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After all, the town band, under the leadership community involvement. of Bandmaster John Pandolfi, needed a place to play, When DeCosta Junior became selectman in 2020, and the popularity of square dancing still held its charm one of the fun things he had hoped to assist with was the with many people flocking to the bandstand during long opening of a time capsule planted during the construction summer evenings to dance and watch others twirl to live of what is now known as the gazebo but to longtime music. residents more affectionally known as the bandstand. The laying of the time capsule capped a year-long labor of love that would manifest itself into a new, far more visually appealing bandstand in 1971. DeCosta passed away in April, thus never seeing the time capsule opening Mattapoisett Special Town Election that took place at 7:30 pm on July 17, 2021. Tuesday, July 27, 8am-8pm But before we get to the opening of the time Old Hammondtown School, Shaw Street Bruce Rocha Sr. holds up a list of names of the donors who gave In This Issue of their materials, money or labor in Birthdays...... 62 order to build the Classified Advertisements...... 54 current bandstand at Crossword & Horoscope...... 50 Shipyard Park. The Happenings...... 46 & 48 year-long effort was Legal Advertising...... 52 completed in 1971, and the list planted in Local Tide Listings...... 66 the time capsule was Marion Selectmen’s Meeting...... 16 unearthed by Ross Mattapoisett Selectmen’s Meeting...... 20 Kessler, left, on Sat- Movies & Entertainment...... 44 urday night during Obituaries...... 42 the Mattapoisett Lions Club’s Harbor ORCTV Schedule...... 40 Days festival. Photo Police Log...... 43 by Ryan Feeney Real Estate Transactions...... 65 On the Cover: Ross Kessler, the king lion of the Mattapoisett Regional Lunch Menus...... 45 Lions Club, displays the brass cap on the time capsule that was Rochester Selectmen’s Meeting...... 22 planted under the bandstand at Shipyard Park 50 years ago. Check out the latest and what’s happening daily at: The unearthing of the time capsule was held on Saturday night www.wanderertoday.com, you can have today’s news during the Lions Club’s annual Harbor Days festival. Photo by Ryan Feeney and events sent right to your email. We want to hear from you and include your photos & ideas in The Wanderer - stay in touch! 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6 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 7 Harbor Days Earns an ‘A’ for Appreciation By Marilou Newell Back in January as the Lions Club began developing plans for the 2021 Harbor Days fundraising event, an annual multi-day festival that was not permitted to take place during the height of the pandemic in 2020, many restrictions were still in place. Such restrictions have since, for the most part, been lifted in Massachusetts; nonetheless, safety remained an overarching necessity for the planners. Early in the planning stages, the number of booth spaces was limited, and considerations on how to handle the preparation and selling of food, one of the main draws to the event, was in doubt. But as restrictions lifted, the club members who planned the event were nimble, finding ways to make everything come together. There was the Friday Night Fish Fry, the Saturday Night Lobster Fest, the Sunday morning pancakes, and, earlier in the week, there was the much-anticipated Strawberry Shortcake, whetting appetites for what was to come. Check – food all set. Professional Service & Installation for Over 25 years King Lion during this challenging time was Ross PORCELAIN TILE•VINYL•CARPETING Kessler. He wrote in his message to the community that HARDWOOD• MARBLE•GLASS•STONE this year’s Harbor Days was a time to “appreciate all we have.” He asked that the theme of the 2021 festival be just off Rte. 6 21 Arsene Way, Fairhaven, Appreciation with a capital ‘A.’ www.tilecraftpro.com “Appreciate that we can gather and share time 508-999-0988 together, appreciate those who are with us and memories of those who have departed, and all the good things in our lives,” Kessler wrote. People came out in droves, starting early in the Peter P. Briggs morning on July 17 through the closing on July 18 at 4:00 pm. Harbor Days is annually held in Shipyard Park Insurance Agency, Inc. where a steady stream of children, parents, grandparents, neighbors, and friedns from near and far converged. Booths offered many familiar goods for sale, t-shirts, pottery, works of art in a wide variety of mediums, Home Owners fragrant soaps, glassware, children’s boutique fashions, and jewelry. People were in a buying mood, carrying Auto around large sacks of new acquisitions. There were also non-profit booths promoting Life community engagement such as the Mattapoisett

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www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 9 for August 28, stepping off at Center School from 8:00 am until noon. Call it a fundraiser inside a fundraiser. And let’s not forget the Lemonade Ladies, whose cold, fresh lemon concoction has been refreshing Harbor Days visitors for more than a decade. It’ still run by family friends, but the next generation of the originators – the Ronnie King and Kathleen Renzi families. The two friends spearheaded the fundraiser years ago. All money generated from the sale of lemonade goes to local scholarships and charities. Another philanthropic endeavor inside the Lions Club fundraiser. People in the village area took advantage of the influx of visitors to the town by setting up their own refreshment stands while others sold freshly cut flowers or threw the ever-popular yard sale. There was even a pop-up market inside the Mattapoisett Museum. All in all, it was a hubbub of happy activity highly welcomed by everyone.

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Chief Pleads Not Guilty to OUI Charge By Mick Colageo Mattapoisett Police Chief Mary R. Lyons pleaded not guilty to the charge of Operating Under the Influence during an arraignment held on Monday, July 19, in Falmouth District Court. The charge stems from a weekend incident in Restaurant • Catering • Bar which Lyons was driving northbound on Route 28 in Bourne and was pulled over by Massachusetts State Inside & Curbside Police. It was determined on the scene that Lyons was & Outside Dining Tues, Wed, Thur 3-8, Fri & Sat 11-9 Sun 11-8, Closed Mon Protected New Bedford Harbor Pennant included. Launch Service. This Weekend’s Special Call 508-922-9046 or email Pan Seared Local Blue Fin [email protected] Tuna w/ wasabi sauce $21.99 565 Rounseville Rd, Rochester 508-763-8544

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Hot Summer Days As the days are getting warmer, what should I be concerned of with my dog? Although it is generally safe to leave your dog in the car for a short amount of time. During the summer months it can pose a threat to your dog’s health. Temperatures in a car can quickly double operating her vehicle under the influence of alcohol. while sitting in the baking sun. Avoiding leaving In response to the incident, Mattapoisett Town your dog in the car is the best way to avoid a Administrator Mike Lorenco released a statement serious situation. The state of Massachusetts has on Monday afternoon: “The Town is continuing to granted the legal right to break into a car that has investigate the incident involving our Chief of Police, a dog in it during hot summer days. In addition, Mary Lyons. At this time, the Chief has been placed on paid administrative leave effective immediately. The the other thing to be aware of is the temperature Police Department will be under the direction of Captain of the pavement when walking your dog. If you [Jason] King until further notice. The Town at this time are not able to hold your hand onto the pavement cannot comment more on the matter as we must protect then it is too hot for their paw pads. Try staying the integrity of the investigation and the ongoing legal on grass or trails during the hot summer weather. proceedings.” Lorenco had told The Wanderer earlier on Monday You can contact Dr. Gould at 508-758-6400 or that after the arraignment he planned to meet personally visit our website at MattapoisettAH.com

www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 13 with Lyons and the Select Board, Jordan Collyer and Jodi Lynn Bauer, and then determine an immediate course of action. He released a statement in the morning, saying, “The Town is taking the matter very seriously and is thoroughly examining the details of the case. Citizens can expect appropriate and swift action following our investigation.” At Tuesday night’s Mattapoisett Select Board meeting, Vice Chair Jordan Collyer reiterated Lorenco’s comments and asked for the public’s patience while town officials continue their investigation into the matter. Also facing a marked lanes violation, Lyons, 61, was released on her own personal recognizance with the promise to appear back in court on August 31 for a pre- trial hearing. A message seeking comment from Lyons’ attorney, Robert Nolan, was not returned in time for this edition. State Trooper Patrick Bosworth reported an arrest at 10:52 pm on July 17, having observed Lyons’ 2014 Lexus GX460 SUV moving part way into the left lane and back into the right lane on Route 28 northbound in Falmouth and Bourne. The arrest report alleges an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot and glassy eyes, and swayed body movement on the part of Lyons. It also says that she failed a visual-acuity test at the scene. The report states that Lyons denied having anything to drink that night and told the officer that her hips and knees would prevent her from being able to complete the physical tests that the officer had told her were needed to determine whether she was OK to drive. What Can I Do For You? The report further states that Lyons pretended to blow into the Preliminary Breath Test equipment, and it was determined on the scene that she was intoxicated. When the police cruiser arrived at the State Police Bourne Barracks, Lyons had already freed herself of the handcuffs that had been placed on her at the scene. The report said the handcuffs were placed in front of rather than behind Lyons to assist her mobility. Lyons, who had told the arresting officer that she was coming from a golf course, was the sole occupant in the vehicle, which contained golf clubs, according to the report.

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14 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 15 Lyons has served as Mattapoisett chief of police since January 1, 2001. She joined the town’s Police Department as an officer on June 25, 1985.

Restaurant Can Have Live Music Marion Select Board By Mick Colageo Abutters were again heard from on Monday night at the Music Hall, where the Marion Select Board’s continued public hearing for the entertainment license sought by the Mary Celeste restaurant was reopened. This time, the hearing was closed, and the Select Board members voted to award the license to applicant Mike Achilles, who once again insisted that he wishes to work with all concerned neighbors and cause no problems. The approval comes with a 90-day review for renewal, at which point the Select Board will seek feedback and determine how to improve on a situation that all readily admitted cannot be truly judged without a tryout. “It’s hard to define limits, but once you approve it’s not irrevocable,” said Select Board member John Waterman. “We have recourse if it’s not working out the way (we hope).” Concerned about the decibel level of live music at the site, Ann Ziegler, 16 Cottage Street, asked Achilles, given the current success of the establishment, why it needs music that could drown out conversations. While insisting music is meant to provide a backdrop and not compete with conversation, Achilles summarized four dimensions to his request. In addition to background music and a weekly one or two-piece, live acoustic set, he would like to offer dinner and a movie on the restaurant’s outdoor patio. “Our goal is that no sound leaves that patio,” he said. “The last thing is we want to have authors in, which would require a microphone.” Ron Hegney, who also resides at 16 Cottage Street, asked if the license can be upgraded to something else including by a subsequent property owner. Select Board member Randy Parker said that the review period and any upgrade would require Select Board approval.

