Meeting the Fin Com Candidates

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Mattapoisett’s Board of Selectmen met with two candidates who have come forward expressing their interest in serving as members of the Finance Committee. With two open slots and a third vacancy approaching when Judith Mooney ends her service to the town, longtime resident Paul Amoruso’s and new resident Kevin Geraghty’s interest in stepping forward to fill the positions was met with a hearty welcome.

Town Administrator Michael Gagne told the Board that appointments could not be made without first convening a meeting with the Town Moderator and the Chairman of the School Committee as required per town bylaws. He said that he would bring those decision makers together so that Amoruso and Geraghty could be considered. Then the candidates were asked to share some information on what inspired them to seek appointment to the Finance Committee.

Geraghty shared that he and his wife had recently moved to town from Sutton, where he had participated in town government for many years. In Sutton, he was on the Board of Selectmen and Housing Authority. His wife had been a School Committee member. He highlighted that Sutton has a $27 million annual budget and a population of 9,300. Geraghty said he had participated in Mattapoisett’s town meetings this year and felt the town was moving in the right direction in the way it managed its budget.

Amoruso declared that he had “no experience in town government, [but was a] businessman, lived in town 35 years, kids went through the school system,” and was interested in contributing to the town. He said he understood and had been responsible for handling very large budgets, noting that in his work experience he had aided four municipalities’ school systems in the wake of natural disaster.

“I think volunteering and contributing is what you should and must do,” he said.

The Selectmen thanked Amoruso and Geraghty, saying they would be hearing from them soon.

From Gagne’s report, the Board learned that “home rule” petition for the position

of harbormaster submitted for approval to the Governor back in November of 2012 had been received. Gagne applauded the diligence of Rep. William Strauss for keeping him informed on this and many other pieces of legislation pending in the House of Representatives.

Gagne was also very appreciative and wanted to make the Selectmen aware of the efforts of many trades in bringing the public restrooms up to handicap access with a special shout-out to Barry Denham and his crew, whose talents as craftsmen from carpentry to masonry has given the harbormaster’s building much needed repairs and face-lifting.

On the subject of the town’s solar project, which is slated for development at the Mattapoisett town landfill, Gagne told the Board that he had met with the four vendors competing for the work, saying the discussions had been very good. The next step is the development of terms and conditions that the vendors will need to review before closing the deal with one of the vendors.

Rounding out his report, Gagne read from a notice that is up on the town’s website and wanted to make sure that the TV audience and those in attendance were aware regarding an upcoming public meeting. The notice reads in part: “The Town of Mattapoisett is looking to seek funding from state and federal funding sources to address the condition of Main, Water and Beacon Streets. We also want to address Marion Road to the Route 6 intersection. The town has had preliminary discussions with State Highway and Planning Officials and we are advised to seek community input at the very preliminary stages of planning. Now is time to give us input which we can then use in coming up with design considerations.” The meeting is scheduled for June 20 at 6:30 pm in the Center School cafeteria. Gagne said the success of the project is dependent upon the communities’ participation and willingness to give input.

Earlier in the evening, the Board approved a request from Lee Healt for a one-day special liquor license for 45 Water Street, home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jolliff, who will be hosting a fundraiser for the New Bedford Art Museum on July 26 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

In announcements, the Selectmen said that summer band concerts would begin July 10 and be held every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:00 pm through August 28. The summer teen dances will begin every Thursday from June 27 through August 29 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm.

The next meeting of the Board of Selectmen is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00 pm.

By Marilou Newell

 

Destination Imagination GEEKS in Knoxville

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Old Rochester Regional Junior High School’s representative in the Destination Imagination Global Finals traveled to Knoxville, Tenn., during Memorial Day weekend to compete against the world’s most dynamic young minds. The GEEKS – Sara Lafrance, Holly Frink, Rikard Bodin, Kyle Rood, and Edward Krawczyk, as well as team managers Tina Rood and Kerry Bulman – finished seventh out 60 teams in their age group. Photos courtesy of Tina Rood.

McDavid Graduated and Promoted

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Robert McDavid of Marion (ORR class of 2009) graduated from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army in May 2013.

Last Meeting To Do List

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The Mattapoisett School Committee navigated its lengthy last agenda for the 2012-13 school year on Monday night, making near-term decisions and long-term plans.

