Robert W. Sylvia, 86, a fixture on Fairhaven’s working waterfront for decades and a preeminent diesel mechanic servicing thousands of commercial marine vessels over many years, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Lady Lake, Florida, after a period of declining health. Born and raised in Mattapoisett, Bob was […] Read more »
David W. Wright, 65, of Rochester died May 27, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in New Bedford, son of Thelma H. (Santos) Rogers of Rochester and the late Arthur Wright, he was raised in Rochester and lived in Freetown before returning to Rochester. He was formerly employed by J.P. Noonan, W.C. Smith […] Read more »
Editor’s note: Vietnam veteran and longtime Marion resident Charlie Brown enlisted in the Army in 1966, was selected for Officer Candidate School and upon completion was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He was transferred to Vietnam and assigned to the First Cavalry Division Airmobile, with 430 helicopters – their rides into battle. He was combat […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Select Board took up the matter of establishing a new committee to “review and comment” in an advisory capacity on the Department of Transportation village streets reconstruction project, a TIP-funded project. At the Annual Town Meeting held on May 13, public opinion on whether or not the board should consider an […] Read more »
Poet Laureate of Jersey City Ann E. Wallace will read from her book Days of Grace and Silence: a Chronicle of Covid’s Long Haul on Saturday, June 1, at 2 pm. A reception and book signing will follow. All ages welcome! No registration required. The Teen Advisory Board meets on Tuesday, June 4, at […] Read more »
To the Editor; I’m writing to express my concern that this year’s election was poorly conducted and has eroded my faith in the process here in Rochester. First we experienced misprinted mail in ballots. The original mail in ballots said “vote for one” in the RMS School Committee Race and vote for one in […] Read more »
Neighbors across the street from an inspiring display of teamwork involving the Rochester Fire Department and support from neighboring Wareham, Marion, Mattapoisett and Acushnet departments described the High Street house that caught fire on Monday morning in Rochester as “cursed.” A fire at the address had occurred two years ago, but what had […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Florence Eastman American Legion Post 280 hosted the annual Memorial Day Observances with participation from not only the post in the form of Post Commander Rachel Perron guiding the event that included performances from the Old Hammandtown Elementary School Band and the Showstoppers. With the passing of Chaplain Richard Langhoff, Tri-Town Veterans Agent […] Read more »
Rochester’s May 22 Town Election chose the incumbents over the challengers in every contested race but one. Josh Trombly became a new member of the Rochester School Committee with 667 votes, edging out incumbent Jason Chisholm, who garnered 644 votes. Trombly will be joined on the board by the highest vote getter in […] Read more »
Book Donation Days at the Elizabeth Taber Library will be held on June 8 and June 22 from 10 am to 1 pm, 8 Spring St, Marion. “Make way for new books by donating your used ones for others to enjoy,” is the urgent plea from the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library, as […] Read more »