16 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com Ziegler asked that any approval be limited so it doesn’t become a bigger issue and reiterated her stance as preferring not to have live music next door. Achilles explained that he has technology on site that that measures the duration and location of the sound and intends to use that equipment to ensure that no unwanted noise escapes the premises. “Part of this [is] you need to have faith,” said Achilles. “We have kept our word. Our business is in the community; the last thing we want is problems with our neighbors.” Nonetheless, Achilles sought and received a license not limiting his schedule. While he insists he does not plan to expand on the frequency with which he has live music, he asked that the license not to be limited to a hard schedule so that he can avoid being drowned out by louder venues such as the bandstand at Island Wharf. Citing the cost of live entertainment, Achilles said 9:00 pm is the latest the Mary Celeste will play music and not for more than two or three hours. Abutter Tinker Saltonstall offered Achilles her support. “I’ve been impressed with Mike. I think he means what he says,” she said. The Select Board intends to hold its 90-day review of the license at its meeting on Monday, October 18. Special Town Meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 19. Energy Management Committee Chair Christian Ingerslev approached the Select Board about the EMC’s

www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 17 consideration to rename itself to include a reference to its work on climate change. Citing the membership of climate expert Jennifer Francis, Ingerslev said, “We feel that perhaps climate is not having the attention that it has to have here in Marion.” The Select Board will wait on the EMC’s meeting when it will discuss the response to its proposal from Select Board member Norm Hills. A September meeting to address the proposed change is anticipated. The Select Board voted to approve a one-day license to serve alcohol on town-owned property for the August 28 Town Party from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Silvershell Beach. The rain date is August 29. The board voted to approve a one-day permit to serve alcohol on a beach along with a police detail to applicant Sharon Bartholemew, whose event will be held Sunday, August 1, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sippican Beach. In his Town Administrator’s Report, Jay McGrail provided an update on his FY21 goals including four key components: infrastructure, financial, contracts, and initiatives. Last year the Select Board prioritized subgoals under each of those headings. McGrail said that, under infrastructure, the preliminary design for the water treatment plant at Creek Road has been completed. A Route 6 preliminary design anticipates an August 4 meeting, while the Town House and Annex restoration saw the front entrance opened on Tuesday. The air-conditioning and sprinkler projects are making progress, and the design of Marion’s new Department of Public Works building is 90-percent complete, In summarizing the financial component, McGrail told the Select Board, “From where we were sitting at this table a year ago to where we are today, we’ve made huge strides.” Initiatives include quarterly meetings of the Water and Sewer commissioners. “We’ve completed some of [the goals and] made progress on all of them,” McGrail stated. The next step, he said, is to talk through goals for FY22. Waterman said it is important to “keep a running

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Patience Sought in Wake of Police Chief Arrest Mattapoisett Select Board • Draperies & Sheers By Marilou Newell • Roman Shades, Balloons, During the July 20 meeting of the Mattapoisett Cornices Select Board, Chairman Jordan Collyer asked for the public’s understanding as the town works through the • Designer Valances weekend arrest of Chief of Police Mary Lyons. • Custom Comforters, Dust Ruffles Reading from prepared notes, Collyer called it • Bedspreads, Pillows, “an unfortunate matter. [Chief Lyons] has been placed Table Rounds on administrative leave with pay effective [July 19],” Large Selection of Designer Fabrics he stated. “The town is taking this seriously and will be moving forward with our own investigation immediately. HUNTER DOUGLAS Once information can be obtained, we will take Blinds, Shutters, Shades and more.... appropriate action on behalf of the town.” Collyer acknowledged that the public had questions, but noted the town was unable to comment SANDPIPER any further at that time. Collyer asked for the public’s “support, patience, and understanding as we navigate INTERIORS this matter.” In the interim, Captain Jason King will 40 Brandt Beach Avenue, Mattapoisett, MA handle the command position. “We have every bit of faith that the integrity of 508-758-4847 the town’s Police Department will be maintained, and Call for Appointment Monday-Friday 9 to 4, Saturday 9 to 12 they will continue to serve the public as they always have,” said Collyer. “We, as a board, stand behind the men and women of our police force as they continue to provide the needed services of their department to the citizens at large.” The next agenda item was the acceptance of the resignation of Shannon Finning from the Mattapoisett School Committee. Collyer then read in full Finning’s Ken Clarke letter of resignation dated July 15. In the letter, Finning Is now in business as asserted that School Committee Chairman James Muse “has treated me, personally, with disrespect and, of more concern, has, in my opinion, demonstrated unwillingness k. clarke to hear from all constituents and effectively engage and communicate with parents and families in particular.” Heating & Cooling Collyer publicly thanked Finning for her many contributions during her time as a Mattapoisett School Committee member. Oil Heat & Air Conditioning In an interview Monday night, Muse told The Wanderer that he has always respected Finning Service, Repairs, Installations professionally and personally and wished her well in her future endeavors. 24 Hour Emergency Burner Service The board also met with Marine Advisory Board Chair Carlos DeSousa, who discussed the need for a professionally written Waterfront Management Plan. He PO Box 404 said grant monies were available up to $120,000 with the town needing to kick in another $30,000, but Collyer Mattapoisett, MA 02739 wanted to know what the deliverables would be. “What will we actually get?” he asked. 508-742-7466 DeSousa pointed to technical information that would be useful to boaters as well as others using the waterfront. He said that last time a management plan

20 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com for the waterfront was drafted was in 2011, but it lacked much of what a plan for the current times should include. DeSousa said that doing the plan now is an important step towards having it incorporated in the town’s Master Plan currently under review. Collyer pressed further, asking, “What does this get us other than a stack of papers?” DeSousa pointed to aquaculture as a big reason to produce a management plan, given the town’s investment in revitalizing shellfish beds. Collyer told DeSousa that the proposal would have to go before the Capital Planning Committee and the Finance Committee, as both are involved in the allocation of taxpayer dollars. Collyer said he is on board but wants to ensure that the Since 1962 money invested in a waterfront management plan would be beneficial to the townspeople. Select Board member 508 996-3301 Jodi Bauer concurred, saying, “People will want to know, ‘How is this going to benefit me?’” 94 State Rd. (Rte. 6), North Dartmouth Shifting gears to the needs of the wharves, Collyer asked the Marine Advisory Board to produce suggestions on best ways to roll out future construction and asked Town Administrator Mike Lorenco to draft an RFQ (request for quotes) by September 15. Also meeting with the board was architect Steve Kelleher regarding renovations and repairs to the Highway Department barn on Mendell Road. Cost estimates for Phase 1 came in far over expectations. “It’s $156,000 over budget,” Kelleher said. There ensued a discussion of best next steps, including a complete unpacking of the proposed three phases and parsing some work to in-house resources. Collyer said a meeting between FinCom, the Select Board, and the Highway Department should be set up to drill down through options and issues. He encouraged Kelleher to “estimate the whole thing [and] trend it out for 18 months … then set up a working meeting.” The board also discussed the conservation agent vacancy and how best to try and interest qualified people to come forward. The biggest problem identified was The SOUTHCOAST the part-time status of the position. Discussion of the need to review the agency’s fee structure was brought JAZZ ORCHESTRA to the fore with Collyer asking David Lawrence of the is back! Saturday July 24 Nancy Moore MSW, LICSW Psychotherapist 2:00-6:00pm [email protected] Wings Court in Beautiful Specializing in adults, couples, families and geriatrics Downtown Offices in Marion and Bridgewater Accepting all insurances including Medicare New Bedford! 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The May 26 Annual Town Election failed to Conservation Commission, present for the meeting, to produce a winner for an open seat after longstanding ask the commissioners to review current fees. “This is a member Tina Rood chose not to run for reelection. No one service; it’s a cost center for the town,” said Collyer, who pulled papers and there was tie in write-in votes, so the also said that FinCom needs to be involved with any task of filling the position fell to the selectmen in concert staffing decisions moving forward. with the School Committee. They met on Monday night Lorenco commented that the town is also as required in the case of a failure to elect. searching for a new fulltime Board of Health agent. “It’s really about serving the entire community; Meeting with the board was Mike Sudofsky, I feel called to do that. I believe we’re here for the long proprietor of the Walrus and the Captain restaurant. haul,” said Chisholm, who told the meeting that the Sudofsky requested and received conditional approval 2021-22 academic year will be the fourth for his family for a bar cart to service the outdoor patio tables he’ll be in Rochester. “I’ve definitely recognized where there is allowed to use until April 1, 2022. The condition placed room for improvement.” Chisholm said he is a seasoned on the board’s approval is that the Building Department professional involved in non-profit organizations and also also approve the request to ensure it is in compliance with a sports coach. permitting. Chisholm was one of three candidates who, after The board approved the annual Watershed Ride sending letters of interest, were invited to speak before the hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition on October 3 and committee and the board on Monday night. His term will the South Coast Bikeway Alliance’s Pedal for the Path bike expire at the 2022 Town Election next spring. ride planned for September 12. Also receiving approval Rochester School Committee Chairperson Sharon was the Mattapoisett Road Race Committee’s request for Hartley presided over the appointment that was attended its annual race. Normally held on July 4, the 2021 race was by all four sitting committee members, including Kate moved to August 21. Duggan, Anne Fernandes, and Rob Rounseville, along The public was reminded of the July 27 special with Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools election to fill a seat on the Select Board. The vacancy Mike Nelson. was created with the untimely passing of John DeCosta Tim Scholz and Maciel Pais were the other two Jr. Polls will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at Old candidates. Hammondtown School. 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the Buzzards Bay Action Committee, and APC Nemasket Management Plan Steering Committee. In her Town Administrator’s Report, Suzanne Szyndlar told the selectmen that she would like to start bringing people in for interviews for the town treasurer’s position. It was determined that the original September 17 is to give both teachers and students the opportunity for deadline for final submission of articles for the October the best experience. Roch has an excellent school system 18 Special Town Meeting warrant is not sufficient, so that and I want to be part of it,” he said. Pais told the meeting submission deadline has been move up to August 6. The he also has experience in budgets and teacher contracts. draft warrant review will be held on September 6. He said his passion will always be education and he aims Rochester received its fourth CARES Act to lend support today so that, in the future, the students reimbursement for $225,000, bringing the funding can support their world. approximately halfway toward the total $825,000; two “I think this is a difficult decision because all more CARES Act checks will be coming to Rochester. of your hearts are in the right place. I hope we have the The town’s Council on Aging has been awarded same dilemma when we have the election,” said Nelson. $63,000 in state grant funding to purchase a new van. Hartley told the three candidates, “No matter Rochester received its first round of ARPA what happens, we want you to know we appreciate your funding at $297,625 and is anticipating $595,250 more in interest and want you to stay with it.” February. The town will receive an additional $1,104,000 Duggan asked if the candidates were aware of in ARPA funding that will be delivered through Plymouth the opening before the May 26 town election and, if so, County. why did they not enter. Responses indicated a lack of Szyndlar clarified to the selectmen that ARPA awareness, which left the committee and the selectmen funding is not a reimbursement plan like CARES Act pondering exactly how publicity can be improved next funding, but a resource for the town. Treasury guidance time around. permits funds that are obligated by December 2024 to be The Board of Selectmen addressed other expended by December 31, 2026. Despite the funding, the vacancies, voting to enter into negotiations with Kaitlin town is taking a cautious approach, considering the slow Young for the position of town planner. “She comes with evolvement of information coming down from the federal a lot of experience as a planner and as a conservation government. agent,” said Chairman Brad Morse. Rochester’s FY22 apportionment of $308,083 from The selectmen voted to approve the appointment the state in Chapter 90 funds (roads) is up $6,421 from last of new Conservation Agent Merilee Kelly to represent year. the town on the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District The selectmen signed their approval of the Commission and Water Protection Advisory Committee, Buzzards Bay Coalition’s annual Watershed Ride

