Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals on September 12 approved a Special Permit and variances for the construction of an accessory dwelling unit above an attached garage at 48 Pierce Street, but not before debating another town board’s reaction to the plan and whether the applicant should wait until a new law goes into effect. […] Read more »
On Saturday, September 14, Mattapoisett Yacht held the annual Fall Round the Bay Race. This is a PHRF series with one class flying spinnakers and the other class not. The winds were light, the sun was shining. A beautiful day on the water. Fifteen sailboats from around Buzzards Bay competed with 7 in the spinnaker […] Read more »
First Congregational Church of Rochester will host a Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The outdoor festival will take place on the church green at 11 Constitution Way in Rochester and will include delicious treats and fun for the whole family such as a petting zoo, bounce house and face […] Read more »
The Rochester Women’s Club (RWC) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Raymond C Hartley and “Snookie” Scholarships, awarded to three exceptional young Rochester residents. Each recipient has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and community involvement, which the RWC is recognizing with $1,000 towards their education. The 2024 “Snookie” Scholarship recipient is Lily […] Read more »
Mick Colageo is retiring from his position as news editor effective October 1 to pursue opportunities core to his career prior to joining The Wanderer in February 2020. “As a career sportswriter, I’m grateful for this unique opportunity given me by Lopes family,” said Colageo in his statement. “Learning how municipal government works and […] Read more »
It’s been said that the best way to understand a subject that is new to you is to break down the unique vocabulary associated with, say, a college course or new job. On September 12, the Mattapoisett Finance Committee heard from Town Administrator Mike Lorenco, who presented them (primarily new members) with an introductory, crash […] Read more »
In a rare Tuesday afternoon meeting, Rochester’s Select Board spent a lot of money on the town’s Police and Fire departments, all of it from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The board began the meeting by approving and signing a $179,520 contract with Industrial Protective Services, LLC, to obtain 33 new sets of […] Read more »
Meet Kimberly J. Ward author of Crew of Three: How Bold Dreams and Detailed Plans Launched Our Family’s Sailing Adventures, Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 pm. Kimberly is a traveler and a gardener, not a sailor. She never dreamed she would live on a boat for two years sailing from New England to Grenada and […] Read more »
Drum Circle class is held once a month at the Mattapoisett COA. Did you know that drumming increases dopamine and serotonin levels, which help to help elevate our mood? In addition, it can help reduce stress, among other benefits. Check it out once, and you won’t want to miss a beat. The instructor is Sam […] Read more »
The Buzzards Bay Rowing Club will host its annual “Onset Rowing Challenge” on Saturday, October 19 at 12:00 pm. Join us at Onset Beach. Registration for the three-mile race begins at 10:00 am, the day of the race. The race will begin and end at beautiful Onset Beach in Onset. To preregister, visit the […] Read more »