Bike Path Plans, Costs Detailed

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For some time, Mattapoisett Capital Planning Committee Chairman Chuck McCullough has expressed the need for fiscal planning and oversight by the town for the bike path, which has been rolling through the community for more than 20 years primarily being managed by the town’s Bike Path Committee and Select Board via the town administrator. Now its financial planning and debt tracking would be aided by the Capital Planning Committee.

            On February 14, members of the Mattapoisett Bike Path Study Committee and Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path met with Capital Planning. On hand to navigate through the trail of grants, donations, matching funds and easements were Bike Path Committee Chairman Steve Kelleher and FMBP Chairman Rene Pothier. Also adding to the conversation was longtime advocate and FMBP member Bonne DeSousa.

            In a previous meeting held with the Community Preservation Committee (also chaired by McCullough) on February 11, the bike path consortium applied for a $120,000 recreational grant, money planned for necessary predesign must-haves such as easements and appraisals. That sum would become critical to the entire remaining bike path development, the CPC would hear, and would appear on financial spreadsheets provided to Capital Planning.

            The bike path team discussed in brief terms the challenges ahead such as securing the CPA grant, securing other grants for construction of Phases 2a and 2b, and a myriad of “soft cost” non-construction related matters such has wetland studies.

            After reading a letter from Representative Bill Straus in support of the CPA grant request, the conversation turned to the numbers.

            Pothier and Kelleher offered the following for FY23: $489,000, the town’s match previously approved through Town Meeting for work associated with the Industrial Drive improvements; $500,000 for a portion of the Phase 2b Industrial Drive pathway; and $150,000 of which $120,000 is proposed from the CPA grant and matched by $30,000 in FMBP donations.

            In FY24, $285,000 will be needed and proposed to be secured from grants and town match for Phase 2a design, project management and soft costs not associated with construction, and $1,000,000 proposed to be secured by town match and grants.

             FY25 is forecasted to need $30,000 from grants and town match for additional Phase 2a design, project management and soft costs not associated with construction, and $1,000,000 from grants and town match for Phase 2a construction.

            It is currently planned that in FY26 the project will be rolling towards completion while needing $30,000 from grants and town match for remaining project management and soft costs not associated with construction, $1,000,000 for Phase 2a construction, $752,000 for Phase 2b design and construction, and $500,000 for final segments of Phase 2a.

            All totaled over the next four fiscal cycles, the financial documents provided by the bike path consortium estimate that Phases 2a and 2b, also known as the “last mile,” will cost $5,796,000 anticipated to be funded by a variety of grants and town matches.

            During their meeting with the Community Preservation Committee, the bike path advocates explained that before any other monies can be sought through grant applications, much needed predesign work is required that will include conceptual designs for crossing at North Street onto Industrial Drive and easements through the Park Street neighborhood (Phase 2a). Nothing more could be advanced until these stated tasks are completed.

            McCullough referred to the CPA grant as a “stone in the funnel;” no other funds could flow in until these monies are secured. DeSousa also mentioned the need for a consultant to be hired by the town to oversee the completion of the bike path, given the complexity and time investment that a project of this size would require.

            Also coming before the Capital Planning Committee was Harbormaster Jamie McIntosh. For FY23, McIntosh listed: $794,947 needed for design work for repairs to Long Wharf; $30,000 for a harbor management plan; $70,000 for new docks and floats; $18,457 for a patrol boat; and $12,000 for security camaras. For FY24, the list includes: $537,500 for Long Wharf construction costs (a sum repeated for fiscal cycles through FY28 expected to be paid via debt exclusion); $100,000 for repairs to Holmes Wharf; and another $18,457 earmarked for a patrol boat paid via the Enterprise Fund. FY23 requests total out to $941,382 and FY24 at $673,935.

            The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee is planned for Friday, February 18, at 5:30 pm. The Mattapoisett Capital Planning Committee plans to meet again on Monday, February 28, at 6:00 pm.

Mattapoisett Capital Planning/Community Preservation Committees

By Marilou Newell

Cynthia Gay Robertson Kirchhoff

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            Cynthia Gay Robertson Kirchhoff, age 54, of Medfield, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022.

