To the Editor: On November 16, I had the pleasure of leading a group of Mattapoisett Lions to Far Rockaway, New York, an area particularly hard-hit by hurricane Sandy. We left early in the morning with a 16-foot truck loaded up with cleaning supplies and food. Our mission was to meet up with local Lions […] Read more »
Center School Clock Thank You
To the Editor: On December 8, my wife and I attended an open house and dedication of the newly renovated Center School Clock. This endeavor, led by Ray Andrews of Mattapoisett, has been an ongoing project for two or more years. Ray has invested considerable time and effort in collecting donations and making arrangements to […] Read more »
Showstoppers Free Holiday Concert
The Showstoppers Singing Troupe is offering one last performance of their 2012 Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 29 at 1:00 pm at the Music Hall in Marion. Free and open to the public, the show will include traditional and non-traditional selections, performed by this talented troupe of local singers who range in age from 5 […] Read more »
Marion Art Center Announcements
•Watercolor Painting For Advanced Beginners: February 6, 2013 to March 27, 2013 (8 weeks) Wednesdays 9:30am to 11:30am Patricia White, Instructor. The Marion Art Center announces that it will be offering Watercolor Painting for Advanced Beginners starting on February 6 and will run until March 27. The course is eight weeks long and will be […] Read more »
Christmas Eve Services
The First Congregational Church of Rochester invites the community to join us for two very special Christmas Eve services on Monday, December 24: •7:00 pm: A Family Christmas Eve Service including a nativity pageant presented by youth from the church, family-friendly carols, and a puppet presentation, all bringing the Christmas Story to life. •10:00 pm: […] Read more »
Gateway Youth Hockey Weekend Recap
•Mites 1: The Mites 1 team experienced their first defeat of the season, losing a close one to the Falmouth Clippers 12-11. The whole team played hard throughout a very physical game. Erin Craig earned the game puck for “holding her position and challenging for the puck,” according to her coaches. The sweet play of […] Read more »
Marion Considers Adding Facilities Manager
The addition of a full-time Facilities Manager in Marion could become a reality after issues and concerns were raised regarding the maintenance of several buildings in town. A discussion was held at the Marion Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting on Tuesday, December 18. In the fall, Selectman Jody Dickerson, along with Capital Improvement Planning Committee […] Read more »
Elks Student of the Month – December
The Elks of Wareham Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church school, club and community service […] Read more »
New Waste Management Facility Discussed
A new, state-of-the-art waste management facility could be in Rochester’s future after a group of planners presented a preliminary plan outlining the entire project. The presentation was made at the Rochester Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting on Monday, December 17. ABC Disposal, a New Bedford-based disposal service company, bought a processing facility in the Rochester […] Read more »
New Plans for Deer Woods
Developer David Nicolosi was back before the Mattapoisett Planning Board on Monday night to continue discussing his plan for a new subdivision in town. The proposal is for an eight-home development off Deerfield Road to be named Deer Woods. A portion of the road would be expanded and a common driveway will be laid down for […] Read more »