Mattapoisett’s Town Meeting

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To the Editor;

            On May 12, Mattapoisett’s Town Meeting voted to expand the Select Board from three to five members. That decision – made in public, after debate – is now in the Home Rule process as H.4245. Calling a “do-over” because some dislike the outcome isn’t more democratic; it’s undoing a lawful vote.

            Let’s clear up a few points.

            1. Signature count isn’t a merit test. Yes, state law allows 200 signatures to call a Special Town Meeting. That says nothing about the wisdom of reversing a vote already taken. Town Meeting is our legislature. It acted. Respecting that outcome is part of stable governance.

            2. Strong finances and good audits are not the issue. We can be proud of our fiscal health – and still see the need to modernize our structure. A five-member board improves coverage, accountability, and compliance with Open Meeting Law. That’s about workload and representation, not party politics.

            3. The Main Street (TIP) project cost claim is misleading. MassDOT and SRPEDD have programmed the project for 2028 construction using state/federal funds. Local taxpayers are not being handed an $18 million bill. Community advisory input helps resolve design issues early and keep projects on track.

            4. Public records requests are democracy at work. Residents have every right to request documents. It’s about transparency, not “name-calling.”

            5. Town Meeting procedure matters. If critics wanted a counted vote or ballot, the time to request it was during the meeting. The remedy for low turnout is more engagement before the vote – not re-voting until a different result appears.

            Bottom line: Let the decision we made stand. Evaluate a five-member board on its performance – committee coverage, responsiveness, and follow-through – rather than rhetoric and repeat votes.

            Jeanne Hopkins, Mattapoisett

The views expressed in the “Letters to the Editor” column are not necessarily those of The Wanderer, its staff or advertisers. The Wanderer will gladly accept any and all correspondence relating to timely and pertinent issues in the great Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester area, provided they include the author’s name, address and phone number for verification. We cannot publish anonymous, unsigned or unconfirmed submissions. The Wanderer reserves the right to edit, condense and otherwise alter submissions for purposes of clarity and/or spacing considerations. The Wanderer may choose to not run letters that thank businesses, and The Wanderer has the right to edit letters to omit business names. The Wanderer also reserves the right to deny publication of any submitted correspondence. All letters must be typed and submitted directly to: news@wanderer.com.

Select Board Receives $32,000 Check

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            Rochester’s Select Board began its busy meeting Monday by hosting Plymouth County Treasurer Thomas O’Brien’s presentation of over $32,000 of ARPA funds to the town.

            O’Brien explained before posing with the oversize facsimile of the check with Select Board members that the $32,382.71 the town is receiving actually combines two checks responding to recent town applications for the funds. He noted with pride that this is actually the second ARPA fund check the county has been able to award the town since the program began last year.

            The Plymouth County Commissioners awarded the town $62,226.33 in August of 2024 to fulfill two funding requests last year, $218,000 for revenue replacement and $384,800 for a new ambulance. This year’s money will be used for a power lift for the town ambulance crew and an emergency generator for the Council on Aging.

            Selectman Paul Ciaburri thank the Plymouth County Commission for its help with the town applications. “With all the help you gave us you made it easy.” “This was a good way to chop down our list of needs,” Chair Adam Murphy added. “Thank you.”

            Next, the board reviewed but would not immediately agree to a request from the developer of the plan to construct a new Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School to waive a portion of the building fees that will be required. Chad Crittenden and Walter Hartley of PMA Consultants pointed out that the recent Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational-Technical High School construction project received such waivers from district member towns. They said the next budget meeting on the project will be on September 3 at Old Colony. Their request for permit waivers was in anticipation of that meeting. Permit waivers would keep the overall cost of the project down.

            The Select Board tabled a decision, saying they need the input of Town Counsil first. “We have to represent and protect our residents first,” Member Brad Morse said. Old Colony Superintendent Aaron Polansky elaborated that interested officials from relevant departments of all the member towns are invited to attend the September 3 meeting, and he will reach out to the member towns for their input as the planning process continues.

