Circle July 17 and join us for our annual Ice Cream Social and music with Tom and Sheila Perry. We’ll be setting up downstairs to beat the heat. The event takes place at our museum at 355 County Road, Rochester at 7:00.
Anyone who would like to help out and bring some ice cream or toppings, should call Connie at 617-750-2818 or email eshbach2@aol.com. All are welcome.
The Mattapoisett Recreation Department is pleased to offer math tutoring for skills support for students free of charge. The program will run for 7 weeks and is open to students entering Grades K-9. The classes will take place on Thursday mornings July 11 – August 22 at 9:00 and 10:00 am. They will be held in the MATTREC office at Center School. Registration, deadline is Monday mornings for each week. Note that registration is capped at 4 students per session so sign up as soon as possible to guarantee a spot. MATTREC is thrilled to be able to offer these sessions free of charge through federal work-study funding to support students in having fun and maintaining math skills over the summer. Math tutoring provided by Morgan Browning who is receiving her doctorate in psychology and has many years of teaching and tutoring experience. Morgan will support students to work on any work brought with them and provided by school or an outside tutor. She will also provide planned group activities differentiated for students’ skill levels if they do not come with work. Activities are planned in conjunction with Massachusetts public school standards with a lot of inclusion of fun games and real-life examples and activities.
On-line registration is now available at www.mattrec.net.
Most cancers eventually cause symptoms, but usually only when the cancer has been there a long time, and often when the optimal time for treatment has passed. This has led to the recommendation behind many “screening tests,” tests done in people with no symptoms.
Colonoscopy, Pap smears (often combined with HPV virus testing), mammograms and low-dose chest CT are among the recommended tests done routinely in people with no relevant symptoms.
Do symptoms have any role in cancer detection? Yes, in both directions.
Let’s start with men. Many men worry they may have prostate cancer when they begin noting urinary urgency and frequency and feel that if they have no urinary symptoms cancer is unlikely. In fact, urinary symptoms reflect growth of the central part of the prostate, which surrounds the urinary passage out of the bladder, while most cancers begin in the outer part of the gland. So, counting on symptoms to prompt a search for prostate cancer is unwise.
Whether screening for prostate cancer saves lives remains controversial, but if you want to find it early, get tested regardless of any symptoms.
For both men and women, both kidney and bladder cancers are usually heralded by blood in the urine, though this may be small enough to only be seen when the urine is checked by a lab. Since a small amount of blood in the urine is common, and most often due to something else (infection and stones lead the list), there is tendency to overlook it. Don’t.
If your patient portal shows you that you have any amount of blood in your urine, be sure your doctor stays on top of it. At a minimum, get this rechecked. If it is still there, the next test is usually an ultrasound – both safe and harmless, so not to be feared.
Uterine cancer is becoming more common, for reasons not entirely clear. This cancer almost always announces itself early, with abnormal bleeding. If caught early, uterine cancer should be nearly 100% curable, but diagnosis is too often delayed because the bleeding is attributed to something else. Don’t accept a diagnosis of fibroids or endometriosis or hormone imbalance without at least discussing having a sampling biopsy. If you have been through menopause and then bleed, demand a biopsy.
Finally, for women, is ovarian cancer. This, like pancreatic cancer, is often found only after it has spread. It has been taught that early ovarian cancers do not cause symptoms, but a recent study found that 72% of women with early-stage cancer had one or more symptoms. The leading symptoms were abdominal and/or pelvic pain, fullness or bloating and urinary frequency. Most often these symptoms are not due to ovarian cancer, but do not ignore them.
You know your body, and if these symptoms are new, persist and do not have another explanation, push your doctor to check for ovarian cancer, typically with a pelvic ultrasound. Catching it early may save your life.
Edward Hoffer MD is Associate Professor of Medicine, part-time, at Harvard.
What Does The Doctor Say?
By Dr. Edward Hoffer
Derek Saltzman is expanding his physical-therapy business to a third location after the Marion Planning Board granted him a Special Permit to occupy space in the former Lockheed Martin property.
Presently, Fusion Physical Therapy has offices in New Bedford and in Mattapoisett, the latter location along Route 6 on the Marion side of North Street.
“We service a number of Marion residents in our Mattapoisett location, so this would be a good fit,” said Saltzman, whose overview of his business yielded that the outpatient practice is open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on the basis that patients typically visit two to three times a week.
Fusion’s clientele includes Tabor Academy students, who typically do their PT appointments after school.
