Rochester Country Fair Pig Roast BBQ

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The Rochester Country Fair is happy to announce the addition of a Pig Roast BBQ to this summer’s Rochester Country Fair.

The 17th Annual Rochester Country Fair is scheduled to take place Thursday, August 18 through Sunday, August 21 at 65 Pine Street. The four-day event provides old-fashioned and agricultural minded entertainment for both the young and young at heart. So why not enjoy a Pig Roast BBQ, too?

Tazz’s BBQ & Pig Roast will be preparing a BBQ Pork Shoulder Dinner which will be served at 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 20. The dinner will also include BBQ baked beans, potato salad and applesauce. Beverages will be available for purchase at the Fair.

Tickets must be purchased in advance for $25 each. Ticket includes admission to the Fair on Saturday. You may purchase your tickets at the Ponderosa (located at 242 Robinson Rd, Acushnet), or by contacting any of the Fair Committee directly via Facebook or rochestercountryfair@comcast.net.

Additional fair information can be obtained by visiting our website www.rochesterma.com

Annual Marion Town Party

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The Annual Marion Town Party will be held on Saturday, August 27 (rain date is Sunday, August 28) on the grounds of the Marion Town House, 2 Spring Street. Festivities begin at 4:00 pm.

Proceeds will be distributed between the Marion Firefighters Association and Marion Recreation to benefit local community needs.

Free inflatable fun for the kids, a free rock-climbing wall, music and dancing, plus a huge bonfire! A great night of fun for the entire family! There will be food and beverages for sale.

Once again organizers are seeking corporate sponsors. We will have different levels of sponsorship. Also, we will be selling advertising space in the Town Party booklet. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to get the word out and advertise their businesses.

Donations from the community are needed to help underwrite the event. Food, services, cash or any other in-kind donation would be greatly appreciated. All contributions are tax deductible.

For further information or to make a donation, please contact Chris Berg at 508-776-1615 or Donna Hemphill at 508-748-3560, email to townparty@marionrecreation.com, or you may send a check to Marion Recreation, 13 Atlantis Drive, Marion, Massachusetts, 02738. Thank you for your support.

RHS Ice Cream Social

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The Rochester Historical Society invites you to our Annual Ice Cream Social Meeting on Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00 pm at the East Rochester Church/Museum at 355 County Road. We are going to be taking a walk down ice cream memory lane, and it’s going to be all about ice cream.

Where did you go for ice cream? Eva’s, Dawes Stand, General Store, Pine View, etc. Bring your memories of your favorite places of the past and present. Ice cream sundaes will follow the meeting with all your favorite toppings. It’s a perfect way to top off a summer’s evening. Come and bring a friend.

Come early and check out our cookbook sale. Books are $1 each and some are five for $1. All proceeds help towards the upkeep of the building.

Tri-Town Responds to Dallas Tragedy

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Tri-Town police departments have received an outpouring of emotional support from the residents of their towns in light of the Dallas tragedy that happened on Thursday, July 7, when a lone sniper assassinated five officers during a protest of the police-involved shootings of two African American citizens in Minnesota and Louisiana over the past week.

Since Friday, officers of the Mattapoisett, Marion, and Rochester Police Departments have been the recipients of an outburst of support from citizens in the form of cards, letters, and words of ‘thanks,’ and even kind gestures such as delivering pizza, sweets, baked goods, and homemade meals to the police stations as a way to show their appreciation.

“We had people bringing food. One guy just came in to shake the guys’ hands,” said Mattapoisett Police Chief Mary Lyons. “Some gave cards thanking us … or expressing outrage over [the Dallas events]. It is a very nice feeling.”

Since Friday and throughout the weekend, Rochester Police Chief Paul Magee said he and his staff have seen an enormous demonstration of support from residents, with parents bringing their kids into the station to deliver handmade cards of gratitude, as well as home baked cookies, cupcakes, and boxes of pizza.

“On Friday, myself and many other officers were approached by people to say ‘thank you’ and show their support during this difficult time,” said Chief Magee. “I’d be lying if I said everything going on right now wasn’t discouraging because it is. But the support [we got] from people is very positive. It’s fantastic. It’s something that doesn’t happen all the time.”

Marion residents have also turned out to show their support of the Marion Police Department. Police Chief Lincoln Miller said someone dropped by with a thank you card and a gift certificate to Dunkin’ Donuts, and many in the community have approached him and his officers to express their support.

“It’s a very tough situation,” said Chief Miller. “The [Dallas] officers there were protecting the protestors. It was a peaceful protest, but once the shooting started you saw those officers rush to protect those people, running towards the gunfire. That just speaks volumes for the people that are in this profession.”

Magee said in Rochester there is always a lot of support from residents for the local police, but during this time the support is even more evident.

