M. Alice (Surette) Lapointe, 97, of Mattapoisett died peacefully October 25, 2022 at Sippican Health Care Center surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late H. Raymond Lapointe. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Marcel and Marie Catherine (Bernier) Surette, she lived in New Bedford for many […] Read more »
Frances “Nancy” (Backman) Dixey. 97, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was the wife of the late John Dixey. Known to most as Nancy, she was born in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Kenneth and Frances (Garver) Backman, she lived in Newton most of her life before […] Read more »
Mary T. (Platt) Cunha “Maria”, died suddenly on October 25, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, MA. Survivors include her 3 children, Michelle Gordon, Lynda Schneider, and John Platt. No services are scheduled. Memorial Contributions can be sent to the First Congregational Church of Wareham, 11 Gibbs Avenue, Wareham, MA […] Read more »
The Rochester Women’s Club will be hosting a talk with Gayle Suzanne Draigicevich on November 7 at 7:30 pm. Gayle Suzanne is an author, speaker and life coach. Her presentations are funny, inspirational and positive. She has been referred to as the hope coach for damaged souls. Gayle is described as relatable, wise and […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett is reviewing its strategic vision, part of which includes the condition and use of all town facilities. The Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management has been engaged by the Town, with cooperation from the School District to study school consolidation. This study was primarily born from the decline in […] Read more »
Behind the scenes, members of many permitting boards individually visit construction projects and other sites to gain firsthand knowledge of what they will be required to hear and act upon once public hearings are underway. That was the case on October 20 when the Mattapoisett ZBA opened its meeting. During the course of the proceedings, […] Read more »
Throughout October: Check out a pumpkin at the Elizabeth Taber Library. Pick up a pumpkin, take it home to decorate and return it to the library by October 28 to enter our Great Pumpkin Contest. (Carved pumpkins will be accepted only between October 26 – 28.) Tim Weisberg from Spooky Southcoast – Thursday October […] Read more »
To the Editor; On the topic of banning books in our school libraries: Our forefathers guaranteed certain freedoms in this country. Uneducated narrow-mindedness and bigotry, should not be allowed in our school system. Libraries should contain books that inform and appeal to all. If you don’t like a book, don’t read it. The choice […] Read more »
Silas D. Coellner, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Jr. High School, announces the following Students of the Month for September, 2022. Green Team: Megan A. Kroll & Owen S. Harrington Orange Team: Rafael H. Duarte & Jessa K. Bentz Blue Team: Claudia R. Surace & Connor P. Nelson Red Team: Nathaniel J. Tse & Sadie […] Read more »
The Public Health Nursing Office, on behalf of the Mattapoisett Board of Health, will be hosting a clinic for Moderna COVID-19 Bivalent booster vaccinations on Tuesday, November 1, from 11 am-2 pm. This clinic will be at the Public Health Nursing Office at Center School, 17 Barstow Street. Residents will need to preregister for […] Read more »