The town of Mattapoisett will hold an auction of 18 town-owned properties on Wednesday, November 20, at noon at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on 7 Barstow St. For more information, visit the town’s website, www.mattapoisett.net.
ORCTV’s Holiday Greetings Are Back
ORCTV invites you to come and share the holiday spirit with us! Old Rochester Community Television is offering another Holiday Greetings shoot for your family, organization, or group. We are opening up our studios on December 10 and 11 for you to sing a song, tell a story, or just say happy holidays to your fellow Tri-Town residents. This is a nice way to bring in the seasonal spirit or to bring awareness to your business, event, or organization. Yes, even a business can go on air and say Happy Holidays from XYZ company. ORCTV will cover the technical aspects. You just need to come in and spread your holiday cheer for the cameras!
The Holiday Greetings will play on the local cable channels and can be seen by thousands of Tri-Town residents. ORCTV channels are seen by anyone who has Comcast or Verizon cable. Use this opportunity to raise awareness for your mission and goals or to let residents know who you are. This is a free service to local residents, nonprofits, organizations, groups, and town departments.
Pick a half-hour slot on Tuesday, December 10, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm or Wednesday, December 11, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. You must call 508-748-1600 to reserve a slot.
New Appointees Top Agenda
During a quick session in advance of next week’s Fall Town Meeting, the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen made appointments to the Mattapoisett School Committee and the Council on Aging.
Carter Hunt will take over Grace Knox’s vacated seat on the Mattapoisett School Committee, after a recommendation from the membership he will soon join and a brief interview from the Selectmen.
Hunt told the Selectmen that he has three children in Mattapoisett schools: two at Old Hammondtown, and one at Center School.
“If I can give back to the school system, get involved at the civic level, it’s something positive,” said Hunt, adding that his background as a hospital administrator would help in budgetary matters. “You’re asked to do things better with limited resources coming in.”
Gayle Jarvis, meanwhile, was appointed to the Council on Aging.
Elsewhere on the agenda, the Selectmen approved the Mother’s Day Tiara Road Race for its eighth annual event in Mattapoisett in May of 2014. Organizers expressed their appreciation for public safety and other town officials. The Town Hall’s Melody Pacheco said that Mattapoisett’s only concern in re-authorizing the race is the need for a greater emphasis on canned goods for local pantries in “dire need.”
The Selectmen discussed Article 18 on the Fall Town Meeting warrant, which will ask for a $50,000 fund transfer from the Stabilization Fund and expenditure as a “good-faith move forward” toward the acquisition of 27 acres of conservation land. The funds will be returned if expected grants from the state and federal government don’t come through and the purchase falls apart, rather than reimbursed regardless, as the Selectmen said they were originally informed.
Fall Town Meeting takes place on November 18, 6:30 pm, in the ORRHS auditorium.
The next Board of Selectmen meeting is scheduled for December 17.
John F. Haley
John F. Haley, 66, of Mattapoisett died November 9, 2013 at home after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Shirley (Grisinger) Haley.
Born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Francis D. and Louise M. (Creeron) Haley, he was raised in Sandwich and lived in Mattapoisett the last 40 years.
Mr. Haley was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church in Mattapoisett.
He was employed as a salesman for several automotive aftermarket distributors for many years.
Mr. Haley was active in youth sports and was a co-founder of the Mattapoisett Youth Athletic Association. The town named a baseball field “Haley Field” in his honor for the many years that he served as recreation director. He was an avid golfer. Mr. Haley enjoyed vacationing in Sanibel Island, FL.
Survivors include his wife; 3 sons, Robert Haley and his wife Jennifer of Mattapoisett, John Michael Haley and his wife Michelle of Westerville, OH and Benjamin Haley and his wife Lee-Ann of Fairhaven; a brother, Daniel Haley of Sandwich; 2 sisters, Luanne Nugent of Andover and Colleen Hewins of Westboro; 6 grandchildren, Nicholas, Gabriella, Connor, Hudson, Molly and Willem; a great-granddaughter, Haley Eliuk; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His visiting hours will be held on Friday from 3-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:30 AM in St. Anthony’s Church. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Linda Eaton (Hunt) Cooper
Linda Eaton (Hunt) Cooper, 59, of Marion passed away Saturday November 9, 2013 surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was the wife of Thomas M. Cooper, Sr.; they had been married for 27 years.
Born in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of Patricia (Jones) Hunt of Marion and the late Robert E. Hunt, she lived in Marion since 1969.
She was a longtime member of the Marion Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, office assistant, and treasurer.
Mrs. Cooper was formerly employed as a legal secretary for various local law offices.
She was a graduate of Bristol Community College.
Linda loved Sunday school and the many children she taught. She was very gifted at making scrimshaw items and embroidery. Until her illness prevented her, she was quite a good classical and folk guitar player. She made Christmas for her family so special without losing the meaning of it. Besides loving her husband, children, and grandchildren, she loved her many sisters, her father and mother-in-law, and her many brothers and sisters-in-law. Her mother, Pat, was her best friend and she missed her late father very much but is now with him playing guitars together again.
