Rev. Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo, pastor of St. Isidore parish, is happy to announce this anniversary with a special thank-you to the many people who have so generously supported us this past year including our patrons and donors and our dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers who strive to make this budget friendly shopping experience a delight. […] Read more »
he Mattapoisett Library invites students in grades 9-12 to join us for a Teen Advisory Board Pizza Party on Tuesday, November 4, at 6:00 pm. This event promises delicious pizza and the opportunity to have a powerful impact on your community. Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) plays a key role in shaping the library’s […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Select Board met on October 28 in regular session. However, with a light agenda before them, they sailed through the meeting. The board discussed the changes to the position of Animal Control Officer that will now come under the leadership of the Police Department. It was explained that changes at the […] Read more »
When a colleague requested donations of pinecones and acorns to support his wife’s crafts, I got busy outside collecting pinecones. These sticky wonders are among my favorite ornaments made by nature. Still, fall would not be complete without – acorns, complete with their little beanies; kaleidoscopic Indian corn; smooth, shiny chestnuts so cool to […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society Museum at 355 County Rd. will be open from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sundays throughout the Fall, so that interested people can view our exhibit: “The Tools and Industries That Made Rochester”. We also have fresh cranberries for sale and are always happy to open by appointment. It’s a […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces a call for entries for its final exhibition of the 2025 season, Small Works + Holiday Shop. This annual juried/invitational show features original works of art, all under fourteen inches, plus a curated selection of handmade goods including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, woodworks, gifts, and more. Any artist who has previously […] Read more »
Plans for a 48-unit condominium development still might be tweaked a bit based on peer reviews from Field Engineering and other town sources, according to the developers’ presentation at the October 22 Marion Conservation Commission meeting in the town Police Station conference room. Toll Brothers Inc. representatives Mark Bamburak and Jeff Heidelberg said […] Read more »
Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals on October 23 approved two garages that will be placed technically in their front yards. The board granted two variances to allow the construction of a detached garage greater than the permitted 1,000-square feet in the front yard of 45 Williams Way after property owner William Flaherty explained […] Read more »
Join the library Thursday, October 30 starting at 6pm for a Halloween costume Karaoke party. Our Tuesday morning Family Storytime is back on Tuesday, November 4. Kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers can join Miss Macy for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed to foster early literacy skills. Afternoon Activities also return […] Read more »
My sister lives in a small town in western Massachusetts in the hills outside of Amherst. For many years they had only a nighttime police force. When the police officers clocked out of their day jobs, they were on call for any police activity that occurred. This left the town open to house break-ins (often […] Read more »