To the Editor, New England is well known for the iconic churches that are in most town or village centers. The oldest of these are Congregational Churches such as the First Congregational Church of Rochester. Towns’ people, whether members or not, often view these churches as “their church” (it is actually God’s Church; members are […] Read more »
Town Meeting, Elections Officially Postponed
The Marion Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to postpone town meeting and town elections to undetermined dates during its April 9 emergency meeting held via videoconferencing. “My hope would be to… hold a town meeting Monday with a Friday election, but I don’t want to be locked into that,” said Town Administrator Jay McGrail. The […] Read more »
Montigny Statement Regarding 2020 MCAS Exam
Today, the Massachusetts State Senate approved legislation waiving comprehensive testing requirements, better known as MCAS, for the remainder of this academic year. Under S2629, the waiver is automatic and does not require approval from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This legislation will now be reconciled with the House of Representatives before it can […] Read more »
MLT Vernal Pool Exploration Cancelled
Mattapoisett Land Trust is disappointed to announce the cancellation of our annual Vernal Pool Exploration on Saturday afternoon April 18. Social distancing mandates in light of the COVID-19 pandemic will not allow safe operation of this event. But spring is here, and vernal pools are full of frog and salamander egg masses, usually found clinging […] Read more »
Tabor Academy Extends Closure through End of School Year
This is the time of year when Tabor students, faculty and staff would be enjoying the spring weather, cheering each other on at games, engaging in senior projects, sailing and rowing on the harbor, auditioning and casting for spring one acts, celebrating the 50 days dinner with the seniors, and soaking up the beautiful sunshine […] Read more »
Gardening Tips from a Sometimes Gardner
If you are a New England gardener, then you know it involves a year-round cycle of preparing and anticipation of each season, not just the growing season. But with the growing season about to burst on the scene, I feel compelled to try once again, taking up my spade and trusting that my partner will […] Read more »
April School Vacation Cancelled
Dear Tri-Town Communities, The Joint School Committee representing the Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts School Superintendency Union #55 convened remotely on April 13, 2020. During this meeting, the school committee voted to cancel April school vacation for the 2019-2020 school year. As a result, remote learning will continue April 21, 2020 through April […] Read more »
Joanne E. (Evans) Mee
Joanne E. (Evans) Mee of Fairhaven died April 14, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late William F. Mee. Born in Fairhaven, daughter of actors, the late James W. and Kathryn L. (Fraser) Evans, she lived in Fairhaven all of her life. Mrs. Mee […] Read more »
No April Vacation for Old Rochester Schools
Both sides of the Old Rochester/Union No. 55 Joint School Committee voted to eliminate April Vacation during Monday’s emergency meeting held via Zoom video conferencing. The decision moved up the last day of school from June 24 to June 18. Parents were to receive the decision on Tuesday morning, April 14. Whether or not students […] Read more »
Friends of the Mattapoisett COA
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, our spring luncheon in May will be canceled. Please know that each and every one of you are in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers. We trust that all of you are happy, healthy and safe. Read more »