Academic Achievements

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            In recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College in Boston has named Madeline Wright of Mattapoisett and Gracey Weedall of Marion to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.

            Vermont State University is proud to congratulate Noah Lapointe of Rochester, for being named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester.

            Julia Rose Winters of Marion, received a Bachelor of Science degree in communication, media & design, digital art minor, new prod dev & mrkt minor from Clarkson University on December 16, 2023.

            A team of undergraduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) were selected from hundreds of team entries for first place in the President’s IQP (Interactive Qualifying Project) Awards. The President’s IQP Awards are given to student teams whose conception, performance and presentation of their IQPs have been judged outstanding in focusing on the relationships among science, technology and the needs of society. Their project was titled “Living with Fracking: Women’s Narratives from Zharrez, Albania.” Alexandria Sheehan a member of the class of 2024, majoring in Economic Science worked as part of the team to develop this project.

            Katherine Solowey, of Mattapoisett, has been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the 2023 fall semester.

Hot Chocolate Hike

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Mattapoisett Land Trust is hosting a Hot Chocolate Hike during school vacation week. On Wednesday, February 21 at 10 am join MLT and embark on a slow and easy hike through the Old Aucoot District Woods. We will be starting from the Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior Foundation on Angelica Ave. After a 45 minute hike, we’ll return to the foundation for a campfire and hot chocolate, finishing at 11:30.

            It’s the perfect event for the family to get out of the house during vacation. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No RSVP required for this free hike. Email manager@mattlandtrust.org with any questions and visit mattlandtrust.org/events to view this on our events calendar.

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

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            When colonial towns were being settled, there was much work to do. One of the first jobs was the building of a “cattle pound”. The creation of one signaled that a village had been established. Pounds were particularly important because of the damage caused to crops by roaming animals. While today we think “dog” pound, the colonial structures were animal pounds for pigs, cows, goats and any other animal who was running loose.

            Both Rochester and Acushnet built early pounds. There is some question as to when Rochester’s first one was constructed. L.C. Humphrey in his writings gives a date of 1711. Another source has a pound being built close beside the house of Aaron Barlow, the 2nd representative to the General Court in Plymouth, in 1708.

            Town records begin to show a Pound Keeper in 1739 and another in 1776. In the 1800’s, there are multiple names listed and there was, no doubt, more than one pound in town. However, the only one still in existence is on Snipatuit Rd. and in the care of the Conservation Commission.

            Along with the Keepers, there were also Field Drivers. Their job was to inform the Pound Keeper of any animal doing damage or any strays and to collect them and turn them over to the appropriate Pound Keeper.

            At Town Meeting April 1,1861, Article 15 “To see if the Town will build or cause to be built a Town Pound in the North East part of the Town and if they do to locate the same and choose an agent to build it and purchase a lot whereon to build it”, was presented for a vote.

            However it was voted not “to build or replace any more pounds and that each Field Driver be Pound Keeper and use his own yard for pound.” This would seem to be problematic as any pound previously built to hold large animals was constructed using large stones. One wonders if Field Drivers’ yards would have been similarly reinforced.

            The decision to move away from pounds must not have gone well. Four years later at the annual Town Meeting on April 17, 1865, the town voted to choose an agent “to repair the town pound near Samuel F. Braley’s so that may be suitable for the object such uses.” It was also voted that Rufus Savery should be the agent and” to have such repairs made as soon as possible.”

            Over time, the names of Pound Keepers go from 4 or 5 each year to 1. By 1918, the town’s only Pound Keeper was George C. Bennet. Records show that he served the town in this capacity until his death on November 7, 1953 at the age of 89.

By Connie Eshbach

Improvement Plan Has District in Synch

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            The Old Rochester Regional School Committee met on February 1 and approved the district-wide School Improvement Plan(s) for the 2023-24 academic year.

            ORR Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson introduced the School Improvement Plan, beginning by explaining that Vision 2028 had recently been introduced. All the elementary school districts adopted a one-year plan to time out with the new district-wide plan.

            Adoption of core values are articulated district wide for the first time.

