Richard L. “Dicky” Silva, 68, of Marion, died Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Beverlyn (Bessette) Silva. Born in Marion, the son of the late Louis R. & Catherine P. (Youngson) Silva, Mr. Silva was a lifelong resident. Mr. Silva was caretaker for the Trumbull […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Women’s Club Garden Tour
The Mattapoisett Women’s Club is branching out across town searching for Mattapoisett gardens – small or large – for our 2014 Biennial Garden Tour. Even the foliage of a recently established walled vegetable garden could be your ticket for inclusion in our garden tour. So, if your garden is growing happily, please consider sharing your […] Read more »
The Showstoppers Need Your Help
The Showstoppers singing troupe has been sharing their time and talent delivering live musical entertainment to the community on a volunteer basis for several years, but now they need the community’s support. They are gearing up for their August 8 Walt Disney World performance at the Waterside Stage in Downtown Disney and are $4,000 short […] Read more »
Plumb Library News
From August 1-17, the Plumb Library will be collecting nonperishable food in lieu of fines in our annual Summer Edition of Food for Fines. You can clear your overdue fines with the donation of nonperishable food, which will be donated to Damien’s Pantry, or pet food, which will go to local animal shelters. Food donations […] Read more »
Rochester Readies for Road Race
The Eighth Annual Rochester Road Race to Benefit the Family Pantry-Damien’s Place is approaching. Runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to participate. This 5K (3.1 mile) event will kick off on Saturday, August 10 at 9:00 am and is open to runners and walkers of all ages. The race is incorporated as a […] Read more »
Rochester Country Fair Pancake Breakfast
There will be a Pancake Breakfast between 8:00 and 10:00 am Saturday morning, August 17, under the Big Tent at the Rochester Country Fair. Start your day with pancakes, sausage, juice or coffee for just $5! All proceeds benefit the Country Fair. Tickets can be purchased Saturday morning or in advance at the Fair’s Food […] Read more »
ORR Class of ‘88 25th Reunion
The Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 1988 announces they will be holding their 25th Reunion celebration on Saturday, August 10. All classmates are invited to bring their families to the Mattapoisett Town Wharf, near the gazebo, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for an informal gathering. A cocktail party for adults only will be […] Read more »
Book-Signing and Film Party
Spinner Publications celebrates its new book, A Picture History of New Bedford, Volume 1 (1602-1925), with a book signing party at Gallery X, 169 William Street, New Bedford, on Saturday, August 3 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Throughout the evening, the book’s five authors, Joseph Thomas, Alfred Saulniers, Natalie White, Marsha McCabe and Jay Avila, […] Read more »
See You at the Movies
July 27, 3:00 am, awake and unable to get back to sleep, I try to think of something peaceful, or nothing at all, practice meditation, or remember a Bible verse. Finally, I get up and stealthily descend the stairs. Avoiding the creaking floorboards, I enter a world that is neither late nor early. Moments after […] Read more »
Trailside Variance Denied
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals denied an application for a variance from Coastal Realty and Development LLC that would have allowed them to change an age restriction on its Trailside Estates condominium project. The applicant claimed that two cease and desist orders from the Planning Board during construction and a bad economy were “hardships” […] Read more »