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ConCom Prefers ‘Safe’ over ‘Sorry’ Marion Conservation Commission By Jean Perry The Marion Conservation Commission consistently took the ‘better safe than sorry’ approach as it considered a variety of applications on July 14, preferring the proverbial ounce of prevention above allowing 2,500 gallons of neutralized chlorinated water to be discharged into the stream on Creek Road. During the discussion of the Marion Department of Public Works’ Request for Determination of Applicability to repair the Creek Road water main, Chair Shaun Walsh paused to ponder how discharging chlorinated water used to disinfect the water pipe and then chemically neutralized afterward could be allowed into the nearby stream. DPW Engineering Manager Meghan Davis had just explained how the water used to disinfect the pipe would be discharged into 55-gallon drums for chemical neutralizing when Walsh paused to familiarize himself with the chemicals involved and the potential effects of releasing the water into the stream. It’s a common practice, explained Davis, describing how the chlorine water is treated with a

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www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 31 to issue the project a conservation management permit so construction could begin. That permit, though, could take months – perhaps even a year – which, Las pointed out, would put the project at risk should the commission decide to keep the public hearing open for just as long. On Zoom with Las was Caroline Booth, who Summer & Fall referred to a letter from NHESP from earlier that day. But Chairman Christopher Gerrior pointed out that the letter We have it all! did not give any further details than a previous letter Summer Sales about minimizing the impacts the project would have on up to 75% Off! the sensitive habitats at the site. “We would need to know ... those things,” he said. Mon-Sat 9am-4:30pm Booth commented that the Snipatuit Road solar 270 Huttleston Ave. Lifestyles Plaza, Fairhaven project, Featherbed South Solar project, and Braley Hill expecting to issue an approval for Snipatuit Road North Solar project are intertwined due to the turtle Solar, LLC’s Notice of Intent application for a large- habitats contained within each site, and the mitigation scale solar farm off Snipatuit Road; however, after a plan would include the full protection of surrounding lengthy discussion, the commission felt confident that land in the form of conservation restrictions to reduce it could cover all its bases in its written decision, even further fragmenting the habitats. though important documents and state permits remain Las and Booth acknowledged that no construction outstanding, possibly for many months. could start until NHESP issues the project a permit, but The NOI had been discussed during several Matt Creighton, the commission’s peer-review consultant, public meetings over the last several months. So, with cautioned the ConCom that, although it could issue few questions remaining, the applicant’s engineer, Eric approval ahead of the NHESP permit, it would be wise Las of Beals and Thomas, Inc., asked the commission to wait. If the NHESP permit requires any changes to to issue an Order of Conditions and include special the plan, the project would have to reappear before the conditions that would allow for approval as they wait commission. He added that the conservation restriction for the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program must be recorded at the Registry of Deeds before the Order of Conditions anyway. Las appealed to the commission, saying, “We’re not trying to pull a fast one here. … I just don’t see how a conservation restriction is going to change the project. … I just don’t see how in any way what we’re doing with Natural Heritage is going to change or require us to come back.” He said he trusts the NHESP to make the proper recommendations. “I just don’t see a need to delay for up to three months,” he said, noting how often commission members can come and go, and a delay would jeopardize all the work put into the project so far. Creighton said the applicant would be “rolling the dice” if they wanted to close the public hearing now but said it was up to the commission. Las added that, Frank’s Small Engine Repair 25 Years of Experience Repairs done to most brands of outdoor power equipment Pick up and Delivery Available Riding mowers, walk behind mowers, snow blowers, generator, etc.

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32 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com even if NHESP required more to be done to protect the habitat, there is plenty of mitigation land to allow the project to go above and beyond what the project has been Cape Cod required to do up until now. Booth said the Order of Conditions the Furniture Restoration, LLC. commission issued for the Featherbed solar project could Refinishing & Repairing be referenced in the Order of Conditions for the Snipatuit Owner: Jim Zine Road project. It could also include the condition that all 508-295-8122 NHESP requirements be met. Still, asked Gerrior, “How can the commission [email protected] make accurate conditions to things that we don’t even Pick up and Delivery Available know? That’s where I’m getting hung up on.” 2235 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA 02576 Booth suggested a general condition requiring Hours: Tues-Sat. call ahead that the applicant obtain the conservation management permit and meet all the requirements set forth by NHESP. Rock. This would cover all that the commission requires and This natural feature was discussed when Tom put it into the Order of Conditions, she said. Brownell, current owner of the Church Street property, In the end, the commission did just that and brought his Special Permit to the Mattapoisett Zoning added some conditions that Conservation Agent Merilee Board of Appeals on July 15. Represented by David Kelly preferred to include. Davignon of Schneider, Davignon, & Leone, Inc., the Also during the meeting, the commission project includes the razing of an existing residence and continued the Request for a Certificate of Compliance for the construction of a new single-family home. 268 Mattapoisett Road until August 3, so the commission The vacant structure was built in 1925, Davignon could visit the site and confirm that no tree-clearing has stated. The new home is planned to have 28-percent lot occurred within the 25-foot no-touch zone. The NOI filed coverage, but Davignon also noted that the rock restricts by A.D. Makepeace Company, Inc. for Morse Swamp the size of the lot by some 49 square feet, necessitating the Reservoir, 0 County Road, to restore and replicate large Special Permit and the location of the home on the site. swaths of wetlands was continued until August 3. He also said the project had been reviewed and approved The next meeting of the Rochester Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, August 3, at 7:00 pm. Live Music Wednesday & Thursday Glacial Erratic Impacts Church Street Property 5:30-7:30pm Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals By Marilou Newell Long ago as the glaciers slid towards the sea, left Weekend Break for Staff behind were not only the glacial till that fill our yards Closed Fri, Sat, Sun and rocks later used by our forebears for stonewalls, but Back on Tuesday 7/27 also massive rocks of every humongous size imaginable, rocks known as glacial erratic. Think Witch Rock on with an updated menu New Bedford Road in Rochester or that vast rock in the backyard of 57 Church Street, simply known as Great TACO TUESDAYS Reservations preferred, walk-ins welcome Order online at www.walrusbistro.com 508-758-8124

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Affordable tickets ($40 ea.) may be purchased at the following Marion locations: The General Store, Kate’s Simple Eats, Mimis www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 35 changes will make us up-to-date.” Before the Planning Board officially votes its approval of the prescribed changes, a public hearing will be set up to invite public reaction. That will not be on the August 2 agenda. The board voted to pay the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds $77 for a recording expense and $20 to the state Citizen Planner Training Collaborative (CPTC) Workshop for reimbursement for board member Eileen Marum’s participation. Dr. Ed Hoffer, chair of the Marion Board of Health, sat in on Monday night’s Planning Board meeting to offer requested feedback on the board’s discussion about a potential return to in-person meetings. next three years. Hoffer articulated concern over the recent uptick The challenge, said Saltonstall, is the variety in in COVID-19 cases and cited two positive cases over the the firms’ hourly rate schedules. “They’re pretty diverse weekend in Marion. “Whether it’s the Delta variant or from junior person, administrator, all the way up to senior people being too casual, it’s all speculation,” said Hoffer, level. It’s hard to evaluate,” he said. who did not know if the new cases are people who have Planning Board member Norm Hills was pleased been vaccinated. “It would be interesting to know,” said to report that G.A.F. Engineering’s review of Marion’s Hills. Subdivision Rules and Regulations resulted in a positive Acknowledging the Town House lacks the floor report. space for distancing protocols, it was learned that the “G.A.F. said our rules and regulations are in Music Hall is booked on potential Planning Board meeting pretty good shape,” said Hills, nothing eight pages of nights until after October 18. Town Planner Gil Hilario comments, none of which he considers major. “It’s one suggested Sippican School as an in-person alternative be of the things that’s been bothering me for years is, ‘Are considered. we adequate?’ And the answer is, ‘Yes, we are,’ and these It was decided that, for the time being, the Planning Board will remain a Zoom conference. The next meeting of the Marion Planning Board is scheduled for Monday, August 2, at 7:00 pm.

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38 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com cited conflict with Chairperson James Muse. When asked about Finning’s allegation “While I am proud of my dedicated service to of personal disrespect, Muse told The Wanderer, “I the community over the last two plus years, particularly always respected Dr. Finning, her position as a school of my service during the superintendent search, my committee member and her professional knowledge, and effort to ensure all voices were heard during our personally.” reopening conversations, and my contributions to the During the summer of 2020 and into the 2020-21 establishment of and initial year of service on the anti- academic year, Finning spoke critically in public meetings racism subcommittee, I am unwilling to serve on a body about Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools that continues to select a chair who has treated me, Mike Nelson’s performance, articulating her frustration personally, with disrespect and, of more concern, has, in over a lack of transparency in his rollout of the return-to- my opinion, demonstrated an unwillingness to hear from school plan. all constituents and effectively engage and communicate The state Department of Elementary and with parents and families in particular,” read Finning’s Secondary Education asked school superintendents last statement in part. summer to submit plans for full in-person, hybrid, and

