The Mattapoisett Fire Department in cooperation with the Fire Chiefs of Bristol County is conducting a drive to collect Relief supplies for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The following supplies will be collected until Sunday November 11. The collected supplies will be transported to fire stations in the affected areas. Only those Items listed below […] Read more »
A great time was had by all at the Rochester Country Fair CrAzY Hat Party fund raiser held on November 3rd. Photos by Felix Perez Read more »
Alexander Moceri of Mattapoisett having completed the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout had a Court of Honor held Saturday, November 3, 2012. To obtain the highest youth rank in Scouting, he had to complete an Eagle project. The project he led, involved the complete renovation of the Men’s and Ladies’ bathrooms at the Parish […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, […] Read more »
Over twenty local vendors gathered at the Marion VFW on Sunday, November 4, and took part in the Relay For Life’s Holiday Marketplace fundraiser. The event was organized by the Relay group Team Family Ties and was supported by donations from 25 local businesses, from food to raffle items. “We’ve been a part of this […] Read more »
Rochester’s Jennel Garcia advanced to the Top 12 Finalists on FOX’s hit music televisions how “The X-Factor” last night on live national television. Garcia was one of 3 in the Young Adults category who advanced to next week’s show. Garcia performed Motley Crue’s “Home Sweet Home” during the show’s first week of live shows on […] Read more »
Lots of great costumes were on display during the Mattapoisett Police Department’s Annual Halloween Parade on Wednesday night, which kicked off at Center School and winded its way through the village. Here is a list of the winners! Congratulations to all participants! Preschool and Kindergarten 1st Place: Jenna Lynch, age 6, “Cupcake” 2nd Place: […] Read more »
The air was thick with the smell of exhaust and the sound of dozens of dirt bikes as the Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders Club held a hare scramble race in the woods around the Mattapoisett transfer station. “We have about 300 members or so,” said Bruce Rocha, Jr., who helped organize the event. The Riders […] Read more »
The weather held out so that the Witches from the Marion Art Center were able to host the Annual Halloween Parade in Marion! A grand time was had by all, Happy Halloween! Read more »
The Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists (M.O.S.E.S.) bestowed Rochester resident Kyle Cassidy, son of Department of Transportation member Keven Cassidy, with a Scholarship Trust Award at its recent monthly meeting. Cassidy is a student at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, working toward a Masters of Science in Marine Sciences & Technology. M.O.S.E.S. – representing […] Read more »