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Thursday, October 18, 2018
WHAT'S NEW
Obituaries
Justine Bondi
Happenings
Rochester Woman’s Club welcomes trick or treaters
Schools
Marion School Committee looks to improve already solid MCAS scores
Sports
TriTown youth basketball registration open through Nov. 2
Happenings
Veterans Day breakfast on Nov. 11
News
Tabor Academy to break ground on new dormitory
News
Marion Selectmen deem dog dangerous
Obituaries
Sean M. Kozlowski, 28
Happenings
Storyteller comes to Mattapoisett on Oct. 20
Happenings
“Bells of Remembrance” recalls veterans, promotes peace.
Fundraising for a good cause at Octopurr Fest
28-year-old Rochester resident dies in collision
Despite sideline support, Tabor field hockey falls to Greenwich
Buzzards Bay Coalition opens collaborative Field Operations Center in Marion
Marion Firefighters mix fun with safety tips at Open House
Homecoming rally, undefeated football team make for an exciting Friday at ORRHS
After school astronomy program at the Marion Natural History Museum
Marion Natural History Museum Lecture traces the history of landscapes
Rochester School Committee approves improvement plan
Tri-town teachers get educated on project-based learning
News
Tabor Academy to break ground on new dormitory
At their fall meeting on October 13, Tabor Academy’s Board of Trustees voted to move forward with the construction of a new...
Marion Selectmen deem dog dangerous
Marion Selectmen deemed Stella, a 130-pound female mastiff, a dangerous dog and restricted her future interactions with the...
Rochester Country Fair moves forward with changes despite objections
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Country Fair Committee will move forward with substantial changes to next year’s event, including...
Mattapoisett Medical Marijuana Forum participant asks Planning Board to consider patient experience
MATTAPOISETT — Only one resident spoke out on the Mattapoisett Planning Board’s Draft Medical Marijuana Bylaw at the public...
Mattapoisett Harbormaster requests new boat
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Harbormaster Department’s boat is still awaiting repairs after it was damaged by storms last...
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Schools
Marion School Committee looks to improve already solid MCAS scores
MARION — Recently released MCAS test results presented Sippican School with another great report card — and some motivation...
Homecoming rally, undefeated football team make for an exciting Friday at ORRHS
MATTAPOISETT —On Friday afternoon, the beloved Old Rochester bulldog was rescued four times -- by Superman, Shrek, from a...
Rochester School Committee approves improvement plan
ROCHESTER — Rochester School Committee members voted on Thursday night to approve a new two-year strategic plan which...
Tri-town teachers get educated on project-based learning
Friday, Oct. 5, was a day off for students of the Old Rochester Regional School District, but teachers and staff spent the...
ORRHS seniors visit Ned’s Point
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Obituaries
Justine Bondi
Justine R. (DiLorenzo) Bondi, of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away at home on Oct. 10, 2018. She was the daughter...
Sean M. Kozlowski, 28
Sean M. Kozlowski, 28, of Rochester died Sunday Oct. 14, at Rhode Island Hospital from injuries sustained in an auto...
Herbert J. Barrett, 88
Herbert J. Barrett, 88, of Wareham, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at his home following a period of declining health. He was...
Nicholas Mendes, 80
Nicholas “Nick” Mendes USMC (ret), 80, of Rochester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Bourne. He was predeceased...
Carol H. Perry, 89
Carol H. (Houston) Perry, 89, of Mattapoisett died Oct. 4, 2018 unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife...
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Sports
TriTown youth basketball registration open through Nov. 2
Marion Recreation will team up with Mattapoisett Recreation to offer a Fall/Winter Youth Basketball program for participants...
Despite sideline support, Tabor field hockey falls to Greenwich
MARION — Although Tabor Academy held its Tabor Day Saturday, rallying alumni to come support student athletes and new hall...
Homecoming rally, undefeated football team make for an exciting Friday at ORRHS
MATTAPOISETT —On Friday afternoon, the beloved Old Rochester bulldog was rescued four times -- by Superman, Shrek, from a...
Old Rochester volleyball bested by Apponequet Lakers
Despite being at home and a clamorous crowd cheering them on, the Old Rochester Regional High School girls varsity...
