Paul Henry Rossi, 50, of Stuart, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was the son of Paula J. Schaaf of Port St Lucie, FL, and the late Philip N Rossi, Sr. of Wareham, MA. Paul was a former resident of Marion and moved to Florida in 1995. Paul was […] Read more »
Dr. Myron S. (Mike) Mazer
Dr. Myron S. (Mike) Mazer 85, of Mattapoisett, died February 1st after a long illness. Mike was born in Boston, and attended Boston Latin School where in his yearbook, it was written “He well knows what it is to be the favored friend of many”, a quote he lived up to all his life. He […] Read more »
Planning Board Drafts New Fee Schedule
It has been 33 years since the Mattapoisett Planning Board reviewed its fee structure for various matters of permitting and approval for construction projects. On February 7, the board was armed with a draft of updated fees as it took on the task of refining the language contained in the fee schedule and heard from […] Read more »
ORR Students’ Artwork Recognized in Two Competitions
Emerging Young Artists (Eya) 2022 Juried Exhibition The artwork of Old Rochester Regional High School seniors Autumn Tilley, Isabella Correia and Makayla Semiao was selected to be featured in the Emerging Young Artists Juried Exhibition, which is being held online this year. The selected works was featured on the College of Visual and Performing […] Read more »
Upcoming Events for Adults at the Mattapoisett Library
Mattapoisett Free Public Library offers a variety of programs for adults during the month of February. As the snowy days continue, thoughts turn to spring and the upcoming planting season. Join us for a duo of gardening related programs at the library. Starting with Saturday, February 19, growers of all abilities are invited […] Read more »
Thank You
To the Editor; I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to the Mattapoisett Police Officers and EMTs for the fast and efficient way that they handled our 911 call on Wednesday, February 2nd. Their courteousness and professionalism was outstanding. Thanks again, Helen M. Sylvia, Mattapoisett The views expressed in the “Letters […] Read more »
Making a Pitch for Better Poles
Rochester Select Board Chairman Brad Morse took the opportunity of Verizon New England’s appearance at a 6:05 pm appointment to reiterate an important message. “Before we approve the motion, I want to mention problems with poles around town,” said Morse, describing “lots of double poles, to the tune of about 20, and some hanging […] Read more »
Massachusetts VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Edward Gonet IV was awarded as a finalist in the annual Massachusetts VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition sponsored by the State Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Auxiliary. State winners were announced during an Awards Ceremony on Sunday, February 6th, 2022. The National theme for this year’s competition was “America, […] Read more »
Plumb Corner Drainage Will Stick to Plan
The February 1 meeting of the Rochester Conservation Commission agenda was already light on public hearings when the two that were scheduled were not heard. A Request for Determination of Applicability filed by William Clapp for property located at 0 Clapp Road for work outside resources areas was withdrawn by the applicant to be […] Read more »
Tri-County Symphonic Band Celebrates The Folk Song
On Sunday, February 13 at 3:00, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will present a concert in the Old Rochester Regional High School Gilbert D. Bristol Auditorium. The concert is titled “English Folk Song Gala: The Music of Grainger, Holst and Vaughan Williams.” While the three composers did not write the […] Read more »