            Born in Wareham, MA, July 13, 1967, she was the daughter of the late James Drummond Robertson (1995) and the late Mary Teresa (Athy) Robertson (2003), and raised in Mattapoisett, MA.

            She spent her summers attending Camp Snipatuit in Rochester, first as a camper learning all things offered, and continued serving as a counselor-in-training, unit counselor, and after earning her Water Safety Instructor certificate, she became the Waterfront and Boating Director. Cynthia could also be found at her beloved Ned’s Point Lighthouse in Mattapoisett for its beauty and sentimental significance as one of her mother’s favorite places.

            Cynthia graduated from Bishop Stang High School, class of 1985. She received a BA in Psychology/Liberal Arts from Saint Michael’s College in New Hampshire, class of 1989, spending a semester abroad in Cannes, France. She continued her studies at Bridgewater State College and received her Masters in Elementary Education from Lesley College, class of 1992. She had a keen interest in international cultures and taught English as a second language in Japan for two years. While in Japan, she walked a lot and continued that passion when she returned to the U.S.

            Cynthia’s love of education and research led her to work as an ESOL Orientation Teacher and an Educational Consultant in Tallahassee, FL, as well as an Educational Program Specialist for University of North Carolina, Greensboro (SERVE). Her proudest years were advocating for her own children and working with the Medfield and Sherborn public schools.

            She married the love of her life, Georg Eric Kirchhoff, who shared her zeal for nature and the outdoors, her devotion to fitness – be it at the beach or hiking and mountain climbing in NH. She loved swimming, tennis, walking, camping, singing, and especially animals and gardens. Her most recent hobby was learning to play the fiddle.

            Cynthia dedicated her life to the happiness of her two children, Carl James (15) and Maira Lucile Kirchhoff (13), helping them to achieve their fullest potential as their fiercest advocate. Cynthia and Maira had flower sales which helped connect them to the neighborhood and share her joy for home and community gardening.

            Cynthia’s greatest gift was her ability to network, to connect people, and to make lifelong friends. She was a loyal and generous friend and wanted everyone included all the time! She helped so many other moms who said they did not know what they would have done without her.

            She loved meeting with family and friends, buying takeout food and then swimming, flying kites at Ned’s Point, and buying ice cream on the way home. She was an active supporter of environmental and worthy causes such as Save Buzzards Bay and swam for the annual Save Buzzards Bay fundraiser. She also supported the arts, Mass Audubon and Massachusetts Horticulture Societies.

            Cynthia is survived by her husband Georg Eric Kirchhoff, her son Carl Kirchhoff and daughter Maira Kirchhoff. She leaves three surviving siblings, Bruce Robertson of Mattapoisett, Scott Robertson (Rebecca), South Dartmouth, and Mark Robertson (Debra Vieira), Mattapoisett; her father-law William E. and her mother-in-law Carole A. Kirchhoff, Sanford, FL; and Elizabeth & Douglas Leatham, Marion (Carl & Maira’s Omi & Opi). Cynthia leaves numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and a godchild: Shayne Ball, Luke Robertson, Trevor and Lyndsay Robertson, Robbie & Daniel Southerland, Aislinn & Leah Robertson, Rachael Robertson, Archer & Langden Ball, and Peter R. Marusek (godchild). Predeceasing her, her brother James D. Robertson, Jr. (1989), sister Suzanne B. Robertson (2019), and family’s best friend Dr. Amy A. Gracia, Ed.D. (2020).

            Special gratitude to Medfield neighbors, family friends, and others who have helped the family so much through the past year.

            A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

            Gifts in her memory may be made to a scholarship endowment at Mass Audubon in her name:

Mass Audubon’s Donation Instructions for Cynthia’s Endowed Camp Scholarship

• Click this link:

https://web.massaudubon.org/site/Donation2?df_id=3069&mfc_pref=T&3069.donation=form1

• Select donation amount

• Click “Direct My Gift,” Scroll down to Broadmoor, Natick

• Honoree Information – Scroll down to “In Memory of,” Type in Cynthia Kirchhoff

• Skip “Person to Notify” and “Message for Next of Kin”

• Fill in Bill and Payment Information

• Click donate

            If you wish to write a check, address it to Mass Audubon, Development Office, 208 South Grant Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. Write the check out to Mass Audubon, and note that it is for the Cynthia Kirchhoff Endowed Camper Scholarship, Broadmoor, Natick, MA

Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett, www.saundersdwyer.com.