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40 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com full-remote learning models with the requested emphasis News Submission Policy on the in-person model. Finning stated during a fall The Wanderer gladly accepts any and all news and press release school committee meeting that she had yet to see the in- items from local nonprofit organizations for publication on a weekly basis. The deadline for submission of news items is Monday at noon for publication in person model requested by DESE, but Muse insisted that that week’s edition. Due to the increasing number of submissions, however, Nelson had complied with DESE’s requests and had given publication of press material is never guaranteed. The Wanderer will make every ORR’s submitted plans its approval. effort to publish timely news items and announcements as the subject warrants Nelson created a COVID-19 dashboard on and as often as spacing allows. All press material must be submitted by email to [email protected] and must be either in a text or Word file. We are not able the school district website that provided up-to-date to retype, correct, or hunt down information to repair incomplete press releases, information for all school bodies in the district, and and we are not able to retype or reformat posters or bulleted lists that are not in thresholds were established for potential pivots in the readable paragraph form. We cannot accept any handwritten material or news learning model. items via telephone, no matter how brief. Photographs of area events and newsmakers are also accepted and The ORR district began the school year primarily encouraged. The Wanderer accepts well-lit and clearly-defined photographs for in a hybrid attendance format (two days in class, three publication provided that they include a brief summary of the event or subject. days via remote access). District school committees We cannot return photographs. Like news items, the deadline for photos is frequently heard in public meetings from students’ Monday at noon, and the publication of photographs is also subject to spacing constraints and cannot be guaranteed. parents who expressed frustration with remote-access All submitted copy is subject to alterations and/or condensation as learning. space allows at the editor’s discretion. All submissions become the property of In March, ORR pivoted the learning model for The Wanderer and are assumed to be submitted for the purpose of publication. grades K-2 back to full in-person, and a few weeks later Submissions cannot be returned; therefore, please make sure to retain copies. Ideas for features, breaking news tips, and other suggestions for vetted building plans to do the same with grades 3-6. By the news department are welcome. Please call the News Editor with news tips the end of April, grades 6-12 were also back to full, in- and ideas at 508-758-9055. If it is after hours, please leave a message or email person learning, and the hybrid model was discontinued. [email protected]. Finning did not respond to a request for further comment on her resignation. Academic Achievements Asked for comment, Nelson sent the following Meghan Johnson of Rochester graduated from statement to The Wanderer: “I want to thank Dr. Rochester Institute of Technology with a BS in software Finning for her time and effort as a Mattapoisett School engineering. Committee and Joint School Committee member. Russell Noonan of Marion is among those named Dr. Finning offered many, many hours to serve the community of Mattapoisett and our schools during the past two years and I appreciate her contributions very much. I wish Dr. Finning continued success in all her future endeavors.” Old Tyme Muse likewise extended his appreciation for Finning’s service. “I thank her for her service, and I wish her the best in the future.” The Mattapoisett School Committee is currently Chimney working through the process of filling the vacated seat with the town clerk and the Select Board, and Muse Chimneys/Masonry Repaired anticipates the position will be filled by appointment in accordance with town bylaws. “We do not expect that Re-Pointed there will be a special election,” he said. In other news, the committee received written confirmation dated July 15 from the state Attorney Re-Crowned General’s Office that it found no grounds to pursue the Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Mattapoisett Re-Flashed resident Stephanie Clark. & Water Sealed The AG’s Office determined that the October 22, 6:30 pm Mattapoisett School Committee meeting notice in dispute had been posted on October 20 at approximately Dan Hill 4:10 pm by the town clerk on a bulletin board outside Chimney Sweep & Reline Town Hall, satisfying both the 48-hour time and official Lic./Ins posting-location requirements. The committee will next meet toward the end of August. 508-759-0930 • 508-847-1644 Email: [email protected] www.OldTymeChimneySweep.com www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 41 OBITUARIES Please join us in celebrating the life of and was happiest when the weather was fine and she could Charles “Charlie” McGowan. A funeral hear you laugh. mass will be held on Saturday, August 7, If “It takes a village to raise a child” the same must 2021 at 10:30am at St. Anthony’s Church be said for elderly care. Florence was beneficiary of visits in Mattapoisett. Following the service, from countless neighbors who often arrived with home cooked the family will be hosting a casual lunch meals and sweets while quietly checking in to ensure she was reception at 12:00pm at the McGowan “OK”. Her niece, Jane, was a joyful and “constant” presence in family summer home at 3 Prospect Drive in her later life and a great source of comfort. During the last five Mattapoisett. years of her life, Florence also welcomed aides into her home and these wonderful women became her new best friends. Spe- Florence L. (Dubois) Bates, 96, completed cial thanks to Lucy, Valerie, Grace, Lora and Kelly who were her life’s journey on July 10, 2021 at Sippi- key in allowing mom to fulfill her desire to remain at home. can Healthcare Center. A celebration of Florence’s life will take place at her Loving mother to Richard Bates of Brandt Beach homestead in August. Date and details will be Mattapoisett, Eric Bates and his wife Mau- forthcoming. reen of Vallejo, CA; grandmother to Rachel In keeping with Florence’s desire to keep children Bates and partner Dylan of Seekonk, MA; safe and comfortable while in the water, please consider a me- and numerous nieces and nephews. In ad- morial contribution to your local YMCA swimming program. dition to her husband, she was predeceased Private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer by her siblings, Blanche Constant, Dora Mattapoisett Home For Funerals. For full obituary go to www. Blanchette, Roland Dubois, daughter-in-law Ruth Bates and saundersdwyer.com. grandson Forest Bates. If “Life Is A Beach” then Brandt Beach was THE Roland R. Menard, 61, of Mattapoisett BEACH in Florence Bates’s life. Born in New Bedford on died July 12, 2021 unexpectedly at home. October 22, 1924, Florence and her husband, Bob, purchased Born in New Bedford, son of land at Brandt Beach in 1954 and began the three year adven- Roland and Janet (Major) Menard, he was ture of building their future home. Florence was at Bob’s side raised in Fairhaven, traveled around the for every step of construction, from land clearing to shingling country when young, but lived in Matta- the roof, while simultaneously caring for two small children. poisett most of his life. Finally, in February of 1957, she took residence in what was to He was a self-employed carpenter for many years. A be her home for the next 64 years. hard worker, who loved to daydream. In the lifetime that followed, Florence provided Mr. Menard enjoyed being near the water, fishing, swimming instruction first to her own children and then to doz- and gardening. He was artistic, creative, and generous of ens of other children and sometimes their children’s children! heart. Sensitive and kind, with a feisty fighting spirit. He never Her children could often determine her location by standing stopped trying, he always said “we will always find a way.” He outside the house and waiting to hear her inimitable laugh Loved all kinds of animals, each of the seasons, and a prevail- usually emanating from the direction of the beach. Being in ing southwest wind. He loved his children most of all. or near water and surrounded by children was her heaven. Her Survivors include his parents; his 2 sons, Lucas granddaughter put it best. “Did I visit in winter? In my memo- Menard and his wife Nicole Menard of Plymouth and Ross ries it is always summer at Meme’s house.” Menard and his wife Lee Menard of Mattapoisett; his for- Yet, winter did come, as it must in New England, mer spouse, Lynne Menard; 3 sisters, Kim Menard of New and with Buzzards Bay no longer hospitable for swimming, Bedford, Kathy Bergeron of Rochester and Christine Koczera Florence could be still be found doing laps or performing of Fairhaven; his brother, David Menard of Acushnet; 5 water aerobics in the pool at the New Bedford Y with a close grandchildren, Landen, Avah, Lance, Alexandria and Laynah; group of friends. When Florence was not swimming or boating many nieces and nephews; and his soul-buddy, Syd Lewis of with her husband, she would walk - and walk she did - daily, Rochester. to the Pillars and back, well into her 90s. She was also an avid His visiting hours were held on Saturday, July 15th card player, a graceful dancer, a seamstress, and an unabashed in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 crooner of tunes from her heyday. While she won’t exactly County Road, Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www. be remembered as a cook, she did make some delicious chow saundersdwyer.com. mien candy and a mean French-Canadian meat pie! There is no way to sum up nearly 97 years of exis- tence, no litany of accomplishments or experiences that will If you have a notice you would like to have included in convey the essence of a person. Florence had plenty of stories the Obituaries section, please contact our office at: 508 from her long life, but mostly she was content to live simply 758-9055, or by email at [email protected].

42 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com to the Dean’s List at Endicott College for the Spring 2021 of America, debate team captain, mock trial attorney, semester. Noonan is majoring in Finance and is the son of and a member of the drama club, chorus, and a Kimberly Noonan and Russell Noonan. capella groups. He is a member of the National Honor The following Tri-Town residents were named to Society, Congressional Award Gold Medalist 2021, and the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the spring 2021 Presidential Volunteer Service Award Gold Medalist. semester: Samuel Gordon, of Marion, a rising junior A resident of Fairhaven, he plans to attend UPenn, majoring in economics, is a graduate of Tabor Academy. Northeastern, or Cornell, and study corporate law. Abigail LaCasse, of Mattapoisett, a rising junior majoring in psychology, is a graduate of Tabor Academy. From the Files of the Justin James Shay, of Rochester, graduated May Rochester Historical Society 13 from Saint Michael’s College with a Bachelor of Science By Connie Eshbach in Physics. As most know, Old Rochester was made up of several sections that created village centers of their own American Legion Boys Nation due to the difficulties in traveling to the town center for Edward Anthony Gonet IV, an incoming church and town meetings. It was a long trek by foot, senior at Old Rochester Regional High School, has been horseback, or wagon. Two of those sections (Mattapoisett selected as a senator for American Legion Boys Nation and Marion) solved their travel problems by separating in the Washington, D.C. area, July 23-30. Boys Nation from the mother town in the 1800s. is an annual American Legion program that includes The North Rochester section of town was not civic training, leadership development, and a focus created out of land that was part of the Proprietor’s on Americanism. At Boys State, he has been elected agreement with the Plymouth Court, rather it was Governor of his state. purchased directly from the Native Americans. In 1673, At Old Rochester Regional High School, Gonet land was bought from Tuspaquin in what was known as is a student council senator, executive student council the “South Purchase.” Most of the land was Middleboro, secretary, and statewide student council representative. but a section that wrapped around the top of Snipatuit His other activities include founder of Cultural Clubs Pond was combined with land from another purchase to TRI-TOWN POLICE LOGS MARION MATTAPOISETT ROCHESTER Log highlights July 11-July 17 Log highlights July 11-July 17 Log highlights July 11-July 17 • Island Wharf Rd – EMS/medical • Gary Dr - Notification • Old Schoolhouse Rd – Noise • Meadow Island – Waterways • Acushnet Rd – Ambulance request • Mattapoisett Rd – 911 call • Cove St – Missing person • Goodspeed Island - Vandalism • Wolf Island Rd – Suspicious activity • Village Dr – Officer wanted • Reservation Rd - Vandalism • Forbes Rd - Larceny • Oak St – Officer wanted • Bayberry Ln – MV lockout • Burgess Ave – 911 call • Jenney Ln – Paper service • North St - Disturbance • Perrys Ln – Suspicious activity • Mill St – Suspicious person • Angelica Ave – Suspicious persons • Neck Rd – MV fire • Old Knoll Rd – EMS/medical • Brant Beach Ave – Unattended death • Mendell Rd – MV stop/citation • Point Rd – Animal complaint • Goodspeed Island – Parking complaint • Marion Rd - Medical • Point Rd – EMS/medical • Silver Shell Ave – Suspicious persons • Boxturtle Dr – Follow up • Marion Harbor – Waterways • Silver Shell Ave - Complaint • Forbes Rd – Follow up • Wareham Rd – MV collision • Cove St – Health/welfare • Cranberry Hwy – Suspicious activity • Shawondasse Rd – Suspicious activity • Fairhaven Rd – Health/welfare • Lady Slipper Ln – Follow up • Wareham Rd – MV collision • North St – MV violations • Forbes Rd – Medical • Front St - Disturbance • Driscoll Ln – Ambulance request • Boxbery Ln – Follow up • Water St – EMS/medical • County Rd – Property lost • County Rd – Animal control • Front St – Attempted B&E • Marion Rd – MV crash • Cranberry Hwy – 911 call • Wareham Rd – Larceny/past • Water St – MV violations • Braley Hill Rd – 911 call • Holmes St – Paper service • Barlow Ln – Animal control • Braley Hill Rd – Assist other agency • Zora Rd – Animal complaint • Pocohontas Way – 911 call • Marion Rd - Medical • Rt 195 West – MV collision • I195 West – MV crash • Robinson Rd – Assist other agency • South St – Parking enforcement • Park St – Health/welfare • Andrew Burke Ln – Firearms licensing • Delano Rd – Disturbance • Angelica Ave - Complaint • Mendell Rd – MV stop/citation • Delano Rd – Health/welfare • Railroad Ave – Suspicious persons • Perrys Ln – Suspicious activity • Mill St – Larceny/past • Water St – MV lockout • Boxberry Ln - Medical • Whynot Ct – Officer wanted • Strawberry Point – Harbormaster • Douglas Corner Rd – Follow up • Pleasant St – Officer wanted • Bay St – Animal control • Neck Rd – MV collision • Mill St – Found property • Acushnet Rd – Ambulance request • Paradise Ln – 911 call • Creek Rd – MV collision • Tupola Ln – Assist other agency • Stevens Rd - Medical For a full PDF of the three towns’ police logs from the past week, including arrest reports, visit www.Wanderer.com. www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 43 MOVIE REVIEW Coyote By Rob Gonsalves www.robsmovievault.com

