This week in SippicanVillageSoup
Feb 2, 2013
Bob Otto of the New England Percussionist Ensemble got help from 2nd grader William Correia at a performance at Mattapoisett's Center School last week. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
The Sippican School Jazz Band performed the "James Bond Theme Song" during the school's Winter Concert last week. For video of the performance, check out the home page. BY JENNIFER HESHION
Student John Kassabian was itching to win during the first round of bingo at the Mattapoisett Parent TEacher Association's "Bingo for Books" event. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
ORR High School students will now be able to use their cell phones during school hours. However, during class time, phone access will be limited by the teacher's discretion. COURTESY FREEFOTO.COM
Marion Social Club members David Tanque, left, Joe Ayers, Brian Furtado, and Carlton Teixeira spent an hour and a half preparing nine bushels of clams for the big lunch last weekend. BY JENNIFER HESHION
Mattapoisett is beginning a process to seek FEMA grant money to repair areas frequently damaged by storms. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Due to an anonymous donation, the Rochester Land Trust will receive $100 for every new member of the organization in 2013. The Land Trust currently owns seven properties including Church's Field on Mattapoisett Road. BY JENNIFER HESHION
A 2-year-old dispute over Mattapoisett shellfish enforcement will be allowed to proceed through the court system as a question of Wampanoag tribal rights.On January 11, the Plymouth Superior Court ruled that a lawsuit involving David Greene of Buzzards Bay versus the town of Mattapoisett was allowed to move forward. COURTESY MATT PETTENGILL
The Old Rochester Regional indoor track team celebrated an SCC win that brought the girls their fifth year undefeated. The boys are close behind with three years undefeated. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
From lawsuits over fishing rights to bingo to students now being allowed to use cell phones during class time, it was another busy news week in Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester.
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