Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Old Rochester Regional High School Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to announce that Lauren Millette has been appointed interim high school assistant principal. Millette most recently served as the Director of Guidance for the Old Rochester Regional High School (ORRHS) and Junior High School for three years. The current […] Read more »
Three important institutions in the United States have recently accepted donations of etchings done by British artist James Alphege Brewer, who made his fame producing large color etchings of European cathedrals and other historical buildings damaged or threatened during WWI. The donations, totaling more than 170 etchings, includes: -a comprehensive collection of more than […] Read more »
A mere week after re-drawn plans were requested to satisfy board members’ questions, in a single-issue meeting on October 17, Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to allow the construction of a 30×71-foot steel storage building with a 12×30 covered ‘patio’ at 173 County Road. On October 10, board members told property […] Read more »
Once again, the Marion Natural History Museum hosted an informative and thought-provoking speaker bringing real-time urgency to all creatures great and small as they fight to survive. The October 19 event featured Karen Dourdeville, Sea Turtle Research Coordinator for the Massachusetts Audubon of Cape Cod. Armed with taxidermy examples of turtles and many decades […] Read more »
Celebrate Halloweekend, Thursday, October 24 toSaturday, October 26. Check out a pumpkin with your library card all month long (while Supplies last.) Return your decorated pumpkin by Wednesday, October 23 to be entered into our Great Pumpkin Contest. Vote for your favorites during our Halloweekend celebration activities. Are you brave enough to explore the library’s […] Read more »
As we reach the November 1 deadline to pay our Quarterly property taxes, I want to take this opportunity to remind residents of an easy and impactful way to support education in our community. Under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 3, taxpayers are given the option to voluntarily contribute additional funds when paying their […] Read more »
Fr. Eric Fialho, Rector of Saint Gabriel’s Parish in Marion, will be hosting a noontime prayer service on Election Day, November 5. This simple service will be filled with prayer, meditation, holy scripture, and time for reflection. All people, regardless of political party, or religious background are encouraged to attend. An optional time of fellowship, […] Read more »
This November, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library is celebrating creativity in full swing. We’re excited to launch a series of fun and imaginative events designed to inspire young storytellers, writers, and artists. Whether you’re into storytelling, comics, or graphic novels, we’ve got something special for you. It all kicks off with the Creative Storytelling […] Read more »
During the October 22 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board, the scallop season openings were announced. Previously opened on October 15 were commercial and recreational fishing in the outer harbor. For recreational only fishing the inner harbor and Brandt Island Cove were also opened. On November 1, commercial and recreational fishing in the outer harbor, […] Read more »
On Sunday, October 27 at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will perform their season opening concert; “A European Adventure.” The program will be held in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy in Marion, MA and will feature a world premiere by composer Thomas Borning as well […] Read more »