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Mt BULKRATE Wanderer 1" U.S.Postage FREE PAID Mattapoisett,MA 02739 Permit#3 Volume8, Number4 Acushnet • Fairhaven • Marion • Mattapoisett • Rochester January 28, 1999 WOOLRICH - 40% SALEOFF REG$36-$138 SALE $22-$83 SAVINGS LIKE THIS HAPPEN ONLY ONCE A YEAR THAT TIME NOW! IS Fleece Jackets Flannel Shirts Thermal Shirts Shetland Sweaters Anaracks Turtle Neck Jerseys Poplin Sport Shirts Leather Collar Jackets Polartec Pullovers Fancy Sweaters Corduroy Pants Corduroy Sport Shirts Hooded Fleece Pullovers SAVE NOW ON THE BEST IN COLD WEATHER WEAR. *SBAY BEDFORD BAY CLOTHING CO Dartmouth, MA OPEN MON.-THURS. 10-6; FRI. 10-9; SAT. 10-6; SUN. 12-5 77 STATE ROAD (RTE 6) NEXT TO BAKER BOOKS 508-992-5700 Book Value Mattapoisett Lecture to Focus on Rare Tomes Kenneth Gloss, proprietor ofthe nationally- known Brattle Book Shop in Boston, will speakata free and open lectureat 1:30 pmon Tuesday, February 2 at the MattapoisettCongregational Church, 74 ChurchStreet in Mattapoisett. Mr. Gloss' talk is titled Treasures in YourAttic: Old and Rare Books. "New England homes are treasure troves forold and rarebooks that have increased in value over theyears," said Mr. Gloss. "We're inviting thoseattending to bringanyvolumes they want to know aboutto the lecturefor a freeverbal appraisal." The Brattle BookShop is the successorof Above:Alicia FosterNash (left) recentlycelebrated her 100th America's oldestcontinually-operating antiquarianbook birthdayatafestivepartyhosted by thestaffoftheTaberStreet store. KennethGloss succeeded his late father, George NursingHome in New Bedford. Mrs. Nash, afive-yearresident Gloss, awell-known figureboth in Boston and innational at thehome, isoriginallyfromMattapoisett. Familyandfriends antiquariancircles. enjoyed musicand refreshments during the centennial Kenneth Gloss has worked in the storesince celebration last month. childhood and elected to go into thebookbusiness rather thanpursue a doctorate inchemistry. Hebecame the sole On the cover: Kenneth Gloss, proprietorofTheBrattleBook proprietoruponhis father's death several years ago. "I Shop in Boston, will begivinga lecture titled "Treasures in found thatbooks were inmy blood and thatIwould CYoonugrrAetgtaitci:oOnalldCahnudrRcahroenBoTouekssd"ayat,tFheebMrautatraypo2.isIenttaddition, neverreally behappy ifI abandoned thebusiness." Mr. Gloss will begivingfreeverbalappraisals ofantique books Mr. Gloss is a memberand past presidentofthe immediatelyfollowing his 1:30pm lecturewhich is open to the New EnglandAntiquarian Booksellers Association, public. (PhotocourtesyofRe.Sources, Nexvton Centre, MA). memberoftheAntiquarian Booksellers Associationof America, theBostonianSociety and the Massachusetts Coverinsert: Marilyn KinneyLee's historicphotographofthe and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers. He serves as a so-called "Great Rock/Split Rock" offChurch Street wasjust memberofthe advisoryboard to the USS Constitution oneoftheentriessubmitted in theAnnual Town Report Cover Museum andwas a memberoftheadvisorycommitteeof Contest in Mattapoisett. The42-foot by36-footgraniteboulder the Boston Public Library. Heis a recipientofThe Historic depictedin thephotograph is thought tohave been brought here Neighborhoods FoundationAward for makinga byglacialforcesover300yearsagoand is dividedbya vertical definitivecontribution to thedesignand social heritage of fissure whereafootpath now runs through. It is believed that Indians used thegreat rockasagatheringplaceforrestingand Bostonand was recentlyhonored forhis donationofthe eating. Allentriesarenowon displayat Town Hallforpublic original plans ofthefamous LarzAnderson estate. viewing. (Photo byMarilyn KinneyLee). TheBrattle BookShop is also proud to have been WGBH acontributor