags lined the track, lighting the way for the participants throughout the night.
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2010 Road Race373 viewsMattapoisett’s 40th Road Race took place on the steamy Saturday morning of July 3, 2010. Over a thousand runners registered for the highly anticipated annual five-mile event. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Rochester Road Race373 viewsOfficials of the Rochester Road Race formally offer a donation to Damien's Pantry, the beneficiary of the annual race that took place last August. Photo courtesy of Chuck Kantner
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New Principal373 viewsLyn Rivet, who was recently named Sippican School’s permanent principal, is joined by fourth graders who presented their work on Explorers during the December 2010 All School Meeting. Photo courtesy of Sarah Goerges.
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