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How Can We Live with Sharks?Sippican Lands TrustBy Marilou Newell

For many, the idea of living with sharks is a fairly new phenomenon. After all, sharks like warm water – right? Sharks are not that common around the northeast – right? Most sharks stay in tropical locations – right? Wrong! Spend a little time with well-known and highly-respected shark expert Dr. Greg Skomal, and you’ll soon have all your long-held misconceptions about sharks, especially the great white variety, dispelled. Skomal, a Sippican Lands Trust director, was hosted as guest speaker on August 11 by the SLT via remote access. The event gave attendees an opportunity to follow Skomal as he tagged great white sharks around the Cape Cod peninsula and to learn more about his decades-long pursuit in understanding one of the ocean’s greatest hunters. Skomal’s research in understanding the white sharks’ habits of daily living is thrilling to hear about from the man himself and entertaining as evidenced in his frequent appearances on National Geographic’s Discovery programs. His ability to plain-speak the technicalities of his work grants the layperson insights into the lives of sharks. And who hasn’t thought about sharks especially now when we are all trying to enjoy beaches and swimming? Skomal began his talk by providing a rather shocking bit of historical data. As far back as the 1800s, great white sharks have been reported and recorded

as being in the North Atlantic seas. Records indicate that great white sharks have been found as far north as Newfoundland, he said. Taking written eyewitness accounts and adding to that all other forms of data reporting, including modern satellite technology, Skomal surmised that sharks have always been in the northern seas. Adding to the historical perceptive, Skomal discussed shark attacks in the northern region, noting the infrequency while acknowledging the slight uptick. “There was a fatality in 1936 off Mattapoisett,” he stated. Calling shark attacks “mistakes on the part of the shark – they don’t hunt humans,” he chronicled non-fatal incidents in 2012, 2014, 2017, two mistakes in 2018 of which one was fatal, and the more-recent 2020 fatal attack of a woman in the Gulf of Maine. He attributed the rising frequency of “mistakes” as a direct result of the rising seal populations in the area. Skomal’s studies over the last 10 years have focused on tagging sharks that frequent the area. The data collected points to predators that are

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finding an availability of prey. The first shark was tagged in 1979; today some 200 sharks are wearing sophisticated acoustic tags that are helping scientists around the world come to a better understanding of the wild, underwater master of the hunt. Using computer graphs and modeling Skomal’s research reveals a direct correlation between where seals congregate and where sharks roam. “Cape Cod is like a rest stop on (Interstate) I-95 for some sharks on their north way,” he quipped. But the data as visually displayed told the full story. Data points indicating where seals are located and data points indicating where sharks are present overlap. Yet humans want what they want, when they want it, and so summer on Cape Cod attracts thousands of humans. The local economy depends on tourism. There have been serious discussions in some lower Cape towns about finding ways of getting rid of the sharks. For Skomal and his team of researchers, finding a way to explain shark movement and activity is a primary goal. With understanding, he believes that the safety of both marine life and human life can be achieved. “Sharks are in the area in greatest numbers between August and October,” Skomal explained. “They spend their time where the food is plentiful.” This happens not only along the eastern edge of the peninsula (outer Cape from Provincetown to Chatham), but also in a few hot spots along the northern edge, he said. Skomal said that sharks are not able to react swiftly or catch food easily if one compared the agility of a seal to the cumbersome movements of a great white shark. Thus, sharks need to be where the greatest numbers of prey can be found in order to have any level of hunting success. He said that there is a distinct seasonality to Great White shark movements; mid-


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the Northern Atlantic Sea throughout the winter. Not all great white sharks migrate south. Studies have found that many of those that remain along the continental shelf dive 3,000-feet into the deep where food commonly consumed by sharks is not available. “We don’t really understand what they are doing down there. We are collecting millions of data points,” Skomal said of the ongoing east-coast research. All along the western (inner) edge of Cape Cod, Skomal’s teams have placed receivers that pick-up tagged sharks if they are in the area. He also had one placed near Mattapoisett. “In three years, not one tagged shark has gone by there,” he shared with a chuckle. Good news for those recreating in Mattapoisett Harbor. To say marine studies is Skomal’s lifework is a bit of an understatement. The good doctor has been a senior fisheries biologist with the Massachusetts Marine Fisheries since 1987 and currently heads up the Massachusetts Shark Research Program. He is also educating future researchers as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Marine Science and Technology program in New Bedford, an investigator for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, and an adjunct scientist with the Center for Shark Research in Sarasota, Florida. Skomal’s work for the Division of Marine Fisheries has been partly funded by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, an organization whose mission is to provide research opportunities, education, and public safety. To learn more about Dr. Greg Skomal and his work, visit www.atlanticwhiteshark.org, or the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries at mass.gov. You may also be interested in an educational YouTube video geared toward early learners, featuring Skomal, titled “Q/A with Shark Scientist, Dr. Greg Skomal” and produced by the AWSC on April 9, 2020.

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both programs produce champions. And while technical program design can be studied and analyzed until the end of time, there are a hundred other choices and variables that are going to have an impact on your exercise experience. Some people enjoy exercising at five o’clock in the morning (not me), while others are better off working out later in the day. Some people like training alone, and others like working out with a training partner. I liked having a training partner who happened to be stronger than me. He was a few weight classes heavier, and I was never gonna catch him, but it was good to have something to chase. Other alpha-types feel the need to be stronger or better than their workout partners. Some athletes respond well to castigation, and others need nurturing; some training partners need to be the Skipper, and others need to be the Gilligan. We like to emulate our sports heroes and celebrities in hopes of enjoying their measure of success, but it’s never as simple as that. The short explanation is that I can do everything that Tom Brady does in his offseason training, and Bob Kraft isn’t calling me anytime soon, or Bruce Arians for that matter. Celebrities on infomercials are often disingenuous hucksters who overstate the benefits of whatever they’re pitching while disregarding the other factors that explain their coveted look. Some athletes’ training programs are only possible to tolerate with the help of drugs. Of course, every Little Leaguer would love to get his hands on Mike Trout’s workout plan, but what’s advisable for a 29-year-old may be completely inappropriate for a 15-year-old. Not to mention that a workout written for someone who plays 162 games should look a lot different than one for a 20-game season. Rather than steal his blueprints, young athletes should aspire to be more like him. He’s fast, so they should work on speed; he’s strong, so they should work on strength, etc. Try to emulate, but don’t just blindly copy. This is why sweeping generalizations as applied to fitness drives me crazy. Swimming is not a good form of exercise for people who don’t know how to swim, and drowning is even worse. Rock climbing is not a good exercise choice for those of us who are scared of heights. Swimming is a perfect fit for some people, just as biking


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Horse, Mule Survive Muddy SundayTown of Marion Press Release

Girlie the mule and Tick the horse nearly drowned in mud on Sunday at Merrow Farm on Converse Road before the Marion Fire Department and a host of


rescue assistants came onto the scene. “We are pleased to report that both animals are recovering and doing well at this time,” said Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony in a press release issued by the town. “I’d like to commend all members of the department who worked in this effort to save them. I’d also like to thank Plymouth County Tech Rescue and Mattapoisett Fire for their assistance. All parties worked cohesively for a positive outcome.” The call came in at approximately 5:00 pm on August 17 with the report of a horse and mule stuck in mud. Firefighters found the mule and the horse neck-deep, and both animals were experiencing labored respiration. Joined in the effort by Animal Control Officer Susan Connor, Marion firefighters and the animals’ owners dug as much mud as they could from around the animals to alleviate the physical pressure. The Fire Department used a winch from its brush breaker, along with pulleys, straps, and a sling to pull the animals from the mud. Both the horse and the mule escaped without injury. A veterinarian evaluated them at the scene. The three-hour ordeal came to a successful conclusion thanks to technical expertise provided by Connor and Washburn Stables. Their guidance helped prevent injury as the animals were slowly pulled from the mud.

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Meeting, Town Administrator Mike Lorenco, along with Old Rochester Regional School District officials, prepared every detail right down to the movement of attendees in and around the enormous tent that had been erected near the outdoor track. Chairs were positioned for maximum distancing and all attendees were required to wear face coverings. Plymouth County Mosquito Control had sprayed the area, adding to the layer of protection warranted by the potential threat of mosquitoes carrying the EEE virus. It was all systems go after many weeks of delay. The Town Meeting Warrant contained 11 articles, dealing almost exclusively with the financial business of the community. All articles were passed by either a unanimous or a two-thirds vote by the 70 attendees. Yet there were questions that arose from the voters with the singular word “hold” singing out for articles that dealt with salaries for the Police and Fire departments, Highway Department, Council on Aging, Tax Collector, the Assessors office, and the allocation for Street Lighting. Returning to those articles where a “hold” had been requested, Penny Carlstrom questioned salary increases. Carlstrom said that it appeared raises were as much as 9.8 percent. Lorenco said, “Everyone got two percent; some contracts were more but none got over three percent.” He said that in fact there was a freeze on new hiring and that vacancies were left unfilled at this time to try and hold down expenditures. Lorenco said of the current fiscal climate, “…a nine percent increase would be obscene.” Regarding what resident Jodi Bauer questioned, the appearance of a $58,000 increase in salaries paid in the Assessors Office, Lorenco said that an employee who had been working in that office did not have his salary allocated to that office. The employee had been effectively transferred, thus his salary was also transferred to the correct department. Bauer also questioned an unfilled clerical position in the Fire Department. “That will not be filled at this time,” Lorenco responded. “The Fire Department will use some federal CARES Act funding, but the (administrator)


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net-zero.” Selectman Paul Silva said of Article One that elected officials were not receiving an increase with the exception of the tree warden – an increase of $160 was being requested. “The town hired me because of my background in finance,” said Lorenco. “I pledge to the Town I will look at other avenues of revenue not on the backs of residents; this is part of the reason I was brought in, to do that. This is a bare-bones budget; we cut vehicles, we cut people, there’s no fluff. I will do my best not to add (burden) to the taxpayer.” Deborah Abelha asked why the schools did not have to provide a line item budget but were simply a singular appropriation. “They get away without a line item budget. They don’t tell us where it’s going. I want to know is there a way we can change that,” she said. Former town administrator Mike Gagne responded, saying, “In fairness to the schools, they have been very open to the Finance Committee, reporting a line-by-line budget.” Silva also responded, saying, “Anyone can attend the school committee meetings and see the budget; it’s an open public meeting. Attend the meetings.” Earlier in the meeting moderator Jack Eklund acknowledged several new employees who have come on-board as department heads since last year, replacing those who are retiring. Those noted were Library Director Jennifer Jones, Board of Health Agent Kayla Davis, Public


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By Mick Colageo Rochester Selectmen Woody Hartley and Brad Morse were in fundamental disagreement during Monday’s public meeting whether negotiations with the First Congregational Church of Rochester over two acres of land between the church building and Town Hall should be kept under the wraps of executive session or be brought out into the open. “This isn’t the right place to debate this,” said Morse. “It is the right place to debate this,” said Hartley. Citing a $10,000 negotiating gap that could cost the Town Hall an opportunity to “almost triple” the size of its land footprint, Hartley expressed his frustration in open session on Zoom. “I want to know what’s going on here. We didn’t have an executive session tonight. I think it’s time we talk about this stuff in public session,” he said. “That’s unhealthy, not the process we should be using. We’re basically mandated to buy that property.” Hartley was alluding to a Town Meeting vote on June 22 that authorized Rochester to spend up to $160,000 for the land, a purchase that would in turn enable the church to make needed upgrades to its building. “We haven’t had a formal response to our offer except in the press... I guess it’s over... It should still be in closed session, but they’ve opened the door,” said Morse, referencing the church’s comments in a recent newspaper report.


