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Mattapoisett Council on Aging408 viewsAdministrative coordinator Jessica Fraine and Mattapoisett resident and Council on Aging volunteer Paula Coffey take a quick break from food service, as many staff and volunteers helped the Mattapoisett COA celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday outside Center School. Photos by Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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ORR Football Homecoming408 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School’s Football Homecoming was held on October 8. Photos courtesy of Erin Bednarczyk
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Pumpkin Palooza408 viewsSaturday’s Pumpkin Palooza hosted by the Marion Council of Aging and the Recreation Department at the Cushing Community Center. Families decorated pumpkins, and children enjoyed face painting, a hula-hoop contest, dancing, a visit from Pine Meadow Farm animals and refreshments supported by Tabor Academy volunteers. Pumpkins were later illuminated, giving the pavilion an eerie weekend presence. Sixty-five families preregistered to participate in the event inspired by Marion citizen Dianne Cosman
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Old Rochester Youth Football’s408 viewsOld Rochester Youth Football’s 12-and-under team was the last Massachusetts entry among the eight programs represented in the four New England Pop Warner Regional Championship games held on Saturday at New Milford (Connecticut) High School. The Bulldogs earned some opportunities, thanks to great defensive plays like Nicholas Giokas’ first-quarter interception, a fumble forced by Benjamin Baptiste and recovered by David Medeiros Jr.,
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Jo Pannel408 viewsJo Pannel is remembered for her many contributions to the social and cultural life of Mattapoisett. In the library, a recently installed plaque commemorates her founding work that helped the Mattapoisett Library then and now. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Sustainability Partner408 viewsOn February 25, the Sustainability Partner, a group that explores sustainability in many forms, including growing resource-neutral plants, met at the Mattapoisett Public Library, sharing edible sprouts. Sprout kits are available at the Mattapoisett Library while supplies last. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Marion Art Center408 viewsOpen now through mid-June at the Marion Art Center is an exhibit by the husband-and-wife team of Stephen and Anne Carrozz Remick. The first-floor gallery perfectly fits the mostly petite still-life paintings done by Anne and in this exhibit. Her careful eye for color and form in these works demonstrate Anne's skill for giving you all the needed details while not overloading the view. The glass half full of water with a single stem advancing towards the lip is simple but full of expression, telling its own s
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Community Block Party408 viewsIt was a party for all ages when the Rochester Council on Aging hosted a Community Block Party on June 22. Local 4-H clubs brought animals, while Rochester's Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops provided games that included a soft-ax throw and soft archery-challenge games. The adults’ tables were set up by the Rochester Historical Society and Plymouth County District Attorney's office with information on activities and services. COA Director Eric Poulin said approximately 400 attendees enjoyed the entertainment p
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Community Block Party408 viewsIt was a party for all ages when the Rochester Council on Aging hosted a Community Block Party on June 22. Local 4-H clubs brought animals, while Rochester's Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops provided games that included a soft-ax throw and soft archery-challenge games. The adults’ tables were set up by the Rochester Historical Society and Plymouth County District Attorney's office with information on activities and services. COA Director Eric Poulin said approximately 400 attendees enjoyed the entertainment p
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Taste of Mattapoisett408 viewsThe Taste of Mattapoisett event was held by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club on Tuesday under the Lions Club’s tent at Shipyard Park, where attendees enjoyed delectable creations from 12 local restaurants and were entertained by the Showstoppers. Photos by Mick Colageo
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First Congregational Church’s Summer Fair408 viewsMain Street was closed to through traffic on Saturday morning for the First Congregational Church’s summer fair. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tornado in Mattapoisett408 viewsAn EF-1 tornado touched down late Tuesday morning in Mattapoisett. The unusual weather event downed power lines and hundreds of trees, knocking out power to many homes north of Route 195. Television news crews descended from Boston, as the Mattapoisett Fire and Police departments worked with utility companies and many power lines to clean up roads and assist area residents coming home to frightening scenes. Photo by Mick Colageo
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