Hey, Mattapoisett! Got Ketchup?

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Those enjoying the afternoon at Ned’s Point Lighthouse on Sunday, August 17 did a double take when they suddenly saw a sight they were not expecting to see — a giant wiener on wheels parked alongside the Ned’s Point lighthouse. It was not just any wiener on wheels — it was the famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, on location taking some promotional photographs from Mattapoisett’s most iconic setting.

Mattapoisett resident Denise Mello was just driving up to Ned’s Point to enjoy a dinnertime picnic at around 6:30 pm that day when she spotted the Wienermobile parked in front of the lighthouse, with several people taking a series of photos of the Wienermobile from different angles.

“Oh! How cool! Look at that!” Mello said was her initial reaction upon catching her first glimpse of the unexpected sight. She said, at first, she just sat down to enjoy her dinner and did not give much thought to peculiar sighting at the lighthouse. Then, she said, she thought she had a good chance of getting a few good photos of the Wienermobile, so she ran home to grab her camera and returned to Ned’s Point and starting clicking away.

“They were just taking pictures,” said Mello. “They told me that they were shooting a commercial.” More specifically, a time-lapse film of the Wienermobile by the lighthouse as dusk set in, which apparently the company is doing in several locations across the country.

Word must have spread that the Wienermobile was in town because soon, Mello said, more people started to drive into the Ned’s Point parking lot to get a peek at the celebrity of sorts that was passing through, maybe snapping a few selfies by the giant hotdog by the sea.

Alexandra Longo of Oscar Mayer told The Wanderer that the commercial is part of a larger project involving Kraft Foods Marketing, the parent company for Oscar Mayer.

By Jean Perry

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Joseph J. Herman

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Joseph J. Herman, age 71, of Rochester passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jeannine (LeBlanc) Herman, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.

Born in Findlay, Ohio, a son of the late M.J. and Mabel (Solt) Herman, he moved to Massachusetts in 1963. He worked as a licensed building contractor in the local area for over 40 years.

Joe played football while attending The Ohio State University and remained an avid fan of the Buckeyes thereafter. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War at Otis Air Force Base in Bourne where he met his wife. As an active member of the St. John Neumann Church community, he was a Lector and Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Couples Club, a Chairman of the Lakeside Family Festival and on the Steering Committee of the Festival for 29 years. He also served on the Board of Directors of Florida Acecapaders Park in Fort Lonesome, Florida.

Joe excelled at problem solving and there wasn’t a project or process that he encountered that he couldn’t complete or make better. His most recent personal accomplishment was the complete refurbishing of his 1958 International 330 Utility Tractor. He also received a Service to Rainbow Award from the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls in April 2014 in recognition of his hard work and dedication to restoring various buildings at Rainbow Camp in Hanson, MA. Nothing made him happier than sharing the fruits of his labor with his friends and family.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his children, Dr. Susan T. Herman, Debra J. Johnson and her husband Arnold, Peter J. Herman and his wife Elizabeth, Sheryl A. Kretzer and her husband Walter; siblings, Karen L. Hayslip and her husband James, Joyce E. Ward and her husband Mark, and H.R. “Pete” Herman and his wife Gail; Grandchildren, Rebecca, Meghan, and Henry Johnson, Walter, Charles, and Jackson Kretzer; step-grandchildren, Jason, Justin and Emily; many nieces, nephews and close cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Linda Castor Fleming.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 9:30 AM in St. John Neumann Church, 157 Middleboro Rd., East Freetown. Burial with Military Honors will be in MA National Cemetery at 2:45 PM. Visiting Hours, Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 4-8 PM in the ROCK Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the St. John Neumann Restoration Fund, P.O. Box 718,157 Middleboro Road, East Freetown MA 02717-0718.