The Committee gave the go-ahead to a limited school choice program, allowing three students to participate on the first-grade level. Superintendent Doug White noted that the district had already received two applications.

White also noted that the district had $178,000 to spare with just days remaining in the 2013 fiscal year. Any surplus will carry over to the subsequent fiscal year. White did announce that the district will undertake a search for a fourth sixth-grade teacher to start next school year.

Not as rosy a budget report was Food Services Director Caitlin Meagher, who told the Committee that the district stood to lose upward in $7,000 in revenue in FY 13 due to a decrease in participation, new Federal and state regulations, and uneven bill collection.

“We’re tightened up our purchases,” Meagher said. “Next year, we’ll be focusing on gaining that participation back.”

Center School Principal Rose Bowman announced the donation of books from Project Grow, which the Committee voted to accept. In addition, Bowman told the Committee what she’s telling students and parents as the end of classes approaches.

“It’s critically important for children to be reading throughout the summer,” she said. “I’m really appreciating the joint partnership between the public library and the school library, to the great benefit of the students.”

The Committee formally OK’d White as representative to the Regional Educational Assessment & Diagnostic Services Board of Directors, which will come in handy since he will serve as chair of that group.

White told the Committee that the district plans to move 2014 parent-teacher conferences from March 20 and 21 to April 2 and 3, they’re currently scheduled “right in the middle of MCAS.” The body also approved its Committee Meeting dates for the next school year, which putting into place protocols for summer warrants on payroll and accounts payable in the absence of July and August meetings.

During its reorganization, the Committee reinstalled Jim Higgins as chair, Grace Knox as vice chair, and Deborah Carlino as secretary, while filling various delegate and representative positions including new member Patrick Leclair on the ORR Superintendency Union No. 55.

By Shawn Badgley

Open Space Needs Public Input

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Conservation Agent Elizabeth Leidhold reported to the board that the Open Space Survey is now available on the Mattapoisett website (www.mattapoisett.net). This important public comment survey will help the Open Space Committee, which Leidhold is part of, craft a comprehensive plan for the town addressing the needs for not only open space, but water resources, recreation areas, and public land resources. Chair Peter Newton said, “This is your town, people” to the TV camera, highlighting the importance of public input.

On another subject, Leidhold suggested to the Commission that they consider adding language to “order of conditions” that would somehow mandate petitioners’ reading and dissemination of the conditions to all contractors who might be required to work in concert with them. The Commission felt they could add some language, but wondered how they could enforce the “reading” of the conditions by the property owner. This came on the heels of issues that have arisen on Goodspeed Island, when Daniel DeRosa (May 29 Conservation Commission) claimed not to understand the scope of order of conditions that had been required for his permitted work. There remain several unresolved issues for DeRosa, including abutters’ concerns that he had allowed work to take place on property he does not own. Newton noted that the town may use their own surveyor to establish the amount of material that has been removed from the property and that the Commission is waiting to see the DEP report.

Another situation was brought to the Commission by the agent was a marina situated at the end of Dupont Drive on Brandt Island. She shared with the board that her office had received calls from concerned residents regarding the possible discharge of material into the marsh area, wetlands being filled in, pilings being placed and the possibility that form floats were being used instead of the required plastic floats. She told them that a letter had been sent to the owners of the marina and that they had acknowledged receipt of the letter. Further action is pending with Newton stating that there may be multiple jurisdictions involved with resolving the problem being raised including the DEP.

A certificate of compliance was granted for work completed by D&B Quality Construction, Dennis LaVoe, 15 Cedarcrest Ave., for deck work only. Other open issues at the property were not part of this request. The Commission moved to grant the certificate after confirming with Leidhold that the work met with order of conditions.

A public hearing for the notice of intent filed by Myron and Marilyn Mazur of 7 Holly Woods Road was also heard. It took some time for the Commission to hear from Field Engineering’s John Connell, Mazur’s representative. Connell’s presentation detailed that the Mazurs’ wish to replace a boardwalk and reset/replace timber pilings that had been destroyed and damaged during winter storms.

Because the area in question is in a protected wetlands area, Commission members probed Connell for information about the type of construction methods intended to be used, materials, and whether or not there was a need for tie down anchors.

“I’d be happy to let them put back what they had before, but not with the anchors,” Bob Rogers said. “More damage to the marsh if they pull out … not having them would also eliminate the extra permitting. [The anchors] will rip up the marsh.”