            ORR High School Principal Mike Devoll discussed the portrait of an ORR graduate. He said the high school will seek feedback from many stakeholders including business leaders, recent graduates and working back.

            Within the five-year plan, there will be grade-level assessments. A group called the Structural Council will analyze survey data and help guide the process and inform professional development.

            Devoll said there will be district-wide support systems. One example is a freshman seminar for incoming students.

            ORR Junior High Principal Silas Coellner explained that targeted education is helping students needing intervention, and he “stole” the high school’s “pathways” program.

            Lauren Millette, the director of Guidance for Grades 7-12, introduced four new courses at ORR this year: Statistics (elective after completing Algebra II); Architectural Design 4 (career-focused course); Introduction to Electronics and Robotics 1 (first in a series of courses geared toward robotics engineering); and Honors Portuguese 4 (full-year course for Grade 12.)

            After hearing the presentation, the committee did not hesitate to approve the changes.

            Millette’s summary of course changes included a list of renamed courses and some changes with prerequisites. Committee member Frances Kearns complimented the changes particularly as applied to engineering. Citing their ever-increasing application in the world, committee member Matt Monteiro expressed enthusiasm about the addition of a statistics course.

            Referencing several meetings with the Budget Subcommittee, Nelson held a brief discussion on the FY25 Budget. Nelson noted that the governor’s preliminary budget was recently released, and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Howard Barber has been using that information that drives school budgeting.

            Nelson said the process is now in the final stages of examining those statewide impacts and getting closer to achieving a draft budget to bring to the school committee.

            Committee member Margaret McSweeny discussed the Thrive Act (Bill H.495), which is supported by the Massachusetts Teachers Association and aims to end the tie between standardized testing (MCAS) and graduation.

            McSweeny said the punitive aspects of MCAS tests are detrimental to students of color, students learning English as a second language and students on individual education plans. McSweeny said that the Thrive Act does not seek to eliminate MCAS as a data point but as a graduating requirement.

            Monteiro considered it notable that support against standardized testing as a graduation requirement is found among several states across the country that otherwise have little in common.

            Committee members will send feedback to secretary Melissa Wilcox to share with the committee when assembled. They also voted to create a draft resolution for review at their March meeting.

            Member Jim Muse also spoke out against standardized testing taking precedence over all the curriculum and testing done internally.

            In her Chairperson’s Report, Michelle Smith reinforced her year-opening message on collaboration among the committee members.

            The committee approved a class trip to Paris, France, during April 2025 school vacation. The trip is being led by art teacher Joanne Mogilnicki and will be accompanied by special education teacher Danielle Dore.

            “They’re looking at either April 18th to the 26th or April 19th to the 27th, depending upon what they’re going to book for their travel. But it’s the same trip,” explained Devoll, who stressed the importance of approval at the February 1 meeting so that fundraising can begin. “We don’t want to leave anyone behind. … If a student wants to go, we want to be able to give them the opportunities to go.”

            Other school-vacation student trips in 2024 include one to Italy and Greece and another in June to Costa Rica.

            The committee heard from two students regarding a proposed trip to Wisconsin for the American Field Service Club as part of a domestic student exchange and voted approval for their trip. The student representatives explained that the benefits of travel within the AFS Club include drastic cost-cutting, as in the students only have to buy a flight. Everything else is covered.

            The March 14-17 trip will entail a day in the life of a Waterford, Wisconsin, student (population 1,100) and day trips to Milwaukee and Chicago. Last year the students took an AFS trip to California and maintain those friendships now.

            The exchange program that makes unlikely friends from different parts of the country has ORR hosting in April (either 6-7 or 27-28.)

            The committee voted to approve Out-of-State Travel for the ORR Science Olympiad team to Brown University in Providence. Devoll said the program is in its second year and will soon travel to Harvard University.

            A trip to The Ronald McDonald House in Providence was approved for the Community Service Learning Club for a Saturday in March.

            The following donations were approved: 48 lab goggles to the high school for Science Class from student Quinn Perry and family; a new Bulldog mascot suit for the high school from the Class of 2023 and the Athletic Boosters; $200 each from the Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester Police departments for a total of $600 to the Unified Sports Program; and $500 each from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council and the Cape Cod 5 Foundation to Kathleen Brunelle to support the project Ken and Barbie’s Shakespearean Adventure (separate votes.)