Boating Skills and Seamanship Course

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Have you asked yourself questions like: Why should I take a Boating Safety & Seamanship class? Why do I need a Safety Check List before getting underway? I want to buy a boat-What is the best boat for me? How much safety equipment must I have on my boat? I have a cell phone-Why do I need a marine radio? If I swamp my boat-What do I do? Do I really have to wear a life jacket? What are the major causes of accidents that happen out on the water & how do I avoid them?

            You can get answers to these questions and more by registering to take a Boating Skills and Seamanship Course that will be offered by the Onset/Marion Flotilla 63 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Classes will be held on Wednesday nights from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the West Wareham Fire station #2 in the Training Room at 2368 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, Massachusetts.

            Registration and classes will begin on Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 pm. This course is directed to the first time boater and as a great review for the more experienced boater. Subjects to be covered include “Which Boat is for you,” “Equipment for your Boat,” “Trailering your Boat,” “Handling your Boat,” “Your Highway Signs,” “The Rules you must follow.” There is a minimal fee of $40.00 for course materials.

            For more information, contact Warren Washburn after 6:00 p.m. at (508) 789-3680.

Alice M. “Albit” Briggs

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Alice M. “Albit” Briggs, 69, of Marion died Saturday, February 12, 2022 at home after a long illness surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Sherman E. “Shermie” Briggs.

            Born in Wareham, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Jean (Backstrom) Randall. Alice graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School in 1970, Kinyon Campbell Business School and had obtained her real estate license. She has been a lifelong Marion resident.

            Along with her husband, Alice established and operated several family owned “Mom and Pop” businesses in Marion including Sherman Briggs Excavating and Magnolia Cranberries. Alice also owned and invested in real estate in Marion.

            Alice’s children and grandchildren were her life. When their daughters were in high school, Alice and Shermie would host all homecoming gatherings on their property and use their equipment for floats in the homecoming parades. Alice always loved the special memories and lifelong friendships she made with all of the kids through the years treating them like her own. She loved watching the them grow throughout the years and would always reflect on and tell stories of the “Good old days.” The love for her grandchildren was unmeasurable. She was always right there when needed and would spoil them each and every day. She loved the new memories and bonds she was making with her granddaughters and their friends.

            Alice also loved her dogs and would donate to many dog related charities. She treated her dogs so well, that family and friends would always comment that in their next life, they would want to return as one of Alice’s dogs. She enjoyed many years of skiing, scuba diving and an occasional motorcycle ride. She was an accomplished knitter and avid gardener.

             Alice is survived by her husband, Shermie Briggs of Marion; her daughters, Sarah Briggs of Marion and Sheryl Briggs of Fall River. She was predeceased by her daughter, the late Kristy Marie Briggs. Alice is also survived by her granddaughters, Ashley and Haley Lawrence; and her very special niece, Robbi Reynolds and her husband Bryan of Rochester. Alice is also survived by several other nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, “Sadie”.

            A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022 in Wickenden Chapel at Tabor Academy, 86 Spring Street, Marion at 1:00 pm. Burial will be private.

            In lieu of flowers, donations in Alice’s name may be made to the Fairhaven Animal Shelter, 200 Bridge St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Arrangements by Chapman Funerals & Cremations – Wareham. For directions or to leave a message of condolence visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com

Trail Tale in Rochester Honors Black History Month

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The Plumb Library and Rochester Land Trust are collaborating with Tri-Town Against Racism to offer a special Trail Tale honoring Black History Month. The Trail Tale at the George and Catherine Church Wildlife Conservation Area takes you on a half-mile walk through the woods as you read the poem “The Undefeated” written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson. A powerful and popular picture book, “The Undefeated,” was winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal and 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.

