Join local author, Julie Hatch, on June 10 at 6:00 pm to learn about her debut novel, The Very Best of Care. Julie spent over 30 years in pediatric and neonatal intensive care in Providence, Rhode Island. Her first medical thriller, The Very Best of Care, is based on her experiences. Synopsis: After delivering […] Read more »
In the early days of Rochester, toys and games were scarce. Any toys that very young children had were handmade. Once a child turned five or there abouts, there were chores that they were expected to perform. However, kids being kids, whenever a group got together (maybe during the break between Sunday services) they would […] Read more »
Emmanuel College awarded a BA in Theater Arts to Sarah Melloni of Rochester at the College’s 103rd Commencement on May 10. Olivia Lapierre of Rochester has been named to the Plymouth State University Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. Summer Williams of Rochester has been named to the Plymouth State University President’s […] Read more »
As disappointing as it was for the previously unbeaten Old Rochester Regional High School girls tennis team to see its 2025 season end in a narrow 3-2 defeat to Danvers in the MIAA Division 3 state tournament’s Round of 16, Coach Jim McGonigle believes that disappointment will soon be eclipsed by the many memories […] Read more »
Rochester’s Planning Board Tuesday made progress on the Site Plan Review application to build a 20,000 square-foot commercial building for contractor bays with associated access drives, parking areas, utilities, and storm water management system on the west side of Cranberry Highway. The hearing was continued to the board’s next meeting, but not before […] Read more »
With a crew of eager third graders, Don Cuddy along with other members of the Mattapoisett Land Trust education committee planted sunflowers at Dunseith Park located at the corner of North Street and Route 6 recently. This is a continuation of a major goal by the land trust: educating children about our natural environment. […] Read more »
Join Elke Pierre for Yoga on Tuesday mornings starting at 8:30 am. This free event is open to all, please bring your own mat. You won’t want to miss our Summer Reading Kickoff. You’ll find larger-than-life games at the Library from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 14. Play lawn games and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee welcomes members, guests and the community to join us on Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 pm. Socialize 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Find out what is going on in the community and get involved. The location is at the Niemad Building, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. There will be light […] Read more »
Please be advised that the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project will begin truck based adulticide applications on June 2, 2025, through October 2025. Spraying is conducted between 2am and sunrise, Monday through Friday. Plymouth County residents may request spraying of their area by phone (781-585-5450), fax (781-582-1276), drop off, or mail (272 South Meadow […] Read more »
John and Lucy Fearing, long-time residents of Mattapoisett, passed away on July 31, 2024 and August 1, 2024 respectively. Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of life on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Redmen Hall, 745 Main St., Wareham, MA, from 12:00-3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to […] Read more »