Priscilla B. (Senna) Dean

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Priscilla B. (Senna) Dean, 80, of New Bedford, daughter of the late Jose B. and Maria (Marianho) Senna, died August 17, 2014 after a long battle with Asthma, Emphysema, Bronchitis, COPD and Osteoporosis. She was born in New Bedford where she lived most of her life except for nine years when she lived in Mattapoisett with her companion the late Edward L. Dexter. In her younger years, she was employed as a stitcher and a house cleaner. She was a member of the Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. She loved spending time with her family and friends, collecting dolls, doing puzzles, crafts and looked forward to hosting her Friday night prayer meetings.

Survivors include three sons, Brian Dean and his wife Janice, Wayne Dean and his wife Isabel and Michael Dean and his wife Lisa all of New Bedford; four daughters Donna Wagner, Linda Dean and her companion Martin both of New Bedford, Dotty Gidley and her husband David of CT and Lisa Westgate and her husband Gary of Freetown; a brother Arthur B. Senna of New Bedford; twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Joseph, Daniel, Gilbert, Gabriel and Dorothy Senna, Delores Gallery, Clara Alves, Shirley Oliveira, Lillian Santos and Esther Kirk.

Her Funeral will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 8am from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven followed by a Funeral Mass at 9am at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 121 Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Rochester’s Newest Walking Trail Announced

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The Town of Rochester, Wildlands Trust and Rochester Land Trust are proud to announce the opening of the Doggetts Brook Trail, which culminates a successful multi-year effort to link existing Town and conservation lands. The trail originates at the Dexter Lane ball fields and meanders by a reservoir, abandoned cranberry bogs, vernal pool, and through open field and woodlands bordering on Doggetts Brook. In late 2011, the Town purchased a 29-acre parcel of land from Deb Arney of Rochester with funding from the Rochester Land Trust and Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program The Arney property had long been a conservation priority for the Town, Wildlands Trust and Rochester Land Trust because it was a key link to an assemblage of conservation properties. The groups worked together over the past two years to improve a loop trail that links over 100 acres of open space for public enjoyment. Thanks to a grant from the Makepeace Neighborhood Fund, the trailhead is marked by a map display case, and a kiosk and signage are installed at strategic points along the trail.

Please join us to celebrate the newest walking trail in Rochester at the grand opening on Saturday, September 13 at 1:00 pm at the Dexter Lane Recreational Area by the trailhead display case on the restroom building. After a short dedication, all are invited to walk the trail led by local naturalists. Refreshments will be available at the end of the walk, which normally takes 45 minutes to an hour to complete. Please bring bug spray, water bottles, hats and walking sticks if needed. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.

SHS Musical Matinees

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This August, beat the mid-day heat with Sippican Historical Society’s Musical Matinees. On Tuesday, August 19, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Ann Miller and Betty Garrett light up the screen in the 1949 musical, On the Town. In the film, three sailors on a day of shore leave in New York City look for fun and romance before their twenty-four hours are up. Both a commercial and critical success, On the Town won the Academy Award for Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture, was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Cinematography (Color) and Writers’ Guild of America Award for Best Written American Musical.

Musical Matinees (which will also include An American in Paris on Thursday, August 28) will be held in the Front Room of the Marion Music Hall, and will begin at 11:00 am. The films are offered free to the public, with no registration required. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch and beverage to enjoy during the film.

Gateway Youth Hockey

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It’s time for some Hockey! For anyone interesting in playing competitive hockey this year, here’s your chance. Gateway Youth Hockey will be conducting an Evaluation/Re-evaluation of all players for the coming season. All new players are invited to attend and hopefully take part in another great year of Gateway Hockey. All evaluations will take place at the Tabor Academy Ice Rink: Mites and Squirts on Wednesday, August 20 and 27 at 6:00 pm; PeeWee and Bantams on Wednesday, August 20 and 27 at 7:00 pm; Middle School on Thursday, August 21 and 28 at 6:00 pm; and Midgets on Thursday, August 21 and 28 at 7:00 pm. For more information on the evaluations or to join Gateway Youth Hockey, please email qdocanto@msn.com.