Initially, Saltzman said, he would man the new branch alone but eventually work his wat up to two to three physical therapists and someone to occupy the office for administrative work.
The new location, 13 Barnabas Road (Map 24, Lot 10B) is zoned Limited Industrial and is the first building when entering the complex.
Steve Gioisa of SITEC, representing the property owner Sippican Holdings, LLC, at the same address but in a separate case, said Fusion will occupy a little over 1,800 square feet in the north wing, that space accessible from the rear of the property. He said it is “just a change in tenants in the space.”
The office has common restrooms for businesses on either side of the wing, and Gioisa said there is more than enough parking on the overall site, including ADA-compliant parking. He said there will be no changes to lighting at the site.
Board member Eileen Marum asked about the use of chemicals. “No chemicals of any kind,” said Saltzman, who indicated the therapists sometimes use a coconut oil-based massage cream.
Board member Alanna Nelson suggested a small, tasteful sign along the road so visitors will know where to turn in. Group discussion ensued, and it was agreed that a second sign should be posted at the turn in the business park and one on the building.
Select Board member Randy Parker, in attendance, offered that under the Sippican Office Park sign at Route 6 there had been signs for individual businesses underneath, but that portion of the sign has been removed since Lockheed Martin’s departure.
Sippican Holdings, LLC’s continued public hearing for major site-plan review at the site, was continued at the applicant’s request to July 15 at 7:15 pm.
Monday night’s public meeting of the Planning Board bunched together two other agenda items, the presubmission conference and subsequent public hearing for a new eating spot along Route 6.
Tabor Academy students will be among those with the new option for early-morning sustenance after the board granted Konstantinos and Petro Jorjakis a Special Permit to turn the old barber shop at 428 Wareham Road into Tri Town Market.
The property, zoned for General Business, will offer breakfast, smoothies, Greek Paninis, yogurt bowls and small sandwiches. The new owners told the board they have an agreement on parking with the bistro across the street.
There will be no tables on the inside, just a counter with some stools. No more than a half-dozen customers will be in the store at any one time. The space measures less than 1,000 square feet.
Town Planner Doug Guey-Lee suggested a Form 4B indicating no further review is required. “We’ve done this before on other projects,” he said, noting there are no exterior changes and no site-plan review required.
Conditions include business hours up to from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Petro Jorjakis asked about a canopy over outdoor seating; Daniel said, “You have to pull a (separate) permit for that.”
The motion to grant the Special Permit for the Tri Town Market included the condition of trash pickup between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, the hours as stated, and no change in size of the sign.
The board voted unanimously to grant the Special Permit.
Will Saltonstall’s presentation answered the board’s questions into a public hearing for a joint driveway servicing two Water Street properties, and applicants Andrew Kendall and Cornelius Murray III were granted the Special Permit to use an existing access at 39 Water Street (zoned Residence C) to allow a 90-degree swing in the orientation of the neighboring garages.
The board agreed with Saltonstall that the result will be more tasteful. “It’s the same number of vehicles going in either way, and it does make it more attractive,” said board member Dale Jones.
The Kendall Family Trust owns most of the abutting properties.
Sperry Fabric Architecture c/o Matt Sperry, 19 Marconi Lane, requested a continuance (to July 15 at 7:20 pm) after it was determined there was not enough time to respond to the peer-review report before the continued public hearing.
The board made no comment to the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals regarding the case of Kevin and Tristi Oliveira, 76 Front Street.
The board agreed to pay Field Engineering $2,575 for its peer-review service to the town regarding the 78 Wareham Road project.
The next meeting of the Marion Planning Board is scheduled for Monday, July 15, at 7:00 pm at the Police Station.
Marion Planning Board
By Mick Colageo
The Buzzards Bay Musicfest is proud to present 4 outstanding soloists in this year’s concert series. On Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30 pm, Cynthia Raim will be performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15. Ms. Raim was unanimously chosen as the First Prize winner of the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition and has been acclaimed for her concerto and recital appearances throughout the United States and abroad. In summing up the performance that won Ms. Raim the coveted Clara Haskil prize, La Suisse (Geneva) noted that “Miss Raim showed a musical nature that has gone far beyond technical mastery: Without affectation, without useless bravado, Cynthia Raim has imprinted herself on us and cannot escape our admiration.” Le Monde (Paris) called her “a new Clara Haskil.” She is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music.
