Conservation Commission Chips Away at Backlog

After two meeting cancellations in a row, Rochester’s Conservation Commission’s Tuesday agenda was top-heavy with seven projects vying for Certificates of Compliance.             The board approved the Certificates of Compliance to the order of conditions: For the Double M Cranberry Co. Inc. bog project on County Road. For the 62 Nathaniels Drive project to build […] Read more »

Dark Sky

            Are you seeing fewer stars, starry nights, shooting stars, meteor showers, or satellites? In the August 10 issue of the Boston Globe, it was reported that we are coming to the end of our “starry nights’ due to light pollution and the recent failure of the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a bill that would […] Read more »

Shopping at the Museum

On Sunday, November 10, the Rochester Historical Society Museum at 355 County Road will be open from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The exhibit will be open as well as the shop. It’s a good time to shop for Rochester gear to give for Christmas presents. No crowds and a way to help out your […] Read more »

MWC to Honor Veterans with Annual Bell Ringing

On Monday, November 11, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club will continue their tradition of honoring veterans by ringing the bells at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. The church bells will ring on the morning of November 11 to mark the formal ending of the Major hostilities of World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th […] Read more »

ORRJH Students of the Month

Silas D. Coellner, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Jr. High School, announces the following Students of the Month for September 2024. Green Team: Isabel Bodeau and John Redler Orange Team: Jason Bastoni and Esther Smith Blue Team: Drew Gaspar and Elliot Jacobsen Red Team: Elowyn McCarthy and Liam Kratochvil Exploratory Team: Molly Morgan and Avery […] Read more »

Two Wins for ORR

The Bulldogs defeated Hanover 3-0 on November 3, and advanced to the round of 16. Set scores were 25-12, 25-12, and 25-17. Freshman Erin Root had 11 kills and was named the player of the game. Boys Soccer             Old Rochester beat Norton 3-0 in their first post-season matchup on November 4 and won 3-0. […] Read more »

Marion Creek Road Water Main Project

The Marion Department of Public Works, through the Contractor Primetime Development Inc., will begin construction of the Creek Road Water Main project on Monday, November 4, 2024. The duration of construction (including installation of temporary pavement) is approximately two weeks. Installation of permanent pavement will occur in the spring of 2025. The extent of the […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Veterans Day

The Tri-Town Veterans Office in conjunction with American Legion Post 280 would like to extend an invitation to all to attend the Mattapoisett Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will be held Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, at the Old Hammondtown School. We will begin promptly 11:00 am and the program will last for approximately one […] Read more »

Trees to Be Removed

The November 4 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board was very brief, but decisions made on this night were critical to ongoing road work and associated storm water drainage upgrades.             Coming before the board to defend and explain the requested hearings for the removal of four trees, three Norway maples and one green ash, […] Read more »

Honoring the Tugs

Paul Ciaburri is a well-known Rochester resident, not only as a member of the community, but also as a Select Board member. Less well-known is his love for all things maritime, especially those items and subjects related to the use of tugboats during times of conflict – war.             We received word that something worth […] Read more »