            Following this agenda item, the selectmen approved the appointment of two new, highly experienced Rochester Police Department reserve officers, Garry Turgiss and Todd Bazarewsky. Before they were sworn in by Town Clerk Marjorie Barrows, Police Chief Michael Assad announced that Turgiss is a retired Massachusetts State Trooper after 20 years of service. He has served with Yarmouth, Dennis and Rochester police departments and is a Gulf War veteran. Bazarewsky is a retired police lieutenant. His career began in 1988 with the Wareham Police Department, followed by service on the Middleboro Police Department. “It is an honor to welcome you both to Team RPD,” Assad said.

            In other action, the Select Board reviewed complaints from neighbors of 0 Walnut Plain Road who say squatters who are not the property owners of that address are residing in campers and being a neighborhood nuisance. Abutter Mike Reed said this has been an on-going problem for over 20 years and police and town inspectors have not been effective in helping them. Durant said the main complication is that the town does not know who the owner is. Murphy said the town is taking steps through the court system to resolve the issue. He advised the abutters to lodge formal complaints that town police and inspectors can follow-up on.

            The board approved New England Rodeo’s request to extend its season at 65 Pine St. into the first and third Saturdays of October. The board gave Town Administrator Cameron Durant the go-ahead to draft the extension language into the town’s agreement with the rodeo organization. Durant encouraged the move, saying the rodeos have been “am overwhelming success. No concerns with safety. Police and fire chiefs report no problems.”

            The board approved the CRW Cranberry Century Club Cycling event’s route through town on October 12.

            The board approved a request to close town hall at 11:00 am on September 12 for the Employee Appreciation Luncheon.

            The next meeting of the Rochester Select Board is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm at Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way.

Rochester Select Board

By Michael J. DeCicco

Michael “Mike” Vining

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Michael “Mike” Vining passed away on July 21, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was 58 years old.

            Mike will be remembered for his unwavering positive attitude, his warm heart, and his deep love for family, friends, and the simple joys of life. He was a devoted son, a caring husband, and a loyal friend to many.

            Born and raised in Massachusetts, Mike graduated from Old Colony Regional Technical High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from UMass Dartmouth. He worked alongside his father for many years at The Vining Press and most recently was employed as the Graphic Production Specialist for Bristol County at The Bristol County Print Shop.

            Mike had a deep love for the outdoors — he found peace in hiking and snowshoeing, and could often be found exploring local trails, no matter the season. A passionate sports fan, he faithfully followed the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Bruins, cheering them on through every season. He had a lifelong affection for animals, and those who knew him best remember how gently and lovingly he treated every creature he encountered. As a young adult, one of his proudest passions was his 1975 Pontiac Ventura Sprint a car he cherished and talked about with a smile for years.

            Mike is survived by his loving parents, Bill and Ginny Vining, and his wife, Stephanie Vining. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

            A private service will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike’s memory to an animal shelter or cancer foundation.

            Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven. For memorial register please visit, www.hathawayfunerals.com.

Lithium – Good for the Brain?

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Lithium? Yes, that lithium – the silver-white metal that is used in batteries and which burns easily.

            Lithium has been used in medicine for over 100 years. Lithium carbonate is currently widely used to stabilize the mood swings of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness).

            There have been tantalizing clues for many decades about a possible role for lithium in preventing or treating dementia. A “meta-analysis,” which combines the findings from multiple trials, found that lithium benefited cognitive function, though each trial was small and none individually reached statistical significance.

            A study from Denmark found that higher levels of lithium in the local drinking water were associated with lower rates of Alzheimer’s disease. Another study found that among bipolar patients, those given higher dose and longer duration lithium treatment had less dementia, which was not seen in those given other medications.

            The new studies found evidence from human brain samples that lithium is involved in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, that lithium-deficient mice were much more likely to develop an Alzheimer’s-like illness and that feeding lithium orotate to the mice reversed their dementia.

            Should we all take lithium? Probably not quite yet. Mice are not humans, and there is no guarantee that what works in mice will work in us.