            “We are pleased to work with other organizations in the community during Black History Month,” states Alison Noyce of Tri-Town Against Racism. “Learning about black history and reading books with our children that have diverse characters are important ways to develop compassion and understanding in our homes, schools and community.”

            Tri-Town Against Racism has also donated copies of “The Undefeated” to all grade three through six classrooms at Rochester Memorial School, Sippican School and Old Hammondtown School.

            The 20-acre Church Wildlife Conservation Area is centrally located on 193 Marion Road (Route 105) near the center of town and its half-mile, easy walking trail. This property is a pine forest in transition with selective trees cut in the past few years to make way for new, healthy trees. While the forest is in transition, visitors will find many nooks and crannies from fallen trees that provide homes for animals.

            The Plumb Library, located a mile from the Conservation Area at 17 Constitution Way has a special selection of books on display for Black History Month. Curated with Tri-Town against Racism, this special selection highlights diverse characters and includes books for all ages.

            The Trail Tale will be available February 14 through 28 weather permitting.

Water and Sewer, Highway Budgets Reviewed

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            Henri Renauld, Mattapoisett Water and Sewer superintendent, met with the Mattapoisett Finance Committee on February 10 to review his FY23 operating budgets for the two enterprise funds.

            The committee members heard about the challenges both departments are facing due to aging infrastructure throughout the community. They also heard about possible expansion of the water and the sewer services to areas of the town not currently connected to municipal services.

            Renauld said that the Main, Beacon, Water Street and Marion Road roadway improvement project is currently on the Capital Plan for 2026 but that funding would have to be secured from grants and bonding instruments. Tight coordination of not only local services such as water and sewer but also utilities and subcontractors would be needed.

            In terms of long-range expansion possibilities, Renauld said that extended water service along Brandt Island Road and Mattapoisett Neck Road are on the radar and that a sewer expansion into the Pease’s Point neighborhood would be put before the residents at Town Meeting in an effort to secure a two-thirds acceptance of the accompanying betterment fees.

            When asked about the long-awaited improvements to upper Pearl Street from Route 6 to Hammond Street, Renauld said the pipes, materials that were in part responsible for delays in construction had already been purchased and that he has money left over in a warrant article ($135,000) that would be spent on the project.

            The unexpected and unfunded repairs now needed at the Oakland sewer pump station were also discussed. Renauld said that five manholes need complete reconstruction and repair and would be shovel-ready for grant applications and or bonding by next fall. Town Administrator Mike Lorenco said that ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding could be used for the project, but that presently the Select Board is weighing all options for those federal funds. Mattapoisett’s share is anticipated to be roughly $1,800,000, Lorenco stated.

            The Water Department’s FY22 salaries will top out at $558,238 and increase to $570,055 for FY23. Expenses for FY22 are projected to be $987,222 versus the FY23 plan of $1,016,869 at a difference of 2.7 percent.

            Sewer’s financials show FY22 wages at $214,591 versus $219,274 for FY23 and expenses for FY22 at $611,445 against FY23 planned at $751,755. There is an overall increase of 17.5 percent. The increases are primarily fueled by sewer treatment and infrastructural expenses and a contractual agreement for plant improvements.

            Highway Surveyor Garrett Bauer also met with the members of the Finance Committee on this night. After briefly reviewing the department’s operating budget, he was asked to explain a $5,000 increase in the line items titled “elected official – highway surveyor.” Bauer said that he was doing the same job his predecessor had done and had taken only “three days off” since being elected.

            Fincom Chairman Pat Donoghue asked if Bauer would be meeting with the Select Board, which had set the salary at $75,000 in FY22. He responded that he would be. Lorenco commented that when the salary had been set, Bauer’s experience level had not been fully tested but that “Garrett has put his good foot forward,” noting he is responsible for all the roads in town. Bauer’s predecessor Barry Denham held the position for 15 years and reached a salary of $90,958 prior to his 2021 retirement.

            The Highway Department’s operating budget for FY22 should stand at $749,800. The proposed budget of $772,600 for FY23 constitutes an increase of 3.4 percent.

            The Mattapoisett Finance Committee was scheduled to meet again on Wednesday, February 16.