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40 update to the state Department of Housing and Community Development for the Cranberry Highway Overlay District. She said the town will not receive $350,000 in zoning payments unless six conditions are met, including pedestrian improvements and connecting the district to each of the two nearest bus stops. “The developer will take care of it,” she said. Ciaburri reported on his trip last week to Franklin and announced that Rochester was given 12,400 N95 facemasks, 600 face shields and 80 sets of goggles through Mass Emergency Management and FEMA. In the event of a COVID-19 outbreak, Ciaburri said that “people should shelter in place” and that the Council on Aging building will only be used as an emergency shelter as a last resort in the event such as a direct hit of a hurricane. “If we have to (use the Senior Center) we will, but we prefer you shelter with your family and friends. But, if need be, we will do what we have to do for the citizens of the town,” he said. Hartley asked about holding meetings at the Senior Center, similarly to how Marion has begun holding meetings at its Music Hall. “The technology has been a challenge at every one of our meetings. I think they’re having a lot of luck,” said Hartley. Szyndlar explained that phone service has been an ongoing problem with hybrid meetings at Town Hall that was not a problem at Rochester Memorial School. “Comcast doesn’t have the bandwidth we need; I’m starting to look into moving over to (Verizon) Fios,” she said. Bailey’s ongoing efforts to research and improve the remote-access audio for meetings held at Town Hall will yield new equipment. In other business, the selectmen unanimously voted to sign the 2020 State Primary Election warrant. The next meeting of the Rochester Board of Selectmen is scheduled for Monday, September 7, at 6:00 pm.

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“nightmare” of overlapping with COVID-19 testing, Hoffer said a COVID-19 vaccine would become available at the earliest at the end of the year and, if so, will not have been adequately tested. Desmarais, currently on a pre-planned, two-week vacation, attended the Zoom meeting and said, “I’m excited to get started.” Old Rochester schools, as reported elsewhere in this edition, will begin the 2020-21 academic year with a hybrid attendance model based on a “cohort ideology” dividing the student body into non-overlapping halves, one half in school two days a week while the other half is engaged in remote learning, then vice versa. The Joint School Committee voted last week to truncate the academic calendar from 180 days to 170 to allow faculty and staff to use the first two weeks for preparation. The Marion Board of Health voted on Tuesday to approve ORR’s plan and send the district a letter of support similar to the approval recently sent to ORR by the Rochester Board of Health. In his report, Health Director Dave Flaherty said that Monday’s tests resulted in no closings and that Marion is “batting 1,000” at the beaches. Aerial spraying for mosquitoes by Plymouth County has been completed, but Flaherty noted that those wishing to have their yards sprayed can call 781-585-5450. Marion, said Flaherty, is still considered low risk for EEE virus, while neighbors Rochester and Wareham


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rank in the high-risk category. Carver and Middleboro are still considered critical. Flaherty said that the entire south coast is at low risk for West Nile virus. The Board of Health remains concerned over the age and presumed vulnerability of volunteers on its CERT team. Flaherty indicated he will expand his research for a younger body of volunteers with groups like the Boy Scouts and church groups. Hoffer suggested that Medical Reserve Corps volunteers could be eligible. Town employees are under consideration. Hoffer said that, while Cumberland Farms has entered into a cease-and-desist agreement with the state regarding the use of self-serve drink stations, the Marion store has not been a problem. “They knew about this and


asked me to give them any updates,” said Flaherty. “It looks like they might be going back to full-service coffee.” The board conducted a walkthrough of Sippican School and determined that the building would need additional staffing to serve as a quarantine place in the event of a hurricane necessitating home evacuations. Hoffer said he reached out to two areas hotels, one at Wareham Crossing that is prohibited by corporate policy against accepting patrons under coronavirus-related quarantine or isolation orders, but also noted the manager encouraged him to call in the event of a crisis and he would do what he could to help Marion residents. A Fairhaven hotel checked has no generator. Marion may have escaped a pickle with state funding dating back to the former Marion-Rochester Health District that received $50,000 for coronavirus-related expenditures. While the town split the funds down the middle with Rochester, the latter did not spend and report as quickly as Marion, which had to wait so the district could report as one. But, in the interim, state guidelines changes on what would be approved, putting Marion into a precarious position. Marion had spent the money on plexiglass and restructuring of rooms in public buildings, but was later told the funds were earmarked for food pantry, etc. Fortunately for Marion, Downey reported having been given a verbal okay on spending according to the originally prescribed categories. Citing the day Marion will eventually no longer be in the advantageous position of having two licensed physicians (Hoffer and John Howard) on the Board of Health, Downey suggested the board have a policy to seek medical advice. “Even if you don’t have somebody lined up,” she said, “it’s good to have a policy while we have medical professionals on (the board).” Hoffer agreed to draft a policy to address the matter. Marion has produced an Emergency Dispensing Site (EDS) Plan. Hoffer said it is part of the town’s emergency preparation plan and is 40 pages in length. Downey reported that Marion is getting close to receiving much of its delayed order for personal protective equipment from vendor McKesson.


The next meeting of the Marion Board of Health is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, at 4:00 pm.

Waiver Holding Up Cranberry Highway Project

Rochester Conservation CommissionBy Matthew Donato

In a remote access meeting held August 18, the Rochester Conservation Commission moved to address an outstanding Notice of Intent that was filed by Steen Realty surrounding its proposed development at 22 Cranberry Highway. Phil Cordeiro, representing Steen Realty, came


before the commission with the hope of receiving a positive Order of Conditions that would allow his business with the commission to conclude. Cordeiro has been working with the commission for months, and his presence at this commission meeting marked the second time the Notice of Intent has been refiled. The majority of delays surrounding the 208 residential unit and commercial space project within the Cranberry Highway Smart Growth Overlay District derived from Cordeiro’s struggle to simultaneously satisfy the needs of the Rochester Planning Board and the Conservation Commission. With Henry Nover, the commission’s review engineer, submitting a letter confirming that the conditions for the project have been met, Cordeiro hoped to finally conclude the public hearing. “Mr. Nover agrees that our plans satisfy the Wetlands Protection Act regulations,” Cordeiro explained. “This is an opportunity to close public hearing and move the project forward.” While commission members agreed that their requirements had been met, there was one hurdle remaining. Cordeiro and Steen Realty require a waiver from the Rochester Planning Board that would allow them to bypass a regulation pertaining to the groundwater mounding on the site. Conservation Agent Laurell Farinon told commission members that a denial of that waiver would

require a complete reapplication of the site plans from Cordeiro to address potential changes. Farinon cautioned that it would be more prudent for commission members to continue the hearing until that waiver was soundly in Cordeiro’s hands. Cordeiro cited numerous examples of other projects that had received similar waivers in an attempt to convince commission members to grant the positive Order of Conditions. Further, he asserted that since the matter at hand did not fall under commission jurisdiction, they should consider taking a vote despite the potential hindrance that might come in the future. Vice Chairman Daniel Gagne took a more unique approach to the conundrum. He agreed that the conditions had been fully satisfied by Cordeiro, and the decision on whether the commission should vote on the issue despite potential conflicts should be left solely to Cordeiro. Ultimately, the commission swayed Cordeiro toward a continuance of the hearing. Chairman Michael Conway explained that he was reluctant to grant the positive Order of Conditions with so much still relying on planning board decisions. With that, Cordeiro agreed, and the commission voted to continue the hearing until September 15. The Commission moved to discuss a Notice of Intent application for a potential solar development on Featherbed Lane. Eric Las, representing the development, presented plans originally drafted in July to the commission members. The proposed site would encompass 11 acres and produce 2.5 megawatts of energy. Las explained that he has a vast amount of experience developing these kinds of solar sites and is able to draft the plans in such a way to avoid as many potential conflicts as he can. As such, the proposed plans require no work in the 25-foot, wetlands no-disturb zone. In addition, the site will include two sediment-control barriers to minimize any potential runoff from entering the surrounding wetlands areas. Commission Member Christopher Gerrior questioned why the proposed project had taken such a limited size, as many other solar projects of this kind are


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applicant.” Asked by Saltonstall if it could be solved by amending the language and not starting from ground zero, Hills answered, “Ask Town Counsel that, too.” Hilario suggested the case will require a new application. Saltonstall told Dan Gibbs Jr., “I’m sorry if we misadvised you here, but your neighbor brings up a relevant point and we need to get some advice.” The proposed sign measures 3x5 feet and would be designed and installed by Village Signs. Before the discussion shifted to Cusick’s question on the legality of the sign at the proposed address, Marum analyzed the sign and its location and reported to the board after a site visit her concern over a blind spot for drivers exiting Mill Street extension onto Route 6. She also noted that, given the elevation of the sign on two posts topping out over 7 feet high and over 5 feet across, the sign will obscure 38 square feet of driver vision. “That’s almost twice the size of the sign which you’re giving as 20 square feet,” she said. Hills said location of the sign is covered by the bylaw. Marum suggested lining it up with the Council on Aging sign. “My concern is there is a lot of traffic that goes through there... Safety should be a prime issue in the placing of that side,” she said. Collings echoed Marum’s sentiments, asking about lighting of the sign. “I think it needs to be as far back as reasonable as can be accounted for,” he said. Dan Gibbs Jr. said the ground light can be timed to shut off at a certain hour to accommodate for traffic. The public hearing was continued to Tuesday, September 8, at 5:05 pm as part of the 5:00 pm Planning Board meeting on Zoom.