            When used for bipolar disorder, lithium has a very narrow range in which it is effective but not toxic. Toxic effects of lithium are many, including underactive thyroid, inability of the kidneys to retain water, tremors, nausea, rash and heart rhythm disorders. Prescribing doctors must regularly check blood levels.

            What we can do now is increase our intake of natural food sources of lithium: fruits, leafy greens, potatoes and other root vegetables and cereals. The lithium content depends on the lithium in the soil, so it can vary a lot.

            Some mineral waters are very rich in lithium. These would include Vidago from Portugal and Heilwasser from Germany. Unfortunately, it is rare to see lithium content on a label (though this may now change!).

            Edward Hoffer MD is Associate Professor of Medicine, part-time, at Harvard.

What Does The Doctor Say?

By Dr. Edward Hoffer

Mattapoisett Free Public Library

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Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents visual prints by A. Santos. The exhibit, entitled “Ad(h)orable: Half Horrible, Half Adorable,” is on display through August 31.

            Visit the Mattapoisett Library at 7 Barstow Street and feast your eyes on the newest art exhibit you didn’t know you needed by New Bedford native, A. Santos. From sweet creatures to unsettling grins, “Ad(h)orable” delivers and showcases a local artist who dares to blur the line between delightful and disturbing. Cuteness meets chaos all month long in the library’s Reading Room. This exhibit is free and open to all.

            Need a break from the summer chaos and stress of preparing your kids to head back to school? Join us for Sticker and Chill, adult edition, at the library on Wednesday, August 20, at 11:00 am. Relax, get creative, and build your own 3D sticker scene with one of our soothing sticker kits – yours to customize and keep. This event is intended for adults 18 and older. Grab a friend and your reading glasses and sign up today. Space is limited. Registration is required; please register on the library’s website. For more information, please visit us at 7 Barstow Street, online at www.mattapoisettlibrary.org, or call the library at 508-758-4171. Add some serenity to your morning at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library.

Fall into Fun – Adult classes at the MAC

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The MAC has a full slate of fun activities to get your mind, body and soul back into the swing of things.

            Tap Fit – Instructor Teah Keogh is back with TapFit – this 60-minute class is designed for adults who want to add a little more happiness and a little less seriousness to their week. Classes will continue at the MAC’s partner location, the First Congregational Church’s Community Center located at 144 Front St, Marion, just a few blocks away from the MAC. Classes for ages 18+ will run every Tuesday evening from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm (except November 11 or other dates determined by the instructor), September 2 to December 16.

Want to sign up but might need to skip a few dates? A new 10-class punch card allows you to attend when your schedule allows. Drop-in classes are also available. A 10-class punch card (each class is 60 minutes) is $215 for MAC members and $255 for nonmembers. The cost for a drop-in class is $25 for MAC members and $30 for nonmembers. Students may bring their own tap shoes or borrow a gently loved pair from the MAC (available on a first-come, first-served basis). Pre-registration is required. Drop-ins must be registered by 4:00 pm on the day of class. No stress, just steps and smiles. Registration and information at: www.marionartcenter.org/adult-music-movement.

             Writing Class: 6 Weeks, 6 Stories – The MAC is thrilled to announce a new program with instructor Sarah Banse, that focuses on your writing skills. 6 Weeks, 6 Stories is an opportunity to experiment with new forms and share fresh work in a supportive environment. This generative class is for anyone ready to begin a writing practice, whether you’re a seasoned writer or brand new to the world of fiction. You can expect to write a new story draft (ranging from 300-1000 words) each week, and to be workshopped by the class with written feedback from the instructor. The Fall Session starts on September 16 and runs on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm through October 21 in the MAC Studio, 80 Pleasant St. Marion. The cost for the 6-week program is $235 for MAC members and $275 for nonmembers. More information and registration for limited places at: www.marionartcenter.org/adult-classes.

