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RMS Groundbreaking406 viewsIt was a momentous day in Rochester on May 28, 2010, when the school held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Rochester Memorial School project, scheduled to be completed in the 2010/2011 school year. The $26M project will renovate the existing building and add a considerable addition to accommodate Rochester’s growing population. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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New Playground408 viewsVolunteers at Sippican Elementary (VASE) made this new playground on the school’s south side possible with fundraisers. The new playground encourages upper body strength and will make recess more enjoyable for all the kids at Sippican. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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Boat Race344 viewsThe 2010 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Races got off to a good start in warm, sunny weather. About 90 registrants rowed their boats from Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir on Snipatuit Road, down the Mattapoisett River, and to the finish line at the Herring Weir on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Happy 101st!469 viewsMartha Hiller Lorraine, a resident of the Sippican Health Care Center in Marion, celebrated her 101st birthday on May 13, 2010 with a luncheon on the Cape. Photo courtesy of son-in-law Bob Kelley.
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Tennis Trouble401 viewsFor now, these neglected tennis courts behind the Center School in Mattapoisett will have to continue to languish. Facing a difficult FY11 budget, town voters decided to not appropriate any free cash for reconstructing the tennis courts this year. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Vote Today464 viewsOn May 21, 2010, the Marion Annual Town Election was held at the Music Hall on Front Street from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The lackluster ballot of incumbents and no contested races promised a sluggish voter turn-out. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Library Volunteers450 viewsAt an April 20, 2010 event, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library held a special “thank you” appreciation event for all the volunteers that make the town library so special. Photo courtesy of Susan Pizzolato.
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Skate Park Litter439 viewsAt a recent Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Administrator Michael Gagne informed the Board that there has been a serious problem with litter at the skate park located behind the police station, despite the conveniently placed trash receptacles. If this problem continues throughout April, the Board has agreed to close the park entirely by May. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Community Giving453 viewsMike Lamoureux of the American Legions Florence Eastman Post 280 and long-time member of the Mattapoisett Lions Club receives a check from Mattapoisett Lions Club President Helene Rose to sponsor four students to attend Boys and Girls State Convention. Photo courtesy of Helene Rose.
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Nasketucket Clean Up425 viewsIn celebration of Earth Day, the state is sponsoring the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s 4th annual Park Serve Day. The friends of Nasketucket Bay State Reservation and Mattapoisett Land Trust are inviting the public to give the reservation a spring-cleaning on April 24 at 9:00 am. Gloves and rubber boots are recommended. For more information, please call 508-758-7849.
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Historic Photos348 viewsOne of the many historic photos currently on display at the Rochester Town Hall.
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River Road Flood427 viewsA rainstorm on March 29 and 30 wreaked havoc on Massachusetts, leaving the Commonwealth in a state of emergency. The real fall-out didn’t arrive until March 31, when water tables reached record heights and dams in the region were tested to their maximum capacity. The Hathaway Pond Dam in Rochester needed reinforcement with sandbags and the area of Plumb Corner and Dexter Lane became a makeshift pond. The Mattapoisett River overflowed its banks, shutting down River Road for a day. Photos by Tim Smith.
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