Linda (Marcoux) Englund, 62, of Rochester passed away peacefully on December 31, 2016. Linda was the devoted daughter of Mildred (Bowman) Marcoux of Westwood, Massachusetts and the late Arthur P. Marcoux. She grew up in Mattapoisett and attended schools there. She was a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School, Class of 1972. Linda excelled […] Read more »
Agnes L. “Nan” (Savaria) Lawrence
Agnes L. “Nan” (Savaria) Lawrence of Rochester passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 peacefully at home after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond C. after 65 wonderful years of marriage. Nan was born in Rochester, daughter of the late Henry and Olive (Bradford) Savaria and lived in Rochester her whole life. […] Read more »
Margery S. Fluegel
Margery S. Fluegel 85, of Mattapoisett passed away on Friday June 30, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Richard A. Fluegel for sixty four years. Born in Fairhaven Ma, she was the daughter of the late Ernest C. Macomber and Susan L. (Kemnitzer) Macomber. Margery is […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, continues their long tradition of visiting clergy from Massachusetts and beyond. Services using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer are conducted at 8:00 am and 10:00 am each Sunday through Labor Day weekend. The Reverend Philip C. Jacobs III, Retired Rector, Trinity Church, Canton, […] Read more »
Giant Flag a Fixture for Antique Village Home
When Bonnie and Paul Tavares bought their two-century-old historic home in Marion Village last winter, they inherited a beautiful yard, great neighbors, and a wonderful sense of community. They also inherited an American flag, and a request: Please hang it up while the town celebrates Independence Day. No problem … except for the fact that […] Read more »
“Your Plan, Not Ours”
On June 28, residents living along Marion Road and Main, Water, and Beacon Streets got the first glimpse of what lies ahead as planning begins for improvements and upgrades to these critical village roadways. Town Administrator Michael Gagne, along with Highway Superintendent Barry Denham and members of the engineering consulting firm VHB as well as […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Spirit on Display at Road Race
It was a hot morning for the 46th running of the Mattapoisett July 4th Road Race, but that did not deter runners and supporters alike. The village streets were lined with cheering crowds, and houses were decorated with patriotic colors, demonstrating the spirit of America steeped within our community. “The weather is exceptional!” remarked Race […] Read more »
Rochester Historical Society Ice Cream Social
Whether you are a new resident or have been in Rochester for some time, we are inviting you to the Museum to check out Rochester’s past and join us and your neighbors on a summer’s evening for an Ice Cream Sundae Social on Wednesday, July 19 at 7:00 pm at the East Rochester Church Museum, […] Read more »
Academic Achievements
Gabriella Messina of Marion, a member of the Class of 2020 at Marist College majoring in English, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester. Kiernan Reynolds, the son of Jason and Kerry Reynolds of Marion, has been named to the Dean’s List for both the fall and spring semesters at New […] Read more »
Academic Achievements
Abigail Wheeler, of Marion, graduated from Purchase College with a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management on May 19. Regis College, a Catholic university in Greater Boston, is pleased to announce that the following students were among 462 students that have made the Dean’s List for academic achievement for the 2017 spring semester. – Hannah […] Read more »