Newton suggested Connell confer with his clients to see if they would be willing to remove the anchors from their request. After a brief tabling of the hearing, Connell returned to report that the Mazurs would indeed be happy just to replace and repair what they previous had in place and may come before the Commission at a later date for anchors if they still wished to pursue the possibility of having them in place.

By Marilou Newell

Plumb Library News

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“Just the Facts,” the nonfiction book discussion group, will be reading Visit Sunny Chernobyl: And Other Adventures in the World’s Most Polluted Places by Andrew Blackwell. From the hidden bars and convenience stores of a radioactive wilderness to the sacred but reeking waters of India, Visit Sunny Chernobyl fuses first-person reporting with satire and analysis, making the case that it’s time to start appreciating our planet as it is – not as we wish it would be. Irreverent and reflective, the book is a love letter to our biosphere’s most tainted, most degraded ecosystems, and a measured consideration of what they mean for us. We will be discussing this book on June 20 at 6:30 pm. Copies are available at the desk.

The Café Parlez selection for June is The Giver by Lois Lowry, chosen by book group member Melissa Bessey. Jonas, age 12, seems to live in a utopian society, until you examine it closer. We follow Jonas as he takes on his assigned career, that of “Receiver of Memory,” the person in society who remembers the society’s pain and ugliness that occurred before the “Sameness.” Jonas starts to notice the problems with this utopia, and starts to think of running away. Should he stay with the safe, shallow world he knows, or escape to a world of color, light and uncertainty? We will be discussing this book on June 27 at 6:30 pm. Books are available at the desk, or bring your own copy. Café Parlez is sponsored by the Friends of Plumb Library.

Drop off books, clothing, baby supplies and baby safety items! Plumb Library Parking Lot, New Bedford Road (before Rounseville Road). June 15, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. All items will go to Gifts to Give in New Bedford. Sponsored by the Friends and Junior Friends of Plumb Library.

Do you own a laptop or other portable device, such as an iPad, iPod, etc? Want to learn how to download free ebooks from Overdrive, log into the new Enterprise online catalog from SAILS, or use one of our computer-based services, such as Zinio, Atomic Training, Universal Class or Transparent Language? Then come to our first Tech Night on June 13. Bring your device or laptop with your library cards and we will go through the log-in processes, downloads or whatever it takes to get you connected. Starting at 6:30 pm, we will go over the new library search site, Enterprise, then move on to other programs. Call the library at 508-763-8600, or email us at info@plumblibrary.com to register.

See the show audiences are calling “Superb!,” “A blast!,” and “Heartwarming fun for the whole family.” Join magician and juggler Scott Jameson June 24, 6:30 pm, at First Congregational Church of Rochester for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on the very edge of your seat. Umbrellas will be plucked from thin air, a drawing will come to life, basketballs will be spun and juggled, and a member of the audience will unlock telekinetic abilities. For more information, visit Scott’s website at www.scottjameson.com, or contact Lisa Fuller at the Library at 508-763-8600 or email info@plumblibrary.com. Don’t miss it!

Running a Tight Ship

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Mattapoisett – what’s not to love! We have farmlands, woodlands, swamps, a harbor, beaches, a bike path and pastures. Route 6 is dotted with businesses whose products and services we want and need. We have good schools and wonderful teachers. Lovely churches with large congregations welcome all. North Street is a scenic by-way. Our village can boast of its antique homes and pleasant walking venues. Our wooded areas are bucolic. In a single day you could go for a swim, ride a horse, visit a museum, shop for a special gift, go bowling, eat a great meal and watch a glorious sunset. Few of my ancestors, although not from here, chose Mattapoisett as their final resting place. My maternal great-grandparents and maternal grandmother (Mary Ransom Billard and her parents, Charles and Emma Ransom) are buried in Cushing Cemetery.

It should come as no surprise then, that it takes a crew of dedicated people to run a tight ship, to insure that our lives are safe, comfortable and in harmonious rhythm with everything this wonderful seaside community has to offer. Let’s look at who is running the ship.