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Honors Local History - Lilah Gendreau & Elise MelloHistory through Film - Grayson LordLaw & Legal System - Mary ButlerModern American Politics & Government -William GauvinPhilosophy - Meghan McCulloughSociology - Sarah MelloniDepartment Award - Emma GabrielUnified ArtsCertificates of ExcellenceCeramics - Gwendolyn MiedemaDrawing - Grayson LordPainting - Sascha PolonskyPhotography - Nicholas SnowDepartment Award - Sofia SudofskyMusic National School Chorus Award - Andrew SteeleJohn Philip Sousa Band Award - Mackenzie RileyLouis Armstrong Jazz Band Award - Patrick IgoeStan Ellis Jazz Award - Patrick IgoeORR Music Director’s Awards - Lilah Gendreau & Brianna LynchDepartment Award/A Cappella - Brianna LynchDepartment Award/Concert Band - Eric TippinsDepartment Award/Jazz Band - Mackenzie RileyDepartment Award/Chorus - Bethany CabralEntrepreneurship ProgramsFamily Consumer Science: in Early Childhood Education Certificates of ExcellenceCommunity Service in Early Childhood Education - Abby Aldworth, Molly Finnegan, Paul Kippenberger, Kyah WoodlandDepartment Awards - Meghan McCullough and William GauvinAthletic Department AwardsAndrew J. Santos Award - Jillian HigginsElliott Macomber Memorial Award - Mary ButlerJoao Rodrigues Athletic Award - Meg HughesLester Teixeira Athletic Award - Noah MaxwellMelissa Duarte Memorial Awards: Girls Basketball Meg HughesGirls Soccer - Grace GreanyGirls Softball - Madison GuinenGirls Track - Tova BrickleyNew Bedford/Wareham Elks Student of the Month - Luke Couto, Jacob DeBastos, William Gauvin, Zoe Kelley, Brandan Stack, Sofia Sudofsky, and Brandon WilburNew Bedford/Wareham Elks Student of the Year - Brianna LynchCape Cod Five Scholarship - Torrey MonteiroCommunity Service Presidential AwardsGold - Rachel PerryBronze - Brianna Lynch & Alexa McLeodDrama Club AwardsFORD - Felicia Aguiar, Gabrielle Bold, Paul Kippenberger, Elise Mello, Cecilia Prefontaine, Mackenzie Riley, Andrew Steele, Eric TippinsDavid B. Boyce Memorial Scholarship - Bethany CabralJr. High School Drama Club Scholarship - Ryu Huynh-AoyamaJoan Walsh Book Award - Felicia AguiarUnsung Hero Student Council Award - Felicia Aguiar, Gabrielle Bold, Mary Butler, Paul KippenbergerAssistant Principal’s Award - Brandon WilburSuperintendent’s Award - Mackenzie RileyNational Merit Scholarship ProgramCommended Students - Dante Cusolito, Ari Hartley, Rachel PerryScholar Athlete Award - Mary ButlerNatl Association Secondary School Principals Award - Rachel PerryMass Secondary School Administrators Award - Alexa McLeodPrincipal’s Awards - Luke Couto, Jamal Gomes, Torrey Monteiro

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to-school model but did not close the door on a full, in-person return to school in 2020-21. “I’d like to think this is the last time that we will talk about proposed changes, but... I know that there’s a strong, strong possibility that we’ll be using all of our learning models this year,” Nelson told the meeting. Nelson recommended that all half-time professional-development days be moved to Mondays so they will not take away from student-teacher interaction on hybrid half days. Immediate ramifications included moving a teacher-meeting day originally scheduled for September 1 to March 22, 2021. The following development days have also been moved: September 23 to September 28, February 3 to February 1, March 3 to March 1, and June 2 to June 7. The full professional-development day previously scheduled for January 15 will be moved to January 11 to accommodate the hybrid learning model. November 3 was scheduled as a professional development day, but that is also election day and Old Hammondtown School is a ballot station in Mattapoisett. The strongest concerns were put forth by committee members well aware of the stress being felt by communities where both parents work amidst a lack of discussion around a full, in-person return to school. “I certainly support the need for educators to have the two weeks to prepare for this kind of unprecedented experience. My concern with the calendar at its entirely, I’m worried that we’re committing to only considering a hybrid or out-of-class scenario, and I would like a commitment that we will be considering, when appropriate, the opportunity to be fully in person. I don’t want to be locked in for the year because of an approval to a calendar today. I’m not comfortable with that,” said Finning. “Many parents are looking... for a commitment from the school committees that we will, one, require you to have a plan and what that would look like, and, two, that we would ensure that we would revisit minimally before January if not before that.” “That is the goal of our school district, that is what we want,” said Nelson, who emphasized that committee approval for the hybrid model is only a starting place for the academic year. Nelson committed to discuss in-person learning “on a much more regular basis” going forward. “I appreciate everyone’s patience, I appreciate everyone’s feedback,” he added later in the meeting. “I take it extremely seriously, and I will continue to do everything in my power working with the key stakeholders to provide the best education possible under the current circumstances.” In answer to a non-committee faculty question asking for more specifics, Nelson said that the approval of the Joint School Committee mobilizes him to update the current hybrid plan for return to school but that committee approval would be required for a shift from the hybrid model to full in-person or fully remote. And those scenarios are subject to executive order from the state.


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“That’s my understanding of the process, and I just think it’s very important for people to realize that we may have to utilize all three learning models – maybe sometimes more than one – based off of how COVID-19 impacts statewide and local communities,” said Nelson. Finning related the concerns of residents looking for more transparency of ORR’s presentation of all three learning scenarios. Nelson said that information, as it’s updated, belongs in a unified presentation and needs to go out to all stakeholders at once. During the open-comment segment of the meeting, the immediate financing scenario for 2020-21 and establishing trigger points for potential shifts in modes of learning were discussed. Many would like to have a document laying out hypotheticals. Nelson continued building his Central Office team by gaining committee approval for his recommendation of Craig Davidson as director of Student Services. “I just want to start off by congratulating Dr. Pearson-Campbell, that’s awesome – congratulations,” said Davidson, who has a special education background and most recently held a similar position in Bourne. Davidson’s energy and enthusiasm were evident as he addressed all involved in the hiring process. “My visit to the district, it was outstanding. I loved the interactions with everybody, and I’d really like to thank the school committee for voting me through... I can’t wait to start working at some point in the best district on the SouthCoast.” Nelson added that progress has been made by the policy subcommittee created for the purpose of exploring how ORR can improve as an anti-racism institution. The next meeting of the Joint School Committee is scheduled for Thursday, September 24.

Girls Soccer Players Prep for ORR Season in Mariner League

Sports RoundupBy Nick Friar

Young athletes consistently face jumps in the level of competition throughout their careers. Whether it’s a

jump in divisions in town league or making the transition to a travel team, be it club or AAU, they’re constantly forced to adjust on the fly. But there may not be a bigger jump in competition than the one freshmen face in their first year of high school — especially those who get a shot at the varsity level early on and have to go against seniors right away. For incoming freshmen, the fall may be the toughest time to make the transition, as they try to adjust to the high school classroom workload. Luckily for Old Rochester girls soccer players, they have an opportunity to make the process smoother thanks to the Mariner Youth Soccer League, which is back up and running. “It’s really good that we’re just playing and are able to get just a little bit more experience, so we’re able


OBITUARIESOBITUARIESSamuel Evan Ellis, 20, of New Bedford, formerly of Mattapoisett died August 10, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital from inju-ries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Wareham, son of David A. and Cheryl A. (Ponte) Ellis, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was employed by Dartmouth Woods as a well respected maintenance worker. Sam was a graduate of Old Roch-

ester Regional High School, class of 2018. Sam was a car and truck enthusiast who enjoyed working on his car and attending car meets and loved nothing more than his family and niece. He was a friend to many and was always there to help anyone in need. His family is proud that Sam was an organ donor and will change the lives of many families. Sam wanted his legacy to “never die.” He will be missed! Survivors include his parents; a sister, Sophia-Lynn Bechard and her husband Derek of Taunton; a niece, Elli-son Bechard; his grandparents, James and Barbara Sullivan of Mattapoisett and Tony and Linda Ponte of North Myrtle Beach, SC; his Godmother and aunt, Julieann Dubois and her husband Leo of Lakeville; his Godfather and uncle, James Ponte of Broken Arrow, OK; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins as well as many special friends. He was the grandson of the late John and Esther Ellis and the great-grandson of the late Evan and Gladys Crocker. His visiting hours were held on Friday August 14th at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, do-nations in Sam’s memory may be made to the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, 30 Lyman Street, Suite 10, Westborough, MA 01581 or donate online at https://biama.wufoo.com/forms/biama-donation-form/ For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saunders-dwyer.com.

Mark Bohan of Mattapoisett, MA died peacefully at his home on August 5, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born August 14, 1947 in Norwood, MA, son of Michael R. J. Bohan and Mary E. Bohan. He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and received his BA from Boston College. He worked in professional sales internationally in the high tech industry from California to

Ireland. He was continuously recognized as a high performing sales representative with Fortune 500 companies, a leader in the software industry and a professional coach in business. He was married to his loving wife Kathleen Muldoon Bohan for 25 years, and leaves his devoted daughters and

step-daughter, Heather Bohan Anagnos and husband James of Canton, MA, Jennifer Bohan Taube and husband Andrew of Narragansett, RI and Kerrie O’Donnell and her husband Stephane Voyer of Vancouver, CA. He also leaves five grand-children Taylor and Brooklynn Anagnos, Faith Taube, Lainey and Farley O’Donnell-Voyer and a brother Michael Bohan of Harvard, MA, and sisters Deborah Jencunas of Hingham, MA and Judith Bohan of Hingham, MA along with adoring nieces and nephews. Many thanks to all the caregivers especially the MGH Transplant Team and Donor Family and Community Nurse Home Care and Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: Community Nurse Home Care, 62 Center Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 or on line at www.community-nurse.com. Private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd, Mattapoisett. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Donn Thomas Stangohr, of Rochester, MA, bright blue-eyed, gregarious, and wildly loved, passed away on August 11, 2020 at the age of 69. He is survived by his best friend (passionate spouse, business partner, and partner in all things) Sandra Lee Stangohr (Sandi), along with a whole

troop of family - his son Blake Stangohr and his step/half chil-dren Alex Schinas, Jon Lagreze, Keith Lagreze, Kit Lagreze, and Emma Lagreze; his siblings James Stangohr and Chrissy Stangohr; his six nieces and nephews; his nine grandchildren; and an incredible circle of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Helen Bernice Stangohr. Donn resided with Sandi in Rochester for 28 years, boating in Mattapoisett on their boat Cruzan, a Cape Dory Typoon, and cruising around town in their big yellow Chevy Capri Classic 1973. Donn and Sandi founded Norumbega As-sociates, a high-end, decorative, hardware business that they own and built from the ground up together since 1991. Donn, a man of endless talents, was the person to call for every obscure handy-man question or history lesson. His knowledge was boundless and incredible. He was born in Evanston, IL, and went to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University (SMFA) to study sculpture and went on to express himself in many ways beyond sculpture. He was creative, laughed with his whole body, and made everyone feel welcome. The family will hold a celebration of Donn’s life in October. In lieu of flowers, donations, or food, please shower your loved ones with hugs, kisses, and “hello, beautiful’s in remembrance of Donn and his daily expressions of care and affection. We raise our glass and share in a big belly laugh for Donn. Bear hugs to all.


