The Mattapoisett Planning board once again took up the matter of drafting new bylaws governing accessory dwelling units and cottage communities. The purpose of including ADU regulations as a new bylaw comes after the state of Massachusetts allowed this new type of residential building ostensively to increase housing stock in the Commonwealth. […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club will hold its monthly General Meeting on Friday, March 13 at 12:00 pm at Handy’s Tavern in Marion. In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Club is pleased to welcome Amy Vieira, FNP-BC of Safe Harbor Wellness as guest speaker. The afternoon will begin with a light luncheon, followed by a […] Read more »
The Rochester Town Democratic Committee (RDTC) is asking local knitters and crocheters to lend their skills to support the Committee’s March fundraiser. The RDTC is raising money to support The Community Economic Development Center of New Bedford by selling handcrafted hats based on the Norwegian red hat (nisselue), a historical symbol of Norwegian national identity. […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional High School’s girls basketball team hosted Whittier Regional Voc-Tech in the MIAA state tournament Round of 32 on February 28 and won 55-33. Carly Mello scored 12 points, Sydney Bosma scored 10, and Emma Johnson had 9. “After Whittier made a run in the second and third quarter, the girls responded […] Read more »
Rochester’s Select Board and the Rochester Memorial School Committee on Monday reviewed a budget proposal that includes a plan to cut four instructional staff positions in the next fiscal year. That part of the $8.5 million proposal for the Rochester Public Schools’ FY27 packed the meeting room with concerned residents as Director of Finance […] Read more »
Do you like knitting, needlepoint, embroidery, or crocheting? Check out our newest club, Fiber Arts Club, Fridays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm starting March 6. Meet new people, share fiber art project ideas, work with others, and share some laughs. Join the Banned Book Club at their new time, March 10 at 1:00 […] Read more »
Do you need some free, basic tech help? Stop by Felicia’s Tech Corner on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm for personalized, one-on-one assistance. Example topics include basic email assistance or help accessing Libby and Hoopla, the library’s eBook and audiobook platforms. Not sure? Email Felicia at faguiar@sailsinc.org or call the library to see […] Read more »
Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals is allowing the dog kennel at 246 New Bedford Street to expand. The board on February 26 granted a Special Permit to allow up to 15 adult dogs for a kennel license that currently permits a maximum of six. Applicant Jacqueline Orlando explained she breeds Australian Shepherds. She now […] Read more »
The annual census forms for the Town of Mattapoisett were mailed out in January. If you have not returned your form yet, please do so as soon as possible. Please review the information and make any necessary changes. According to Massachusetts General Laws, failure to respond to the census may cause you to be made […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Land Trust is hosting a Winter Tree ID walk on Saturday March 7 at 10am at our Brandt Island Cove District preserves – Anchorage Way entrance. Our walk leader will be Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust’s land manager Linda Vanderveer. Linda has been the Land Manager for the DNRT since 2013. In her capacity […] Read more »