Mattapoisett Finance Committee

By Marilou Newell

Cardinal Warms Winter with Song

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            The male cardinal with the scarlet crest on his head is a high-profile member of the finch family that decorates our bleak mid-winter backyard snowdrifts. The female is much less decorative with dull colored plumage painted by Mother Nature to be camouflaged when sitting on her nest. Both male and female are classified as perching songbirds with three toes on their legs pointing forward and one pointing backward to be able to stand on a tree limb or firmly grasp a holly branch as in my illustration.

            The male has a reason for singing, to let everyone know he is looking for a mate and for other males to stay out of his territory. When he finds a mate, he flutters his wings from side to side next to her, dancing for joy. She often repeats the tune he sings, and they may serenade each other in approval all day long. All cardinals have an ability to sing 10 different songs, and when they harmonize together on just one, it is a musical sign of agreement.

            One song is familiar once you have heard it as a high-pitched “chip-chip,” followed by what sounds like “what cheer, what cheer” and then “wheat, wheat, wheat.” Cardinals make their own musical tones with nine pairs of muscles in their syrinx in their throat, which tighten and relax to generate the notes that they want to generate for the song intended.

            At the turn of the 20th century, the cardinals expanded their southern range into northern states of suburban and residential areas. So did the mockingbird with even a more flexible combination ability to mimic a wide variety of many birdcalls, including those of the cardinals.

            When this extraordinary combined musical orchestration comes into your neighborhood next spring, you will be blessed with a combined experience with that of the cardinal perhaps worthy of poetic verse.

            His song combines with the notes he brings,

            From tree to tree carried on its wings,

            Such beauty rarely heard, he often brings,

            His music fills our hearts as he sings.

By George B. Emmons

From the Mattapoisett Town Clerk

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The Town of Mattapoisett mailed out their 2022 Mattapoisett Census/Dog Licensing forms in January. If you have not returned your form yet, please do so as soon as possible. According to Massachusetts General Law, if you fail to return your census form, your voter status may be changed to inactive. On the bottom of the census is a form for dog licensing. If you enclose a payment, a current rabies certificate, and a self-addressed stamped envelope, your dog license will be mailed to you. Dogs must be licensed on or before March 31. If you did not receive a census form in the mail, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-758-4100 x2.

            Nomination papers are available for the 2022 Mattapoisett Town Election at the Town Clerk’s Office. There are many offices on the ballot this year including Selectman, Assessor, Mattapoisett School Committee, Old Rochester Regional District School Committee, Constable, Trustee of the Public Library, Moderator, Water & Sewer Commissioner, Board of Health, Planning Board, Mattapoisett Housing Authority and Community Preservation Committee. The last day to obtain nomination papers is Friday March 25. The Annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, May 17. If you have any questions, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-758-4100 x2. More detailed information is located on the town website.

            A friendly reminder to Mattapoisett harbor customers that bills for the upcoming 2022 boating season were mailed out on December 23. If an email address was on file, you would have received your invoice via email. Payments are due February 28. Failure to pay the invoice will result in a late fee and possible loss of space. If you have any questions regarding the billing, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-758-4100 x2.

Academic Achievements

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Tufts University recently announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. Dean’s List Honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. This year’s list includes: Charlie Dineen of Marion Class of 2023, Rosemary Loer of Mattapoisett Class of 2023, Grace Russell of Mattapoisett Class of 2023 and Emma Vivino of Marion Class of 2025

            Rochester resident Hannah Nadeau has been named to Husson University’s President’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. During the fall semester, Nadeau was enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program.

            Mattapoisett resident Elizabeth Marie Bungert has been named to Husson University’s Honors List for the Fall 2021 semester. During the Fall semester, Bungert was enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program.

            The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College for the Fall 2021 semester:

-Martha MacGregor, a senior business administration major from Rochester.

–Grace Filloramo, a senior media studies and digital arts major from Rochester and a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School.

–Elsie Buckley, a junior psychology major from Rochester and a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School.