to the Annual Auctioneach and In This Issue everyyear thatthestationhas held its fund drive. Mr. Glosswillbringto the lectureseveral Classified Advertisements 46 examples ofinterestingbooks,magazines and ephemera & Crossword Horoscope 42 fromthe store's privatecollection, suchas a 1912 World Series scorecard and examples ofold Life magazines (he Legal Notices 44 owns a complete set). Local Tide Listing 54 Following the lectureand question-and-answer Marion Selectmen's Meeting 10 session, Mr. Gloss will givea freeverbalappraisal ofthose Mattapoisett Selectmen's Meeting 5 books and items which peoplebringwith themorwill do Movies & Entertainment 36 so anytimeathis 9 WestStreetemporiuminBoston. For Police Log 40 further information, pleasecall theBrattle BookShop toll- Regional Lunch Menus 38 free at 1-800-447-9595. Rochester Selectmen's Meeting 16 On the Internet at: www.wanderer.com January 28, 1999 The Wanderer GBG Business Services & Remainder ACCOUNTING/PAYROLL & BOOKKEEPING INCOME TAX PREPARATION Used Books SmallBusinesses OurSpecialty •Out of print (508) 763-3041 search 18 Edwards Lane • Rochester, MA02770 •Books Bought CoverContest Mattapoisett Announces Town Report Winners Lastweekthewinners wereannounced in the Located 77R State Road, Rt. 6 yearlycontestto selectfrontand backcoverartwork for the MattapoisettAnnualTown Report. Acommittee Behind bay Clothing consistingofMarieRogers, Peter Michael Martin, Henry West of Baker Books Averyand Louise Rogers mettojudge thefive submitted entries from local residents and selected artistand MattapoisettpoliceofficerAnthony Days' pen and ink 997-9966 drawingofCenter School toappearon thereport's front cover. HOURS: Wed.-Sat. HAm-5PM "This being theone-hundredthanniversaryfor CenterSchool makes this a mostappropriate choice," said SelectmanBarryDenhamduring lastweek's Selectmen's Leonard's Cutters meeting. Mr. Days' well-known penand inkdrawings can beviewed and purchased atmany locations around town, with proceeds fromthis particular renditiongoingto repair the clock towerat theschool. Keep the Second place, backcoverhonors weregiven to MartinA. Smith's tranquil photograph titled "TheRoad holiday Less Traveled" after thefamous RobertFrostpoem. The spirit alive... photograph captures a quietdayin the life oftheroad leadingto Howard Tinkham's cranberrybogs offLong Plain Road. Mr. Smithjoviallycommented thatthis photo Come is "a reminderthatthere is life northofthe interstate." in Other submitted entries included two colorful for a Know Highlight! Your Rights. Y"oTuht.hiauivnenrJt>/hrierSbroi/>gRhrtfotromAc<hl"o~TohsreA(twshoif1c9hX9,cCohamptpera2n7)y' • replaces yourglass. It's your choice! Walk-In's Welcome Weareauthorizedbyalltheinsurancecompaniestoreplaceyourauto glass.Weacceptalltheinsurancecompaniespaymentschedulesashill •Facials -Waxing 'Nailcare anIdntsotialsptayomnenttshoeituBrilelsnott!costfnyosuiesxttraatoncoGmteatosGel/as-er/. 43Alden Road, Fairhaven GLaAIn•ifStrbyEt\lmmmR. Uln^lmrt>y Tr»cJo' atthe Fairhaven Centerfor Business •••FFIARNSIS!EUNRDALNYCEAPPROVED •LARGESTSTOCKINAREA Call 997-9968 TOLLFREE: 1-B0O-942-6444 Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat. 9-5 -6497 Thurs. & Fri. 9-9 The Wanderer January 28, 1999 Wet Basement? SAFE-N-DRY Peter P. Briggs (508) 291-2346 W. Wareham 1-800-696-2223 Insurance Agency, Inc. Authorized InstallerBasement De-Watenng Systems photos taken byDeborahSilva titled "SunsetatCrescent Beach" and an historic photographtakenby Marilyn Home Owners KinneyLeeofthe so-called "GreatRock/SplitRock" located offChurch Street. All five entries will remainon display in the MattapoisettTown Hall overthe nextweek Auto for public viewing. MattapoisettSelectmen'sMeeting Life January26,1999 ByKennethJ.Souza Health AregularmeetingoftheMattapoisettBoardofSelectmenwascalled