            Greta and Tim Fox also donated additional copies of the following texts already in use within the curriculum: “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte, “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, “Animal Farm” by George Orwell, “1984” by George Orwell, “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare, “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding, “Mythology” by Edith Hamilton, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot, “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck, “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson, “My Friend Dahmer” by Derf Backderf, and “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer.

            The committee voted to approve the following grants: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEA) Federal Targeted Special Education Program Improvement Grant ($11,601); Math Acceleration Academies Grant ($100,000); and High-Quality Instructional Materials Purchase Grant ($105,100.)

            Committee member April Nye publicly thanked Nelson for sustaining the Math Acceleration Academies Grant that benefits students outside of the regular school calendar.

            The committee approved the School Health Unit Application through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health submitted by school nurses Nicole Reedy and Linda Deveau for the district. Nelson called it a standard, annual obligation allowing the school nurse to train for and delegate potentially crucial medicinal administration by staff.

            The committee approved a request from Old Rochester Youth Lacrosse to use the Main Field on a total of four Sundays during the months of April, May or June dependent on scheduling.

            “We have a great relationship with the youth-lacrosse program, and what makes a great relationship is good communication,” said Devoll. “We want Bulldogs on campus, we want kids accessing our fields and our school and it just enhances our community.”

            Stephanie Ferreira was hired as an instructional assistant for the 2023-24 school year.

            The ORR mobile app has been launched, and member Joe Pires applauded the work to improve the ORR District website.

            The committee voted to enter executive session and only return to adjourn the public meeting.

            The next meeting of the Old Rochester Regional School Committee is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, and the next meeting of the Joint School Committee is scheduled for Thursday, March 28. Both meetings being at 6:30 pm in the ORRJH Media Room.

ORR School Committee

By Mick Colageo

State Info Will Inform FY25 Budget

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            The Rochester School Committee will need a little more time to dig into its FY25 operational budget now that the state has weighed in.

            Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson told the committee during its January 25 public meeting that the reason the budget subcommittee meeting originally planned for the same day was not held because the state had just released budgetary information on Chapter 70 funding that would more strongly inform the ORR budget process.

            The new information will be taken into account, and the Budget Subcommittee planned to convene to digest the FY25 outlook equipped with that important knowledge.

            Meantime, Nelson stressed the importance of collaboration with town officials, the Rochester Finance Committee, and other stakeholders in preparing a budget that the district can confidently bring to Town Meeting in the spring.

            Nelson said he has been in touch with Town Administrator Glenn Cannon and believes the ORR Administration and Rochester School Committee are keeping in step with the town’s budget timeline.

            In addressing the committee, ORR Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations Howie Barber summarized six departments that will influence budgetary increases for FY25, including the school itself, Central Office, facilities, Student Services, Technology and transportation.

            RMS will see the most significant increase of the FY25 school budget, approximately $170,000 due to union contracts. “We tried to keep level across everything else in the school,” said Barber, adding that at this point there are no recommendations for cuts.

            Transportation is anticipating a $116,305 increase for FY25.

            ORR’s literacy initiative and curriculum costs account for $35,000 of the projected $47,839 increase in the Central Office portion. While the literacy program was launched on grant funding, FY25 operational-budget increases are being considered necessary to sustain the program.

            Barber further noted that Rochester’s state-funded circuit breaker for FY25 student services has dropped by approximately $25,000.

            The Initial School Choice Discussion was on the January 25 agenda, and Rochester historically has not been a School Choice district (i.e. ORR High School and ORR Junior High open their doors to out-of-district students but not RMS.) A public hearing will be scheduled for the Rochester School Committee to vote its decision on the RMS disposition for the 2024-25 school year.

            In answer to committee member Robin Rounseville’s question, Nelson clarified that there has been no increase to the $5,000 regular reimbursement for School Choice students for FY25. In the case of special needs, a School Choice district can claim reimbursement for a student’s Individual Education Plan and/or special student services.