            Bryant University is pleased to recognize the students who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and achievement. The following students have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall 2021 semester:

–Raegan Rapoza, Class of 2025, from Marion

–Margaret Adams, Class of 2023, from Mattapoisett

–Alexandra Fluegel, Class of 2023, from Mattapoisett

–James Dwyer, Class of 2022, from Mattapoisett

–Sydney Mendonca, Class of 2024, from Mattapoisett

–Aiden Woods, Class of 2024, from Marion

            Sadie Stanton of Marion and Sarah Sollauer of Rochester have made the Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the Fall 2021 semester.

            Western New England University (WNE) is pleased to announce that Sienna Wurl of Mattapoisett has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall Semester 2021. Wurl is one of over 700 students who achieved this mark of academic excellence. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

ORR Solidifies Conference Supremacy

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            After an undefeated season in which it captured the South Coast Conference championship, the Old Rochester Regional High School girls’ track team solidified the spot atop the SCC meet on February 12 at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. With a total score of 98 points, the Lady Bulldogs took first place in almost every event.

            Alexia Gonsalves was a double-winner in the mile and 2 mile, setting a new personal best in the former with a time of 5:58. Jen Williams also contributed to two first-place finishes with a dominant win in the 55-meter hurdles and a win in the 4×400 relay alongside Gabby Pinhacos, Liz Feeney and Cameran Weaver.

            Audrey Thomas and Madison Conner also contributed to the win with first-place performances in the 300 and 1,000, respectively. The boys placed third overall, with Murray Copps winning the mile and 2 mile, while Colby Gross took first place in the 300.

            The Bulldogs will next compete at the Division 4 Championship meet on Thursday, February 17, at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston.

            On the girls side, Williams (hurdles, high jump, long jump,) Gonsalves (mile, 2 mile,) Thomas (300,) Pinhacos (600,) Feeney (600,) Conner (1000,) Aubrey Heise (600,, Jillian LeBlanc (600,) Isabella Hunt (high jump,) Taylor Green (hurdles, shot-put) and Corrine Robert (2 mile) qualified for the championship meet.

            For the boys, Copps (mile,) Gross (300,) Leo Schiappa (dash, 300,) John Kassabian (1000,) Matthew Curry (600,) Tyler Trudeau (hurdles,) Calder Eaton (hurdles,) Aidan Silk (mile, 2 mile,) Jackson Veugen (2 mile,) Nolan Bushnell (1000, 2 mile) and Teddy Carroll (600) qualified.

            For relays, the girls 4×800 will consist of Conner, Pinhacos, LeBlanc and Madeline Dugas, while the 4×400 will include Williams, Thomas, Feeney and Cameran Weaver. The boys 4×400 will have Gross, Schiappa, Carroll and Remy Wilson, while the fourth seeded 4×800 will include Kassabian, Curry, Copps and Torsten Brickley.

Girls Basketball

            The Lady Bulldogs picked up three dominant wins last week, kicking things off with a 75-19 win at home over Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech on February 8. The win was followed up by road wins over Somerset Berkley on February 11 and Bourne on February 13. The Lady Bulldogs faced Apponequet on Tuesday and will visit Fairhaven on Friday, February 18, at 6:30 pm.

Boys Basketball

            ORR’s boys’ basketball team picked up a 60-58 win over Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech on February 8. Steven Morrell and Jacob Smith each scored 12 points, while Sawyer Fox and Liam Geraghty contributed 9 each. The Bulldogs unfortunately came up short in their next game on February 10 against Dartmouth, losing 65-54 in overtime. They bounced back the next day, however, picking up a 67-58 win over Somerset Berkley. The Bulldogs hosted Apponequet on Tuesday and will host Fairhaven on Friday, February 18, at 6:30 pm.

Hockey

            The ORR/Fairhaven boys’ hockey team went 2-2 in four games last week. After a 6-5 loss to Diman-Voke on February 11, the Bulldogs bounced back in the next two days with a 7-4 win over Bourne on February 12 and a 2-1 win over Somerset Berkley on February 13. Unfortunately, their momentum was halted on Monday when they lost, 4-3, against Dartmouth. ORR faced Somerset Berkley again on Wednesday and will take on Upper Cape at Falmouth Ice Arena on Thursday, February 17, at 8:30 pm.

Sports Roundup

By Matthew Curry