Greenwood “Woody” Hartley III is Rochester’s winner in the race for Board of Selectmen in this April 12, 2017 Annual Town Election. Hartley received well over half the votes for Board of Selectmen with 584. Incumbent Richard Nunes received 326, and Bendrix Bailey got 239 votes. Hartley was present for the closing of the polls […] Read more »
The Nasketucket Bird Club presents Eagle One: Raising Bald Eagles – A Wildlife Memoir by Dianne Benson Davis on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The library is located on Barstow Street and is handicapped accessible. The program is free and open to the public. Dianne Benson Davis spent […] Read more »
A solar farm under development on Snipatuit Road by developer Melink Corporation was under some scrutiny by the Rochester Planning Board on April 11, as abutters described how they could still see the solar energy facility from their property. Planning Board Chairman Arnold Johnson said that a section of the site had been clear-cut, although […] Read more »
Volunteers of T.U.R.F. (Tri-Town Unified Recreational Facilities, Inc.), a non-profit organization formed by residents to fundraise for a complete overhaul of the athletic fields at Old Rochester Regional, are taking their proposal to the towns to present their plans and talk about private and public funding sources to make the ‘field of dreams’ a reality. […] Read more »
To the Editor: I had the opportunity to attend two performances of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. I had attended the dress rehearsal and enjoyed it so much that I purchased a ticket for the final performance on Sunday afternoon. The production was beyond amazing. Not only was the young man, John Roussell, […] Read more »
Principal Michael Devoll of Old Rochester Regional High School today announced the names of the steering committee members who will direct the school’s efforts during its self-study and the Accreditation by the Commission on Public Schools of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The steering committee will be co-chaired by Ms. Megan Hall […] Read more »
On Saturday, April 29, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra closes its 101st season with a celebration of the music of John Williams, conducted by Ken-David Masur. Masur, who continues his post Assistant Conductor of the Boston Symphony and conducts in France, Germany, Korea, and Russia in the 2016/17 season, will lead the NBSO in an […] Read more »
Gateway Youth Hockey Gladiators – the most reasonably-priced youth hockey league in southeastern Massachusetts – is looking to fill a few roster holes for the upcoming season, from the younger divisions like Mite (7-8), Squirt (9-10) and Pee Wee (11-12) to Bantam (13-14) and Middle School. If you are interested in joining a winning team […] Read more »
The Sippican Choral Society and The Tri-County Symphonic Band present “The Testament of Freedom” by Randall Thompson, based on the writings of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). This concert will be presented on Sunday, April 23 at 3:00 pm at the Fireman Performing Art Center, Tabor Academy in Marion. Concertgoers will enjoy a stirring patriotic program featuring […] Read more »
The following students have achieved placement on the Head of School list for Falmouth Academy’s Winter Term: From Marion: Paige Feeney’21; Kari Marvel ’21; Max Richins ’22; Alissya Silva’18 From Mattapoisett: Eleanor Beams ’21; Max Richardson ’22; Grace Russell ’19; Oliver Russell ’17; Eliza Van Voorhis ’17 From Rochester: Emma Keeler ’19 Read more »