            In answer to committee member Kate Duggan’s question, Nelson explained that each school district within the ORR District acts independently where it concerns School Choice, that a school committee’s annual decision to discontinue being a School Choice district cannot end a School Choice student’s attendance until that student has aged out of the school.

            Committee member Anne Fernandes asked if RMS has maximized its space; Nelson said the school leases some space to Countryside Child Care and to the Southeastern Massachusetts Education Collaborative (SMEC.)

            In her Chairperson’s Report, Sharon Hartley said she is reviewing meetings minutes and working on the RMS report to inform the Town of Rochester budget process.

            Nelson reported that as of January 25, RMS was scheduled to add make-up days at the end of the school year.

            Dr. Shari Fedorowicz, ORR’s assistant superintendent of Teaching & Learning, said monthly data and implementation meetings are being held for the district-wide literacy program. Professional development was being planned for January 31.

            RMS Principal Heidi Letendre credited the jazz band and other RMS musicians for their performances during a busy December season. She also noted that Project 351 ambassadors are meeting monthly.

            The committee discussed and voted to approve “the 274 Grant” for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEA.) The Federal Targeted Special Education Program Improvement Grant in the amount of $8,731 supports the new Individual Education Plan (IEP.)

            Also approved was the $50,000 Fund Code 125 Math Acceleration Academies Grant that supports the district’s math Acceleration academies.

            In his report, Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations Howie Barber told the committee that approximately $397,000 in unencumbered money remains in the FY24 operating budget.

In reviewing the prior meeting’s minutes, Fernandes sought clarification on a “safe-and-secure” program discussed but not implemented.

            Nelson explained that the administration is sensitive to the faculty’s and students’ “initiative fatigue” and, based on feedback from teachers and citing the district’s priority on the literacy program, it’s been decided to wait on bringing the program forward to the committee for the vote required to enact an implementation plan.

            The next meeting of the Rochester School Committee is scheduled for Thursday, February 29, at 6:30 pm at Rochester Memorial School.

Rochester School Committee

By Mick Colageo

Phone Booths, Pay Phones, and Bird Calls

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Every day after school outside a Takoma Park, Maryland, elementary school, there is a line of kids lined up waiting to use the pay phone. Yes, a pay phone!

            The phone plays bird calls and it’s free. It even has a canary yellow receiver. In 2016, the town announced a contest to create an interactive public-art project and offered $5,000 to the winner. A fellow named David Schulman, local violinist and audio producer, won the contest. He noticed an old, abandoned phone booth nearby and, as a lover of birds and phone booths … well, the rest is history.

            Listening to a red-tailed hawk’s cry (press #9) or a woodpecker’s call (press # 7) has become the rage in Takoma Park. It even plays a rooster’s crowing in honor of the town’s late mascot Roscoe, who for many years in the ’90s avoided capture by the Animal Control officer. You can’t make this stuff up.

            Schulman was lucky to find a phone booth. There aren’t many around these days. Hawaii still has them. In fact, as recently as 2016, there was one phone booth for every 338 residents. Cell-phone coverage must be pretty bad out there in the Pacific.

            According to the FCC, there are only 100,000 pay-phone booths left in the United States. Four of them are in New York City. The city must be saving them in case Clark Kent needs a place to change. I have often wondered where Superman hid his clothes, especially his hat which would surely stick out noticeably under his cape. But I digress.

            I found an antique phone booth … no phone … on eBay for a mere $3,999 plus shipping. There is also an iconic, red British phone booth for only $11,999 plus $1,400 shipping, a good deal considering a vintage phone book is included. City unspecified.

            American artist Richard Estes is famous for his super-realistic, life-size paintings of phone booths in train stations. Many a hurried commuter has been known to try to walk into one resulting in various injuries.

            Before cell phones, pay-phone booths were big on TV and in movies. “Doctor Who,” a long-running, British science-fiction series relied on “TARDIS,” a phone booth (technically a police call box, but who cares) as a time machine to transport the “Time Lord” through … well, time. And Bill and Ted (“Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”) would have been pretty lame if they just used a cell phone to travel through history to bring back historical figures for their history class presentations.