THE DEPARTMENTS: There are, of course, the obvious “crewmembers”: Police and Fire. The Board of Selectmen has the responsibility for hiring the chiefs for these noble positions. It is no small task to find qualified leaders whose chosen profession requires technical expertise, personnel management, equipment operation and maintenance geared to the functions they perform (weapons, vehicles and fire suppression devices), as well as legal know-how, lifesaving skills and business management capabilities. Three cheers for our PD and FD – employees and volunteers.

Situated within the walls of Town Hall, that precious little building, is probably the undisputed busiest department, an office that handles documents from birth to death and everything in-between, the Town Clerk’s Office. Barbara Sullivan and her assistant, Theresa Gomes, are the go-to people whether you need to register your boat, license your dog, discuss town maps or get a copy of the town’s bylaws. When you don’t know with whom you need to speak, the Town Clerk’s Office can direct you.

There are also the executive administrative assistants and secretaries from the Town Administrator and Selectmen Office to the Conservation Commission and Building Inspector, as well as many others whose hard work supports the infrastructure of the town.

Other Departments serving the residents are: Animal Control/Shellfish Warden, Assessors, Building Inspectors, Council on Aging, Harbormaster, Highway Department, Public Health Nurse, Library, Recreation, Town Accountant, Town Administrator, Treasurer/Tax Collector, Tree Warden, Veterans’ Office, and Water & Sewer.

Some of the people who work in these various departments are hired employees, some are elected by majority vote and still others are appointed by the Selectmen.

For instance, the Tree Warden is an elected position, but the building inspectors are hired employees. The elected positions are: Selectmen, Town Clerk, Town Moderator, Board of Assessors, Highway Surveyor, Constables, Board of Health, Herring Inspector, Housing Authority, Library Trustees, ORR District School Committee, Planning Board, Mattapoisett School Committee, Tree Warden, Water & Sewer Commissioners and Community Preservation Committee.

BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS: Now let’s take a look at the Boards, Committees and Commissions formed to handle varied and sometimes complicated functional areas. One note on the naming convention used for these groups; I recently asked Michael Gagne, Town Administrator, if there was some reason these critical entities bore different titles; his response in a word – “No.” So now that that is established, let’s check them out.

The Finance Committee (Fin Com) manages in coordination and cooperation with town departments the financial needs of the town. Fiduciary review entails in-depth analysis of individual departmental budgets, expenditures, purchases, salaries and future needs. Preceding Town Meeting, the Committee meets with each department head to hear their requests and to prioritize the needs while being mindful of incoming revenue. The totality of the task can’t be overstated. But in order to craft a well-managed and balanced budget, departmental input is essential. So is well-reasoned and knowledgeable planning based on economic rational.

Our Conservation Commission (Con Com) as described on the town’s website is charged with the responsibility of administering the State Wetlands Protection Act at the municipal level. Functions include: Site reviews, Informal Project Reviews, Determination of Applicability, Orders of Condition. Let’s say you want to put an in-ground pool on your property or make any type of modification to you home or plot; you’ll need to have your plans reviewed by the Commission to insure you are in compliance with those rules and regulations this group oversees on behalf of the town. The Conservation Agent is part of this commission.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has considerable responsibility in determining just what sorts of buildings and changes may be made to structures or property in town. As described on the town website, we find: ZBA interprets and enforces the Zoning Bylaws on a case-by-case basis and has the power to decide each petition for – appealing decisions made by the Building Inspector, granting special use permits (such as the industrial solar farm which recently passed their review), variances or deviations from established regulations, and permits under Chapter 40B of the State General Laws.

The Board is comprised of five regular members and five associate members all appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Building Inspector works with the ZBA in an advisory capacity.

Then there is the Planning Board. It’s important to note here that this board is presently and will over the course of the next six months or so be digging into substantive land use planning. This is in concert with reviewing the zoning bylaws for current accuracy, future needs and with SREPDD’s regional planning. It was recently noted by Grant King of SREPDD that the Governor’s office is fully engaged in the Southcoast Rail Plan this includes land use planning for the 27 cities and towns which are encompassed in the region. He cautioned, however, that when Patrick leaves the statehouse, the program might be subject to change.

In spite of any changes in the state’s administration, Mattapoisett’s Planning Board will be looking at all the geography in town with an eye towards rezoning and redevelopment opportunities. The drive is to find locations where businesses and revenue producing development could be reasonably situated in the town. Such changes would then be presented at Town Meeting for voters’ consideration. The Board needs the participation of the community at monthly meetings to ensure they are doing the work the larger community would find agreeable.