            Watercolor Painting for Beginners – Instructor Patty White returns to the MAC for a course designed for adults who would like to try watercolor painting, but have limited experience with the medium. Throughout the eight weeks, students will learn about materials, and begin mixing colors and experimenting with varied brush strokes, while working on still life, landscape and/or imaginative painting – all in a nurturing environment. The two-hour classes will be held on Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the MAC Studio. The Fall program starts on September 9 and runs through October 28. The cost is $195 for MAC members and $225 for nonmembers. Materials are not provided for this class, but there is a supply list provided by the instructor. Learn more and register at www.marionartcenter.org/adult-classes.

            All Levels Watercolor Painting for Adults – Instructor Jay Ryan continues at the MAC with a new Fall schedule. His course is great for those with a little painting experience and is also a perfect “next step” for those who would like to explore watercolor painting beyond a basic understanding of color and brush strokes. In each class, students will start a new painting together using landscape, still life, the figure, abstract or imaginative thought, or narrative ideas as subjects. At the end of the class there will be a brief and supportive group “critique”. Students will leave with expanded knowledge of technique and traditional and contemporary use of watercolors. Ryan offers a two-hour Thursday session from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the MAC studio, and a 3-hour Friday session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The eight-week session begins September 11/12 and runs through October 30/31. The 2-hour Thursday session costs $195 for MAC members and $225 for nonmembers, while the 3-hour expanded Friday session costs $295 for MAC members and $325 for nonmembers. Drop-ins are also welcome, $30-$45 per day. Learn more and register at www.marionartcenter.org/adult-classes.

            Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom – Lisa Elliott returns to the MAC to teach a new skill or help students refine their weaving techniques. Over five weeks, students can create and take home a woven project. Students will weave one of the following: a scarf, table runner, set of placemats, or set of tea towels. Looms and weaving equipment are provided for a $10 fee, but let us know if you have your own rigid heddle loom that you would like to bring to class. Classes are held on Thursday evenings, 6:00 pm to 8:30pm in the MAC Studio from September 11 through October 9. The 5-week class costs $150 MAC members and $160 for nonmembers. More information and registration at: www.marionartcenter.org/adult-classes.

            Four Week Abstract Acrylics: Boats & Stormy Seas – Instructor Elyse Laurelle is back and will help students delve deeper into the method of abstract painting with acrylics, beyond a one-day workshop. In this class, attendees will learn how to work with acrylic paint to create their own boat and stormy sea paintings. The instructor will provide demos and examples while working on a painting with participants throughout the class. This four-week program gives students time to develop their paintings through layering, color exploration, and classroom discussion. Elyse will share techniques and offer advice with constructive feedback. The goal of this class is for participants to feel more comfortable working abstractly with acrylic paints and to create a painting, or paintings, of their very own. The instructor will offer demonstrations and examples, but students are encouraged to explore their own artistic styles with their boat- and sea-inspired artworks. Classes start on September 27 and run on Saturday mornings from 10:00 am  to 12:00 pm noon until October 18th in the MAC Studio. The cost is $110 for MAC members and $125 for nonmembers. More information and registration at www.marionartcenter.org/adult-classes.

May 12 Town Meeting

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To the Editor:

            It seems like the petitioner desiring to rescind our May 12 Town Meeting vote to increase the number of Mattapoisett Select Board members is mixing apples and oranges. His misinformation of the different town projects continues to muddy the waters in his recent letter to the editor. His disrespectful profiling of its supporters is mean spirited as well.

            Let me be clear. The vote on May 12 came after nearly an hour of discussion regarding the benefits of adding additional knowledgeable and skilled members to our Select Board. There was much discussion in the community prior to the meeting about this issue. The Mattapoisett residents who chose to attend Town Meeting knew this was going to be discussed and that a vote would be taken.

            During our Town Meeting, there were many votes taken where the hands raised were clearly in support of the motion that a hand count was deemed not necessary by the Town Moderator. On this issue, the Moderator chose not to have a hand count because the number of hands raised in support of the motion to increase the number of Select Board members was very clear and not only a mere 20 votes as the petitioner reports. And what about the other votes on May 12? Do they need to be rescinded as well? There was certainly less discussion on other items as we allocated hundreds of thousands of dollars for the work in our town.