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to get a feel for the game again,” Mattapoisett native and incoming ORR freshman Macy Ingham said. While Ingham and her fellow outside midfielder and incoming ORR freshman Sofia Bouley are getting used to playing with and against older girls, there’s also the matter of the long layoff they’ve had. The COVID-19 pandemic shut down sports across Massachusetts, and although Old Rochester girls soccer coach Jeff Lombard gave his players a routine to stay in shape the girls weren’t able to practice before Mariner Youth Soccer League kicked off its season. “The first day I went back I was like, ‘Whoa, I’m out of shape,’” Bouley, a Rochester native, said. “But it’s getting better. “(My touch) has been a little better than getting back into the physical part of (the game). I have been passing the ball around or just having it at my feet (throughout the stoppage).” Now a few games into the summer-league season, the two freshmen are starting to find their rhythm. As their conditioning improves and they get more reps in against the tough competition, they’re learning what it takes to make an impact on the pitch at the next level. “It’s hard to get back into the game, especially when you haven’t played in so long,” Ingham said. “But, after the second game, I think I finally got back into it. “During the second game, I think I had a lot of good runs down the sideline, and one of them I got lucky and I was able to score a goal. Now I know that I can compete with all of them, and for 50-50 balls I have a chance to go get it.” It also helps that both are receiving plenty of help and encouragement from their older, more experienced teammates. “It was a little tricky (at first) because their

OBITUARIESOBITUARIES Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Matta-poisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoi-sett. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Joan F. (Sylvia) Eyrich, 86, of Marion passed away Wednesday August 12, 2020 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Eyrich. Born and raised in Mattapoisett, the daughter of the late Alfred F. and Bel-mira (Linhares) Sylvia, she lived in various parts of the country as an Air Force wife. She resided in Placerville, California for

many years before returning to Marion about eight years ago. Joan was formerly employed as a housing represen-tative for the Department of Housing and Urban Development

in California until her retirement. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Spencer of California and Catherine Oliveras of Georgia; her brother, Thomas E. Sylvia and his wife Helen of Mattapoisett; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Carolyn Lyda, and sister of the late Alfred N. Sylvia. Her funeral services and burial will be private. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. For online condo-lence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

playing style is a little different than what I’m used to, but it wasn’t too bad because everyone was still out of shape, too. Everyone kind of started in the same spot,” Bouley said of her older teammates. “The first game I played I was super nervous, but everyone on the team is super nice. They’ve been willing to help everyone try their best. They haven’t been discouraging to anyone if we mess up


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or anything. I’m really excited to play a real (high school) season with them.” Now Bouley and Ingham await the decisions to be made by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) as the state’s high school sports governing body tries to navigate through the pandemic and rules set by the commonwealth’s government. With Old Rochester planning to open the academic year by having students come in for classes two days per week and learn remotely on the other three, there is still reason for Bouley and Ingham to remain hopeful about their freshman soccer season.


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She Dies Tomorrow. Starring Kate Lyn Sheil and Jane Adams. Directed by Amy Seimetz. Running time: 84 minutes. No MPAA rating. Now available on streaming home video. A single concept — that you are going to die tomorrow — lodges like a tick in the psyche of whoever hears it. Whoever hears it then passes it to more people, so it spreads like a lethal virus. There are a couple of ways to handle a premise like that. You can go the narrative, overly plotty way, figuring out what is causing this phenomenon and how best to defeat it. Or you can move in a more artsy and oblique direction, narrowing the focus to a few infected people and what the infection feels like. In She Dies Tomorrow, writer-director Amy Seimetz takes the second approach, which isn’t surprising. Seimetz is an actress as well as a director; she got her start in mumblecore, and you may have seen her most recently in Alien Covenant or Pet Sematary. So, like some of her peers before her, Seimetz marries arthouse and horror. I truly wish I liked the result more. But I found it only sporadically enjoyable — mostly due to the actors, all of whom are on their game — and some of it just seems pointlessly obscure. For instance, near the end, one of the main characters — in terms of screen time anyway — turns up at the house of two young women we’ve never seen before. They, too, are infected. By whom? Everywhere else in the movie, we’ve seen, if you will, contact tracing — this person infects this other person, who then infects others. But here are these two random women, outside the chain of infection yet carriers. After the fact we can justify this and theorize that this is how Seimetz establishes that the plague has spread outside the circle of family and friends we’ve been watching. But as we’re watching, it pulls us up short; we want to stop the film and say “Wait a minute, who…?” That’s the trap of a diffuse, tonally drifty horror film like She Dies Tomorrow. The premise, it turns out, is intriguing enough to make us want answers. Seimetz isn’t offering any. She begins with Amy (Kate Lyn Sheil), who mopes around her new house. Her concerned friend Jane (Jane Adams) comes over, and Amy says she’s going to die tomorrow. Soon, Jane goes in her pajamas over to her brother and sister-in-law’s house while they’re having a party, and says she’s going to die tomorrow. And so on. In some respects the movie reminded me of the even more minimalist (and more effective) Pontypool, in which a “word virus” turned people who heard certain words into

zombies. Here, it’s just a concept that’s contagious. The movie is spookier on a cerebral, retrospective level than in the moment. It might explain why some critics have rated it highly for its premise and the admittedly high caliber of acting, while others can’t get past the memory of the impatience it made them feel as they sat through it. The terror is almost entirely insular; when Amy at one point says she doesn’t watch TV, we think, how convenient — that way Seimetz doesn’t have to show the endless coverage of it on the news. She Dies Tomorrow has also been lauded for its accidental relevance to our current reality, although if you took the parallel all the way you’d end up with morons shouting “I’m gonna die tomorrow!” at people wearing earplugs in public. (Implausible; Americans in a movie wouldn’t be so pugnaciously selfish and stupid. If the virus in Steven Soderbergh’s 2011 Contagion had spread faster because characters refused to wear masks, and insisted on going to bars and clubs, and sent their kids back to petri dishes calling themselves schools, we’d have laughed their suicidal behavior right off the screen. Ridiculous!) It’s possibly natural for a fearful section of viewers to hook into a film that seems to allude, however hazily, to the situation they’re afraid of. As I said, this works almost better as an actors’ workshop than as a work of horror. Sheil, Adams, Chris Messina, Katie Aselton, Tunde Adebimpe, Josh Lucas, Michelle Rodriguez, Olivia Taylor Dudley — they all shine, because they’re given room to shine and an irresistible chunk of dramatic meat to gnaw on. A lot of them came up together or have worked together before or swim in the same indie-film waters; I’m never displeased to turn a corner in a movie and find Jane Adams there. The movie might best be described not as horror or thriller but as a creepy idea that its cast and writer/director then riff on. It’s like a jazz concept album, with various artists honking or tootling their soul’s response to a given theme. By all means try it, but bring all the patience you have.

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2020 Taste of MattapoisettThe Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is holding the “Taste of

Mattapoisett” differently this year. We are featuring one of our restaurants each week

Go to Mattapoisettwomansclub.org for menus and more info

Nick’s Pizza Week 6 - August 16 to 22

Open 7 days a week 11-8 with a full menu.Take Out, Outdoor Seating and walk in.

508.758.2277.Explore Nick’s extensive menu.

TurksEnd of Week 7 - August 23 to 29

Open 6 days -Closed Tuesday 25thSunday 12 – 8:30, Mon, Wed -Sat 11:30-8

Take Out and Out Door SeatingCall 758.3113( Sushi) or

758.3117(Restaurant)

Letters to the Editor The views expressed in the “Letters to the Editor” column are not necessarily those of The Wanderer, its staff or advertisers. The Wanderer will gladly accept any and all correspondence relating to timely and pertinent issues in the great Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester area, provided they include the author’s name, address and phone number for verification. We cannot publish anonymous, unsigned or unconfirmed submissions. The Wanderer reserves the right to edit, condense and otherwise alter submissions for purposes of clarity and/or spacing considerations. The Wanderer may choose to not run letters that thank businesses, and The Wanderer has the right to edit letters to omit business names. The Wanderer also reserves the right to deny publication of any submitted correspondence.

To the Editor; I am writing to express my concern about the one size fits all approach to reopening schools. The current plan grants all student age groups the same access to in-person instruction, specifically discounting a tiered approach by age. Why are we treating our 5 & 6-year old students the same as our 16 & 17-year old students? The proposed reopening plan was approved by the ORR District School Committee with minimal communication to the community, significantly limiting the ability of committee members, teachers, and parents to thoroughly read the plan and generate thoughtful questions and criticisms. In the article ‘Reopening Primary Schools during the Pandemic’ recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine (Published July 29, 2020) discusses the need to prioritize reopening school for young children in grades K-5 ahead of opening classrooms to older children of middle and high school age. This is a notably more critical time for children of younger ages than it is for older students. This is a time when elementary students should be gaining “essential academic and social–emotional learning, formative relationships with peers and adults, opportunities for play, and other developmental necessities”. The article goes on to note that several countries have reopened schools while maintaining suppression of the virus by focusing on opening elementary classrooms first with social distancing rules in place and maintaining remote learning for older students that are capable of learning in a remote setting. The researchers state: “we believe that schools in low-transmission settings could probably provide pedagogically sound and socioemotionally appropriate instruction to all students, in person, in ways that do not put educators or families at undue risk.” Massachusetts and the tri-town are currently defined as a low-transmission setting. NPR’s On Point also published an article recently titled ‘Can Schools Open Safely During A Pandemic? Looking Abroad For Answers’ (Published July 22, 2020), which includes a ‘Summary of School Re-opening Models by Country’ that suggests countries that opened lower grades while keeping older students out of the classroom had much less of an impact on transmission rates. The chart shows countries that opened schools to older students only or all students simultaneously were

at greater risk of increasing infection rates than those that opened elementary only. There is no dispute that this pandemic is massively and harshly disruptive to all our lives. But to assume that the elementary age students can benefit from hybrid and remote learning as well as junior and senior high school age students can or that the impact on transmission rates is the same is unreasonable. Moreover, some of the elementary school buildings that are substantially under-capacity allowing for additional distancing while the junior and senior high schools have a potentially inadequate HVAC system, windowless classrooms, trough-style sinks in the bathrooms, and a plan that includes significant mixing among students and teachers and between classrooms as noted in the August 10, 2020 ORR District School Committee meeting. Additionally, given the assistance and attention that elementary students require it’s not possible for many parents to assume the teaching role, particularly in homes with a single parent or two full-time working parents. Families with children that are not mature or developed enough to work independently are likely to seek other accommodations (such as daycare) for their children on the days that they are scheduled to be remote in order to get their children much needed in-person instruction. This could very well cancel any benefit to transmission rates that was intended by restricting classroom time for those children, putting teachers and students at increased risk.