Old Colony shines during Homecoming game
ROCHESTER — It was a cold Homecoming game at Oliveira Field. Huddled on the bleachers to stay warm, Old Colony football fans...
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Police, Fire & Courts
28-year-old Rochester resident dies in collision
MARION — A 28-year-old Rochester resident died Sunday after swerving to avoid a car and veering off the roadway on Route 6...
Marion Firefighters mix fun with safety tips at Open House
MARION — The Marion Fire Department held their Fire Prevention Open House on Friday night, giving kids the chance to mix fun...
Fire Prevention Open House, Oct. 12
MARION — Marion Fire-EMS will be hosting a fire prevention open house on Friday, Oct. 12, at 50 Spring St. From 6 p.m. to 8...
New Bedford man killed in Rochester collision Saturday
ROCHESTER — A New Bedford man died in a traffic collision in Rochester on Saturday, according to the Rochester Police...
Mattapoisett fire chief, 4 others rescued from Cape Cod Canal after boat crash
WAREHAM – Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray was one of five people pulled from the Cape Cod Canal Monday night in what...
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Happenings
Rochester Woman’s Club welcomes trick or treaters
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Women’s Club will open its doors to local trick or treaters this year. Members of the club will...
Veterans Day breakfast on Nov. 11
MARION — A Veterans Day breakfast will be held on Nov. 11 at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center at 9 a.m. The Marion...
Storyteller comes to Mattapoisett on Oct. 20
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust will host an event featuring storyteller Danny Dullea for its annual Salty...
“Bells of Remembrance” recalls veterans, promotes peace.
At the end of the World War I, many people heard about the Armistice through bells ringing. When the bells rang out on the...
First Congregational Church of Rochester’s Women’s Guild to hold Christmas fair, Nov. 3
ROCHESTER — The Women’s Guild will hold its annual Christmas fair on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the...
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Arts
Marion Art Center to open play about art
Yasmina Reza’s “ART” will open at the Marion Art Center at Friday, Nov. 9 with subsequent performances on Saturday, Nov. 10...
This author is well-travelled, physically and metaphysically
MARION — When Rebecca Tripp came to Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library to give an author talk on a rainy Thursday night, she...
Mattapoisett resident to give poetry lecture
Betty Jeanne (BJ) Nooth, a resident of Mattapoisett, will give a reading and talk titled “Why I Love Poetry” at the...
A Q&A with Marion Art Center’s new director
Marion Art Center named Jodi Stevens as its new executive director in mid-September. Sippican Week sat down with her on the...
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From our Members
NBSO Establishes Furtado Family Scholarship
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Oct 16
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the creation of the Furtado Family...
Fall Book Sale at Southworth Library
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Oct 15
The Southworth Library Fall book sale runs from October 18-20, with a members’ preview the evening...
Oriental Brush Painting Class Sign-up
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Oct 15
On Wednesday 10/24 from 1-3 PM, local artist Jane Bregoli will hold a class on Oriental Brush...
Fall Cleanup Kicks Off!!
Don't Trash Wareham
Oct 14
Thanks to a Don’t Trash Wareham team, the Narrows is looking pretty good today! It took five people...
OCTOBER USED BOOK SALES
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Oct 13
Join the Friends for some fantastic bargains at the October Book Sales. We have plenty of books for...
Got jewelry? Purses, scarves, etc.?
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Oct 13
Members of the Friends of the Wareham Free Library are getting ready for another Jewelry and...
Hawthorn Medical Associates and Saint Anne’s Hospital to host an evening focused on health and wellness for women
Saint Anne's Hospital
Oct 09
DARTMOUTH, Mass. — Women over age 40 often have different health interests and needs than their...
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 10/11 - 10/14
Shenanigans Bar & Grill
Oct 09
Open For Breakfast Saturday 8am - 11am and Sunday 8am - Noon with Full Bar!!! Motorcycle Raffle -...
Dartmouth Barnes & Noble Hosts Bookfair to Benefit Lloyd Center for the Environment – Saturday, October 13
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Oct 05
Support the Lloyd Center for the Environment at Barnes & Noble in Dartmouth, MA. In an effort...