“You don’t always hear it, but you know it’s there,” said Magee. “I know the staff here is greatly appreciative. It’s very nice. It keeps you positive.”

All around the three towns, say the chiefs, people are walking up to them and thanking them for their service.

“It’s a nice feeling,” said Lyons. “Those poor five officers that didn’t make it home after work that night…. Our hearts go out to them.”

By Jean Perry

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Passion Erupts Over New Home

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The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission agenda for July 12 was chock full of hearings that had been continued from previous dates. But of those heard and finalized, only one inflamed emotion.

William and Jane Farran want to build an elevated single-family home on Angelica Avenue. During a previous hearing on the matter, Chairman Bob Rogers posed questions to engineer David Davignon of N. Douglas Schneider & Associates regarding whether or not the plan met all required FEMA regulations. Now, Davignon was back with a new plan.

Referring to a FEMA bulletin, Davignon said, “We’ve removed the riprap stones around the filled embankment.” Continuing, he said, “The slope has been reduced, the fill has been reduced, no parking is planned under the home, there will not be a concrete pad.…” He also said that salt-tolerant grasses were planned as part of the wetlands remediation the construction will mandate.

“We are not going to the [Zoning] Board of Appeals,” Davignon told the commission. He said that an appeal to the ZBA based on a hardship would most likely not be granted. “We believe we have before you a FEMA-compliant plan,” he concluded.

Acting Chairman Mike King opened the hearing to public comments with Regina McIntyre, 57 Angelica Avenue, speaking first.

“For years, that has been just beautiful,” said McIntyre. “I have a hard time seeing a home built there.” She said she understood that the applicants had a right to try and build on property they owned, but lamented the loss of open land to an ocean view.

The chairman then recognized Paul Osenkowski, 8 Oaklawn Avenue.

“My concerns are local, not Beacon Hill or Washington … I’m bothered by the fact that the board is totally impotent to protect the town … I think it’s your job to say NO … it’s time to stand up and say NO!” Osenkowski said that homes were being built that endangered wetlands including shellfish locations and that it was “time that Mattapoisett stands up.”

King responded, “I share your concerns, but in the absence of a bylaw, our hands are tied. There’s not much we can do.” He then closed the public hearing, and the commission voted to issue an Order of Conditions that included the applicant paying for a wetlands scientist to monitor remediation and track growth for two years.

An after-the-fact Notice of Intent, which had also been continued, reached a conclusion when William Macropoulos, 12 Howard Beach, attended the hearing represented by Davignon in the matter of a jetty constructed beyond permitted lines of limitation. The commission had offered Macropoulos mitigation in the form of paying for shellfish seed, a payment directly to the town versus the state.

Davignon said Macropoulos had agreed to the $750 payment, contingent upon his receipt of a waterways license. King said he hoped that common sense would prevail with the other governmental agencies. The commission then settled the matter by issuing an Order of Conditions.

William Fredericks, 30 Holly Woods Road, received an Order Conditions for the construction of a new driveway, but was asked to allow vegetation that had been removed in a jurisdictional area to return naturally with no further cutting in that area.

Returning to the commission for an informal discussion were attorneys representing the Henderson family of Bay View Avenue and the developers of lots on Grand View Avenue. The years-long dispute was over what the Hendersons believe was incomplete and damaging stormwater planning; plans that they claim should have been resolved by the developer were discussed.

Shepard Johnson represented the developers, while Sandford Matathia represented the Hendersons. The two attorneys said that their clients would be submitting new Notices of Intent and that a plan to “de-link” the two properties from the single Order of Conditions that had been issued years ago. The attorneys said that by separating the two properties, the Hendersons could then get the modifications that would improve environmental conditions on their property. The proposed concept seemed agreeable to the commission.

Other matters handled were July 25 continuances for Forrest Neal, 16 Brandt Island Road, for shed placement; Dennis Arsenault, Snow Fields Road, for wetlands delineation; and Robert Gauvin, 5 Seabreeze Lane, for a Certificate of Compliance.

Before closing out the evening, the commission discussed applicants for the open seats on their board. Chapman Dickerson met briefly with the commission to discuss his desire to be considered for the Conservation Commission.

”I’m a little nervous about what’s going on in Mattapoisett,” he said. “I’m baffled about how they are building on some of these properties. I’m not against growth, but…”

King told Dickerson that the commission makes recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, but that the selectmen make the final decisions.

The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission is scheduled for July 25 at 6:30 pm in the town hall conference room.

By Marilou Newell

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August F. “Gus” Mandeville

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August F. “Gus” Mandeville, 67, of New Bedford, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford after a long illness. He was the husband of Cynthia (Day) Mandeville.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Arcade and Lucinda (Lopes) Mandeville he grew up in Mattapoisett and was a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School.

