Board of Health Agent Dale Barrows told the Mattapoisett Finance Committee on February 25 that rubbish collection costs in subsequent years are expected to drastically increase. “The downside of the whole project is that [prices] will go up,” said Barrows. He explained, saying that the SEMASS agreement was up for negotiation as it nears the […] Read more »
Frank M. Suzan
Frank M. Suzan, 83, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts passed away peacefully March 3, 2015 at Sippican Healthcare Center surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Meredith S. (MacLean) Suzan. Born in in Milton, Massachusetts he was the son of the late William P. and Bena (Erhard) Suzan. He lived in Mattapoisett, […] Read more »
MaryEllen Kelly
MaryEllen Kelly, born in New Bedford,MA 9/3/61, beloved daughter of David and Maria Harrington passed away at Falmouth Hospital on March 4. MaryEllen was predeceased by her father, Robert F. Kelly. MaryEllen grew up in Dartmouth,MA and later Marion,MA. She attended elementary school at MT Carmel School, graduated Bishop Stang High School and earned a […] Read more »
March Programs at Plumb Library
Debbie O’Carroll’s Magic Irish Tea Party: Saturday, March 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Debbie’s magic tea pot is the center of this participatory magic show with the Irish Fairy Godmother for children ages 3-7 at the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library, 17 Constitution Way, Rochester. After the show, the children will join in a creative […] Read more »
FORM Annual Spring Concerts
The Spring FORM Concerts are almost here! Both concerts are in the ORRHS auditorium and start at 6:30 pm. The Instrumental Concert is Tuesday, March 10. The Choral Concert is Tuesday, March 17. Tickets are: Adults – $6/Students & Senior Citizens – $4/Family Pass – $20. Tickets, available at the door, are good for both […] Read more »
Academic Achievements
Allison LaCrosse of Mattapoisett has been named to the Dean’s List at Salve Regina University, Newport, RI for the fall semester. She will graduate in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Allison is the daughter of Karen Barrows of Mattapoisett and Matthew LaCrosse of Yarmouth and the granddaughter of Betty Barrows […] Read more »
Postseason Brings Out Best in Boys’ Basketball
This week, the sports teams at Old Rochester Regional High School began their postseason runs as the MIAA tournaments started up. Here is a look at the 11th week of scheduled games for ORR winter athletics. Boys’ Basketball: The first-seeded Bulldogs had the best week out of anyone, cruising to two early-round wins in […] Read more »
Town Talks Transportation
SRPEDD Transportation Manager Paul Mission and Jacqueline Schmidt, senior transportation planner, met with the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen during the February 24 meeting to discuss the town’s transportation needs. After Mission outlined the various state and federal agencies with which SRPEDD networks and the role of SRPEDD in developing plans as diverse as environmental projects […] Read more »
New Home Approved for Cove Street
Epic freezing temperatures didn’t impede the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals from being front and center in attendance at their February 19 meeting to hear one single item on the agenda. James and Debra Jones of 18 Upland Way sought a special permit to construct a new two-bedroom home at 3 Cove Street. Jones purchased […] Read more »
Rochester Council on Aging
The Rochester Council on Aging has been awarded a grant to launch the national (NCOA) model 12-week program, “Aging Mastery Program (AMP),” by the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging & Senior Centers (MCOA). Rochester Council on Aging is one of fifteen in Massachusetts to win the competitive grant process to launch this innovative program. […] Read more »