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MARIONLog highlights Aug 9-Aug 15• Front St – Noise complaint• Village Dr – EMS/medical• Delano Rd – Parking enforcement• Delano Rd – Found property• Wareham Rd – Paper service• Pine Hill Ln – Family offense• Point Rd – MV collision• Route 195 East – MV collision• Dexter Rd - Fraud• Peter Cooper Dr – Officer wanted• Creek Rd – MV collision• Cove Cir - Fraud• Front St – Officer wanted• Indian Cove Rd – Family offense• Wareham Rd – MV collision• Spring St - Fraud• Wareham Rd – Health/welfare• Quail’s Crossing Rd – Family offense• Gifford’s Corner Rd – Structure fire• Doran Way – EMS/medical• River Rd – Vandalism/in progress• Doran Way – Health/welfare• Wareham Rd – MV collision• Beach St - Transport• Converse Rd – Lost property• Brigg’s Ter – Paper service• Hastings Rd – Officer wanted• Wareham Rd – Officer wanted• Arrowhead Ln – Noise complaint

MATTAPOISETTLog highlights Aug 9-Aug 15• Acushnet Rd – Assist other agency• Water St – Ambulance request• County Rd - Disturbance• Cedar Rd – 911 call• Main St – Property damage• Mechanic St – B&E• Barstow St – Health/welfare• Water St – MV crash• North St - Disturbance• Brandt Island Rd - Disturbance• Old Brandt Island Rd – B&E/MV• Fairhaven Rd – Larceny/forgery/fraud• Oak Rd – MV crash• County Rd - Disturbance• County Rd – Open door• Church St – Animal control• Water St - Vandalism• Marion Rd – MV crash• Church St – Stop sign enforcement• Brandt Island Rd – MV crash• Long Plain Rd – Restraining order• Upland Way - Disturbance• Upland Way - Trespassing• Hammond St - Disturbance• Pine Island Rd – Larceny/forgery/• North St – Domestic disturbance• Town beach – Property lost• County Rd – MV crash• I195 East – MV crash

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For a full PDF of the three towns’ police logs from the past week, including arrest reports, visit www.Wanderer.com.


Celebrating over 100 years in the landscaping business!

I implore the ORR Administration and School Committees to reconvene on this topic to create a solution that is more equitable for students in most need of in-person instruction while also reducing risk of transmission to the extent possible. Heeding the guidance of epidemiologists and pediatricians as well as looking to other countries that have successfully reopened schools, please reconsider the hybrid-for-all model in favor of a solution that provides more in-person instruction for elementary students and high need learners.Colleen E. Trahan, Mattapoisett

To the Editor: As a longtime member of our local League of Women Voters which has always promoted free and fair elections, I am outraged by the recent moves by this Administration to curtail the services of the United States Postal System. Whether you are a Republican, Democrat or Independent, you too should be outraged. The slow down of services; cutting hours, personnel, sorting machines etc is nothing more than a move to disempower the voters who want to send their ballots in by mail rather than risk going to the polls. President Trump says these are cost cutting measures and that mail in voting creates fraud. In fact the slow down does nothing more than disenfranchise the voter so that many votes will arrive too late to be counted. Then what about the prescriptions and paychecks and important letters that will also be held up? For many people living in rural areas the postal service is a critical link in their lives. I urge everyone to get a mail- in ballot ASAP as the deadline is August 26 and it needs to be returned before September 1, primary day. You can also do absentee by going to your Town Hall as there are additional hours set up for doing that. You can check your town website or go to the League’s site, 411.org, for further information. In addition in Marion there are 2 drop boxes outside the Town Hall for your ballots and other towns do the same. Furthermore, you can support your local Post Office by buying stamps and doing all your mailing there.

(It has been said that if everyone bought $20 worth of stamps that would go a long way to meeting the deficit). In many small towns like Marion the Post Office serves a central part of the community where neighbor meets neighbor. So please exercise your right to vote by getting your ballot, urging your legislator to defend the USPS and telling your neighbors to do the same. “Democracy is not a Spectator Sport.” Thank you, Margie Baldwin

Coastline Elderly Nutrition ProgramMonday, August 24: Greek meatballs, parsley mashed potatoes, country blend, wheat bread, fresh appleTuesday, August 25: “Catch of the Day”, lemon dill sauce, rice Florentine, Malibu vegetables, whole wheat roll, mixed fruitWednesday, August 26: Meatloaf with rosemary gravy, whipped sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, multigrain bread, birthday cake, diet: low sugar cakeThursday, August 27: Chicken teriyaki, Asian rice, oriental vegetables, oatmeal bread, peachesFriday, August 28: Turkey stew with vegetables, penne pasta, dinner roll, Mandarin oranges

Academic Achievements Bryant University is pleased to recognize the


SALOME’S STARSARIES (March 21 to April 19) A previous misunderstanding continues to taint the atmosphere to some extent in the early part of the week. But cooler heads prevail, and the situation eases by week’s end.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) While the artistic aspect of the Divine Bovine is well-served this week, that practical side is also getting the sort of recognition that could lead to a new and well-deserved opportunity.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With home-re-lated matters taking on more importance this week, now could be the time to make some long-deferred purchases. But shop carefully for the best quality at the best price.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Congratula-tions. While that family problem might still rankle, it should be easing thanks to your efforts to calm the waters. Also, a workplace situation seems to be moving in your favor.LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat’s energy levels should be rather high these days, and you might do well to tackle any tasks that still need doing. This will clear the way for those upcoming projects.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Some-one’s criticism might not be as negative as you perceive. Actually, it could be helpful. Discuss the matter with your critic, and you both could learn something valuable.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A busi-ness matter could cause some friction among your colleagues. But once again, that logical mind of yours comes to the rescue. And the sooner it does, the better!SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) There might still be some heated temper flare-ups out there. But your sensible self should advise you to stay out of these situations until things cool down and calm is restored.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Changing your mind could be the right thing to do if you can’t resolve your doubts. You might want to discuss the matter with someone whose advice you trust.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You still need to demand those answers to your questions. Remember, your wise counsel-ing earns you respect, but it’s your search for truth that gives you wisdom.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An educational opportunity could lead to some-thing other than what you had planned. But keep an open mind, and before you decide to turn it down, check it out.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The Pis-cean wit and wisdom helps you work through a situation that might have been accidentally or even deliberately obscured. What you un-ravel could prove to be very revealing.BORN THIS WEEK: Loyalty is important to you. You demand it, but you also give it generously and lovingly.

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Class of 2020 who have completed their undergraduate studies to earn a Bryant University degree, one which has more value now than at any time in Bryant’s history. Drew Estes of Rochester earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Finance. Kaleigh Goulart of Marion earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. Shaun Lavoie of Mattapoisett earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Marketing. Callum McLaughlin of Mattapoisett graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with an MS in mechanical engineering. Some 4,000 degrees were conferred in the 2019-2020 academic year at all of RIT’s campuses. A virtual celebration was held May 8 at rit.edu/classof2020. Emily Josephson, of Rochester earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Simmons University in Boston and was named to the 2020 spring semester dean’s list. Mary Katharine McIntire, of Mattapoisett was named to the 2020 Dean’s List at Union College. McIntire is a member of the Class of 2020 majoring in Economics and Political Science.

Sippican Historical Society Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building a week so that the residents of Marion can understand more about its unique historical architecture.

This week we feature 314 Front Street. The Captain Henry Delano House at 314 Front Street presides over a front yard enclosed by a simple mid-19th-century cast-iron fence in the heart of the Old

Landing area. This house was built for Captain Henry Delano in 1837. The distinctive attic window also appears on the Reverend Leander Cobb House at 28 South Street and represents the only other residence with this Greek Revival-style window in Marion. This house was owned by Laura J. Gibbs from 1900 until her death on August 12, 1925.

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, will have 8:00 am services August

23 with the Rev. Nathan Humphrey, Rector, St. John the Evangelist, Newport, RI. Masks are required and all other safety precautions will be in place at the church. All are welcome!

Photo Contest Time is running out to enter the Photo Contest sponsored by The Rochester Land Trust/Rochester Historical Society. September 7 is the deadline for entries. Anyone and/or any town can enter, but the photo must be taken in Rochester. Contest rules: The subject must be sites and scenery in Rochester; no people in photo; both black and white or color are acceptable; Age categories are: Youth = 16 and under/ Adult = 17 and up; One entry per person; give location of photo, your name, address, phone number, age category; any photo not following the rules will be disqualified. Email entry to [email protected]. Board members of the Historical Society and Land Trust will be judging and monetary prizes will be awarded to top three photos. Winners will be announced on the Rochester Historical Society and Rochester Land Trust Facebook pages.

STEAM Projects to Go: Handheld ProjectorMattapoisett Free Public Library

This is the second month for the successful STEAM Projects to Go! STEAM Projects to Go are created for busy teens, grades 6 to 12, who still want to engage

Heidi Parker Catelli’s

Classes held at Mattapoisett Congregational Church and in Dartmouth

Tap • Ballet • Pointe • Jazz • AcrobaticsGymnastics • Baton • Modern • Hip Hop

Adult Dance Classes

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We take the health of your tires and you seriously. Our waiting room, family area, and restrooms are

disinfected throughout the day . Outdoor seating available. We have also implemented procedures for

your car. Drop off or wait24 Hour Drop Box Available!

with library programming and their community. This month’s project will explore light science and teens will be creating a handheld projector. Further, it will inspire teens to take it one step further with a list of extension projects. Each Steam Project to Go includes: supplies needed for the project (except flashlight), instructions, information about the theme, a library book related to the theme, and ideas for more projects. If you are interested in getting a STEAM to go project, register at the library’s website (mattapoisettlibrary.org) on the calendar or by calling the library. Once you have registered, you will be contacted to arrange pick up (library card required). If there are no spots left, please register for the waiting list. The Teen and Adult Summer Programming is coming to an end fast! To be eligible for any prizes, please email Michelle Skaar or call the library and say what you have done before August 28th! You don’t want to miss out on these prizes. Please contact Michelle Skaar at [email protected] or call the library for more information. All programs are free and open to the public.