Last Walking Tour of the Summer

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Join Seth Mendell of the Mattapoisett Historical Society for our last Walking Tour of the summer on Saturday, August 16 at 2:00 pm. Learn more about the Town of Mattapoisett as you explore the waterfront streets, parks and wharves. The tour is free with Museum Admission ($5 for adults, $2 for children 6 and up). Meet at the Mattapoisett Historical Society, 5 Church Street. For more information, please visit www.mattapoisetthistoricalsociety.org or call 508-758-2844.

SLT Summer Yoga Sessions

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The Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) has two remaining sessions of their Brainard Marsh YOGA series during the month of August.

The final adult yoga session with instructor Angela Curry will be held on Saturday August 16 at 9:00 am. The final children’s yoga session with instructor Lynda Jacobvitz will be held on Saturday August 23 at 10:00 am. Both events will be held at our Brainard Marsh property located off of Delano Road in Marion. These events are free and open to the public, so we hope to see you there!

Grab your yoga mat and some water, bring bug spray and sunscreen, and get ready to get healthy surrounded by a spectacular view! Parking is available at the site. Please do not hesitate to contact Executive Director Robin Shields at 508-748-3080 or online at robinshields@sippicanlandstrust.org.

Southcoast Children’s Chorus Auditions

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The SCC encourages children who love to sing to join us for our exciting fifth season. Young people entering grades 3 – 12 may audition for the Concert Chorus (grades 3 – 6) or the Touring Chorus (grades 6 – 12). Children in grades K-2 may register for the Prep Chorus without an audition. September 7 is the kick-off for the new season – activities for the singers, a meeting for the parents, a drawing for a year’s free tuition, and ice cream for everyone! The mission of the Chorus is to provide a joyful, educational choral experience for young singers, helping them to develop confidence, responsibility, musicianship, and a passion for excellence in all they do. Believing that children are capable of achieving musical artistry at the highest possible level, we are creating a tradition of excellent children’s choral music in the South Coast region by offering outstanding training in musicianship and choral ensemble skills. Please contact Artistic Director Leslie Piper at LesliePiper@msn.com for information or to schedule an audition.

 

Conditions Drafted for Leisure Shores Marina

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Members of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission reviewed a draft of conditions that they have been working on with Conservation Agent Elizabeth Leidhold. Since the Conservation Commission’s primary area of responsibility is protection of wetland and waterways, these conditions are solely focused on those areas of this property versus uplands areas.

Harbormaster Jill Simmons read from an email she received from a concerned neighbor who, after reading The Wanderer’s coverage of the previous ConCom meeting, posed a list of questions. The writer wanted to know if business activities taking place on the landside of the property would continue to be allowed. Bob Rogers, acting Chairman, said that Leisure Shores will still need to have permits for activities such as boat maintenance. On this evening, the matter before them was conditions for the waterside of the property.

They reviewed a long list of conditions drafted by Leidhold, added others, and discussed the necessity of completing this responsibility before August 17. That date represents the end of the 21-day period of time given to the commission to complete the conditions document after the close of the public hearing.

A copy of the draft that was several pages in length was not made available to the public. However, ConCom was particularly concerned with the ongoing clean-up of degrading Styrofoam floats, placing a boom around them in the winter months, or removing the remaining Styrofoam floats during winter months until they are permanently replaced. Leidhold said that Town Counsel had weighed in on the document.

A critical piece that was missing was an updated plan-of-record from Leisure Shores that ConCom had expected prior to the meeting. Since the conditions document deals primary with waterside activities, they decided to move forward without it.

In other business, a negative three finding was given for a request for determination of applicability filed by David Park for the construction of an in-ground pool at 48 Holly Woods Road.

Also receiving a negative three finding was Christian Thorell’s request for determination of applicability for 23 Brandt Beach Avenue for the construction of a 12-foot by 15-foot two-story addition.

The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission is scheduled for August 25 at 6:30 pm.

By Marilou Newell

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