The town of Mattapoisett supports the volunteers who plant and maintain several focal areas of our community. The public spaces of the Logo at the Town Wharf, the Beach House window boxes, planters at Shipyard Park, and the Veterans Memorial Park next to the Library. Are all planned, planted, weeded and watered by a group […] Read more »
The Marion Council on Aging will be holding a Health Fair on Tuesday, May 8 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Marion VFW located at 465 Mill St. in Marion. The South Coast Mobile Van will be on site for health screenings. Nurses will be available for blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol […] Read more »
If you’re driving around Rochester this week, you might notice the newest edition to the Rochester Council on Aging. A brand new Cherry Tree, donated by Covanta SEMASS, welcomes you as you turn into the Senior Center’s parking lot. “We are absolutely thrilled with the generous donation of the tree,” said Sharon Lally of the […] Read more »
•Dog Licensing: 2012 Dog Licenses are available during regular office hours. The dog’s rabies vaccination must be up to date and the certificate on file before a license will be issued, you can do this through the mail if you wish with a check made out to Town of Mattapoisett. The fee for a spayed […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board will hold a public workshop to discuss and solicit public feedback on the potential establishment of a Village Center Overlay District to allow for mixed-use development in and around Rochester Town Center. The workshop will be held on Saturday, May 5 at 9:00 am in the Town Hall Meeting Room. Read more »
“Puppy Patron” cards are ready at the Elizabeth Taber Library. Have you been out walking with your pet and have wanted to stop in at the library? You both can. Or, do those of you who have brought your pets, ever pass by the library without your furry friend straining on the leash, wanting to […] Read more »
One nickel is worth five cents. Lots of soda or beer cans and bottles together can save lives. Join Team F.A.C.T. (Friends Against Cancer Together) in the fight against cancer. Donate your bottles and cans on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00-11:00 am at Tastebuds Bistro and Catering, 42 Main Street, Mattapoisett. All donations will benefit […] Read more »
The Eighth Annual Old Colony Golf Tournament to be held at the Acushnet River Valley Golf Course in Acushnet on Saturday, May 19 will honor local business owner, Dennis Hudon, a 1981 graduate of Old Colony’s Machine and Tool Technology Shop. Mr. Hudon is the owner of N.C. Hudon Crane and Rigging Company, Inc. in […] Read more »
•Café Parlez’ selection for April is “Mrs. Kimble”, by Jennifer Haigh. Ken Kimble is revealed through the eyes of the women in his life: first wife Birdie, struggling to hold herself together after his desertion; second wife Joan, a lonely heiress; and third wife Dinah, a beautiful but damaged woman half his age. In 2004, […] Read more »
In celebration of Earth Day, the Rochester Women’s Club and the Rochester Land Trust will be sponsoring a town-wide cleanup on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22. Both organizations encourage and welcome residents to join in the effort. To select a cleanup route and to receive trash bags, go to the designated location as […] Read more »