On April 30, the Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School girls’ softball team lost to Bourne, 11-6, in Rochester. Kayleigh Desousa pitched seven innings, only allowing 3 hits and striking out 12 batters. At the plate, Desousa went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a run batted in. Patty Spillane went 1-for-3 with […] Read more »
On May 4, six-year-old Sippican Elementary School first grader Owen Excellent cut the ribbon to unveil the “Little Free Diversity Library” planted in front of the Rochester Women’s Club building as an appreciative crowd applauded a move that took months to come to a successful conclusion. Speaking from the club building’s front steps before […] Read more »
A mother’s mental and physical strength is so important to celebrate and support. This Mother’s Day, celebrate the strong women in your life with the Run Like a Mother 5K in Mattapoisett at 8:30 am on Sunday, May 12. While celebrating, you’ll also be supporting mothers in their postpartum journey. All registration proceeds will directly […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church Memorials and Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the winners of our 2024 scholarship awards. We had applications from 16 area students, all with impressive scholastic achievements. Rylie Coughlin, a student at Old Rochester Regional High School, is the recipient of the $2,500 Dagmar Coquillette Scholarship; Jaymison Gunschel, a student […] Read more »
Dear Editor As the Mattapoisett representative on the ORR Facilities Subcommittee for four years, with over 20 years of engineering experience, I must address a critical matter concerning our district schools and community. Our recent subcommittee meetings rigorously reviewed a bond proposal for essential repairs and maintenance of school infrastructure, particularly focusing on HVAC […] Read more »
The Rochester Town Clerk’s Office is aware of errors on the specimen ballot that was recently released for the Annual Town Election to be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 To correct the errors the following actions have been taken: We apologize for any confusion that was caused because of this oversight. The integrity of […] Read more »
Old Hammondtown School was the place to be on May 1 when the League of Women Voters of Southcoast held its Candidates Night in anticipation of the May 21 Mattapoisett Town Election. Starting with a “meet and greet,” each candidate was given time to introduce themselves and point to accomplishments, goals and other […] Read more »
“Oh yeah, I’m the type of guy that likes to roam around, I’m never in one place, I roam from town to town…” With the famous rock-and-roll song, “The Wanderer” playing in the background, Mattapoisett Museum Curator Connor Gaudet strolled down the center aisle of the museum to the podium. He began his […] Read more »
The Buzzards Bay Musicfest will be returning to Marion this summer from July 10 through July 14 in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall on the campus of Tabor Academy. World-class musicians will grace the stage in a five-concert series that is completely open with free admission to the public. On Wednesday, July […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust will Celebrate Moms by hosting a Mother’s Day Walk on Sunday, May 12 at 2 pm at the Church’s Wildlife Preserve. located across the street from 194 Marion Road, Route 105, in Rochester. We will first gather around the new pollinator garden, enjoy a refreshing glass of lemonade and then […] Read more »