Rochester Historical Society Concert

Those who attended the holiday concert at the Rochester Historical Society Museum were treated to an entertaining hour of Christmas music played masterfully by organist Bruce Gardzina as he brought the mid-1800’s organ to life. The day had a timeless feel as the sun streamed through the stained glass in the church/museum built in 1857. […] Read more »

Randall Lane Solar Clears ZBA

            On December 16 the Special Permit requested by Randall Lane Solar LLC cleared its last remaining government hurdle: approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals.             Coming before the ZBA on this night was Caroline Booth of Beals and Thomas, the applicants’ representative. Also in attendance were Bill Madden of G.A.F. Engineering and Attorney […] Read more »

First Responders

To the Editor;             Kudos to the first responders!             I owe my survival to the Mattapoisett Police Emergency Medical Service, staffed by paramedics and police officers trained to assist. After I suffered a near fatal aortic tear, they arrived on the scene in minutes, provided Advanced Life Support and rushed me to St. Luke’s […] Read more »

OR Senior Amaya McLeod Recognized

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Old Rochester Regional High School Principal Mike Devoll are pleased to announce that senior Amaya McLeod has been presented with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.) Award of Academic Excellence on December 8.             “Amaya is an exceptional student and role model within our school community who is confident, […] Read more »

James Michael McCarthy, Jr.

James Michael McCarthy, Jr., 74, of Mattapoisett died peacefully at home on December 20, 2021 following a hard-fought battle against pancreatic cancer.             Born at St. Luke’s Hospital on February 25, 1947, Jim spent much of his youth in Louisiana and Florida before returning to New Bedford in his high school years. He lived the […] Read more »

Walter ‘Wally’ Henry Trumbull

Walter ‘Wally’ Henry Trumbull passed away in his home in Santa Monica surrounded by his family on December 11, 2021 at the age of 96. We are all so grateful to have had so much time with him and for his generous and positive spirit. He was born in Boston and grew up in Weston, […] Read more »

He Sees Beauty in Found Objects

            John Middleton has been collecting the flotsam and jetsam he’s come across over years of beach combing. Each piece carried home simply because it could not be left behind to an unknown fate even if he wasn’t sure how he might use that broken bit of signage or weathered, water-soaked chunk of driftwood.             […] Read more »

ConCom Closes Four Cases

            In a case continued from November 17, Jonathan and Jennifer Alexander’s Notice of Intent for a proposed house addition and deck expansion at 24 Brook Haven Lane was reopened and discussed, ending with a vote to issue an Order of Conditions during the December 8 meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission.             The commission […] Read more »

Randall Lane Solar Passes Site-Plan Review

The December 20 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board found the members united on an application for site-plan review filed by Randall Lane Solar LLC for a 22-acre solar array.             Originally filed approximately one year ago, the project team headed by Eric Las of Beals and Thomas were tasked with satisfying concerns of possible […] Read more »

Auditions at the MAC

The Marion Art Center has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of The Puzzle with the Piazza written by Mark Dunn and directed by Pippa Asker. Due to current MAC policies and for everyone’s safety, only fully-vaccinated actors will be considered for roles. Auditions are scheduled on Saturday, January 8 from […] Read more »