When Travis Andrade appeared before the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals during the latter’s February 24 public meeting, he knew what he was doing. That’s because he grew up with both parents heavily involved in municipal government. In seeking a variance under Chapter 20.40, Section D.1 of the town’s Zoning Bylaws for the approval […] Read more »
A downward trend in student enrollment in the Old Rochester Regional School District has tri-town finance committees seeking more information and they attempt to navigate long-range fiscal challenges, and Mattapoisett’s participation in a school-consolidation study had the local School Committee on high alert during its public meeting Monday night. In explaining the study […] Read more »
Shakespeare isn’t as scary as you may think. In a few sessions, you’ll be able to read Shakespeare’s plays and learn about his period with the best of them. The group will chat about it, translate it to everyday speech and discover what the play might mean. There are no wrong interpretations. So, how about […] Read more »
David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon and Leone, Inc. met with the Rochester Conservation Commission on March 1 to discuss and address any further questions or comments regarding a Notice of Intent filing at 0 Clapp Road by William Clapp, Clapp Nominee Trust. The 6-acre parcel is proposed for development of a single-family home by […] Read more »
The Great Horned Owl is the largest master of the skies along the south-facing shore of Buzzards Bay, relying on both sight and sound for hunting prey, and is a modern living example of convergent evolution from fossils dating back some 50,000,000 years. It ranges in size equal to the snowy owl, 4½ […] Read more »
State Representative William M. Straus joins Mattapoisett Cultural Council in announcing the award of 22 grants totaling $11,200 for cultural programs in and around Mattapoisett. Grant recipients include Mattapoisett Free Public Library, Mattapoisett Historical Society, Mattapoisett Land Trust, Mattapoisett Lions Club, Mattapoisett PTA and Mattapoisett Recreation. A complete list of recipients can be found […] Read more »
Lecture by author Skip Finley, co-sponsored by the Sippican Historical Society and the Mattapoisett Museum, March 24, 7:00 pm via Zoom. The Sippican Historical Society and the Mattapoisett Museum are pleased to announce a co-sponsored event to be held on Thursday, March 24 at 7:00 pm. Massachusetts author Skip Finley will speak via Zoom […] Read more »
To the Editor; What is going on with the Rochester Select Board? I ask this after reading in the Wanderer that two proposals to enhance public safety in front of Town Hall have been presented. I applauded this initiative presented by the Select Board in September 2021, but raised concerns. But let’s back […] Read more »
The Marion Finance Committee’s February 9 public meeting saw Police Chief Richard Nighelli and Fire Chief Brian Jackvony present respective FY23 department budgets. In explaining his proposed budget increase for FY23, Nighelli pointed to 129 pages of legislation on police reform including 23 action items with delivery dates and policy changes, training requirements, and increase […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center has once again partnered with the local organization Tri-Town Against Racism to showcase entries to TTAR’s Creative Expression Contest held during Black History Month. The theme this year is Influencers and Game Changers, Past or Present. Entries including artwork, essays, poetry, song and dance and short films were encouraged. The MAC […] Read more »