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Easter Egg Hunt373 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church held an Ester Egg Hunt flowing Pastor Michael's service on Sunday. Photo courtesy Jennifer Shepley
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race373 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boar Race took place this past Monday. The event, sponsored by the Rochester Fire Department, saw contestants build boats and race south along the Mattapoisett River. According to organizers, the race is 12 miles long, beginning in Grandma Hartley's Reservoir off Snipatuit Road and finishing just before Route 6. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Mattapoisett373 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Marion 4th of July Parade372 viewsMarion Town Administrator Jay McGrail and Select Board members Norm Hills, John Waterman, and Randy Parker walked the Independence Day parade route on Monday morning along with veterans, marching bands, Boy and Girl Scout troops, youth baseball teams, decorated floats, fire engines, and a convoy of antique cars. Beginning at the Town House, the parade route went up Spring Street, then east on Route 6 before going right onto Front Street all the way down to Main Street and back up to Spring. Photos by Ryan F
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Jimmy Dexter372 viewsJimmy Dexter received his long-awaited Old Rochester Regional High School honorary diploma from Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson and ORR Principal Mike Devoll during an August 26 luncheon held at the Rochester Senior Center. Andrew Daniel, Rochester facilities manager who was instrumental in bringing the petition to Nelson’s attention, and Dexter’s sister Debbie Townsend both shared words with the packed house that turned out in Dexter’s honor.
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Senior Day 372 viewsIt was Senior Day at Ned’s Point on Friday with fun and games launching the last year at Old Rochester Regional High School for the Class of 2022. Photo courtesy of Erin Bednarczyk
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Senior Day 372 viewsIt was Senior Day at Ned’s Point on Friday with fun and games launching the last year at Old Rochester Regional High School for the Class of 2022. Photo courtesy of Erin Bednarczyk
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Storm Damage372 viewsAn uprooted tree lays across the front lawn of a ranch house on Front Street near Silvershell Beach in Marion last Friday. Earlier in the day, a Mattapoisett Fire truck monitored the scene after a downed powerline caused a fire and closed Water Street down the street from Town Hall. North of Route 195 in Mattapoisett, a snapped-off tree is held up by a utility wire. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Fire Station372 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Station Building Committee has seen through to completion the town’s new facility on Route 6. Before the December 11 raising of the American flag, hundreds gathered inside to hear from the committee’s members and town officials. Fire Chief Andrew Murray presented the shovel that first broke ground to Committee Chairman Mike Hickey and certificates of appreciation to Hickey, Committee member William Kantor, Fire Department Captain Jordan Collyer, Photos by Mick Colageo
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Vegan372 viewsFrom left, Nancy Christie, Barbara VanInwegen, Liz Garvey and Anne Layton tentatively bite into vegan meat substitutes featuring plant-based meat alternatives during a February 26 program hosted by the Mattapoisett Public Library. The program is part of a larger sustainability initiative the library has embarked upon, in part funded by the Richard and Ann Prouty Foundation. The taste testers rendered a "not bad" verdict on most the items offered by Library Director Jennifer Jones, who noted that other food-
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Old Hammondtown School’s 5th Grade poster contest372 viewsPaige Mallioux won first place and Willow Ruel second in Old Hammondtown School’s 5th Grade poster contest with the theme “Be a Cool Community, Plant Trees.” The Massachusetts Department Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recognizes Mattapoisett as one of the state’s Tree City USA member municipalities, and one of the town’s member activities is the annual art contest that fosters awareness in next generations about precious resources.
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After Class Enrichment 372 viewsPerforming arts and drama courses were offered as part of this year's After Class Enrichment (A.C.E.) sessions at Sippican Elementary School. Students combined painted glass and sand art, assisted by Tabor After School Community Service Volunteers, created clay handles for their vases as part of a collaborative project with the Marion Historical Society, participated in 3D printing, and worked on "Once Upon a Time" STEAM activities.
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