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Mattapoisett Polar Plunge358 viewsNew Year’s Day 2023 was bright and balmy when over 100 “plungers” ran, walked, hopped and slid into the freezing waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach. The event was hosted by an ad hoc group collecting donations for those battling cancer. The group has been successful in their efforts to help offset the unseen costs associated with a cancer diagnosis impacting local families. Heather Bichsel of the group said that this year they collected approximately $2,500, monies that will be given to a local family as wel
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Senior Day358 viewsThe Old Rochester/Fairhaven High School boys hockey team held Senior Day ceremonies prior to puck drop to Sunday’s game against Dennis-Yarmouth at Tabor Academy. Joined on the ice by their family members before the game were, from left: Nate Guerreiro, Cam Smith, Jake Drew, Captain Derek Gauvin, Captain Alec Marsden, Harry Hughes and Brady Kidney. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Revolutionary War Memorial358 viewsRochester Historical Commission Chairperson Connie Eshbach and Tri-Town Veterans Service Officer Chris Gerrior were among speakers as the Town of Rochester dedicated a Revolutionary War memorial in front of Town Hall on May 7. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mario Rego358 viewsMario Rego, formerly a longtime resident of Mattapoisett, celebrated his birthday on May 20 at Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. Family and friends were in attendance. Photo courtesy of Deb Silva
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Marion Memorial Day358 viewsSue Maxwell Lewis played bagpipes for the Marion Memorial Day service at Old Landing. Photo courtesy of Chuck Green
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Shining Tides Multiuse Pathway358 viewsThe official opening of the Shining Tides multiuse pathway took place on June 12 with approximately 75 people gathered to applaud the 20-year effort. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted the ribbon-cutting event where the elevated bridge span crosses the Mattapoisett River and Eel Pond marshlands. Representative William Straus noted the hard work of both local volunteers and government members, as well as the support and work done by those associated with Secretary of Transportation
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Right Whale358 viewsThe ins-and-outs of a life-size right whale located in the Marion Music Hall were enjoyed by more than 70 children during the Natural History Museum’s block party held on June 24 in conjunction with the Elizabeth Taber Library. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Mattapoisett Road Race358 viewsA humid atmosphere challenged the competitors, but the Mattapoisett Road Race was nonetheless conquered by over 1,000 runners. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Fireworks358 viewsMarion’s July 1 fireworks as seen by Walpole resident Bill Burke.
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Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Sprint Triathlon 358 viewsMultiple generations greeted a pleasant Sunday morning and competed in the Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Sprint Triathlon that began at the Town Beach and ended nearby on Water Street. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School Parent-Teacher Organization358 viewsThe Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School Parent-Teacher Organization held its annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday at its athletic fields in Rochester. The Boy Scouts were on hand to offer activities, and of particular fun for visitors was an extra-large, military-style inflatable obstacle course. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Foliage358 viewsFoliage may be past peak in the region, but a tree outside Sippican Elementary School was shining brightly last week. Photo by Mick Colageo
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