Known as DJ Stubbs, Gus was a retired disc jockey. He loved music and especially enjoyed playing his bass guitar. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting, building things and working on cars. He was a loving family man, and will be missed dearly by all of who loved him.

He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Carol M. Edwards and her husband Douglas and Rosie Correia and her husband Eric all of Dartmouth; stepchildren, Shawn Day and his wife Sandra, Bethany Day and Kobilynne Day; his former wife, Eileen Mandeville of Dartmouth; a sister, Lucille Edwards of New Bedford; a Godson, Adam Amaral; six grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren. Mr. Mandeville was the father of the late Janice Sansoucy.

In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated and a Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 11:00am, in St. Joseph’s Church, Fairhaven. Calling hours are omitted. Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven.

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Katherine A. (Hamilton) Eastman

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Katherine A. (Hamilton) Eastman, 73, of Rochester, died Friday, July 15, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a brief illness.

Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of Karolin (Kawecki) Hamilton of Bay Shore, NY and the late Paul Hamilton. Mrs. Eastman graduated from The Mary Louise Academy in Jamaica, NY and did her undergraduate work at Fordham University. She received her M.Ed from St. John’s University. Mrs. Eastman was a high school history teacher for the Huntington School District in New York. She retired in 2003.

She enjoyed travelling, gardening and kayaking and was a member of the Long Island Kayak Club. Mrs. Eastman also enjoyed quilting, reading and spending time with her 13 grandchildren.

Survivors include her mother, Karolin Hamilton; her five daughters, Anne Robertson of Marion, Karoline Eastman of NY, NY, Katherine Seeley of Canton, GA, Elizabeth Hutchison of Mattapoisett and Suzanne Baldwin of Watkinsville, GA; her brothers, Paul Hamilton of Jamestown, RI, Tom Hamilton of Rockville Center, NY, John Hamilton of S. Boston, Edward Hamilton of Needham, William Hamilton of Long Island, NY and Peter Hamilton of NY, NY. She was the sister of the late James Hamilton. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, Chloe, Sarah and Nathaniel Robertson, Emma, Julia, Daniel and Karoline Seeley, Oscar and Oliver Hutchison, Ella, Abby, Brady and Katherine Baldwin.

Relatives and friends were invited to visit at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway (Rt. 28), Wareham on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at St. Anthony’s Church, 22 Barstow St., Mattapoisett at 11 AM. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Marion.

Donations in her memory may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, P.O. Box 501, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. For directions and on-line guestbook visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com

 

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Sippican Lands Trust Free July Events

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The Sippican Lands Trust invites you and your family to enjoy two free events in July.

Storywalks are a great way for younger families to spend time together in the outdoors and they promote literacy in nature. As part of our three-month series, July’s book will be located on our Osprey Marsh Property off of Point Road in Marion. The book, Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Lees, will be on display from July 15 until August 15.

In addition, our Head Steward, Yelena Sheynin, will offer a guided tour of our White Eagle Property located off of Parlowtown Road in Marion on Saturday, July 23 at 10:00 am (rain date Sunday July 24). This is a great way to get out and enjoy nature and learn about where trails exist for your continued use.

Founded in 1974, the Sippican Lands Trust strives to acquire, protect and maintain natural areas in Marion. Its purpose is to conserve land, protect habitat and offer public access to the beautiful, protected lands of our town. Currently, its main focus is to develop more events and educational programs for nature lovers of all ages.

Please call the Sippican Lands Trust at 508-748-3080 or email info@sippicanlandstrust.org for more information. Thanks and we hope to see you out on our trails.

Town of Marion Water Restriction

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The following mandatory water restriction will be in effect from June 15 through September 15. The use of any outside watering is prohibited except between the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 am, and between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for even street-numbered homes, and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for odd-street numbered homes. Residents may wash vehicles and water plants on Sundays by means of a hand-held hose between the hours of 6:00 am and 12:00 noon.

This restriction will be strictly enforced. Any person violating this State of Water Supply Conservation Bylaw shall be liable to the Town in the amount of $50 for the first violation and $100 for each subsequent violation. If you have any questions, please contact the Marion DPW at 508-748-3540.

General Joshua Chamberlain at SHS

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The Sippican Historical Society has invited General Joshua Chamberlain, Civil War hero in the Union Army, to lecture at the Marion Music Hall.

On July 21 at 7:00 pm, General Joshua Chamberlain, portrayed by Rev. Bob Macfarlane (retired minister and Civil War historian), will lecture at the Music Hall in Marion. A highly respected and decorated Union officer, Chamberlain became famous for his leadership during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, which earned him the Medal of Honor. He served in 20 battles, was cited for bravery four times, and was wounded six times during the Civil War.

In addition, Chamberlain served as President of Bowdoin College and as the Governor of Maine. The Sippican Historical Society invites you to meet General Chamberlain. His lecture is free and open to the public.