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New Harbor Patrol Boat1355 viewsThe newly-purchased Mattapoisett Harbormaster’s boat underwent final preparations — including official lettering done by Assistant Harbormaster Ken Pacheco — earlier this week at the Town Wharf. The new vessel has been in service for about a week now and Harbormaster Steve Mach said the boat, with a higher enclosed cabin, will come in handy especially during the colder winter months. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Hathaway Getaway1355 viewsThree generations of the Hathaway clan get together every winter for an “All Boys Ski Trip.” Here Ken Hathaway Sr. (center, holding a copy of The Wanderer), is accompanied by his six sons and three grandsons in North Conway, NH. Bottom row, l. to r., Robert, Ethan, Jonathan, “Grampa” Ken, and Stephen. Back row, l. to r., Mark, Timmy, Noah, and Malcolm Hathaway.
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I Found the Aardvark!1355 viewsI Found the Aardvark!
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1021041353 viewsAlan Pratt of 1 Cannon Street in Mattapoisett is seen here floating with a copy of The Wanderer on the Dead Sea during a recent trip in September 2004. Mr. Pratt and his wife, Cynthia Good, traveled to visit Alan’s son Jonathan who is serving with the State Department in Amman Jordan. (Photo courtesy of Alan Pratt). 10/21/04 edition
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Tolerance Through Theater1350 viewsMembers of the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club (foreground, l. to r.) Shannon Francis, Evan Berry, and Samantha LeBlanc rehearse for the school’s production of The Laramie Project, to be performed Thursday through Saturday, November 17, 18, and 19 at 8:00 pm; and Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $8 for students and seniors and will be available at the door. Advance tickets can also be purchased at Old Rochester Regional High School, the Marion General Store, the Seaport Village Coffee and Ice Cream Shoppe in Mattapoisett, and the Plumb Corner Market in Rochester. (Photo by and courtesy of Joe Butterfield).
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Wanderer Model1345 viewsThis intricately detailed model of the whaling bark Wanderer was built by David Barker and Neale Birdsall, both of Marion, and was commissioned by Mr. Barker for his private maritime collection. Mr. Barker has maintained a lifelong fascination with the whaling ship which dates back to his father’s finding artifacts from the historic vessel floating in the water just after it was destroyed on the rocks off Cuttyhunk Island in 1924. (Photo by and courtesy of David Barker).
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Learning From The Past1335 viewsThird Grade students at Rochester’s Memorial School recently got acquainted with Rochester’s rich, historic past thanks to members of the Rochester Historical Commission. Students were treated to a hands-on experience with old toys, primitive household items and educational tools, and learned about early church customs, Rochester’s Native Americans, and changes in the town boundaries as Marion, Mattapoisett, and Wareham eventually broke off from the large township of Rochester to form their own towns.
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Birthday Plans in the Making1331 viewsThe Town of Mattapoisett is gearing up for a week-long 150th Anniversary celebration planned for August 2007 to commemorate their breaking off from the Town of Rochester in 1857. The planning committee is currently sponsoring a contest to get a new logo for the anniversary event which will be used for promotional items such as t-shirts. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Veterans Day Speaker1328 viewsLieutenant Commander Daniel Parilla, USN, of the Newport Naval War College will be the Principal Speaker at the Mattapoisett Veterans Day Ceremonies on Friday, November 11 starting at 11:00 am at Old Hammondtown School. LCDR Parilla wears the Heroic Action Air Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, and two Strike Flight Air Medals, along with various other commendations.
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From Marion to Alaska1324 viewsThis past fall the Mariner family of Marion took an “unbelieveable” trip to Alaska. Pictured here with a copy of The Wanderer are Cathy, Kevin, Jonathan and Julianne Mariner.
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Recreation Rebound1324 viewsMembers of the Fifth and Sixth Grade Mattapoisett Recreation Girls Basketball team recently finished up a winning season. Pictured here are (back row, l. to r.) Molly Magee, Chris Dessert, Dave Francis, Jim Johnston, Cayla Johnston, (middle, l. to r.) Kirsten Dessert, Tess Martin, Madison Jagoda, (front row, l. to r.) Allison Francis, Hannah Bouvette, and Abigail Offringa.
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ORR NHS Inductee1321 viewsSarah Walsh of Marion is congratulated at becoming an inductee into the National Honor Society (NHS) by Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Principal Simonne Conlon during ceremonies held on March 29. Forty-eight students from ORR Junior High School became NHS members during the event.
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