            There was even a 2002 movie about a phone booth aptly called “Phone Booth,” where a man became trapped when he answered the ringing phone and was told he would be shot if he hung up or tried to leave. It actually pulled down $97,000,000 in profits on a budget of $13,000,000. Good call.

            Phone-booth stuffing was all the rage back in the late ’50s. College kids would try to stuff as many fools as possible into one booth. The record is still 30 people into one at Southeast Missouri University. They say kids don’t learn anything at college. I guess that proves it.

            I have fond memories of phone booths. In college I had many breakfasts of delicious donuts borrowed from the top of the phone booth where they were delivered every morning at 3:00 am to the drug store downstairs from my apartment. Mmm, mmm good!

            I courted my future bride from one that was near the post office. She lived in Boston, and I was teaching at ORR. I gave her the number so, at times, we would prearrange the call so she would call me so I wouldn’t have to keep dropping dimes in the slot. I’d stand in the booth waiting for her call pretending to talk so no one would use the phone.

            Phone booths may be making a comeback … or not. Prefabricated “phone pods” are showing up in office buildings around San Francisco. They are being promoted as places where people can make phone calls in private. Unique idea, huh? This innovation may be short lived.

            The San Francisco building codes require each pod have a safety permit, which includes “a sprinkler system, alarms and strobe lights.” Because they are “enclosed structures” they must be spaced 4 feet apart and have adequate ventilation (try opening the door a bit.) At a cost of $6,000 each, don’t expect to see many around soon.

            If you would like to hear bird calls on the phone, no need to go to Maryland. There’s an app for that.

            Editor’s note: Mattapoisett resident Dick Morgado is an artist and retired newspaper columnist whose musings are, after some years, back in The Wanderer under the subtitle “Thoughts on ….” Morgado’s opinions have also appeared for many years in daily newspapers around Boston.

By Dick Morgado

Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library Gala Event

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A performance of her latest dramatization, “Her Majesty–Queen Elizabeth II” will be presented on Sunday, March 24 at the Marion Music Hall by actress Sheryl Faye. The performance will be preceded by an elegant Afternoon Tea at 3 pm featuring in the British manner, a selection of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves and a variety of special sweets.

            This gala event, of appeal to both men and women, is sponsored by the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library, a fund-raising and support group for the library. Tickets, which are $40, can be purchased from a member of the Friends or at the library. Only 100 tickets will be sold, and are limited to those age 12 and older. Tables of four or six can be reserved by calling Paula Meere at 508-274-3195. Gluten-free needs can be communicated to her, as well.

            Janet Wallace, President of the Friends, is pleased to announce that this will be the first performance in the area of this new one-act play about the queen by Sheryl Faye. Ms Faye has an enthusiastic following among those who have enjoyed her other portrayals of historic women, which include Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Helen Keller and Eleanor Roosevelt and others that she has brought to life in the 20 years in which she has been developing her repertoire.

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Cruising Club

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Join in the fun as MYC announces its 2024 Cruising dates and locations. Membership does have its privileges and MYC is now accepting new members. To join: www.mattapoisettyc.org/membership-registration.

            First Cruise: June 28-29-30. Bassett Island cruise at Redbook Harbor leaving on Friday afternoon and returning on Sunday. Activities include gatherings in evenings at Bassett Island or Pocasset Landing and/or Chart Room in Cataumet.

Cruise Captain: Wesley

            Second Cruise: July 3-7. Fourth of July Cruise to Marion, New Bedford, and Edgartown. Join for one night or several. The dates may change depending on date of fireworks in Marion.

Cruise Captain: Ken

            Third Cruise: July 19-August 6. Extended cruise to Maine. Harbors include Gloucester, Kittery Maine, Portland ME, Boothbay harbor, North Haven and return through Kittery Maine, Gloucester, and Provincetown. Departure from each harbor will be based upon weather and cruise captain directives.

Cruise Captain: Carlos

            Fourth Cruise: August 30-September 3. Labor Day Cruise includes Cuttyhunk and Return Home or extend through Narragansett Bay. Social gathering and beach fire at Cuttyhunk is anticipated based upon weather.