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Upcoming Events
Friday, October 19
6:30 pm
to
9:00 pm
WAREHAM’S GOT TALENT SHOW!
7:00 pm
Classic Film Series: ‘The Exorcist’
Saturday, October 20
8:30 am
to
12:00 pm
East Mattapoisett Quaker church to hold annual fall...
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Open House 10 Juniper St
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Open House 5 Mishawum Dr., So. Dartmouth
6:00 pm
Marion church chowder and soup tasting on Oct. 20
Monday, October 22
8:00 am
Early voting in Mattapoisett
8:30 am
Upcoming events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Knitting Group
Wednesday, October 24
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Gleason Family YMCA Knitting Group
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Business
New Marion Indoor Tennis owner promises high-level tennis
MARION — When he was four years old, Karsten Rathlev’s father handed him a tennis racket and taught him to play the game...
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People
A Q&A with Marion Art Center’s new director
Marion Art Center named Jodi Stevens as its new executive director in mid-September. Sippican Week sat down with her on the...
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Marketplace
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 10/18 - 10/21
Shenanigans Bar & Grill
Oct 15
Open For Breakfast Saturday 8am - 11am and Sunday 8am - Noon with Full Bar!!! Motorcycle Raffle -...
Ara’s Salon
Ara's Salon Spa & Hair Studio
Oct 04
$10.00 Pink Strands for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ara’s Salon - 2667 Cranberry Highway, Wareham...
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Classifieds
Home & Business Cleaning
EXPERIENCED CARPENTER!!
DISCOUNT REMOVAL!!!
House for Sale
Gomez Landscaping
Wayne's Handyman Services...
AFFORDABLE HAULING
DUMP RUNS
HARBORVIEW APARTMENT
Painting - Exterior and Interior
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Real Estate
For Lease 36x40 Morton Building
Wareham
2,200.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY has FOR LEASE a Brand new 3 bay Morton Garage. 30X40 on a large level lot with 14...
Upper Cape Realty
Move-In Ready 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cape
Wareham
329,900.00
Pack Your Bags! This is the perfect home to be in for the first kick off of the season! Lovely Cape...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Waterfront On Spectacle Pond!
Wareham
272,000.00
Waterfront - check. Privacy- check. Adorable - check. Waterfront on lovely Spectacle Pond! Swim,...
Open House:
Saturday, September 22, 2018 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
LaForce Realty
WATERFRONT IN LITTLE HARBOR ESTATES
Wareham
649,900.00
Spectacular water views abound from this immaculate eight room WATERFRONT in Little Harbor Estates...
Latham/LaCava Realtors-JACK CONWAY CO
BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION 1/2 MILE TO THE OCEAN
Hometown
489,900.00
You must see this Brand New 4 bedroom Colonial home in an excellent South Yarmouth neighborhood set...
Open House:
Saturday, September 29, 2018 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
Latham/LaCava Realtors-JACK CONWAY CO
Carver Raised Ranch
Carver
299,900.00
UNDER AGREEMENT - LET US FIND YOU ANOTHER!
UPPER CAPE REALTY This spacious 3 bedroom...
Upper Cape Realty
WEST WAREHAM MULTI LEVEL–UNDER AGREEMENT
Wareham
289,900.00
Wonderful West Wareham home perfect for first-time buyers or downsizing. This spacious home...
Latham/LaCava Realtors-JACK CONWAY CO
Rochester 46.88 Acres
Rochester
1,198,000.00
Welcome to Lily Patch Farm. A rare offering of 46.88+/- acres in Rochester that adjoins the 1,700...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Completely Renovated 3 bed/2ba w/ Farmers Porch
Lakeville
334,000.00
Lovely Lakeville! Affordable country living at its best! Completely renovated ranch featuring...
Open House:
Sunday, September 23, 2018 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
LaForce Realty
Turnkey 3 bed 1 bath - Long Pond access
Lakeville
279,900.00
This light, airy and affordable completely renovated 3 bedroom 1 bath home is waiting for you!...
Open House:
Sunday, September 23, 2018 -
1:30pm
to
3:00pm
LaForce Realty
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