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Societyby Connie Eshbach

When the congregation of the East Rochester Church at 355 County Road dwindled to a very few, the church was sold for a dollar to the Historical Society and took on a new mission as a museum to gather and preserve Rochester history. Inside the Museum, it still remains a church, but one with a multitude of historic artifacts, books, pictures, and more. One of the most imposing of the historic treasures is the organ to the right of the altar. At first glance, it appears to be a pipe organ. However, the pipes are

purely decorative, and it is actually a rare Vocalion reed organ. This type organ produces a sound that many say is equal to that of a pipe organ, but operates differently

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICESThe Commonwealth of MassachusettsTown of RochesterOffice of the CollectorNotice of Tax TakingTO THE OWNERS OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LAND AND TO ALL OTHERS CONCERNED YOU ARE HEARBY NOTIFIEDThat on September 10, 2020 at 10 o’clock a.m. at the Collector’s Office, Town Hall, 1 Constitu-tion Way., Rochester, MA 02770, pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 53, the following described parcel/s of land will BE TAKEN FOR THE TOWN OF ROCHESTER for non-payment of taxes due thereon, with the interest and all incidental expenses and costs to the date of taking, unless the same shall have been paid before that date.Beatrice Renauld, Tax Collector************************************Property Location: 13 BRYANT LANEAssessed Owner 1: PACHECO, JASON A. + JOYCE F. ARAUJOAssessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 45 Map/Parcel ID: 19 1 LA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 87120 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 43560 Page /02082020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 3788.77 INTEREST: 82.83 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $3,899.60************************************Property Location: 0 COUNTY ROADAssessed Owner 1: BARBOZA, JOSEPHAssessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 120 Map/Parcel ID: 17 12 BA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 79279 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 11238 Page /2882020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 98.40 INTEREST: 3.81 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $130.21************************************Property Location: 0 COUNTY ROADAssessed Owner 1: BARBOZA, JOSEPH E.Assessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 122 Map/Parcel ID: 19 30A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 439956 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 11238 Page /02882020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 475.17 INTEREST: 18.41 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $521.58************************************Property Location: 0 WALNUT PLAIN ROADAssessed Owner 1: BARBOZA, JOSEPH E.Assessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 123 Map/Parcel ID: 23 14A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 43560 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 13300 Page /02452020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 53.92 INTEREST: 2.09 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $84.01************************************Property Location: 0 WALNUT PLAIN ROADAssessed Owner 1: BARBOZA, JOSEPH E.

Assessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 124 Map/Parcel ID: 23 12A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, con-taining approximately 801504 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 9953/ Page 03202020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 678.72 INTEREST: 26.29 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $733.01************************************Property Location: 0 SNIPATUIT ROADAssessed Owner 1: BARBOZA, JOSEPH E. + LORRAINEAssessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 126 Map/Parcel ID: 43 5 FA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 568458 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 13171 Page /0249

2020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 1425.51 INTEREST: 55.22 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $1,508.73************************************Property Location: 0 COUNTY ROADAssessed Owner 1: BARBOZA, JOSEPH E. + LORRAINE M.Assessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 129 Map/Parcel ID: 19 23A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, con-taining approximately 113691 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 5070/ Page 04492020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 140.86 INTEREST: 5.46 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $174.32*****************************************Property Location: 0 COUNTY ROADAssessed Owner 1: BARBOZA, JOSEPH E. + LORRAINE M.Assessed Owner 2;Tax Bill#: 130 Map/Parcel ID: 19 27A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, con-taining approximately 753588 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 5070/ Page 04492020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 482.58 INTEREST: 18.70 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $529.28************************************Property Location: 0 BRALEY HILL ROADAssessed Owner 1: THREETOWN, LLCAssessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 140 Map/Parcel ID: 46 5A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, con-taining approximately 5662 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 45609 Page /00212020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 13.48 INTEREST: 1.39 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $42.87************************************Property Location: 23 PIERCE STREETAssessed Owner 1: CARLSON, SUZANNE M.Assessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 409 Map/Parcel ID: 13 10 AA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 43995 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-

outh Registry of Deeds in Book 14532 Page /00822020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 4360.78 INTEREST: 309.44 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $4,698.22************************************Property Location: 405 NECK ROADAssessed Owner 1: DECKER, VIRGINIA F.Assessed Owner 2: LIFE ESTATETax Bill#: 661 Map/Parcel ID: 26 17A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 158122 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 50325 Page /00612020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 5189.12 INTEREST: 201.03 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $5,418.15*********************************Property Location: 7 THISTLE LANEAssessed Owner 1: FRIEDRICHS, DAVID C. + ELIZABETH M.Assessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 869 Map/Parcel ID: 21 19 MA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 43560 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 25158 Page /01262020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 759.43 INTEREST: 13.98 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $801.41************************************Property Location: 0 WALNUT PLAIN ROADAssessed Owner 1: MWH, LLCAssessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 1122 Map/Parcel ID: 27 9A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 217800 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 38075 Page /02712020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 53.92 INTEREST: 5.56 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $87.48************************************Property Location: 0 HIGH STREETAssessed Owner 1: MWH,LLCAssessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 1126 Map/Parcel ID: 20 3A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 226512 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 38075 Page /02712020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 266.23 INTEREST: 10.31 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $304.54**************************************Property Location: 0 OLD MIDDLEBORO ROADAssessed Owner 1: MWH, LLCAssessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 1128 Map/Parcel ID: 22 2A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 165528 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 38075 Page /02712020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 351.83 INTEREST: 24.96 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00


LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $404.79************************************Property Location: 0 OLD MIDDLEBORO ROADAssessed Owner 1: MWH, LLCAssessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 1129 Map/Parcel ID: 22 1A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 1398276 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 38075 Page /02712020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 1877.76 INTEREST: 72.74 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $1,978.50************************************Property Location: 0 ROUNSEVILLE ROADAssessed Owner 1: KEEGAN, WALTER + MARILYN C.Assessed Owner 2: C/O KEEGAN, WALTERTax Bill#: 1276 Map/Parcel ID: 30 17 DA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 12196 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 33376 Page /00722020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 8.09 INTEREST: 0.83 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $36.92************************************Property Location: 471 ROUNSEVILLE ROADAssessed Owner 1: KEEGAN, WALTER + MARILYN C.Assessed Owner 2: C/O KEEGAN, WALTERTax Bill#: 1310 Map/Parcel ID: 30 18A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 38332 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 33376 Page /00722020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 2558.17 INTEREST: 64.76 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $2,650.93************************************Property Location: 65 WILLIAMS WAYAssessed Owner 1: LAFRANCE, GILBERT O.,JR., TRUSTEEAssessed Owner 2: GILBERT O. LAFRANCE, JR. REVOCABLE TRUSTTax Bill#: 1341 Map/Parcel ID: 30A 25 GA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 134164 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 47970 Page /01652020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 3085.29 INTEREST: 36.69 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $3,149.98************************************Property Location: 86 SNIPATUIT ROADAssessed Owner 1: WHITE, WILLIAM R.Assessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 1541 Map/Parcel ID: 35 42 BA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 44431 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 40197 Page /0278

2020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 2602.31 INTEREST: 100.81 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 10.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $2,713.12************************************

Property Location: 69 RYDER ROADAssessed Owner 1: DIAMOND CUT DEVEL-OPMENT, LLCAssessed Owner 2: C/O FINE QUALITY HOMES, INC.Tax Bill#: 1739 Map/Parcel ID: 23 2A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, con-taining approximately 128066 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 51423 Page /2052020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 2876.63 INTEREST: 204.12 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $3,108.75*********************************************Property Location: 19 GERRISH ROADAssessed Owner 1: PEARSON, SHARON L.Assessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 1829 Map/Parcel ID: 43A 13A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 49222 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 47599 Page /02622020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 44.84 INTEREST: 1.07 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $73.91************************************Property Location: 119 SARAH SHERMAN ROADAssessed Owner 1: SWENSON, CARL & KIM-BERLYAssessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 1952 Map/Parcel ID: 28 14A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 88426 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 49855 Page /02292020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 1365.82 INTEREST: 52.91 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $1,446.73************************************Property Location: 213 WALNUT PLAIN ROADAssessed Owner 1: RIVET, RENE A. & JOANAssessed Owner 2: C/O RIVET, JOANTax Bill#: 1991 Map/Parcel ID: 29 10 DA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 30056 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 3370/ Page 04602020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 3207.73 INTEREST: 251.79 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $3,487.52************************************Property Location: 61 PIERCE STREETAssessed Owner 1: SCHNEIDER, KENNETH W. + NINA C.Assessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 2094 Map/Parcel ID: 13 9 CA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 130680 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 29203 Page /01942020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 2522.78 INTEREST: 97.73 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $2,648.51*************************************Property Location: 12 ROUNSEVILLE ROADAssessed Owner 1: JOYCE, ROBERT J. &

ANDREA E.Assessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 2106 Map/Parcel ID: 33 51A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 179031 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 46582 Page /01182020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 5068.48 INTEREST: 359.66 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $5,456.14************************************Property Location: 129 DEXTER LANEAssessed Owner 1: STACK, MICHAEL + KARENAssessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 2269 Map/Parcel ID: 6 16 BA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 196455 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 31761 Page /03252020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 8759.30 INTEREST: 621.55 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $9,408.85************************************Property Location: 0 DEXTER LANEAssessed Owner 1: WINTERS, G. RONALD + JOAN W.Assessed Owner 2: WINTERS, JOAN W.Tax Bill#: 2513 Map/Parcel ID: 6 18A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 1004493 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 43576 Page /02312020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 891.33 INTEREST: 27.35 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $946.68************************************Property Location: NEW BEDFORD ROADAssessed Owner 1: KING, JUSTIN L. & MISTY D.Assessed Owner 2: Tax Bill#: 3169 Map/Parcel ID: 32 1 HA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, containing approximately 148104 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 26414 Page /01942020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 1078.40 INTEREST: 41.78 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $1,148.18************************************Property Location: 0 OLD MIDDLEBORO ROADAssessed Owner 1: DIAMOND CUT DEVEL-OPMENT, LLCAssessed Owner 2: C/O FINE QUALITY HOMESTax Bill#: 3394 Map/Parcel ID: 23 2 BA parcel of land with any buildings thereon, con-taining approximately 121096 square feet of land and being a part of the premises recorded at Plym-outh Registry of Deeds in Book 51311 Page /3252020 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 2031.44 INTEREST: 144.15 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 28.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $2,203.59*************************************


TOWN OF MARIONCONSERVATION COMMISSIONNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 8:10 pm at the MARION MUSIC HALL at 164 Front Street, on a Request for Determination of Applicability (File # 41D-1764) submitted by Island Associates of Marion, Inc., to remove three isolated stands of phargmites to prevent their spread and the continued destruction of native plants at the Howland property at Point Road (Map 2, Lot 19H), at the Island Associates of Marion, Inc. property at Beach Reservation (Map 3, Lot 75) and at the Moore property at Island Court (Map 3, Lot 76) Plans are available at the Town House for review.Shaun Walsh, Chair** This meeting will also be available via Zoom. To request the Zoom link please contact Donna Hemphill at 508-748-3515 or [email protected]. 8/20---------------------------------------------TOWN OF ROCHESTERCONSERVATION COMMISSION & TOWN FOREST COMMITTEENOTICE OF REMOTE PUBLIC MEETING A remote Public Meeting of the Roch-ester Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 7:00 pm regarding a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by applicant Braley Hill North Solar, LLC, P.O. Box 1320, Portsmouth, NH 03801 for proposed work at 0 Braley Hill Road, Rochester, MA 02770 des-ignated as Lots 32 and 36 on Rochester Assessors Map 48. The subject property is owned by Lisa Holden, Trustee, P.O. Box 388, Rochester, MA 02770 and Leslie Boness, 41 Green Acres Road, Hartford, ME 04220. The applicant proposes construction of a 9.5 MW DC photovoltaic ground-mounted solar array including cutting of trees, grading, construction of perimeter access road, stormwa-ter collection system, and installation of racking equipment. All proposed work is outside of the 100 Foot Buffer Zone to a bordering vegetated wetland delineation verified under an Order of Resource Area Delineation approved under DEP SE 272-574. The applicant’s representative is Beals and Thomas, 144 Turnpike Road, Suite 210, South-borough, MA 01772. This meeting is being held under the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, MGL Ch.

