In their first-ever appearance on a national stage, the Old Rochester Regional High School golf team added to its 2022-23 legacy last week with a top-10 finish in the July 17-19 PGA National High School Boys Invitational Tournament. The Bulldogs, who earned their invitation to the Frisco, Texas, event by winning the MIAA […] Read more »
Don’t forget to reserve tickets to the Mattapoisett Community Picnic happening Thursday, August 3, at 5:30 pm. Enjoy scenic harbor views on the waterfront at the Munro Preserve, adjacent to the Mattapoisett wharf, while dining on “buck a shuck” local oysters and your self-catered picnic meal. This is a BYOB event and beer is also […] Read more »
The Rev. Marc Eames, Priest-in-Charge St. John’s Church, Vernon, Connecticut, will conduct services Sunday, July 30, at 8:00 am and 10:00 am at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 34 Water Street, Mattapoisett, next to the Town Beach. During its 139th summer season, St. Philip’s invites clergy from near and far to conduct services each week using […] Read more »
James and Sharlene Craig of Florida and Aucoot Road, Mattapoisett, have been developing their property as a family compound. A new home is under construction, and a guest house they are currently residing in is complete. On July 20, their representative, David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon & Leone, Inc., presented their variance filing. […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett has many picturesque walking trails, and the Mattapoisett Land Trust manager came up with an incentive for families to walk the trails – ice cream. Colleen Andrews, working with students at Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School, for a year has planned out a program in which families walk the […] Read more »
Scott Paradis Ashley, 68, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023 in the loving company of his wife and daughters. The youngest of four, Scott was born on December 31, 1954, and raised in East Freetown. Scott completed his BS in Biology from Murray State University where he also competed on the […] Read more »
Norrine Anne Burnett – beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend – passed away peacefully on July 9th, surrounded by family. She was born on June 12, 1939 in Brockton, Massachusetts to Albina and Robert Looney. Growing up the second of six children in the tight quarters of Winthrop Street, she was affectionately acknowledged as […] Read more »
Jennifer Ann Rusinoski, lovingly known as Jen, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023, at the age of 66. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and joy that touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Born in Atlanta, GA, Jen was the daughter of the late Helen […] Read more »
Members of the MAC are invited to a member appreciation day celebration at the Marion Art Center on Saturday, August 5, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This event has been rescheduled from the original date in June, which was canceled due to foul weather. During the event, the MAC will offer free ice cream, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Road Race Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 college stipends. Since the first race in 1971, over $200,000 has been awarded to college-bound ORR student athletes. This year’s award recipients are Jillian LeBlanc, Torsten Brickley, Corinne Robert and Reagan Rock of Mattapoisett, Failenn Fitzpatrick, Rosemary Lally, Kate Feeney […] Read more »