Cruise Captain: Wesley

            Fifth Cruise: Elizabeth Islands Fall Cruise September 20-22. This cruise will start in Mattapoisett Harbor with destinations to Hadley’s Harbor, Tarpaulin Cove or Menemsha depending on weather and wind directions.

            Further information will be provided as we approach the date.

MHC Needs Your Help

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The Mattapoisett Historical Commission has contracted with a Preservation Consultant to complete a multiphase community-wide inventory of its historic and cultural resources. Holy Ghost Grounds has been identified as a priority resource due to its significance in the history and development of the Town of Mattapoisett.

            The Commission is looking for information and old photographs to include in its documentation of Holy Ghost Grounds. We would be most appreciative if you could forward copies to the Commission. Please submit copies only as we have no secure storage.

            The inventory of historic resources is documented on Massachusetts Historical Commission forms. The forms are forwarded to the Massachusetts Historical Commission where they are digitized and placed on an easily accessible website. They are also available in hard copy at the public library.

            Please email Rachel McGourthy: cranber440@aol.com with any information.

            Thank you for your help in preserving and protecting the history of Mattapoisett.

Transportation Bids Will Drive Bus

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            The transportation bid process is a key to the FY25 Old Rochester Regional and Mattapoisett Schools’ budget, according to ORR Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson, who introduced an Initial Budget Discussion during the Mattapoisett School Committee’s January 31 public meeting.

            “That’s a big domino for us,” said Nelson, recognizing a statewide trend in increased cost, as the committee began its review and discussion of the FY25 Budget.

            Nelson anticipates holding a budget subcommittee meeting in the very near future. He was waiting on the closing out of the transportation bid process. As of the January 31 meeting, the busing contract for all six ORR District schools was out for bid.

            After distributing estimates for shared services, Nelson projects a public hearing on the budget for late winter/early spring.

            In her Chairperson’s Report, Carly Lavin focused on the midway point of the school-year journey, that passage offering an opportunity to reflect, take stock and then look ahead to the second half of the academic calendar.

            “The first half of the year has been a testament to resilience, commitment and innovation by our educational community. Our students have not only advanced academically, they’ve also grown as individuals, learning lessons … and responsibility,” said Lavin, reading from a prepared statement.

            Lavin credited the teachers for their part in helping shape the character of their students. She praised the faculty for its adaptability, considering it key to overcoming any obstacles, and described the teachers’ creativity and resourcefulness as inspiring.

            “I think, as we look forward, the second half of the year holds so much promise,” said Lavin, stressing the importance of collaboration between teachers, parents, the administration and the school committee.

            In the Administration Report, Nelson was happy to note that newsletters are forthcoming from all six schools on the new ORR District website and that the “ORRconnect” mobile app has officially been launched. He called it a big step in enhancing communications. The app gives real-time updates in all manner of information sharing and messages. He also encouraged constituents to follow the ORR Connect Facebook page.

            Dr. Shari Fedorowicz said monthly implementation meetings continue on the rollout of the district-wide literacy program and anticipated a Literacy Night scheduled for February 7.

            “Literacy is our primary focus right now,” said Nelson, noting that the district is being “very careful” not to create initiative fatigue.

            Dr. Laura Ashley, the principal at Center School, reported on a standing-room-only crowd for a recent Kindergarten initiation night and said the second and third graders were enriched by a visit with the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra.

            Nelson announced that the principal’s job for Old Hammondtown School has been posted and that he would soon be forming a search committee. Kevin Tavares is retiring at the end of the school year.

            The meeting began with a recognition presentation. Two new staffers were welcomed, including Steve Medeiros the groundskeeper and principal’s secretary Erin Monteforte, and two staff members, music teacher Willow Dowling and Center School secretary Lori Sevigny, were recognized as they leave the ORR District.

            Committee member Jim Muse, attending the meeting via Zoom, said Sevigny set an example for all people in every level of the school district to follow. During her report, Lavin echoed Muse’s sentiments.

            The next meeting of the Mattapoisett School Committee is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 pm at Center School and live via Zoom.

Mattapoisett School Committee

By Mick Colageo