Acting Chair Heather Burke stood alone in objecting to the vote taken by the Old Rochester Regional School Committee on September 15 that will allow Old Rochester Youth Football two Sundays this fall to play its slate of games on ORR’s multi-purpose field. The high school football field has been the subject of […] Read more »
Every year, something may change with Medicare or with your needs. Learn more about Medicare and the programs that can help you with your out-of-pocket costs. Join SHINE Regional Director Christie Rexford to learn about Medicare enrollment periods, benefits, coverage options, and programs that can help you with your out-of-pocket costs on Tuesday, October […] Read more »
Rochester Town Administrator Suzanne Szyndlar told the Board of Selectmen during its September 20 meeting that she will not be renewing her contract when it expires on June 30, 2022. “This decision for me was extremely hard,” said Szyndlar, who said it has been an honor to serve the Town of Rochester in […] Read more »
The new Scouting year is underway for Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53! Come check out Scouting. We offer activities including biking, kayaking, hiking, climbing, and fun monthly campouts and more. We are looking for boys ages 11 to 17 to join us for adventure. No previous Scouting experience is necessary. Call or text 508-245-2948 for […] Read more »
Principal Michael C. Devoll of Old Rochester Regional High School announced today that Edward A. Gonet and Sofia E. Martins have been named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSCⓇ), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal […] Read more »
Despite a vetting process lasting several months, applicant Robert Pereira told the September 9 meeting of the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals that he considers his case “cut and dried.” The ZBA, acting with just four members present, made sure to ask every question before attaching carefully crafted conditions to the amendment of […] Read more »
Join with other local writers to share projects, practice writing, or to get advice. All meetings are via Zoom. Register by emailing info@plumblibrary.com or on the Event Calendar found on www.plumblibrary.com/whats-happening. Meetings for October are scheduled for Thursday, October 7, and Thursday, October 21 at 6:30 pm. Pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom link. […] Read more »
Fred Underhill’s visit to the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission was more than pleasant for the sake of a reunion with old friends, but less than pleasant for the sake of the subject at hand. Underhill, chairman of the Rochester Water Commission, attended the MRV’s Water District meeting to make members aware […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is teaming with local organization Tri-Town Against Racism to celebrate diversity through art. Pick up a free art canvas at the ETL, create a work of art that represents you, your heritage, or your experiences growing up in the Tri-Town, and return it to the library to be displayed in our […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust recently hosted a presentation given by Dr. Hilary Sandler, who shared the 21st century research efforts at the University of Massachusetts Cranberry Station in East Wareham. Sandler has been working in the field of agricultural research, primarily focused on all things cranberry for over 30 years. She said the […] Read more »