            Over the past year, Select Board members had to recuse themselves from voting due to conflicts of interest. Additionally, when Select Board members were not in attendance at the meetings, only two members made decisions impacting progress made on town projects. Town Meeting voters understood that bringing additional expertise to our Select Board is what makes sense at this point in our town’s history.

            Let’s move forward and reject the petitioner’s request for a Special Town Meeting and bring more workers on to the Select Board to move our town projects forward. We don’t need to waste time, effort and money rehashing what made sense to the May 12 Town Meeting voters.

Liz DiCarlo, Mattapoisett

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MS4 Needs Agreement by September 2

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            The Marion Planning Board on August 4 could not decide on whether a potential municipal separate stormwater systems bylaw, also known as MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems), should be a general or zoning bylaw.

            The board, however, went through a draft written by a subcommittee, and will decide on August 18 which direction this potential bylaw should take.

            Board Chairman Andrew Daniel, citing his conversation with Town Administrator Geoff Gorman, said the town has been in violation for many years for not having a bylaw in place. He said a general bylaw does not have to undergo a public hearing or the legal advertising which would come with it, saving the board time. Daniel said, per his conversation with Gorman, the town could adopt MS4 as a general bylaw.

            Board member and Pleasant Street resident Sean Sweeney, who has worked with state agencies, warned that it might be wise to classify it as a zoning bylaw rather than rush through the process.

            Daniel also said that if a zoning bylaw were to fail at a Special Town Meeting in November, it would have to pass at the Annual Town Meeting in the spring or face a further delay. Daniel said a general bylaw does not face the same legal hurdles.

            Some planning officials last week estimated that the town is around eight years late with adopting an MS4 bylaw.

            “Right now, we are in non-compliance. They (the Environmental Planning Agency) are going to do something. We don’t know what. Are they going to fine us or stomp their feet and pout.”

            Sweeney and some members of the board cautioned against rushing it and finding out later that the bylaw must fall under zoning, especially since the EPA has delineated some areas of town as flood zones.

            “I’m very surprised that it is up for negotiation (being a general bylaw or zoning). I am just surprised we can do that,” board member Tucker Burr said.

            Daniel said that some communities have passed it as a general bylaw. He said that, as long as the bylaw is clear in making the Planning Board the enforcement authority and not making applicants meet with several boards, it should not be an issue.

            Not all board members felt the same, so the board will determine at its August 18 meeting as to whether it should try to pass it as a general or zoning bylaw. The board, by September 2, must agree on a potential bylaw, according to Town Planner Doug Guey-Lee.

            Guey-Lee said it is possible for the board to hold hearings and advertise but said the schedule allows for little room for delay. The town has been given a December deadline to pass a bylaw, and Town Meeting is in November.

            The board went through the bylaw draft that a subcommittee helped develop. Daniel mentioned one section that states that any alteration to land of an acre or more should require a permit if it is within an MS4 zone. He said that might be a difficult requirement for an applicant looking to build a single-family home.

            Board members also indicated that there should be language that points out how the EPA map that delineates flood zones, or MS4 areas, is in flux.

            Guey-Lee mentioned how one section for Point Street falls within the MS4 map, but the other section does not. He said neighbors only a few feet apart might face different requirements.

            Planning Board Vice Chair Alanna Nelson was not present but, in a written document to the board, said that the rules must be clear and consistent for businesses. Daniel also said that the definitions and language within the bylaw should be consistent with planning regulations and bylaws now in place.

            The board will meet again on Monday, August 18 at 7:00 pm in the Marion Police Department and will continue discussion on this matter.

Marion Planning Board

By Jeffrey D. Wagner

Preparing for A Raid on Bermuda?

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            This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. The best way to figure out what was going on was to read Washington’s papers and General Orders of the time period, as there was daily correspondence and orders put out to his officers and troops. Last week, Washington had mounting stresses over the lack of discipline in his army, as well as their dwindling supplies. A plan was being formulated to strike the British stores on Bermuda and smuggle arms and ammunition back to Massachusetts.

