It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jean “Jeanie” Rose, who left us peacefully on December 23 at the age of 75. She was a beloved mother, family member, friend, community activist and will be profoundly missed by all who knew her. Jean was born on March 9, 1950 in […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional High School’s boys and girls swim teams faced Brockton on December 18 for their first meet of the season, and both of the Bulldogs’ teams won. Kate Young was named a swimmer of the meet, in which she swam the 50 freestyle with a time of 30.47 seconds. On the boys side, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Select Board met on December 17 at Town Hall and approved aquaculture licenses but said there might be fewer licenses this year because weather the past year has made shell fishing more difficult. The board decided to waive the $200 fee this year because stormwater management has been an issue. Board members […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Stephanie Wells are pleased to share that Old Hammondtown School fourth-grader Ayda Medeiros was recently selected as a Feinstein Foundation Golden Ticket winner. The ticket earned Old Hammondtown School a $2,000 grant and an additional $500 for Ayda to donate to a charity of her choice. Ayda, […] Read more »
The long-awaited repairs to Long Wharf at Shipyard Park received conditioning on this night, December 22. Coming before the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission remotely was Brian Post of Childs Engineering. The issue of flowable fill had previously been questioned by the commissioners, who pressed the engineering firm to come up with another solution. The Mattapoisett […] Read more »
When future historians look back on today, they may well call this “the age of the screen.” Certainly, our screens have made life easier in many ways, but we’ve also lost a sense of an actual shared community. On one hand, it’s easier to watch even new movies on our home screens, but that means […] Read more »
Sippican Land Trust will host Forest Bathing with Forest Therapy Guide Diane Pienta on Saturday, January 3, at 10:00 am at the Osprey Marsh, Point Road in Marion. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku to mitigate stress of modern-day life, this guided experience offers the opportunity to interact with Nature in a […] Read more »
Suzanne M. (Zajac) Whitehead, 79 of Rochester passed away peacefully, December 21 at Saint Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Suzanne was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Paul B. Whitehead. Born in New Bedford and raised in Acushnet, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Thaddeus J.H and Doris […] Read more »
We all know the classic Christmas stories, generally; or at least we get the gist of them. We know ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and The Grinch, but here’s a couple interesting Christmas tales you can quiz your family on this Christmas, should you fancy yourself an Alex Trebek. In the Plymouth colony following […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street, Mattapoisett. Social time begins at 5:00 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your […] Read more »