Forty-five seconds of sustained exertion was new to Brady Lee, who found the experience of pulling an 18,000-pound Freightliner truck 30 feet on level ground to be at once exhausting and exhilarating. “I lift, I work out almost five days a week. But after I did that, I got lightheaded,” said the 16-year-old […] Read more »
Having received news of the Finance Committee’s vote to approve two money-related articles for the Special Town Meeting, the Rochester Board of Selectmen was eager to add its endorsement of the warrant that will be put before the town’s voters on Monday, October 18, at Rochester Memorial School. Article 2 asks voters to […] Read more »
On Friday, October 8, “the Lisas” will be in town with the Sippican Woman’s Club (SWC). The L2Florals team of Lisa Larkin and Lisa Tovin have been together for over five years after having met at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston Associates Program. Their love of flowers, art, and home guided them to create […] Read more »
The October meeting of the Rochester Historical Society is at 7:00 on October 20. The program will be” Parlor Entertainment at the Turn of the Century,” presented by Malcolm Phinney. Refreshments will be served. Thanks to all who visited our October 2 event! The Historical Society’s new exhibit will be open most Sundays in […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson reports that the Towns of Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester are under a drinking water warning, which also affects five of the six district schools. The drinking water warning is effective immediately for everyone in the Tri-Town who utilizes public water and it is advised that water is boiled before it is […] Read more »
Town Administrator James McGrail and the Marion Public Works Department report that the Town of Marion is currently under a boil water order. In addition to Marion, the towns of Fairhaven, Mattapoisett and Rochester are also under boil water orders. The order was issued after routine town water samples collected on Tuesday, Oct. 5 tested […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson wishes to inform the community that openings remain available in the Sippican School’s Project GROW preschool program. According to the district’s policy regarding Project GROW enrollment, beginning on October 1, if any general education openings remain unfilled, one opening will be reserved for a Marion child. The other openings may […] Read more »
October brings cool weather and even cooler teen programs to Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Craft Tuesday has officially returned. This month, we are offering fun and simple Halloween-themed crafts each Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at our Makerspace. Starting with paper bats and pumpkins. Later in the month, you will see: Paint […] Read more »
It is with hearts full of deep sadness and abiding love that we mourn the passing of our family matriarch, Barbara M. Faunce, 88, of Fairhaven. Granny died October 2, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved family. She was the wife of the late Earl M. Faunce, with whom she shared 56 […] Read more »
Nancy D. (Correia) Sylvia, 87, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday, September 29, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. She was the loving wife of 65 years to Joseph M. Sylvia. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel H. and Mary C. (Caton) Correia, she settled in Mattapoisett 50 years ago. […] Read more »