At their September 25 meeting, the Marion Conservation Commission held several hearings on routine matters, mostly involving property additions. The presence of Japanese knotweed and the presence of an elusive stream around the Wareham Avenue area drew some conversations but no controversy. The commission started the meeting by approving three notices of intent […] Read more »
During the October 7 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board, open discussion about earth-moving activities at the motel located on Route 6 were aired. Member John Mathieu said that the owner of the property, who was never named during the discussion, had a right to perform certain activities. But he asserted several times, …”it […] Read more »
If you read this column regularly you know that from time to time I rant on unelected bureaucrats at the state and federal level dictating what we can and cannot do in our own town. What I am about to tell you falls under “you ain’t seen nothing yet.”. Let me introduce you […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Yacht Club crew won the Buzzards Bay Trophy. Jim Barnes and the crew of Hamburglar took racing honors in the Spinnaker Class of the 2024 Buzzards Bay Trophy In the Corinthian spirit of yachting, with the goal to increase and sustain PHRF Yacht Racing on Buzzards Bay, the following yacht clubs: […] Read more »
Stop by the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, October 27 between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm to see a live demonstration by Fall River artist/exhibitor Mj Manville Cloutier. She will be working on a pastel pet portrait. During this demonstration, Cloutier is happy to speak to patrons and answer any questions about her work. […] Read more »
Boy Scout Troop 31 Rochester is hosting a free, all ages Pop-Up haunted house Saturday, October 19 at the Rochester Grange Hall, 205 Hartley Road, from 7pm-10pm. Experience our hometown walk-through haunted mansion created by the scouts, including scares, fun and laughs. Seasonal refreshments will be served, and treats will be handed out to the […] Read more »
Michelle R. (Gagnon) Davignon, 52, of Mattapoisett, passed away at home on Tuesday October 8, 2024. She was the wife of Matthew Davignon of Acushnet Michelle was born in Mattapoisett on July 7, 1972, the daughter of Paul and Joyce (Bowman) Gagnon. She was a graduate of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School. She […] Read more »
The Rochester School Committee on October 3 reviewed a plan to join a program partnering with the national group devoted to stemming school gun violence, the Sandy Hook Promise. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Shari Fedorowicz said the Sandy Hook Promise school program’s mission is to promote safer schools by empowering students and educators to […] Read more »
One day many decades ago, a young executive found himself contemplating his future. He’d achieved so much in life already including securing a job with IBM and becoming a top sales earner – he was living the life others could only dream of. But in this moment of reflection, it all rang hollow. Charlie Bell […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society Museum at 355 County Rd., Rochester will be open from 1:00-3:00 pm on Sundays throughout the Fall. Our exhibit of how we entertained ourselves for the last 337 years will be open. We will also be selling quart bags of both dried, sweetened and fresh cranberries. It won’t hurt to […] Read more »