LEGAL NOTICES131, Section 40 and the Town of Rochester Wet-land Protection By-Law.To Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83672523390Meeting ID: 836 7252 3390Or CALL: 646 876 9923 USMichael Conway, Chairman 8/20---------------------------------------------TOWN OF ROCHESTERCONSERVATION COMMISSION & TOWN FOREST COMMITTEENOTICE OF REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING An Open Hearing of the Rochester Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 7:00 pm regarding a Notice of Intent filed by Snipatuit Road Solar, LLC, P.O. Box 1320, Portsmouth, NH 03801, for property on 0 Snipatuit Road, designated as Lots 26, 27 on Rochester Assessors Map 46 and Lots 1, 4, 9, and 9A on Rochester Assessors Map 47. The applicant proposes tree clearing, grading, construction of a perimeter access road-way, stormwater collection system and installation of portions of a 4.8 MW DC ground- mounted solar photovoltaic array within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Proposed work is located within Estimated and Priority Habitat for Rare and Endangered Species, and is located within the Mattapoisett River Valley Watershed. A certified vernal pool is located within the central wetland to the south of the existing access drive and another two certified vernal pools are located on the west side of the property. The applicant’s representative is Beals and Thomas, 144 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772. The property owners of record are Kevin J. and Cassandra A. Cassidy,529 Snipatuit Road, Rochester, MA, 02770, Aquidneck Nominee Trust, ET AL, Lisa Holden, Trustee, P.O Box 388, Rochester, MA 02770 and Rochester Realty Trust, P.O. Box 388, Rochester, MA 02770. This meeting is being held under the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, MGL Ch. 131, Section 40 and the Town of Rochester Wet-land Protection By-Law.To Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83672523390Meeting ID: 836 7252 3390Or CALL: 646 876 9923 US (New York)Michael Conway, Chairman 8/20---------------------------------------------

LEGAL NOTICES Weekly lawn maintenance, fall & spring clean ups, mulching, edging. pruning, & debris re-

moval. Quality work at reasonable prices. Towers Landscaping - Dan Towers

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What A Find! Consignment Furniture

We are looking for furnishings to add to our inventory. Always in need of quality, clean furni-ture from a smoke and pet free home. Call us for

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Sept to June $1800/mo + utilities NO PETS - NO SMOKING - Credit & ref check

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Yard Sale - 9 to 12 Saturday 8/22 Shelves, tables, dorm fridge, framed art, quilting

fabric, home dec/kitchen, 125 Converse Rd, Marion

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than your typical reed organ. Reed organs operate on suction to produce sound, but a Vocalion operates on pressure. This pressure operation mimics the human throat. The Vocalion organ contains a number of “throats” that range in size much greater than the capacity of any human throat. When played, air passes from a windchest (think: human lungs) and this causes the reeds to vibrate and go into openings (think human mouth) and results in music. This organ was built in 1895 by Mason & Risch, formally known as Hamilton Vocalion Organ Mfg, Co. of Worchester, MA. In advertisements and catalogs of the 1800s, the description of the Vocalions state that they are as carefully constructed as any pipe organ and while much less expensive produce tones as beautiful as the finest pipe organs. The Museum’s organ was donated to church in 1932 by a Mrs. Stone. It had been part of the Hathaway Estate in Wareham. Originally the organ had bellows that were manually pumped by a wooden handle that went into a slot on the side. On the backboard of the organ are initials we think were probably left by long-ago bellows pumpers. The bellows are still there but no longer functional because the organ has been electrified. At 125 years old, it’s not surprising that it is in need of some restoration in order to reach a fully playable condition. Throughout the organ are worn felt and leather bushings and linkages. Some of the reeds are bent, broken, or missing entirely. That said, it still produces music. We have had several concerts to benefit the Vocalion and some work has been done. A few years ago, the organ blower motor was replaced. It was moved inside, so it no longer takes in outside air. The work was done by members, Mack and Cathy Phinney along with Joe Sloan, a specialist in repair and restoration. As previously mentioned, Vocalions are rare. They also hold a significant place in the history of musical development in America. Needless to say, we are proud to have in our museum collection and hop in the future to have the funds for more restoration.

Mattapoisett Master Plan “Discovery” Workshops

The Discovery Workshop’s live events will take place on Zoom. The project consultant will be available to listen to you, Mattapoisett residents, business owners, and officials. We call this a “Discovery” Workshop because it allows us to do just that, discover Mattapoisett as you describe it. In this way, we can identify consensus, discover your big-picture goals as a community, and identify the strategies needed to make those goals real. Register at www.srpedd.org/Mattapoisett-master-plan/discovery-workshopMattapoisett Master Plan “Discovery” Workshop #1Time: Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 7:00 pm Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89388628012?pwd=QStIUTNKdlcxVnBBTHRtY3JhL1dpUT09Meeting ID: 893 8862 8012

Passcode: 605304Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)Mattapoisett Master Plan “Discovery” Workshop #2Time: Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 10:00 am Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86087486374?pwd=VXBxeFNWZmozNTNRc3dGMFNmbEFXQT09Meeting ID: 860 8748 6374Passcode: 843289Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)


Private CareGiver Needed Part-time in Marion

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TOWN OF MARION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Marion Board of Selectmen is seeking inter-ested volunteers to serve on the Zoning Board of

Appeals, a regulatory Board with the responsibility under Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws to act as the Town's Variance and Special

Permit Granting Authority in matters concerning the application or interpretation of the Town's

residential Zoning By-Laws. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets twice monthly.

The applications to serve is available at the Town House and on the Town of Marion website. Please

submit a completed application to the Marion Board of Selectmen, Two Spring Street, Marion, MA 02738 by Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

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O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you

worthy, when on Earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you

to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human

sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your

arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen. P.B.

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Dates Added for Good People The MAC Theater announces two new dates for its outdoor play, Good People, written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Jacob Sherburne. Last Sunday’s play was canceled due to rain, so the MAC has added Friday, August 21 at 4:00 pm and a second Saturday performance, a matinee, on Saturday, August 22 at 12:00 pm. Tickets are just $15 for this special event. Attendees should bring their own chairs and/or picnic blankets and should indicate the number of people in a party when registering for the event. No more than six people are allowed in a group. The MAC will space groups according to state safety guidelines. All attendees must follow best

practice safety measures including mask-wearing and social distancing. Guests should wear masks when not seated and/or if adequate distance from others cannot be maintained. Guests should arrive no later than 3:45 to find their seats. NO

ALCOHOL will be permitted during the event on town property. Guests may bring their own refreshments, and

there will be some sealed, pre-packaged items available on site. To purchase tickets, please visit marionartcenter.org/events/good-people. Call or email the Marion Art Center with questions. Tickets are limited for this production. Synopsis: In South Boston, this month’s paycheck covers last month’s rent, and tough-scrabble single-mom Margie just got fired from another job. Encouraged by her merciless bingo sisters, she looks up her high school sweetheart to see if the dust has cleared, and she can make her escape. A hilarious Boston drama about the intersection of class, gender, and race in Southie and Chestnut Hill, by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire.


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Chimneys, Steps, Walkways, Stonewalls, Stone Veneers, etc. New or Restoration.

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Paul's Paint Interior and exterior painting, power washing and small carpentry jobs/repairs. Honest and reliable

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The cast includes John Emmett Pearson, Margo Wilson Ruggiero, Susan Sullivan, Paul Victor Walsh, and Mia Vaughn. The crew includes Kaylin Blaney as Stage Manager and Steve McManus as sound technician

Town of Marion: Online Building Permits Available

Building Commissioner Scott Shippey is pleased to announce that Marion residents are now able to obtain building permit applications online. Residents can now complete building permit applications online by visiting the Building Department website at marionma.gov and clicking the “Online Permitting” tab in the left menu. A kiosk is also available for residents to complete building permit applications electronically at the Town House. The Town’s permitting software is user-friendly, accepts electronic payments, and available 24 hours. All homeowners who have not hired a contractor for a building project may choose to utilize this service by creating a personal account. A contractor can also complete the application online on the resident’s behalf. All types of building permits are available to apply online. Supporting documents can be uploaded and attached as needed. Residents who wish to continue to submit paper permit applications will still be able to do so. “We are excited to bring this new feature and make it easier for residents to complete their building permits online and support a greener, paper-free option,” Town


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Taxes: Includes sewer assessment est. 2021 $1,600 Price: $150,000 or best reasonable offer

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rentals , summer homes, we try to please. personal shopping can be done too

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Licensed and Insured General Contractor New Construction - Remodeling - Additions Siding - Windows - Kitchens - Baths - Decks

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Give us a call for a free estimate! 774.849.2325-------------------------------------------------------- DOOR REPAIR - Slider, Entry, and Patio/

French. Door & Window Screens Are your doors hard to open, feel heavy, seeing

other signs of wear or delamination? Many times exterior doors not working properly can be repaired & refurbished rather then going through an expen-sive replacement. Things like changing out rollers, weather stripping, track repairs, caulking, lubricat-ing, and making all the necessary adjustments may be the solution. We work on all door types and also do screen repairs & replacements on site. Free

consultation. Lic & Insured. Call or Text:

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DUMP RUNS and MORE Any cleanup, yards, houses, attics, apts, etc. Oil tank and boiler

removal call Cliff 508-472-8539--------------------------------------------------------

Electrician Eric Cordeiro for good work & reason-able prices, 24hr service, big & small jobs, will call

back same day. 508 9954496--------------------------------------------------------

Fairhaven Coal Co. * Premium Anthracite - Pea, Nut, Rice, or Stove

* Pick-up or Delivered * Bulk or Bag Tony Lopes: 508-990-0011 * Cell: 508-965-6018 Answering Machine Pick-up After Fourth Ring Now taking orders for immediate delivery

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Fence Guy fence repairs and installations all types reliable quality work competitive prices references

Fairhaven free estimates 774 263 6133--------------------------------------------------------For Sale: Royce Union 21 spd mountain bike

In near perfect condition. New, very comfortable seat. Asking $100. 508-314-0435

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Interior and exterior carpentry, porches decks, trim repair, roof leaks, roofing, rubber roof repairs,

skylight leaks, windows and doors and more. 30 year veteran in the business. Great prices and free

estimates. Senior discount. Insured. CALL TYLER 774 327 9929

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Sullivan Wine & Spirits is hiring weekends and

nights. Saturday night is a must. Stop by to fill out an application.