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain. A documentary directed by Morgan Neville. Running time: 119 minutes. MPAA rating: R. Now playing in select theaters and on streaming home media. The suicide asks the world, “Why?” The question has levels: Why me? Why am I here? Why should leave a note. He felt, perhaps, the act spoke for him. I go on? And the suicide, most often, is answered by By liberally seasoning the film with talking- the same word with a different meaning: Why did you heads footage of those who loved him — second go? Why did you leave us? Why wasn’t I enough to save wife Ottavia Busia-Bourdain, fellow chef Eric Ripert, you? The messy but honest documentary Roadrunner: A many others — Neville avoids the trap of making a Film About Anthony Bourdain does its best work when it compilation of clips from all Bourdain’s shows, and engages with all the whys — not only Bourdain’s final Bourdain’s survivors help put him in context. He was why (he took his own life in 2018) and the many whys generally miserable and dissatisfied with himself, of those who loved him, but the whys of Bourdain’s which drove him to immerse himself without restraint packed and perpetually in-motion life. in new passions, like jiu-jitsu — or Argento. After a A chef turned writer turned host of several while, the portrait takes shape: the profoundly sad food/travel shows, Bourdain seemed to mainline implication is that some people aren’t meant to last — experiences as he once injected heroin. He was never the old “light that burns twice as bright” adage — and one to err on the side of moderation. As much as we that Bourdain escaped self-extinguishment in a few would have wanted a storybook ending for him — major ways (I still remember the New Zealand episode retiring to his beloved Vietnam, kicking back — that of No Reservations when an ATV flipped over onto him wasn’t in the cards for him. Director Morgan Neville and, by some fool luck, he didn’t end right then and (Won’t You Be My Neighbor) sits down with a bunch there) and in countless, everyday minor ways until it of Bourdain associates and friends, who all still seem finally caught up with him. Bourdain, though, lasted raw about losing him. The narrative picks up around long enough for millions — not just those he hung out the time the spotlight landed on Bourdain — when his with — to mourn him bitterly. addictive tell-all Kitchen Confidential was published in The big takeaway here is a brief bit when 2000. From there Bourdain wandered into television, a Bourdain sits across from Iggy Pop, who says that medium he was not initially suited for. what still thrills him is being loved and appreciating At certain points one might feel a better title that gift. Bourdain nods blankly, as if Iggy were talking for the film would be Storyteller, since more than one about alien abduction. The entirety of the movie is in person calls him that. But Roadrunner better matches that opaque nod of incomprehension. Bourdain was up with the movie’s portrait of a man with an itchy stopped and praised wherever he walked in New York foot. Bourdain was always running towards new City and increasingly elsewhere in the world. It would worlds; he was also, we begin to sense, running away have been balm for his ego, if not for the damage it from himself. We might as well knock it out of the way did to his role as an observer and chronicler. Once now: I don’t blame Bourdain’s last lover, Asia Argento, he became the observed and chronicled, which on an for what he did, and I don’t think anyone who watches elemental level he seemed to feel he didn’t deserve, it Roadrunner with a reasonable amount of attention was only a matter of time. If you don’t feel worthy of could, either. Any attempt to make Argento the “why” adulation and random stranger affection, you don’t feel of Bourdain’s ending runs contrary to his own ethos, you belong in the world that lavishes it on you. And his very soul. He knew nothing is that simple. This perhaps you act accordingly. Roadrunner shakes out not man who wrote about everything else, though, did not as a biography so much as an inquiry into grief.

44 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com create North Rochester. New Location The North Rochester 81 County Road, Route 6 part of town was closer to both Mattapoisett Middleboro and Freetown 508-758-7960 on their borders than to Rochester center, especially since Neck Road, the quickest route, ended at the shores of Snipatuit Pond, necessitating the use of a longer more roundabout route, so North Rochester had its own church, stores, farms, and businesses. However, rather than seeking to separate, they desired a quicker route to the town center. The solution, a causeway, had both its defenders and detractors. Those against its construction believed the pond to be too deep and, therefore, the cost too high. Annual I’ve heard two stories as to how the matter was resolved. The first had the state involved and an intrepid resident taking off his shoes and rolling up his trousers and walking across the pond to prove its shallow depth. Tent Sale The next and maybe more accurate story was, in order to show the shallowness of the water, Town Meeting was held at the south end of Neck Road. The North Rochester men waded across to attend, and the causeway proposal passed. 50% Off The original causeway was built by hand using tipcarts. Gravel came from the land of John and Peleg Thursday, Clark at the south end and from the land of Hosea Maxim on the north end. A stone culvert was left open to allow for water to flow. The causeway was finished in 1879 and Friday, the first people to drive across in a carriage were 5-year- old George Cowan and his parents. Saturday

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www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 45 TriTown Happenings After a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Mattapoisett Lions Club held the Harbor Days festival July 14-18 at Shipyard Park. The festival included a vendor craft fair on the weekend, a Friday night fish fry, a Saturday night lobster fest, and Sunday morning pancakes. Photos by Ryan Feeney

Aja and Leia sporting their Mattapoisett Fire Department Junior Firefighter hats during Harbor Days this past weekend. Photo courtesy Kristen Boucher These photos and more are available online at www.wanderer.com 46 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com Wednesday, July 28: Sausage w/peppers & onions, pasta alfredo, sub roll, mini red velvet cake, diet: low sugar cake; Thursday, July 29: Florentine omelet, hash browns, zucchini & tomato, fruit loaf, Mandarin oranges; Friday, July 30: Broccoli & cheese stuffed chicken, Spanish rice, green beans, whole wheat bread, pineapple

The Heirloom Gardener Register now to hear John Forti’s lecture on “Heirloom and Native Plants – A Living History” at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street in Mattapoisett, on Tuesday, August 3, at 4:00 pm. This Purrington Lecture Series event is sponsored by the Mattapoisett Library Trust and the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club. In this fantastic presentation, Forti provides an illustrated talk that brings to life the unique and living history of plants that have a defining presence in our region. It explores the significance of heirloom/open- pollinated plants and gives voice to the history they keep alive. For those interested in gardens that inspire a sense of time and place, this talk will foster a better understanding of the most tried and true plants and our role in preservation. Forti’s book, “The Heirloom Gardener - Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World,” Timber Press 2021, was the #1 New Best Seller Gardening book on Amazon. Forti is a garden historian and ethnobotanist who Roby’s For all your Energy Needs Over 60 years for Customer Service Propane Gas & Heating Oil Residential - Commercial - Agricultural Propane Gas Filling Station Rtes 58 & 495, W. Wareham, MA 02576 800-642-7121 or 508-295-3737 www.robysgas.com Mon-Fri 7-4:00 Sat 8-12

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Cheryl Hatch and Jennifer Shepley at the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club’s note card sale during the Harbor Days weekend. Photo by Jennifer Fiddling at Mattapoisett Museum during Harbor Shepley Days weekend. Photo by Jennifer Shepley

The Marion Town House main entrance is now open and is fully handicapped-accessible. The Town would Now that folks are getting out and about again, don’t forget about our like to thank the Marion Facilities Department for Wandering Wanderer pictures. Bring a copy of The Wanderer with you a job well done and the Sippican Historical Society and send us a photo to share with our readers. Pictured here: Walker, for its generosity. A grand opening ceremony will Ellen Scholter, and Emma Kendrigan with The Wanderer at the west be held later this summer. Photos courtesy Town of entrance to Glacier National Park in Montana. Marion These photos and more are available online at www.wanderer.com 48 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com has directed gardens for Plimoth Plantation Museum, of the Library in the community. The Trust underwrites Strawbery Banke Museum, Massachusetts Horticultural new programs, enhances the collection, and enriches the Society, and Bedrock Gardens. He has won numerous library environment in areas that are beyond the normal awards for historic garden preservation, children’s costs of the library. garden design, herbal and historical education, and, most recently, the Award of Excellence from National Garden Young People’s Concert Clubs, one of the nation’s most-recognized nonprofits The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday and largest volunteer gardening organization in the evening concert series with a Young People’s Concert on world. His recent book was inspired by his posts as The Friday, July 23. The concert will include an opportunity Heirloom Gardener – John Forti, which go out regularly for children in the audience to play rhythm instruments to millions on Facebook that value his uniquely curated with the band. The program is as follows: Children’s blend of history, horticulture, environmentalism, poetry, March - E. F. Goldman; Looney Tunes Overture - B. art, kitchen, and garden craft. He gardens and lives along Holcombe; A Disney Spectacular - arr. J. Moss the banks of the Piscataqua River. For more information A Trumpeter’s Lullaby - L. Anderson; Journey to the or to register, contact Library Director Jennifer Jones, Lion’s Castle - R. Galante; Pixar Movie Magic - arr. M. [email protected], or call 508-758-4171. Registration is Brown; Highlights from Frozen - arr. Sean O’Loughlin; also available online through the library’s calendar of Variations on “Bingo” - S. Reisteter; The Candy Man (from events found on the MFPL website. Willie Wonka) - A. Newley; Walt Disney Overture - J. The Mattapoisett Library Trust, Inc., founded Christensen; The Wizard of Oz Fantasy - H. Arlen; Moana in 2001, is a not-for-profit charitable organization under - arr. J. Bocook; Shrek Dance Party - arr. P. Murtha. section 501(c)(3) dedicated to expanding the role of the Trumpet soloist Robert Couto, a native of New library in the community. The Trust underwrites new Bedford, was a member of the United Sates Navy Band programs, enhances the collection, and enriches the from 1992 to 2016. He earned a Bachelor of Music from library environment in areas that are beyond the normal The Hartt School of Music in 1989 and a Master of Music costs of the library. from The Juilliard School in 1991. He has performed with The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club was organized in the Hartford, New Haven, Maryland, and Annapolis the fall of 1941. From the beginning, the Club’s objectives Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Berkshire Opera were: civic, social, educational, and philanthropic. Company, and has also appeared with notable conductors The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club logo was designed in 1969 to best reflect the purpose and goals of the club. The lighthouse represents leadership. The stone base represents the various interest groups within the club that support our members. The rays of light beaming from the lighthouse signify the strength of light that will shine, depending on the enthusiasm and hard work of club members.