Jennifer Gunn, flute, was appointed to the position of Piccolo with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra by Maestro Daniel Barenboim in 2005. She has also performed with various other orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Gunn made her debut as soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in May of 2008 playing Vivaldi’s Concerto in C Major RV 443. Ms. Gunn will be the soloist in the Mozart Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra in C Major K. 299/297c on the BBMF’s concert, Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 pm. The other soloist on that piece will be harpist Rita Costanzi. Ms. Costanzi graduated from the Eastman School of Music and furthered her studies with Bernard Zighera, Marcel Grandjany and in France on an ITT International Fellowship with Jacqueline Borot. Costanzi was twice winner of the American Harp Society’s National Competition and recipient of the Lily Laskine Award for the most outstanding solo harp recital. The Sunflower Festival hosted the World Premiere of Costanzi’s Theater Piece – Woman On A Ledge, with the support of a grant from The National Endowment for the Arts. Winner of the 2020 Hershey Felder Presents Arts Prize Competition, Costanzi wrote, performed and directed her short documentary film “Moonlight in the Bronx”, captivating viewers around the world with her memorial to Ludwig van Beethoven and the victims of the Corona Virus. Her latest CD with oboist, Alex Klein, entitled “Amoroso,” has received over two million streams. She has performed this concerto many times in Canada and the CBC throughout her solo career.
Also performing on the BBMF’s concert, Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 pm is David Allen Wehr. Mr. Wehr has made over 1,300 concert appearances in 30 countries as soloist with orchestra (London, Houston, Chautaqua, New Zealand, National Symphonies, all major Spanish and Latin American orchestras), recitalist (Queen Elizabeth Hall, Kennedy Center, Salle Gaveau Paris, 92nd St. Y New York) and chamber artist (Sartory Trio, Wigmore Hall). He won the Gold Medal at the 1987 Santander International Piano Competition in Spain, the 1983 National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Award, and the 1975 Chopin-Kosciuszko Prize in New York City. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas, where he studied with Sequeira Costa. Wehr serves as the Dean of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he holds the Jack W. Geltz Distinguished Piano Chair. Since 2007, he has served as Principal Pianist at the Buzzards Bay Musicfest and the Sunflower Music Festival. Mr. Wehr will be playing César Franck’s Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, M.46.
All concerts free admission and will be in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall on the campus of Tabor Academy, 245 Front St., Marion, MA 02738.
Please visit www.buzzardsbaymusicfest.com/ for more detailed information.
Please join the Mattapoisett Museum for the opening of our latest exhibition “Wanderer 100: The Afterlife of Mattapoisett’s Last Whaler” on Thursday, July 11 at 6 pm.
Since the moment of her tragic crash in 1924, the Wanderer has been a symbol of Mattapoisett’s heyday as the shipbuilding capital of the 19th century, as well as that of the decline and fall of the New England whale trade.
For a century she has been celebrated in various ways, by Mattapoisett residents and the broader world on postcards and model kits, in relics and artwork, even as the “masthead” and namesake of the Tri-Town’s local weekly news magazine.
“Wanderer 100: The Afterlife of Mattapoisett’s Last Whaler” will investigate objects, ephemera and publications to consider, “What has made this ship so celebrated and beloved?” A question we may not be able to answer, but one that deserves asking nonetheless.
Free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and interesting conversation will be provided.
The Museum is open every Friday and Saturday from noon to 4 pm. Plan your visit: www.mattapoisettmuseum.org/visit
In a newly released video from the Buzzards Bay Coalition, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Sam Waterston warns residents of southeastern Massachusetts that nitrogen pollution from septic systems continues to put serious stress on the Bay’s ecosystem. The video also explains what residents and communities can do to tackle the problem.
In the video, which can be found on the Coalition’s YouTube channel, Waterston explains that in the case of the Bay and nitrogen, “Too much of a good thing is a bad thing,” and that there are actions homeowners can take to mitigate its impact.
Nitrogen naturally occurs in the Bay and other waterways, but when overly abundant, it fuels the growth of algae – algae that robs fish, shellfish, eelgrass and other marine life of the oxygen needed to survive. The culprit behind all of this – wastewater from septic systems making its way into the groundwater and ultimately, the Bay.
Mark Rasmussen, president of the Coalition, shared his own perspective ahead of the video’s release, “I remember as a kid being reminded to take it easy with toilet flushing around a big summer weekend – like the 4th – when the house was full. This is one of the best times to be enjoying the beauty of the Bay, and we really encourage everyone to do that, but we also want people to be aware of the impacts that a growing Bay area population living on septic systems are having on its health.”