260 Marion Rd. Wareham--------------------------------------------------------

Interior Painting Average size room, 2 coats on walls $250

Excellent Tri-town references! 508-728-4386

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ZOOMING PIANO & VOICE LESSONS All ages - Beginners to Pros

[email protected] 508-291-4160--------------------------------------------------------


Denise’s Pet Care CenterDog Grooming

Full ServiceJennifer Renauld

for appt. call 508-742-5584

Quality Pet Supplies & Friendly Service

Store 508-758-9469123 Fairhaven Road,

MattapoisettTues-Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5www.denisespetcarecenter.com

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Administrator Jay McGrail said. “We also think this is a good time to launch online permitting and urge residents to file permits electronically to keep business going while minimizing social contact during the coronavirus pandemic.” Anyone who has questions about the online permitting process can call the Building Department at 508-748-7516.

Mattapoisett Election Information Mattapoisett will be offering in-person Early Voting at the Mattapoisett Town Hall, 16 Main Street. The hours are Saturday, August 22 from 12:00 to 8:00 pm and Sunday, August 23 from 8:00 am until noon. We will also be offering in-person voting Monday, August 24 through Friday, August 28, 2020 from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. On Tuesday, August 25, we will be open for voting until 8:00 pm. The polls will be open at Old Hammondtown School for the State Primary on September 1, 2020. The hours will be 7:00 am until 8:00 pm. At the polls on Election Day, we will be processing Early Ballots throughout the day in a Central Tabulation Facility. We are also accepting requests for mail-in ballots until August 26. We are processing the requests as quickly as possible. If you have already submitted a request but have not received your ballot, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-758-4100 x 2 or email Town Clerk, Catherine Heuberger at [email protected].

MAC Summer Members’ Show The Marion Art Center’s Summer Members’ Show opens Friday, August 21. There will be no reception for the exhibit, but gallery hours can be found online at marionartcenter.org/on-exhibit. Please contact the MAC to arrange a viewing appointment outside of regular gallery hours. The MAC will also make the show available on the website by early September. The show ends September 26. For questions, email [email protected] or call 508-748-1266.

Rochester Senior Center The Town of Rochester has a new website. The new site has pages for each of the town departments. The Rochester Council on Aging will manage their own page

on the town’s new site, and make changes instantly. The page contains current information, scheduled events, and a calendar. It will also contain newsletters and forms in the future. It is very user-friendly and will eventually replace the Senior Center’s current website. Both the website and the new town webpage will be maintained until further notice. The new town webpage can be found under “COA” townofrochestermass.com. The Rochester Senior Center is planning to reintroduce the newsletter in the fall. The newsletter will contain articles, information about upcoming events, and general information about what’s going on in the community and at the Senior Center. The newsletter will be available online at both the current website and the town’s new website. The current website is www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. The Rochester Senior Center Board meeting and Friends of the Rochester Senior Center meeting will be held Wednesday, September 2 at 9:00 am and 10:00 am respectively. The Board meeting is held virtually and/or at the Senior Center. The Friends meeting will be held at the Senior Center. Due to COVID restrictions, a maximum of 15 people is permitted in the large room at the Senior Center (eight people per 1000 sf/per room). Meetings held outside can accommodate more people, weather permitting. Face coverings are required and six feet of social distancing from non-household members apply. Everyone attending activities held at the Senior Center will be asked to sign a COA Waiver of Liability Agreement. Waivers are available


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$ CASH REWARD! $ for your unwanted or junk vehicle

Free Removal Service High Street Auto Salvage

Rochester, Mass 508-763-8990

Serving Plymouth and Bristol Counties--------------------------------------------------------

2013 38' Heritage Glen Fifth Wheel Excellent condition - 1 owner - Less than 400

miles road use - $20,000 For more info please text 609-425-5903

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2BR, 1BA in owner occupied 2-family in New Bedford / $1,000/mo + utilities Available Now / First, Last & Security Credit Check & References Required

NO Pets / NO Smoking Call PATRICK at Dawson Real Estate

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A Powerful Prayer to the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, who

light all roads so I can attain my goals, you who give me the divine gifts to forgive and forget all evil against me, in this short prayer to thank you for all things and confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. The favor requested will be granted. This prayer must

be published immediately after the favor is granted. Don't mention the favor. Only your initials shall

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Airport transportation & appointments Can accomodate large groups

South Coast Airport Transportation Bill 508-345-7188

--------------------------------------------------------Antique matching dining room table and sideboard, circa 1925, fine furniture, needs refinishing. Table 54" round with four leaves for expansion. Rails need work to use leaves. Chest-high sideboard

has 3 drawers and 4 doors. Text 774-770-0858 for photos. $1500 for both, $800 for either.

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Antique Repairs & Restorations Senior craftsman with 45 years experience will make repairs, replacements, carve, and lathe turn parts.For a consultation call 508-863-9791 / gvin-

[email protected]. Pick up and delivery avail.--------------------------------------------------------

Art Lessons: Fox Run Studio offers Private Instruction in all mediums. Children and adults,

coastal watercolors, commissions accepted. 508-758-9240

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driver, antiques, muscle cars or special interest. From Model A's to Z/28. Full or partial repairs.

Complete body work, fiberglass, frame, paint etc. Mild or wild Call for evaluation 508-763-2199 or

508-998-8725--------------------------------------------------------

Beautiful views from this 3 bedroom waterfront home on Crescent Beach, Mattapoisett. Available 9/5-9/30. Call 617-212-7445

--------------------------------------------------------BOB'S LAWN SERVICE

774-263-4002 cell; 508-997-9259 office FREE ESTIMATES

Dump Trips, Lawns Cut, Trees Trimmed, Bushes Pruned, Yard Clean-ups, Weeding,

Re-seeding Grass POWER WASHING for houses, boats, decks--------------------------------------------------------BRAND NEW HAIR SALON soon to open in

September with more than adequate social distance Location at 32 County Rd, Mattapoisett

next door to Exotic Nail Salon. Commission based Hairdressing position,

station rental and aesthetic room are available. Inquire at [email protected]

-------------------------------------------------------- Buzz Bee Cleaning

Eco-friendly cleaning offered Weekly, Bi-weekly & Monthly

Flexible Scheduling Please inquire for questions & estimates

Call Sarah (508) 817-1618--------------------------------------------------------

Cleaning By Solange Reliable, trustworthy professional with references. My services include: daily, weekly, monthly, or one

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Macleod, Mary E Macleod, Mary E 4 Quelle Ln Marion 07/29/2020 350,000.00 Macleod, Charles MMacleod, Mark WGolas, Claire HBrigham, Carla F TR Waterman, John P TR 2 Main St Marion 07/29/2020 3,000,000.00 Carla F Brigham RT Waterman, Mallory Y TR Two Main Street RT Gelson, Thomas M Merrow, Robert L Pasture Ln Marion 07/30/2020 289,000.00 Merrow, Mary M Lavoie, A James TR Mcintire Properties LLC 35 Shagbark Cir Mattapoisett 07/30/2020 865,000.00 Lavoie, Jay Ann TR Jay Ann Lavoie RT Mcevoy, Earl Domolky, George C 85 Moorings Rd Marion 07/30/2020 3,200,000.00 Mcevoy, Victoria Domolky, Susan Y Ahst 136 LLC Holmes, Roger 16 Holly Ln Marion 07/31/2020 615,000.00 Holmes, Sarah Adams, Joshua J Fluegel, Steven R 136 North St Mattapoisett 07/31/2020 333,000.00 White, Janice K White, Janice K TR Paul W Fluegel CT Eilertsen, E Daniel TR Vaitses, Stephen Eric Yeaton, Eletha M 3 Millbank Rd Mattapoisett 07/31/2020 423,000.00 Doane, Sandra Y Wheeler, Kimberly Y Pavlisko, Matthew J Lamb, John 137 County Rd Marion 07/31/2020 485,000.00 Mcauley, Katharine M Lamb, Courtney Kane, Peter A Iii Kane, Marilu Bernardo, Nelson Muldoon, Christopher 174 North St Mattapoisett 07/31/2020 210,000.00 Bernardo, Mary Richard, Thomas H Manchester Family IT 5 Lebaron Way Mattapoisett 07/31/2020 470,000.00 Richard, Alycia Ann Manchester, Randall TR Mcmills, Sean A Morrill, Jeffrey W 4 Deer Run Marion 08/03/2020 783,000.00 Arruda, Elisabeth M Ashenfelter, Alan T Desmond, John S 32 Main St Marion 08/03/2020 1,095,000.00 Ashenfelter, Susan S Berry, Thomasin J

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at the front desk. Waivers will be kept on file. You do not have to fill out a waiver each time you visit. The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center are inviting local seniors to join this dynamic group. Please contact the Senior Center or a Board member to learn more. The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center meet monthly and raise funds to assist the Senior Center. The Friends are hoping to hold a car-hop and a craft sale in the fall. The Rochester Senior Center would like seniors to know what to expect if they or a loved one tests positive for Covid-19 in terms of isolating and quarantining. Isolating and quarantining are steps taken to avoid the spread of Covid-19. Detailed information can be found at mass.gov. However, in general; If you test positive, you will be contacted by a health official to identify your close contacts within two days of becoming symptomatic or obtaining a positive lab result. Close contacts are anyone you have been within six feet

of for 15 minutes or longer, regardless of whether or not either person wore face coverings. People who test positive for Covid-19 must isolate for a minimum of 10 days, and must be cough and fever-free for at least 24 hours before they can be released from isolation by a public health official. Isolating means not leaving your property, or coming into contact with other people, including household members. People who are identified as close contacts of a person who has tested positive for Covid-19 will be contacted by a public health official, and should get a PCR test as soon as possible. Close contacts are required to quarantine for 14 days. Quarantining means you should not leave your property or have any contact with other people. If you must leave to seek medical attention, you should wear a face mask and alert providers of your status. You may not take public transportation or have visitors on your property.


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