Mattapoisett Free Public Join us at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library at 7 Barstow Street in Mattapoisett on Tuesday, July 27, at 6:30 Located at pm for a Local Author Spotlight! Mattapoisett resident The Mattapoisett Wellness Center Kathleen Hickey recently released a young adult novel inspired by trips to Cuttyhunk Island with her husband. As an active community volunteer, Hickey found time during the pandemic to write the story she had been envisioning. Hickey will talk about her inspiration for the novel and discuss the process of getting her work published. Her book, “Penikese Island Adventure,” is available through Amazon and other major retailers. Copies will also be available for purchase at the program. Registration is not required for this program. For more information, contact Library Director Jennifer Jones via email at [email protected] or by calling 508-758-4171. This program is sponsored by the Mattapoisett Library Trust. The Mattapoisett Library Trust, Inc., founded in 2001, is a not-for-profit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) dedicated to expanding the role www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 49 SALOME’S STARS ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re not Sheepish when it comes to asserting your opinions on what you think is right or wrong. Be assured that you’re being heard, and something positive will follow. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your sense of justice makes it difficult not to speak up about a recurring matter involving a co-worker. But, once again, you need facts to back you up before you can act. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance is still dominant, and if Cupid misfired before, don’t worry. He’ll take better aim at someone new this time around. Expect favorable news about a financial matter. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The zodiac’s Moon Children can expect things to work out pretty much as planned. One negative note involves a minor relationship problem that suddenly turns serious. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re sud- denly being asked to make choices between two practically equal offers. Which one to choose? Easy. The one most likely to glad- den your Lion’s heart. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Once again, you’re confronted by a workplace problem you thought you’d already resolved. This time, you might need to go higher up to find a just resolution. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good for you: You’re determined to stick with your goals and ignore those naysayers who might try to discourage you. You’re on the right track. The challenge now is to stay on it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You’ll soon get news that is supposed to help you with a troublesome situation. Use your sharp Scorpion instincts to determine if the information is reliable. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) If you learn someone has betrayed your trust, don’t just accept it and walk away. You need to know why that person decided to do what he or she did. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A painful family relationship problem could finally begin to heal. Be prepared to show more flexibility than you might like. But it could be worth it. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) It’s a good idea to enhance your career skills so you’ll be prepared to accept a more respon- sible position when it’s offered. A friend returns a favor just when you need it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show that strong, steely backbone that you usually hide, and demand to be included in any family decision-making that could affect the well-being of a loved one. BORN THIS WEEK: You can be happy being alone at home. But you also love exploring the world outside and meeting new people and sharing new ideas. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. 50 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com Simply Massage “You Deserve a Massage” Lori Pinard LMT $50 for 1 hour Gift Certificates Available

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Leonard Slatkin, Kurt Masur, and Zubin Mehta. Couto the Advent, Medfield, will conduct services at 8:00 am is a former member of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and 10:00 am on Sunday, July 25, at St. Philip’s Episcopal and the George Washington Faculty Brass Quintet. His Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett. This is teachers include Ray Mase, Chris Gekker, Roger Murtha, the 137th Summer Season at St. Philip’s when clergy from and Jack Martin. nearby and far visit every week, using the 1928 Book of The concert, under the direction of Tobias Monte, Common Prayer. All are welcome! will begin at 7:00 pm at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf, off Front Street in Marion. All concerts Kim Barry: Paintings and Pottery Exhibit are free and open to the public. ‘Like’ us on Facebook at The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is hosting an “Marion Town Band” for up-to-date announcements and exhibit of local artist Kim Barry’s paintings and pottery in rain cancellation notices. the library from July 28 – August 20. Mattapoisett artist Barry has a bachelor’s and Master of Fine Arts. She was St. Philip’s Episcopal Church head of Visual and Performing Arts at CATS Academy The Rev. Marc Eames, Rector of The Church of Boston for eight years. Additionally, she has taught many

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS the amount of 5% of the bid price including any TOWN OF ROCHESTER MARION ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS alternates. The Bid Deposit shall be made payable CONSERVATION COMMISSION & TOWN PROJECT to the Town of Marion and shall be in the form of a FOREST COMMITTEE (Project # 2021-1A) bid bond issued by a surety licensed to do business NOTICE OF REMOTE PUBLIC MEETING Sealed bids for construction of the Marion in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and shall An Open Meeting of the Rochester Roadway Improvements Project will be received be conditioned upon the faithful performance by Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, by the Board of Selectmen at the Marion Town the principal of the agreement contained in the bid. August 3, 2021 at 7:00 pm regarding a Notice of House – Board of Selectman’s Office, 2 Spring The Town of Marion reserves the right to reject Intent filing by property owners Carl & Jennifer Street, Marion, Massachusetts 02738 until 1:00 pm or approve a surety. The Bid Deposits of the three Achorn, 23 Hitching Post Road Mattapoisett, MA prevailing time, Thursday August 5, 2021. Bids (3) lowest responsible and eligible bidders shall 02739. This Open Hearing is being conducted submitted after this time will not be accepted. Bids be retained until the execution and delivery of the remotely consistent with Governor Baker’s Act will be opened and publicly read aloud at 1:30 Contract. Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted pm prevailing time, Thursday, August 5, 2021 at The contract will be awarded to the bid- During the State of Emergency effective June 16, the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion der deemed by the Town of Marion to be the lowest 2021. Massachusetts 02738. responsible and eligible bidder. Selection of the The applicant proposes the construction The Bid opening will be open to the successful bidder will be based upon bidder qualifi- of a single-family home with associated garage, public. Face masks are recommended, and social cations, including evidence of past performance on inground pool, on-site well, and septic system in an distancing will not be enforced but suggested similar projects and bid price. The Contract award open field area. during the bid opening. is be subject to the availability of funding. The subject property is 150 Snipatuit All bidders will be notified of the apparent low bid- The successful general bidder will be Road, Map 35, Lot 42F. The applicant’s representa- der. All bidding procedures will be in accordance required to furnish a Performance Bond and a tive is Foresight Engineering, Inc. with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Labor and Materials Bond, each of which shall be This meeting is being held under the Section 39M inclusive as amended. in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, MGL Ch. The work under this Contract consists of the contract price. 131, Section 40 and the Town of Rochester Wet- of pavement improvements in the Town of Marion. The Town of Marion reserves the right land Protection By-Law. The limits of work include: to reject any bid which, in its judgment, fails Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. • Water Street – Allen St to South St (1900’ of to meet the requirements of this Advertisement us/j/84534974151 overlay) for Bids or which is incomplete, conditional, or Meeting ID: 845 3497 4151 • Holmes Street – Pleasant St to Water St (2300’ of obscure, or which contains additions or irregular- Or Call: 1 646 876 9923 overlay) ities, or in which errors occur in addition to the Christopher Gerrior, Chairman 7/22 • School Street (440’ of mill and overlay) foregoing. The Town of Marion also reserves the ------• Parlowtown Road (1100’ of overlay) right to reject any and all proposals if it deems such TOWN OF ROCHESTER • Pavement repair at 362 Front Street (mill and rejection(s) to be in the best interest of the Town. BOARD OF SELECTMEN overlay) The Town of Marion further reserves the right to NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The work includes furnishing all labor, waive any minor discrepancies or informalities, to On August 2nd, 2021 at 6:10 pm, the materials, tools and equipment and incidentals permit a bidder to clarify discrepancies or to con- Board of Selectmen, acting as the licensing authori- required to establish a work zone, maintain traffic duct discussions with all qualified bidders in any ty, will conduct a public hearing for the modifica- and detours, installing hot mix asphalt overlay, manner necessary to serve the best interests of the tion of a Flammable Fluid License to store Fuel Oil asphalt pavement milling, pavement patch, saw Town. Any fees or other expenses of the bidders in an amount in excess of 2,000 gallons pursuant to cutting, sweeping, loam and seed, and other inci- associated with this Advertisement for Bid process Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 148, Section dental work. are solely the responsibility of the bidders. 13 and 527 CMR 1.12.8.50.4 on real property There will be no pre-bid conference. No bidder may withdraw its bid within located at 141 Cranberry Highway, Rochester, Questions and comments shall be completed in sixty (60) days (Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays Massachusetts, Rochester Assessors Map 17, Lot 1. accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. excluded) after the date designated above for the Topic: Board of Selectmen The Project value is estimated to be opening of the bids. Any bid submitted will be Time: Aug 2, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US $300,000. Prevailing Wages, as determined under binding for sixty (60) days after the time of bid and Canada) M.G.L. c. 149, § 26-27H shall apply on this opening. Join Zoom Meeting project. Materials, equipment and supplies used on All questions and correspondence in https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88937982038 this project are exempt from sales tax to the extent connection with this Project should be made via Meeting ID: 889 3798 2038 provided by M.G.L. c. 64H, § 6(f). The Project email only to both the Marion Engineering Manag- One tap mobile is expected to commence on or about August 30, er, Meghan Davis, at [email protected] and +13126266799,,88937982038# US (Chicago) 2021 and be completed no later than October 15, Scott D’Amelio, P.E. at [email protected]. +16468769923,,88937982038# US (New York) 2021. Time is of the essence for the completion of The Town of Marion is an affirmative Dial by your location this project. action/equal opportunity employer and encourages +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Bid Documents, including Details participation from certified minority and wom- +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) and Specifications for the proposed work, may en-owned businesses in this Advertisement for +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) be downloaded online, on and after July 7, 2021. Bid. The target goals of five percent (5%) for MBE Meeting ID: 889 3798 2038 To obtain copies of the plans and specifications and five percent (5%) for WBE are to be attained, Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom. go to Public Jobs :: Accent Blueprints Online where possible, by the General Contractor. The us/u/kdf0KucTG9 7/22 Planroom (https://www.accentblueprints.com/ successful bidder must ensure that employees and ------jobs/public). The project will be listed as Town of applicants for employment are not discriminated TOWN OF MARION Marion – Marion Roadway Improvements Project. against because of their race, color, religion, sex, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Downloading plans and specifications is free. You national origin, or any other basis prohibited by HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSULTANT will be charged if you require prints. law. The Marion Historical Commission, by Bidders shall be pre-qualified by the Each bidder shall visit the site of the and through the Office of the Town Administrator/ Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Only proposed work and shall fully acquaint himself Chief Procurement Officer, is seeking a historic bidders pre-qualified by MassDOT may receive an with the conditions as they exist and shall also preservation consultant to conduct the “Marion official proposal format of the bidding documents. thoroughly examine the contract documents. Fail- Village Historic Survey Update and Expan- Official forms for Prequalification can be found at: ure of bidder to visit the site and acquaint himself sion – Phase II”. The RFQ will be available on https://www.mass.gov/prequalification-of-horizon- with the contract documents shall in no way relieve Wednesday, July 21, 2021 on the Town of Marion tal-construction-firms. the bidder from any obligation with respect to his website or by contacting the Town Administrator Bid Deposits shall be submitted in bid. 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 ------Continued on page 54 52 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com classes in the arts, including an introductory ceramics class, and classes in drawing, painting, and other fine arts in a number of schools and programs. She is the owner of Clay Trout Pottery (claytroutpottery.com), where she specializes in custom plant containers and sculpted tile. She has exhibited her work in numerous galleries in the South Coast, Cape, and Rhode Island. Free and open to the public. The Library is located at 7 Barstow Street and is handicapped accessible.