More than 50,000 homes in the Bay’s watershed are on Title V septic systems, which do nothing to remove nitrogen levels. According to the video, solutions include more homes hooking up to municipal sewer, and where that’s not an option, for homeowners to upgrade their septic system to one that’s purpose-built to reduce nitrogen. Connecting more homes in our area to modern, municipal wastewater treatment systems, or sewer plants, is the best way to cleanup Bay water quality.
“We’re so grateful that Sam contributed his time and talent to help us spread the word about this important issue. We know that people want to be better stewards of our local environment, and the goal of this video is to give them more information on what that might look like,” noted Rasmussen.
The video was edited by Westport-native Chloe Mangold, a film and television producer now working in California. Both Chloe and Sam donated their time to this video project.
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed for all.
Jason Payne, 47, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 20, 2024 in Philadelphia. He was born on December 13, 1976, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Jason was an incredible and loving husband to Jill Payne and a devoted father to his daughter, Brooke Lichty. Family meant everything to him. An animal lover at heart, Jason enjoyed spending time with his beloved dogs, Ron and Paisley.
He also had a passion for music, having created and managed a small music label, Estabrook Road Records, into which he poured his heart and soul. Outside of his professional life, he found joy in hobbies such as music, reading, and gardening. He was also busy working on a graduate degree in counseling.
Jason leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. He is survived by his wife Jill Payne; daughter Brooke Lichty of Pennsylvania; mother Diane Lopes Flaherty and stepfather Gerald Flaherty of Marion, MA; siblings Kevin Fernandes of Wareham, MA; Kerryn Fernandes of Boston, MA; Alex Allen of Boston, MA; Maya Flaherty Roberts of Virginia; and Colin Flaherty of California; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Ray Payne.
Jason Payne will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory and legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched. A Celebration of Life in his honor will take place at the Onset, MA VFW on July 28th from 2-6pm.
Daniel N. Lopes, 79, of Fairhaven died Thursday, July 4, 2024 unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Paul and Gertrude (Nunes) Lopes, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life.
He honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967.
Danny was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and Roger Williams University.
He was formerly employed by Aerovox and currently employed by Cornell-Dubilier / Division of Knowles and Rodney French Incorporated. He also managed the family farm, Lopes Farm, in Fairhaven.
Danny enjoyed tinkering with projects around the farm, spending time in North Conway, attending farm shows and equipment auctions, and always loved to help others.
He is survived by two brothers, Antone Lopes and his wife Diane and John Lopes; three nieces, Heather Lopes, Kimberly Lopes, and Amanda Bregoli; his nephew, Paul Lopes; and his close friend, Ester Perry.
He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn (Lopes) Howard.
His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10 am in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Monday, July 15th from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Roger C. Ames, 84, of Lakeville passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Care One At New Bedford following a lengthy period of declining health. He was the son of the late Lavon T. Ames, Jr. and Lena R. (Potter) Ames.
Born in New Bedford, Mr. Ames resided in Lakeville for 52 years.
Mr. Ames was an esteemed teacher for the Town of Dartmouth Middle School for many years until his retirement. He also was a dedicated tennis coach and winter track coach at Dartmouth High School.
A gifted athlete, Mr. Ames was an avid runner, tennis player and down hill skier. He enjoyed many happy hours aboard his boat “The Jolly Roger” on Long Pond and he and Jane were summer residents of Mattapoisett for 38 years.
He is survived by his life partner, Jane C. Egan of Lakeville; his son, Timothy S. Ames of New Bedford; his daughter, Christine Ames Will and her husband, Ed of So. Dartmouth; his step-children, Terry Egan and his wife, Lori of Waltham, Brendan Egan and his wife, Sharon of Long Island, NY and Bridget Walters of Lakeville; 2 grandchildren Ben and Ella Will; 6 step-grandchildren Connor Walters, Brady Walters, Liam Egan, Cass Egan, Finn Egan and Maeve Egan.
His service was conducted in the funeral home Monday, July 8 at 12:00 noon. Interment was in Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a memorial donation to Alzheimer’s Association, 320 Nevada St., #201, Newton, MA 02460. Please write In memory of Roger C. Ames on memo line of checks, or you may donate online at alz.org.
Funeral arrangements have been committed to the care of Wilson Chapel at Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home, 129 Allen St., New Bedford. For online guest book, please visit www.aubertine-lopes.com.