Rounding out the crew of men and women who help keep our town floating in smooth waters are members of: Recreation Committee, Commission of Disability, Marine Advisory Board, Bike Path Committee, Historical Commission, Capital Planning Committee, Mattapoisett Tree Committee, Mattapoisett River Valley Water District, Protection Advisory Committee and Mattapoisett Housing Partnership.

Getting involved in our local government is a right and a privilege. It is the backbone of our democratic society. As we remember and celebrate all those who have fought for our country and continue to keep our way of governing ourselves safe during Memorial Day celebrations, let’s also remember that our participation is critical. It is our collective responsibility.

One final note: there are open positions on some board and committees. Go to www.townofmattapoisett.net to find out if your skills and talents can help keep Mattapoisett on course; new crewmembers are needed.

By Marilou Newell

‘Belle Aventure ‘ Will Not Race

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The ocean match race between two classic yachts— Belle Aventure and Spirit of Bermuda— was broken this week when Belle’s captain Dave Thompson notified the Marion Bermuda Race organizers that they would not be able to race in the 645-mile crossing to Bermuda on June 14th. Spirit, the big blue Bermuda sloop had anticipated the challenge of a 645-mile match race in the new Classic Yacht Division against the 94-foot Fife Ketch Belle Aventure sailed by an all New England crew.

This leaves the fleet with 37 boats in the Founders Division and one in the new Classic Yacht Division. Spirit of Bermuda is the largest boat, with Founder’s Division entry Shindig, an Andrews 68 entered by Mass Maritime, 44 feet shorter but perhaps faster in some conditions. This should be the battle for line honors at St David’s Lighthouse, Bermuda

The smallest boat is Roust, a Sea Sprite 34, sailed by Ian Gumprecht of Oyster Bay, NY.

“Due to unforeseen circumstances with the owners’ schedules,” Thompson wrote to the organizers, “S/Y Belle Aventure will not be able to sail to Bermuda this year during the Marion to Bermuda race. We were looking forward to racing, but will have to hold off for a different year. Both the crew and the owners apologize for any inconveniences this may cause and wish you all luck in the race this year.”

Upon learning of the withdrawal, Bermudian Preston Hutchings said, “Their withdrawal is disappointing. Nevertheless, we will have a safe and fun time sailing Spirit to Bermuda and competing for the Blue Water Sailing Club Board of Governors’ Trophy.” The trophy is awarded to the yacht with the shortest elapsed time. Hutchings had been looking forward to matching up against another classic yacht for this race. In 2012 Spirit of Bermuda had also sailed as the only classic.

Back in February 2012, Hutchings was participating in a Bermuda Sloop Foundation fundraiser, trying to raise money for Spirit of Bermuda and to save himself from walking the plank. He asked Alan Burland, co-founder of the foundation about the possibility of someone chartering Spirit for the next Marion Bermuda Race. The charter price was settled in a few days and Hutchings and his friend Patrick McGee of Dallas TX took the plunge, but not off the plank.

They took a joint charter for the 2013 race and are set to start at 12:10PM on June 14.

McGee had once told Hutchings that he would like to race to Bermuda with his family. Going on a typical boat with McGee and his sons wasn’t really a possibility so the idea lay dormant for years. Now that they had Spirit, a boat that would need a crew of 21, the dream was rekindled.

McGee will be joined by his son William. Hutchings will be joined by his two sons William and Alistair. They will also be joined by another family… navigator and executive director of Team Adventure Larry Rosenfeld, his wife Amy and their son Willie.

Hutchings and McGee have also endowed the division for American Sail Training Association (ASTA) rated boats and have dedicated the division winner’s trophy in the memory of Ed Williams, the former captain of Sir Bayard Dill’s yacht the Dutchess of Devonshire.

Alan Burland commented on Ed Williams role in making the Spirit dream come true: “Ed Williams Sr. was a wonderful Bermudian sailor, ambassador, and friend of Spirit.” Burland had begun his eulogy at Williams’ funeral by saying “Captain Ed Williams was a loyal and steadfast supporter of the Bermuda Sloop Foundation… Capt. Ed wanted to help young Bermudians to learn real life long skills, to build character, to work together, to be resilient, and to excel – the very lessons he learnt so well.” Ed Williams Jr. will be aboard for the race.