Marion Art Center Auditions for Steel Magnolias: The Marion Art Center has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias,” written by Robert Harling and directed by Jennifer Palmer. Auditions It’s easy to join online at marionartcenter.org/join! will be held on Thursday, August 5, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, MAC Theater presents Cedar Beach: The MAC and Saturday, August 8, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Theater presents its second play of the 2021 season, Marion Art Center located at 80 Pleasant Street in Marion. “Cedar Beach,” written by local playwright Mark Due to the large cast, and to adhere to COVID restrictions, Howland and directed by John Heavey. The cast includes policies, and safety, only fully-vaccinated actors will be Jack Boesen, Heather Corrigan, Rick DaSilva, Michele considered for roles in this production. Letourneau, Andrew Oliveira, Thom O’Shaughnessy, Synopsis: This beloved story about the bonds Susan Salvesen, Joanne Sherburne, Jacob Sherburne, Rick and strength through good times and not so good, is set Sherburne, Gary Sousa, Susan Sullivan, Karrie Szatek, and in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where Kim Teves. The MAC’s sound and lighting technician is all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair Steve McManus. done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the Synopsis: Cedar Beach is about family and a outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos family-owned property. Spanning several generations that and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, covers 50 years, the play attempts to chronicle the history an eccentric millionaire; Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby, is about to marry a “good ole boy.” As the story proceeds through comedy and tragedy, we learn how these women have been each other’s strength through friendship and love. To view the cast of characters and audition requirements, visit marionartcenter.org/events. Email Play Director Jennifer Palmer with any questions at [email protected]. Call for Entries: Summer Members’ Show: The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce its upcoming Summer Members’ Show. Any current MAC member may enter up to two pieces for exhibit. Artists must schedule a time for drop off on Tuesday, August 3, between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. All art must be original (of the artist’s own design and creation), must not have been previously Expires shown at the MAC, and must be properly prepared for 7/31/21 installation. The Marion Art Center will not exhibit works that are in poor condition (including frame). Show dates are August 6 – September 3, with an opening reception LIBERTY on Friday, August 6, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. To exhibit, visit marionartcenter.org/on-exhibit to download the contract, submit images and the signed contract, and request an appointment through the easy-to- use online form. Alternatively, MAC member artists may 2 Main Street 212 Emerson St request a contract and/or send all required documents Acushnet New Bedford by emailing [email protected] with “Summer 508-995-6272 508-999-6269 Members’ Show” in the subject line. Not yet a member? www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 53 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

at [email protected]. Responses to the RFQ Rochester, MA 02770, for property is 0 Gerrish Spring Cleaners are due at the office of the Town Administrator no Road and is designated as Map 43A, Lot 29B. Home * Office * Rentals later than 10:00 am, Wednesday, August 25, 2021. *Please note the lot number was previ- Spring cleaning all year round! The Town reserves the right to reject any or all ously 29F. It has been changed by the Assessor’s Call Samantha 508-245-9806 bids and to award a contract only if it is in the best office and the previous filing with the old Lot ------interest of the public to do so. number was withdrawn. Squeaky Clean Window Services The Town of Marion is an EEO/MBE/ The property owner of record is Bendrix 30 years experience. Let the professional do the WBE employer Bailey, 34 Gerrish Road Rochester, MA 02770. The work. Free estimates 508-994-9796 James P. McGrail applicant’s representative is Brian Grady of G.A.F cell 508-542-7106 Town Administrator/Chief Procurement Officer Engineering, Inc. ------7/22 The application and associated sub------mittal documents are available for review at the Stop by the stand @ 152 Acushnet Road and pick TOWN OF MARION Planning Board Office at the Rochester Town Hall up "all natural" handmade soaps. $1.00/oz. Fresh BOARD OF SELECTMEN Annex, 37 Marion Road, Rochester, MA 02770. eggs for sale, free range $4.00 a doz/med size, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. $6.00/Xlg. Sealed bids for construction of 2021 us/j/83089773168 Sewer Improvements Contract No. 2021-S-1, Meeting ID: 830 8977 3168 for the Town of Marion, Massachusetts, will be Or Call: 1 646 876 9923 ------received at the Marion Town House, Board of Arnold Johnson 7/22, 7/29 Summertime Math Tutor Selectmen’s Office, 2 Spring Street, Marion, Mas------Grade 5 to Algebra 2. Gradpoint. Facetime or sachusetts 02738 until 1:00 pm prevailing time, on TOWN OF MARION Zoom. 508-758-6219 Thursday, August 12, 2021. Bids submitted after ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ------this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened NOTICE OF PUBLCI HEARING CASE #788 Swing set (swings, slide & fort) and publicly read aloud at Marion Music Hall The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals FREE...you move. 508-245-0635 located at 164 Front Street, Marion, Massachusetts will hold a public hearing at the Marion Music ------02738 at 1:30 pm prevailing time, Thursday August Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion, MA, at 6:35 pm Thank you St. Jude 12, 2021, at which time and place said bids will be on Thursday, August 12, 2021 on the application For Prayers Answered publicly opened and read aloud. of the Marion Department of Public Works for a D.D. The bid opening will be open to the Variance from section 230-5.1 of the zoning by-law ------public. 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Non-Smokers - No Kids - No Pets duplex grinder pump unit, one (1) cured-in-place Cynthia Callow, Chairperson 7/22, 7/29 Excellent Credit & References lateral liner and other related tasks. ------Call or Text 508-965-3416 Contract Documents may be viewed and downloaded as a Portable Document Format ------(PDF) file free of charge at www.accentblueprints. UNFAILING PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY com. Copies may be obtained for a fee by complet- CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS "BLESSED BE GOD IN HIS ANGELS AND HIS ing an order online or by calling 978-362-8038 for SAINTS" each set. Completed orders may be picked up at the O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love office of Accent Printing located at 99 Chelmsford WANTED junk cars & trucks for God and Charity for His creatures, made you Road, North Billerica, MA 01862 (978-362-8038), for salvage & parts. Paying cash. Free pickup worthy, when on Earth, to possess miraculous from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Copies may also be 508-763-4185 DM Auto powers. 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YARD SALE Big or small tractors & farm equipment All bids for this project are subject to 68 Weeden Road, Fairhaven and anything by Gravely applicable bidding laws of Massachusetts, includ- Saturday 24th 8-3 & Sunday 25th 8-2 Louie: 508-951-1374 ing General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M as Lots of furniture, artwork, collectibles, antique ------amended. 7/22 plantation desk, bureaus, Governor Winthrop desk, Wanted to Buy - Cash Paid ------housewares, lots of interesting architectuals Sportscards - Non-Sportscards TOWN OF ROCHESTER part of a 30 year collection. Baseball Basketball Football Hockey PLANNING BOARD Please join us! Boxes Packs Singles All Years NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ------Magic the Gathering - Pokemon - YuGiOh Notice is hereby given that the Roch- Yard Sale Highest Prices Paid 508-951-7163 ester Planning Board will conduct a Hybrid Public Sat 24th & Sun 25th 9am to 5pm ------Hearing on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm 60 11th Street, Onset Waterfront rental in Wareham . Two bedroom one live at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical ------bath available sept through may . $1800 a month High School, 476 North Avenue, Rochester, and via YOUR HANDYMEN plus utilities. For more info and pictures call Di- Zoom, regarding a Definitive Subdivision Appli- Clean outs, dump runs, demolition, anne @ (508)317-4075 cation entitled, “Longbow Lane” filed by Bendrix tree removal, pressure washing & more. ------Bailey/Edgewater Bog, Inc., 34 Gerrish Road Insured 508-676-3545 ------54 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com of a vacation home and the vicissitudes of the people who inhabit it. The action follows the lines of entropy, from order to disorder, simplicity to complexity, and tradition to innovation. As such, the home represents both the luxury of privilege and the burden of responsibility. The play is comprised of eight scenes that span from the mid 1950s to 2007. This is the MAC’s third outdoor live theater event that will take place in Bicentennial Park, Marion, across the street from the MAC. Six show dates are scheduled August 21-22, 26-29. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday productions will begin at 5:00 pm, while Sunday matinees will begin at 2:00 pm. (Times are subject to change before opening week of the show.) A single rain date will be announced at a later date, and, in case of rain, guests may choose another date, donate tickets, or receive a refund only if the performance is cancelled. Guests should bring their own chairs. Tickets go on sale to MAC members ($18) in person or by phone starting Thursday, July 22. Tickets go on sale online and to nonmembers ($20) starting Thursday, July 29, at marionartcenter.org/events.

