The Old Rochester Regional School Committee met on February 1 and approved the district-wide School Improvement Plan(s) for the 2023-24 academic year. ORR Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson introduced the School Improvement Plan, beginning by explaining that Vision 2028 had recently been introduced. All the elementary school districts adopted a one-year plan to […] Read more »
The Rochester School Committee will need a little more time to dig into its FY25 operational budget now that the state has weighed in. Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson told the committee during its January 25 public meeting that the reason the budget subcommittee meeting originally planned for the same […] Read more »
Every day after school outside a Takoma Park, Maryland, elementary school, there is a line of kids lined up waiting to use the pay phone. Yes, a pay phone! The phone plays bird calls and it’s free. It even has a canary yellow receiver. In 2016, the town announced a contest to create an […] Read more »
A performance of her latest dramatization, “Her Majesty–Queen Elizabeth II” will be presented on Sunday, March 24 at the Marion Music Hall by actress Sheryl Faye. The performance will be preceded by an elegant Afternoon Tea at 3 pm featuring in the British manner, a selection of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves and […] Read more »
Join in the fun as MYC announces its 2024 Cruising dates and locations. Membership does have its privileges and MYC is now accepting new members. To join: www.mattapoisettyc.org/membership-registration. First Cruise: June 28-29-30. Bassett Island cruise at Redbook Harbor leaving on Friday afternoon and returning on Sunday. Activities include gatherings in evenings at Bassett Island […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Historical Commission has contracted with a Preservation Consultant to complete a multiphase community-wide inventory of its historic and cultural resources. Holy Ghost Grounds has been identified as a priority resource due to its significance in the history and development of the Town of Mattapoisett. The Commission is looking for information and old […] Read more »
The transportation bid process is a key to the FY25 Old Rochester Regional and Mattapoisett Schools’ budget, according to ORR Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson, who introduced an Initial Budget Discussion during the Mattapoisett School Committee’s January 31 public meeting. “That’s a big domino for us,” said Nelson, recognizing a statewide trend in […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School girls’ basketball team defeated Somerset Berkley, 45-40, on February 9, as Amber Engel was named the player of the game. The Bulldogs took a five-game winning-streak and a 14-3 record into their February 14 showdown against Apponequet (16-3) in Lakeville. ORR wraps up its regular season with three […] Read more »
The community is invited to a Chili Supper at First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way, Rochester, on Saturday, February 24 at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $8/person, under 10 years old eat free. Proceeds will go to the Fellowship Hall Roof Repair Fund. Contact the church office at rochestercongregational@comcast.net or 508-763-4314 to reserve your […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson recognized the Volunteers at Sippican Elementary (V.A.S.E.) organization for their ongoing support of student learning and programming. V.A.S.E.’s primary objectives are to provide Sippican students with enrichment beyond the classroom environment and to support teachers and staff. “In my 22 years as a school administrator, I […] Read more »