With a full board in attendance after the holiday break, Mattapoisett’s Conservation Commission heard several applications. First up was David Davignon of Schneider & Associates representing Robert and Lisa Barboza of 5 & 7 Shore View Avenue. Their proposed project is the construction of a boardwalk over an existing jetty. Davignon described the details of […] Read more »
Joint Tri-Town School Committee members debated on January 9 the elimination of professional development-related early release days during the school year, with Chairperson Sharon Hartley pushing for a change in the half-day policy and asking committee members if half days are productive or if they are a waste of resources. “A lot of money goes […] Read more »
After going without a Town Planner since late August, the town of Rochester has hired Mary Crain, who most recently served on the Mattapoisett Planning Board and who has past experience with city planning as well. Following former Town Planner John Charbonneau’s departure to Raynham, a subcommittee consisting of members from the Planning Board and […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Board of Selectmen meeting, the first in several long weeks since the holiday break, dealt with wide-ranging matters. However, nothing during the night touched those in attendance more than one small boy and his determination to have someone from the town honored posthumously. Alex Craig, son of Julie Craig, 77 Aucoot Road, came before […] Read more »
At least thirty-five unoccupied homes in Mattapoisett were vandalized by thief’s stealing the copper water pipes and outdoor showerheads. Several sheds were broken into and various tools and small outdoor motors were stolen. Sergeant Jason King and Officer Scott Leblanc conducted surveillance Sunday evening in the Crescent Beach area where they witnessed two males being […] Read more »
Tonight’s Rochester Selectmen’s Meeting was consumed with budgeting processes from the town’s 2015 fiscal budget to the schools beginning their budget planning for the coming year. With massive anticipated budget increases for both Rochester Memorial School and the town’s portion of the ORR District balance sheet, Town Administrator Richard LaCamera said, “…its impossible.” Rochester Memorial […] Read more »
Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13, 126 min) showing at the Mattapoisett Senior Center on Tuesday, January 28 at 12 noon. The movie is free; two slices of pizza is $2, prepaid. Stop by the Senior Center by 1/24/14 to pay for your pizza AND to reserve your seat. This is a story of Cecil Gaines, […] Read more »
The Music Hall Advisory Committee is pleased to announce two very significant donations – an audio system donated by an anonymous donor, as well as 150 comfortable, new chairs from a dual donation by an anonymous donor and the Sippican Historical Society. The Committee is deeply grateful for these wonderful contributions which will greatly enhance […] Read more »
Stella (Xifaras) Strules, age 95, of Mattapoisett and formerly of New Bedford, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Strules for 62 years. Born in New Bedford in 1918 she was the youngest daughter of 8 children of the late Elias and Kanella […] Read more »
The public is invited to the Marion Music Hall on January 16 at 7:00 pm, as Sally Hunsdorfer shares tales of her extraordinary experiences with the people and culture of Nepal. Ms. Hunsdorfer, a long-time Marion resident, is an inveterate adventurer, with a focus on activism and community outreach. She is a founding member of […] Read more »