The Rochester Select Board was joined by the Finance Committee for Monday’s public meeting to vote recommendations on the warrant articles for the May 23 Town Meeting, but their activities were overshadowed by a cloud of concern after Town Planner Nancy Durfee presented on the state’s new designation of Rochester as an “adjacent town” […] Read more »
Church of The Good Shepherd, 74 High Street, Wareham is having its annual spring rummage sale on Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Items include clothing, coats, shoes, books, puzzles, games, toys, small furnishings domestic and white elephant items. All proceeds to benefit the many outreach programs for the community and beyond. Read more »
The recently completed mural located on the Marion Natural History Museum’s second floor mezzanine celebrates one of the oldest organizations in our area and one of the first few natural history museums in the United States. The sweeping mural greets visitors as they head up the staircases toward the second-floor foyer and Museum entrance. […] Read more »
Dear Neighbors, We lost our little dog, Matty, in the Mattapoisett Land Trust off of Prospect Road. Although we were greatly saddened not to find him, the support of our neighbors, many of whom we have not met, lifted our spirits. We want to extend our appreciation to everyone who took the time to […] Read more »
Linda May Jackson Sweeney, 71 years of age, unexpectedly passed away on January 27, 2022 at Beth Israel Hospital. Linda was born June 16, 1950 to the late Frank and Margaret (Bumpus) Jackson. She was the oldest of three children. Linda is survived by her husband Edward Sweeney; her two sons David R. Keirstead of […] Read more »
Shirley (Zavalcofsky) Brustin, 89, of Marion, formerly of Brockton died peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Sippican Healthcare in Marion with her loving family by her side. Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late David and Esther (Bilsky) Zavalcofsky. Shirley was born on May 24, 1932 and would have turned […] Read more »
Judith Benedict: July 8, 1938 – March 31, 2022. Judy Benedict was a loving sister, great friend, and the most fun aunt there ever was. She was a successful and dedicated teacher until her retirement. Judy was an outdoor enthusiast who loved biking, swimming, cross country skiing, walking, and collecting shells on the beach. Judy […] Read more »
There will be a Craft Fair on Saturday April 30 from 10-2 pm at 94 Aucoot Road, Mattapoisett. Table linens, beeswax candles, spring wreaths, dishtowels, aprons and herbal soaps to benefit Red Oak Garden, part of the therapeutic riding program, Helping Hands and Hooves. Read more »
On April 14, the Mattapoisett Finance Committee met to review the Spring Town Meeting draft warrant and to hear Town Administrator Mike Lorenco’s description and explanation of those articles that raised questions in the minds of the committee members. “I’m still uncomfortable…” [with the per-pupil cost], said Finance Committee Chairman Pat Donoghue towards […] Read more »
Shirley M. (Plummer) Cowell, 97 of Marion died April 17, 2022 peacefully at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion. She was the wife of the late Arthur Cowell. She was born in South Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah (Adams) Plummer. Shirley was a graduate of South Portland High School. […] Read more »