            Washington’s greatest concern isn’t necessarily British troop movements or the situation in Boston, but with his men’s own supplies. From his position in Cambridge to Major General Philip Schuyler in Ticonderoga, New Hampshire, the newly formed Continental Army is struggling to arm itself adequately. Not to mention, they are fighting the most advanced and well-supplied army the planet had ever seen at that point. On August 7, Schuyler mentions in writing he is struggling to even ascertain how much armaments he has, as well as worrying of a counterattack from Canada in the north. We are still a few months off from the march of artillery south to Boston.

            In continuing appointments for army officers, Washington responds to English-born, Quincy-based entrepreneur and commanding officer at Concord, Joseph Palmer, saying he cannot promote Palmer’s son to the position of Quartermaster General of the Army. In his selections for these positions, Washington states he is avoiding “jealousies” and must spread appointments to those who qualify across all 13 colonies. The same day, Washington receives a note from Norwich, Connecticut, warning of eight or nine large ships around New London and possibly moving up the Thames River. Governor of Connecticut Johnathan Trumbull would later take account of these ships instead moving to supply at Fisher Island.

            At this time, ammunition isn’t the only dwindling supply. Washington is weary of soldiers abusing the leave system and taking supplies away from the army. In his August 8 General Orders, he warns his men that if anyone is caught “defrauding” the army, exemplary punishment and disgrace” are due. He also outlines official rations for Continental soldiers. Per week, they’d receive: “One pound of fresh beef, or 3/4 of a pound of pork, or one pound of salt fish; one pound of bread or flour; three pints of peas, or beans or Vegetables equivalent; one pint of milk; one half pint of rice, or one pint of Indian meal (ground corn); one quart of spruce beer or 9 gallons of molasses per company of 100 men; three pounds of candles to 100 men; twenty-four pounds of soft, or eight pounds of hard soap for 100 Men.”

            On August 10, two men, Lambert Bromitt and Benjamin Silsby, wash ashore at Marblehead. Saying they left Boston, they are escorted to Washington’s encampment under fear of them being British spies. The next day, Washington receives news from Watertown of Continental troops raiding the local village of Watertown, west of Boston. He states, “Any person who shall for the future be detected in such flagitious, wicked practices, will be punished without mercy.” The same day, Washington writes to British General and Military Governor of Massachusetts Thomas Gage in Boston, lambasting his treatment of captured Americans. He threatens anything Cage does to Continental soldiers, will be done likewise to the British. Although, he states he will treat his prisoners kindly should Cage change his treatment.

            On August 12, Washington sides against an incursion into Nova Scotia. He says he does not want an army of conquest, though his reservations are likely due to dwindling supplies. Nicholas Cooke in Providence informs him the gunpowder in Bermuda would be “easily obtainable.” The stage is set for a gunpowder heist that will take place on the night of Monday, August 14.

This Week in Revolutionary History…

By Sam Bishop

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

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The Elizabeth Taber Library is launching our brand-new Makerspace. Marion Makes will launch Tuesday, August 19 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Join us for giveaways, demos, and crafts. Meet our new in-library and circulating crafting equipment including sewing and embroidery machines, paper and laser cutters, and so much more. Become a maker with Marion Makes.

            Celebrate the end of summer reading with Mini Golf from One Up Games on Friday, August 15 between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Rain or shine you can come play 9 holes of glowing golf at the Library.

            Learn all about Disc Golf at a family disc golf clinic presented by the Elizabeth Taber library and the ORR Disc Golf Club, Saturday August 16, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Old Rochester Regional High School. Learn the rules of the game and where you can play, throw some discs and play a round at ORR High School’s new disc golf course. This is an all-ages event.

            Make your own spice blends and explore fruit dehydration at Elizabeth Taber Library’s Cooking Club, Friday, August 22 at 6:00 pm. Call the library to register for this free event.

            For more information on the Elizabeth Taber Library visit us at www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org or email the library at ETLibrary@sailsinc.org.