It’s become commonplace to have almost anything we need or want delivered to our front doors. Groceries from Peapod, Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash and everything else from Amazon. Anyone growing up during the 2000’s, no doubt sees these deliveries as a marvel of today’s world. However, when you look at the memories of Rochester residents […] Read more »
The First Congregational Church of Marion, 28 Main Street, is preparing for Holy Week with special services, music and events. The community is invited to share the meaning of our Lord’s resurrection and the joy that this special week brings. Holy week begins with Palm Sunday, April 10, heralding Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. […] Read more »
Claire (Saucier) Gaumont, 97, of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at home. She was the wife of the late Roland Gaumont. Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Rosario J. and Eva (Lajoie) Saucier, she had resided in Rochester for the past 67 years. Mrs. Gaumont was a loving […] Read more »
We are so fortunate to have vital and active historical societies in the Tri-Towns, especially when they join forces to bring programming to those of us thirsty to learn more about our heritage. On March 24, through the cooperative efforts of the Mattapoisett Museum and the Sippican Historical Society, a presentation offering insights […] Read more »
Dr. Ed Hoffer’s circumstantial need to depart early from the March 24 meeting of the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals set off a substantial discussion in part because it foreshadowed his potential permanent departure. Hoffer’s bid for a seat on the Select Board would truncate his availability to follow through as a voting […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club proudly presents Godspell on April 7, 8 and 9 at 7:00 pm and April 10 at 2:00 pm, to be performed in cooperation with David S. Hagen Performing Arts Series in the Gilbert D. Bristol Auditorium. Starring Max Tucker and Calder Eaton, also starring Chloe Bean, […] Read more »
First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way in Rochester, 508-763-4314, is pleased to announce its Holy Week schedule. We invite you to come and worship with us. April 10 at 10:00 am – Palm Sunday. Our pastor, Rev. Colby Olson, will encourage each of us to “Get Up and Live” in his message. […] Read more »
On March 24 as the Mattapoisett Finance Committee neared the end of this latest round of FY23 budget reviews, Chairman Pat Donoghue commented that the local schools’ administration (Center and Old Hammondtown Elementary schools) had not provided full disclosure on enrollment numbers and had not taken any steps to trim the annually increasing bottom […] Read more »
To the Editor; The not guilty verdict of former police Chief Mary Lyons saddens me. It is another example of the double standard the justice system employs. Those with political influence and/or money seems to affect the verdict given by our judges. The lowest subjects on the totem pole don’t have a chance, […] Read more »
This week, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library encourages all community members to visit their library in person or online to explore and access services and programs. The Mattapoisett Free Public Library offers a wide array of programs, classes and resources that are available in person or from the comfort of home, including OverDrive, Hoopla, Kanopy […] Read more »