This is the second “Bermuda” race for Spirit. In 2012 she sailed Newport Bermuda as the sole entry in the Traditional Division with a largely Bermuda youth crew, young people who had trained aboard her as part of their island educational program. Spirit is a sail training vessel manned by Bermuda schoolboys and schoolgirls, sailing masters and teachers. It is a seagoing classroom that teaches both an educational curriculum and life lessons.

The 2013 Marion Bermuda Race for Spirit will be quiet different. She will be pushed harder this time by a more experienced crew and the crew hopes to cross the finish line of Bermuda’s St. David’s Lighthouse first. Hutchings, this year’s skipper, was first to finish in 2007 with his modern 42-foot Swan Morgan’s Ghost.

Hutchings is bringing aboard 20 other sailors this time to go for the goal. 14 have multiple Bermuda Race experience, 2 have extensive offshore experience in other venues and 4 are experienced inshore sailors. Co-charterer McGee and his son and a friend Dan Routman are all inshore sailors from Texas. Oliver Sarkozy, brother of the former French President, is an inshore sailor as well.

Spirit’s  biggest and closest competition for line honors will be from a more modern cruiser-racer, an Andrews 68 named Shindig. The proof of the pudding is the performance. Follow Spirit Of Bermuda and all the other yachts in the Marion Bermuda Race with the Yellow Brick tracker program available on the Marion Bermuda web site— http://www.marionbermuda.com/

All in Bermuda are welcome to share in the post-race festivities and come down to the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club to walk the docks and see all of the yachts that have sailed from Marion in the classic ocean race. Celebrate the week of the solstice at RHSADC, Bermuda Style.

About the Marion Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race Association

Since its inception in 1977, the biennial Marion Bermuda Race has been a premier 645 mile ocean race and sailing event which appeals to a broad range of cruising and racing enthusiasts.  The spirit of the race is one focused on Family and Fun, and all yachts and crew are participating for the joy and pleasure of sailing, competition, and the camaraderie that accompanies such an offshore event.

The Marion Bermuda Race encourages the development of blue water sailing skills on seaworthy yachts that can be handled safely offshore with limited crew.  The Marion Bermuda Race is a 501(c)(3) organization and among other educational efforts, supports and encourages Youth Sailing programs.  The Marion to Bermuda Race is organized and run entirely by hundreds of volunteering members of The Beverly Yacht Club (BYC), The Blue Water Sailing Club (BWSC) and The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC) for the Marion Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race Association.

by Talbot Wilson / talbot@talbotwilson.com

Multiple Injuries, One Fatality in 195 Rollover

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Just before noontime on Sunday the Mattapoisett Police, Fire and EMS responded to a single car motor vehicle roll over on Route 195 near the Marion town line. The vehicle, which had eight passengers, rolled into the woods along side the road.  All the occupants of the vehicle were injured in the crash, one person was med-flighted from the scene and a second was med-flighted after arriving at the hospital. In total four ambulances responded to the scene including mutual aid from Marion and Fairhaven. The Interstate Highway was closed down for a period to allow for the medflight helicopter to land. The State Police Reconstruction Team was called to the scene but the Mattapoisett Police Department would not comment further.

The Massachusetts State Police confirmed that the vehicle, a 1985 Dodge Caravan had eight occupants, one fatality and seven people who were injured.  The deceased was a 53 year old female from New Bedford, Jeanett Reed.  No charges have been filed at this time.  The driver was transported by medical helicopter to RI Hospital.  No destination hospitals or current conditions are currently available for any of the other occupants.  Per State Police policy, they do not comment on the relationships of the parties involved in motor vehicle crashes.

 

Florence Eastman Clam Boil

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Join the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion on July 13, 5:00 to 6:30 pm, for a Clam Boil under the tent at Shipyard Park (venue courtesy of the Mattapoisett Lions Club). The $25 admission (tickets in advance, limited at the door) includes special chowder, two pounds of clams, stuffing, sweet corn, onion, potato, sausage and linguica, with proceeds to support the Post 280 furnace replacement.

Want to sponsor a boil for a shut-in? Ask how.

For more information, call Mike at 508-759-9311 (gpfnr@aol.com) or Ray at 508-965-6599 (andrewscompass@verizon.net).