The family would also like to acknowledge Melanie Walker, her PCA and friend, and the staff at New Bedford Healthcare Center. Linda touched so many lives and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her husband; her mother; three children, Jennifer Gill of Marion, Robert Gill and his wife, Nicole of Greenland, NH, and Thomas M. Cooper, Jr. of Norfolk, VA; five sisters, Susan Duncan of Marion, Robin Sommo of Rochester, Joanne Hickey of Shelburne, NH, Judy Herman of Owings Mills, MD, and Sarah Aanensen of Marion; three grandchildren, Chandra Perez-Gill, Mischa Tomasia, and Owen Gill; and many nieces and nephews
Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday November 16, 2013 at 2 PM at the Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church, 67 Main St., Acushnet. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday November 13, 2013 from 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Marion Cub Scouts Pack 32
An afternoon of fun for a purpose! A Soap Box Derby and Service Project Spectacular!
Please come November 16 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Holmes Street in Marion for an afternoon of philanthropy and fun with the boys from Marion Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop #32. The Pack will be racing Soap Box Derby Cars down Holmes Street while they help run three service projects.
In one area, the boys are running a bake sale to show their support for one of our Cub Scout families, whose mother is battling breast cancer.
In addition, the Scouts, in conjunction with Marion Police Brotherhood, are collecting donations for the Grace Episcopal Food Pantry in New Bedford. (Pantry donations can also be dropped off at the Marion Police Station, until November 16.)
Our third project is for Gifts to Give. Any new or gently used toy or clothes may be donated. Gifts to Give helps local children in need. The Cub Scouts will be wrapping gently used or new toys and clothing for kids for the upcoming holiday season. A full list of items being collected can be found on our website: http://scoutlander.com/publicsite/unithome.aspx?UID=25641.
This is a great opportunity to come see what scouting is really all about. Fun with a purpose! If your son is interested in joining scouting, bring him out to meet the Scouts and be part of something special. If you have items to donate, an appetite for some special baked treat or you just want to see the race, please come see us on Holmes Street, November 16! Rain date is November 17. Feel free to contact Kristen Saint Don-Campbell with any questions at ksaintdon@gmail.com or (508) 748-3129.
Habitat Gingerbread House Gala
The Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity invites the public to its December 5 charity fundraising event, the Habitat Gingerbread House Gala and Silent Auction. Music will be provided by local choirs singing Christmas carols and pianist Al Russo, while handcrafted gingerbread houses and other silent auction items donated by the community will be on display. There will be a free Gingerbread House contest. All entries will be auctioned off to benefit Habitat. Entry forms available by calling (508) 758-4517. Deadline for entry forms is December 2. Prizes will be awarded.
The event takes place from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Marion Music Hall. Tickets are a $50 donation and $5 per child’s ticket (under 18) with an adult ticket purchase. Tickets may be purchased online at www.buzzardsbayhabitat.org or by calling the office at (508) 758-4517.
The Tri-Town Remembers on Veteran’s Day
The Tri-Town honored veterans on Monday with moving programs. In Marion (above), the parade included Cub Scout Pack 32, Master of Ceremonies Joe Napoli, and the Sippican School Band. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry and
In Mattpoisett (above), Daniel Mazzuca gave a speech that focused on what our country can do for veterans in need of jobs, housing, and mental health services. The Old Hammondtown School band and chorus provided strong performances. Photo Shawn Badgley.
Hudson E. Hardy, Jr.
Hudson E. Hardy, Jr., 85, of Mattapoisett passed away on Saturday November 9, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital, but not before giving each family member a hug. He was the husband of Elaine (Kelly) Hardy; they had been married for 57 years.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Hudson E. and Bertha (Worth) Hardy, he lived in Mattapoisett for many years. He enjoyed wintering at his home in Key Largo, Florida.
Mr. Hardy was formerly employed by the New England Telephone Company until his retirement.
An extremely devoted family man, he enjoyed attending the sporting events of his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time on the water and boating. He was an incredible teacher with very high morals and a very big heart.
Mr. Hardy was a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the George H. Taber Lodge A.F. & A.M, and in 2010 was recognized for his 50 years of membership. He was a member of the Machacum Club and had been active with the Telephone Pioneers. He held a private airplane pilot’s license and had owned his own airplane.
He is survived by his wife; three children, Sandra J. Boivin and her husband Robert, and Pamela Elaine Bailey and her husband Michael, all of Mattapoisett, and Hudson E. Hardy III and his wife Tania of Billerica; and six grandchildren, Kelly Rose Boivin, Lauren Rose Boivin, Connor Bailey, Carissa Kelly Marie Bailey, Maya A. Hardy, and Gabrielle Hudson Hardy.
His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 9 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in Cushing Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
South Coast Bicycling Social Event
South Coast Bikeway Alliance and YMCA SouthCoast are sponsoring a BIKE FRESH/BIKE LOCAL “fireside social” Saturday, November 16 at the YMCA Farm in Dartmouth. The purpose of the event is for bicyclingand bike path enthusiasts to meet in a social setting. Refreshments are available at the YMCA Farm, 276 Gulf Road, Dartmouth MA beginning 11:30 AM. Go to southcoastbikeway.com for more details.You can arrive by car, meet new friends and take the opportunity to ride in Dartmouth, or join the “bike train” to the event. Bike train leaves Old Mattapoisett Landing (intersection of Whalers Way and Mattapoisett Neck Road) at 9:45, Arrives to Fairhaven High School at 10:30 Arrives to NewBedford City Hall at 10:40 and Arrives at the Dartmouth YMCA at 11:15.