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Old Hammondtown School Field Day219 viewsPhysical Education teacher Chad Cabeceiras coordinated a range of activities to keep each grade level moving, playing together, and having fun at the Old Hammondtown School Field Day. In addition to traditional tug-of-war and running and throwing games, was a returning fan-favorite: Kevin Sousa of Abilities Rec, Inc.
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Marion Council of Aging Summer Barbecue219 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of the Marion Council of Aging Summer Barbecue held on July 22.
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Oyster Festival219 viewsWhat do you get when you mix good music with good foods like pizza and oysters washed down with beer? Well, the 3rd Annual Beer and Oyster Festival hosted by the Sippican Lands Trust, of course. This year’s event was held on September 18 on the grounds of the Cushing Community Center in Marion. Droves of people lined up to buy tickets, while others danced and pranced to the tunes provided by Retro Roots. The annual fundraiser supports the work of the SLT. Photos by Marilou Newell
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ORR Field Hockey219 viewsEach year, the Old Rochester Regional High School field hockey team members engage in a community service project. This year, on September 15, they went to "Sharing the Harvest Community Farm" at the YMCA of Dartmouth. The team worked hard in planting and preparing the fields for the next set of crops. All the produce is donated to 20 local hunger relief programs throughout the South Coast region. Photo courtesy Kate Souza
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Rose Bowman219 viewsRose Bowman, seen on Monday outside Center School, is retiring as principal of Mattapoisett Schools at the end of this academic year. Bowman’s career dates back to 1971 when she began teaching at the Hathaway School in New Bedford. She has been serving in the Old Rochester Regional School District over 30 years and says that education has evolved so that children are consumed less with rote instruction and now are learning how to think through creative problem-solving. Photo by Mick Colageo. January 6, 2022
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Mattapoisett Harbor219 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Marion Natural History Museum219 viewsOn February 28, the Marion Natural History Museum's after school group enjoyed hearing about the efforts being made to protect the endangered Diamondback terrapin. Debra Ewing showed photos of the "Terrapin Garden" she helped to create in her neighborhood in Marion. The students had many interesting questions about this species, which were answered by Debra and two volunteers from New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA). The students then broke into groups, exploring the artifacts they had brought in
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Mattapoisett Sustainability Partnership219 viewsDakota, Lynne and Drew Nahigyan, below, were dressed for the rain and used recycled bags to clean up a street in the eastern part of town.
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Christmas Lights219 viewsMarino Carrerio of Mattapoisett held the lighting of his home’s Christmas décor Saturday, November 30. Pictured is a lit walkway leading to the side of the property and to more lights and decorations. Photo by Shawn Sweet.
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Sippican Schooner 5k and Mini Fun Run 218 views Sunday, May 4 was a perfect day for a fun run through Marion, and about 200 people turned out to participate in VASE’s second annual Sippican Schooner 5k and Mini Fun Run to raise money for educational programs at Sippican Elementary School. VASE member Diana Martin organized the event, with the support of about 12 volunteers who assisted that morning in making sure the two races went off without a hitch. Photo by Felix Perez
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Coffee & Conversation218 viewsCoffee & Conversation is held outdoors on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-11. Rochester residents may come and enjoy coffee & pastries with their friends. Donations are appreciated. Photos courtesy Connie Dolan
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Mattapoisett Retiries 218 viewsFour recently retired, municipal employee relations were honored Tuesday afternoon for their long tenure and service to Mattapoisett and its residents at an outdoor ceremony. The four retirees are former Library Director Susan Pizzolato (11 years), former assistant Harbormaster Bob Ketchel (25 years), and Highway Department employees Jay DuPont (19 years) and Roger Fleurent (12 years). Pizzolato and Ketchel also received citations from the House of Representatives and the state senate.
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