Mattapoisett Road Race It’s an atypical year, so the Mattapoisett Road Race Committee is hosting an atypical version of our race – a 5K in August! Race Day is August 21 at 9:00 am. We have the same mission: To support our collegebound ORRHS 2021 seniors. There will be a new shortened

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58 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com to create the film he said, “Backyard Pilots is a short held on Thursday, August 19, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm documentary about Meadow Muffin Airstrip and the at One Water Street, Marion. This event, hosted by The pilots who call it home. I filmed and edited this short film Friends of the Marion Council on Aging (FMCOA), will by myself as a passion project; it took me much longer be an evening acknowledging past accomplishments than I would like to admit.” and a major fundraiser to complete the final phase of the “Backyard Pilots” will debut on ORCTV this public/private partnership for the Cushing Community Sunday evening, July 25, at 8:00 pm on the station’s Park Project to develop a walking path and pavilion public channel (channel 36 for Verizon customers or located at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. channel 9 for Comcast subscribers). Additional showings This project will benefit all generations in our Marion are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday evenings at 6:30 community. The walking path funds have already been pm, and Sundays at 11:00 am and 8:00 pm throughout the raised, and the all-accessible path is scheduled to be month of August. completed by the end of August. The FMCOA has made a generous leadership gift of $50,000 toward construction Enjoy the 5th Great Community Picnic of the 26’ x 36’ Pavilion, which has an overall estimated Begin with a summer sunset by the harbor, cost of $150,000. Tickets for this affordable event ($40 ea.) friends and neighbors, and your own delicious picnic fare. are on sale at The Marion General Store, Kate’s Simple Add great live music by Jason Kelley, Grace Morrison, Eats, and Mimis. We look forward to seeing you and your and Joe Mac. Throw in beer on tap and fresh local oysters friends for FMCOA’s second summer fundraiser and from Mattapoisett’s Copper Beech Farm. Result? The 5th celebration party on August 19. Great Community Picnic on Thursday evening, August 5, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Munro Preserve, adjacent to the What’s happening at the town wharf. Elizabeth Taber Library? Mattapoisett Land Trust and Mattapoisett The Outdoor Booksale is this Friday and Museum, the event hosts, will provide tables, chairs, Saturday, July 23 and 24, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. All tablecloths, and lighting. Bring your own food, utensils, purchases directly benefit the library. Fill a small bag for and plates. Creatively transform your table with flowers, $5 and a large bag for $10. napkins, etc. Tables available for 4 ($120), 6 ($180), 8 Join us for an ice cream party on Saturday, July ($240) or 10 ($300) diners. Buy a table and invite your 31, at 12:00 pm. Come celebrate the summer with games friends or get your friends to pitch-in for a fun and memorable event for the community. Space is limited – buy a table while they last! For tickets, call Mattapoisett Museum at 508-758-2844 or purchase online at www. mattapoisettmuseum.org/event-info/great-community- picnic. Tickets are also available at the Town Wharf General Store, 10 Water Street. Ticket sales will end on Saturday, July 31, or when we sell out, whichever comes first. Make plans now to join us for this festive memorable evening.

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60 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com and ice cream generously donated by Fieldstone Market. Outdoors at the library. Our Outdoor Story Times with Children’s Librarian Ms. Heather is every Friday at 10:30 am in our reading circle. All ages are welcome, no sign-up required, weather permitting. Don’t forget to sign up for the Tales and Tails summer reading program! Sign up at the Elizabeth Taber Library to receive a Reading Buddy Kit, which comes with a reading log and a surprise mini zoo animal reading buddy. Earn prizes for reading! Additionally, every hour you read equals a dollar donated to Heifer International with the help of Eastern Bank. Heifer International donates animals that provide families all over the world with food and livelihood! So, keep reading for a good cause! Don’t forget to visit our website for more information about ongoing events. www. elizabethtaberlibrary.org.

Nature Bingo Hike Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and Mattapoisett Library on Friday, July 23, at 10:00 am at the Grace Pond Preserve for a guided hike. Complete our Nature Bingo Game while hiking and receive a small prize from the library. Pre-register your children age 4 and up for this program at www.eventkeeper.com/code/events. cfm?curOrg=MATTAP.

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62 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com “The Mattapoisett Land Trust is hosting the ORRHS Art Exhibition by Kate Butler’s Visual Art Design Students, and the Story Walk is titled, “The Monarch and the Milkweed,” by Helen Frost and Leonid Gore. These exhibits create a combination of the student Art and the Story Walk to express Art in Nature with storytelling. Being on the restored property with this educational purpose gives one a feeling of exploration, comfort, and outside freedom. Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an Adult. Directions to Grace Pond Now offering Preserve are as follows: From County Rd. (Rt. 6), turn Automatic Delivery Service onto Aucoot Road and follow for a few hundred feet, at no extra charge! turn right on Bowman Road, go until the end; there, on No contract required. the right, you will see the Mattapoisett Land Trust Kiosk. Thank you for your interest in the Mattapoisett Land Contact us today to enroll in our automatic service program, Trust Educational programs.” and never worry about running out of oil again! In addition, the Mattapoisett Library is hosting email ([email protected]) many programs for all ages. Wednesday afternoons at 3:00 website (www.guardoil.net) pm, join us at the library for Pop-up Crafts and Activities 508-992-3030 for all ages. Thursday mornings at 10:30 am is our Sensory Center for our younger patrons with interactive activities. Friday mornings at 10:30 am, join our traditional story time with Miss Chris. We also have an on-going reading challenge for children ages 0-12. Children will track the minutes they read, receive animal figurines for each hour, and be entered in a raffle for crafts, books, and ice cream. Find out all about our events by visiting our website at mattapoisettpubliclibrary.org or drop by the library to pick up a brochure or ‘like’ us on Facebook.

Kid’s Historic Bike Tour of Marion Children ages 8-12 are invited to join Greta Agnew on July 26 at 4:30 pm for a kid’s tour of Marion’s most interesting and historic sites and buildings! Eight- year-old Greta designed the tour with her grandmother, Meg Steinberg, and her mother, Julia Agnew, to give other children a kid’s perspective on our wonderful town! Participation is limited to eight children; bicycles are required. The tour will last approximately one hour and will begin at the Sippican Historical Society’s Memorial Garden (located just behind the SHS building at 141 Front

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64 The Wanderer July 22, 2021 www.wanderer.com Street). Adult volunteers will be chaperoning the tour. am at 17 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, at the COA Please contact us at [email protected] if Entrance. Free and confidential, Led by Nancy Arnold, you know an interested child. Rain date is Tuesday, July Bereavement Counselor, Southcoast Health VNA. Contact 27, at 4:30 pm. Nancy for more information at 508-973-3227 or ArnoldN@ southcoast.org. Rochester Historical Society Dates Have you (or maybe someone you know) lost There will be a yard sale at the Museum 355 a spouse, life partner, or significant other? The loss can County Road on August 7 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. be one of the greatest stresses a person can experience. Donations to the sale may be dropped off on the Fridays Coping with the emotional upheaval and social of July 16, 23, and 30, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. A readjustment can be overwhelming and incapacitating. different time can be arranged by calling 508-763-4932. A support group can provide hope and reassurance. A The Museum exhibit will be open for viewing support group can remind you that you are not alone. July 25, August 8 (left over yard sale items will be Being with others who have similar struggles can be available), and August 15 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, or by helpful. A support group can bring different perspectives appointment. to help you on your grief journey. A support group is a place you can feel a sense of belonging. Consider Widowed Persons Support attending one session and take it from there. The Mattapoisett COA holds Widowed Persons Support every first Thursday of each month at 9:30

Real Estate Transactions See past listing on our website: www.wanderer.com Buyer(s) Seller(s) Address City Date Price Urquhart, Alexander Napoli, Joseph F Cross Neck Rd Marion 06/30/2021 200,000.00 Napoli, Peter J Eger, Bryan M Gratton, J Duncan 25 Main St Marion 06/30/2021 635,000.00 Eger, Maura V Gratton, Patricia A Manning, Brendan M Schmidt, Kathryn D 55 Williams Way Rochester 06/30/2021 597,900.00 Krasnianski, Drea C Gouveia, Dennis A Est Collier, Jeremy J Preserve At Bay Club LLC 25 Split Rock Ln Lot 139b Mattapoisett 06/30/2021 616,800.00 Lacasse, Ross R Mccaffery, William C 20 Prospect Rd Mattapoisett 06/30/2021 550,000.00 Lacasse, Emily A Mccaffery, Donna Ann Westphalen, Detlef Connors, Brian P 1 Doran Way Marion 07/01/2021 360,000.00 Oneill, Elizabeth Connors, Jennifer E Lee, Barbara Leconte Family Trust 515 New Bedford Rd Rochester 07/01/2021 505,000.00 Leconte, Paula M TR Leconte, Paula TR Rochester Properties LLC Greenwood, Donna L 621 County Rd Rochester 07/01/2021 380,000.00 Zora, Robin J Zora, Timothy R Greenwood, Bernard Besse, David Zora, Jacqueline Rochester Properties LLC Rochester Crossroads LLC Off Cranberry Hwy Rochester 07/01/2021 3,700,000.00 Lucy, John J Robert, Rose M TR 169 Brandt Island Rd Mattapoisett 07/01/2021 1,815,875.00 Lucy, Christine B Rose M Robert RT Michaud, Matthew Chadwick, Glenn Douglas 3 Fieldstone Dr Mattapoisett 07/01/2021 693,000.00 Michaud, Michelle Chadwick, Laura Jean Grilo, Antonio A Possick, Catherine J 56 Stoney Run Ln Marion 07/01/2021 460,000.00 Grilo, Ana Czerkowicz, James M Bay Club RE Holdings 1 White Pine Ln Mattapoisett 07/01/2021 280,000.00 Czerkowicz, Lauren M Barnewolt, Brien Potential Properties LLC Crystal Spring Rd Mattapoisett 07/02/2021 380,000.00 Barnewolt, Carol Rugg, Parker Kelley Roman, Catholic Bishop Of FR 113 Front St Marion 07/06/2021 800,000.00 www.wanderer.com July 22, 2021 The Wanderer 65 off the mark by Mark Parisi Local Tides High Low Day Date a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. Thursday July 22 7:03 7:33 1:05 12:31 Friday July 23 7:58 8:26 1:59 1:26 Saturday July 24 8:49 9:16 2:51 2:22 Sunday July 25 9:40 10:05 3:37 3:17 Monday July 26 10:29 10:53 4:15 4:07 Tuesday July 27 11:19 11:41 4:47 4:53 Wednesday July28 12:09 5:19 5:38 Thursday July29 12:28 12:59 5:54 6:27 Friday July 30 1:16 1:47 6:33 7:29 Saturday July31 2:02 2:34 7:18 8:48 Sunday August 1 2:49 3:22 8:11 10:02 Monday August 2 3:40 4:15 9:08 10:59 Tuesday August 3 4:38 5:13 10:07 11:46 Wednesday August 4 5:37 6:07 11:02 Thursday August 5 6:28 6:51 12:29 52 AM Friday August 6 7:12 7:31 1:10 12:39 Saturday August 7 7:53 8:09 1:51 1:24 Sunday August 8 8:34 8:48 2:31 2:09 Phases Full Moon July 24th Last Quarter July 31st of the New Moon August 8th Moon First Quarter August 15th

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