Cyclists Volunteers Needed

The Tour de Creme is seeking experienced cyclists to volunteer for this year’s event on Sunday May 21. Volunteer cyclists help keep the other cyclists safe, acting as ride ambassadors and ride sweeps. These volunteers help to make sure all riders stay on course and that nobody gets left behind. If you are a cyclist […] Read more »

Cathleen M. (Tahair) Carreiro

Cathleen M. (Tahair) Carreiro, 65, of Fairhaven passed into eternal life on April 11, 2023 while on hospice care at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Robert A. Carreiro of Fairhaven.             She was born in New Bedford on March 11, 1958 to Marcia (Galavotti) Tahair and the late Harry Tahair.             She […] Read more »

Justin P. Doberck

Justin P. Doberck, 41, of Mattapoisett, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 7, 2023.             Those who knew Justin were amazed watching him move through this life, and feel blessed to have been in it at the same time. He was beautiful and one of the most interesting people anyone could know. He was loved […] Read more »

Timothy Lloyd Clark

Timothy Lloyd Clark, 44, passed suddenly at St. Luke’s Hospital on April 7th, 2023. Born in Dallas, Texas, husband of Amy Ross Clark and son of Daniel Lloyd Clark and Deborah Carr Clark, he lived in Rochester, MA, at Eastover Farm.             Tim will always be remembered as a smart, athletic, funny and handsome father, […] Read more »

Peanuts, Crackerjacks and Avocado Fries

            Spring is here! Winter has departed, the daffodils are in bloom and the Red Sox are on their way to a World Series victory. Hope springs eternal.             It’s true that baseball is not as popular as it once was, surpassed by football, basketball, soccer and, of course, pickleball. Even so, despite the cold, […] Read more »

Church of the Good Shepherd Rummage Sale

Church of the Good Shepherd Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 High Street in Wareham is having its annual spring rummage sale on Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Items include clothing, coats, shoes, domestic items, puzzles, games, toys, white elephant items and small furnishings. The proceeds go towards the many ministries […] Read more »

New Counsel Offers Timely Tips

            The main message that Jason Talerman of New Bedford-based Mead, Talerman & Costa LLC put out to attendees of Monday night’s special Rochester Select Board meeting was that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Division of Open Government is looking for educated compliance with the Open Meeting Law, not to set a trap to snare an […] Read more »

An Open Letter

An Open Letter to Jordan C. Collyer, Jodi Lynn Bauer and R. Tyler Macallister:             I am communicating with you using an open letter because none of you has responded to the letter I mailed to you on March 13 or even acknowledged receiving it. Nor have you or anyone at Town Hall acting on […] Read more »

Sewer Expansion Carries Sticker Shock

            Residents of the Peases Point and Hollywoods Road neighborhood were invited to a public presentation hosted by the Mattapoisett Sewer Department on March 29 to learn about possible sewer expansion into the beach community.             What they received was a shocking revelation, as construction estimates were high above expectations by thousands of dollars – […] Read more »

Boating Safety Classes

Marion Harbormaster’s Office will be hosting two Boating Safety Classes in April and May. The classes are held at the Marion Police Station 8 hours on Saturday and 4 hours on Sunday.             The classes are as follows: April 22, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and April 23, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm May 20, […] Read more »