toorderonTuesday,January26,1999at7:00pmbyChairmanPaulLambalot. AlsopresentwereSelectmanMicheleBernier,SelectmanBarn'Denham,and Boats ExecutiveSecretaryCarolAdams. SelectmanDenhamfirstwantedtoinformresidentswhomaybe wonderingaboutthestonesplacedontheseawallatNed'sPointinresponseto MA anarticleinthenewspaper.AccordingtoSelectmanDenham,thecontractor 19 County Road, Mattapoisett, workingontheNed'sPointsewerprojectaskedHighwaySurveyorWesley (508) 758-6929 Bowmanwheretheycouldgetridoftheexcessstones.Mr.Bowmangave permissionforthestonestobeplacedalongtheseawallsotheymaybeused David A. Perkins - Andrew P. Wingate duringthesummermonthsasneeded. TherewasalsosomeconfusionregardingAerobicsClassessponsored bytheMattapoisettRecreationCommitteewhichwereslatedtobeginthat Half Time Salsa-Hot Pretzels Football Pasta-Beer Breads Bread Dippers The Old Company Store has what it takes to make your armchair quarter- back happy -Come on infor our deli- cious halftime treats! TttMPANYYft Acrossfrom Tremont Nail • 5 Elm Street, Wareham Tues.-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4 • (508) 291-7871 V Remember - Valentine's Day is Coming Soon! V January 28, 1999 The Wanderer 20LiYee.arNso.Ex0p3e7r6i0e1nce FreeEstimate•Tel. 758-9682 PETER M. O'DONNELL Dental Fillings Without A Drill, Needle, Or Numbness!! SIDING AND ROOFING CO. Vinyl Siding Roofing Windows Clapboards Gutters Doors Trim CedarShingles Now many dental fillings can bedone without evening(Tuesday,January26)atOldHammondtownSchool.Theboardwas drillingora needle usingthe latestin AirAbrasion advisedthatnoonehadsignedupinadvance,sotheRecreationCommittee Technologyto gently "sandblast" decayaway, cancelledtheclass.However,sometenpeopleshoweduptobegintheclassand inmuchthe samewayasgraffiti is removed foundtheschooldoorslocked.SelectmanDenhamadvisedthatsomeonewillbe fromwalls. presentatthenextclass,scheduledforThursday,January28from6:30to7:30 pmatOldHammondtownSchool.Formoreinformation,pleasecallRecreation While AirAbrasioncannotbeused for all treatment DirectorJohnF.Haleyat758-4587. procedures, itcan be used for many. AfterapprovingtheminutesoftheJanuary19meetingandsigning vouchers,permitsandcorrespondencefortheweek,theboardnotedarequest fromBuildingInspectorAndrewBobolatoseektheadviceofTownCounsel Dentistry for the future is here today! regardingaZoningBy-Lawissue.Theboardapprovedtherequest.Theyalso signedalettertoSenatorMarcPachecoandRepresentativeWilliamStraus Call today for more information urgingtheirsupportoflegislationtoassistYMCA'sthroughoutthe or to schedule an appointment. CommonwealthofMassachusetts. Underoutgoingcorrespondence,theboardsentarequesttoMichael Goodmanforcopiesoftheengineeringplansforthewater/sewerprojectat Louis P. Kenyon, D.M.D., P.C. BrandtIsland,andalsoalettertoDavidMclntireJr.regardingthegaragingof 109 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett508-758-4818 theseniorvandiscussedatlastweek'smeeting. 53 Marion Road, Wareham 508-295-8800 Underincomingcorrespondencefortheweek,theboardreceived: •NoticefromSenatorSusanC.Fargoadvisingthatameetingtitled "MissionCritical:IsYourCommunityReadyforY2K?"willbeheldon Thursday,February4at11:00aminRoomAloftheStateHouseinBoston.Ms. * AdamsnotedcopiesofthisnoticehavebeensenttotheComputerAdvisory BoardandtheTownClerk'soffice. PETER B. HODGES •NoticefromtheMarketingManagerofSEMASSadvisingthatthey havewaivedtheannualminimumtonnagerequirementundertheWaste ACCOUNTANT AcquisitionAgreementforcalendaryear1998andanticipatesdoingthesamefor 1999.SelectmanDenhamnotedthisispartoftheircontractwithSEMASS. • MemofromTownClerkLoisEnnisadvisingthatameetinghas Complete Accountingand Payroll Services beenscheduledwithBillMcCaffreyonWednesday,February10at6:00pmto •Proprietorships explainhowtheTownHallnetworkcomputerandinternale-mailsystems •Partnerships/LLC's operate. •Corporations • NoticefromMarionBoardofSelectmenChairmanAlWintersthat thenextTri-TownSelectmen'smeetingwillbeheldonThursday,February4at Complete Income Tax Service 7:00pmintheMarionTownHouse.SelectmanBemiernotedshewillbeunable •Individuals toattendduetoapriorcommitment. •Partnerships UndertheExecutiveSecretary'sreport,Ms.Adamspresentedthe •Corporations boardmemberseachwithacopyoftheproposedarticlesfortheMarch9Special HEATH •Trusts and Estates A s •Non-profit organizations *S **,*tf GARDE °Oi *'h'9 QUICK BOOKS ProfessionalAdvisor PLUMBING & HEATING Offering Installation and Training Residential & Commercial Mattapoisett and Surrounding Area 758-2455 ^ 8 County Road * >\\e<* MRaotuttaepo6isett, MA 02739 FTAeXl.: 775588--23416700 £*-il!&&~ P.O. Box42cE2..,RnMooabDteterantpouGiaaserrtudtee, MA 02739 ^Cq : Master Plumber #9794 - Licensed Men The Wanderer January 28, 1999 2 Home? Buying a NEW CONSTRUCTION ADDITIONS ALTERATIONS SIDING'PAINTING PRESSURE WASHING NEW ENGLAND HOME CaU »*! BUILDERS Repair • Remodeling Weofferseveral programsto CRAIG M. MECHLER fulfill anyofyour homefinancing "Professional Workmanship • Outstanding Results" needs. Weoffer: MA. REG. # 102018 Debt Consolidation 758-341 Home EquityLoans FHA/VA Loam LandLoans TownMeetingwarranttobeheldatOldRochesterRegionalHighSchool.Ofthe ConstructionLoans articlespresented,Ms.Adamsnotedthatfourwereroutinelypresentedevery Also: year.SomeofthearticleswerecarriedoverfromthepreviousTownMeetingdue SouthCoast CPrreoagtriavmesFAivnaainlcaibnlge tolackofmoney.TheBoardofSelectmenwillmeetwiththemembersofthe We FinanceCommittee(FinCom)onTuesday,February9at7:30pmtoreviewthe Financial Specialize in: Group articlesfortheSpecialTownMeeting. SelectmanBemiersaidshehopedmanyofthecarryoverarticleswere LowestRates keptonthewarrantandapproved.ButChairmanLambalotsaidhewas C•heekas oat Fastest Closings concernedaboutspendingadditionalmoneyonaSpecialTownMeetingwarrant nc webat: Simplified withtheAnnualTownMeetingaroundthecomer,andhewasonlylookingto rwwSouthCoastFinancial.com Mortgage Process approvethosearticleswhicharenecessarytopayoffoutstandingbills. Coll J*Tow////l 24HourApproval At7:30pmtheboardmetwithWilliamCharbonneautodiscussa I projectheandhisgroupareproposingfortheso-calledNunesproperty (formerlytheBrandtIslandproject)whichwasrecentlypurchasedbydiestate. Mr.Charbonneauintroducedhimselfasaspokespersonforagolfcourse Best Kale Quality Service Since 1976 Soup and SPECIAL Chicken Lasagna Soup in w Town Igarlic Served Every bread Day For Fast Service Call •Draft Beer 758-2277 •Wine or 758-3337 & •Fast 27 County Road (Route 6) Courteous Service Mattapoisett •Best Homemade Open 7 Days Pizza & Subs Mon.-Wed. 10:30-10:00 in the Area Thurs.-Sat. 10:30-10:30 Sun. 3:00-10:00 January 28, 1999 The Wanderer « YANKEE CANDLES® WBaorokdMCuhlicphs Carrying BLUE TurinaProducts Loam &Stone THE GIFT OF HOME FRAGRANCING SUNNYNOOK FARMS Check OutOur Weekly Specials Hay • Grain • Wild Bird Seed i Pet Food Fragrance for the month Shavings - Bagged and Bulk 32 Neck Road of January Rochester, MA02770 763-5405 Your Choice developmentcompanyoutofBostonwhichishopingtoworkwiththestateand theDepartmentofEnvironmentalManagement(DEM)todevelopanine-hole golfcourseonaportionoftheproperty. 15% OFF "I'mcominghereasacourtesytotheboard,"Mr.Charbonneausaid. "We'vebeeninterestedindevelopingagolfcourseatthesite.Wethinkwehave aplanwhichcouldretainthelandasopenspacewhileprovidingwaterand sewerservicetotheprivatehomesinthearea.We'rewillingtoworkwiththe stateandagreetoprovidewater/sewerservice,maybeabikepath...and maintainthepropertyforaperiodoftime." 50% OFF Mr.Charbonneausaidhewasn'tatlibertytoidentifyhisbackers,but hehasagreedtomakeapublicpresentationtoresidentsandallowthemto Discontinued answerquestionsabouttheproject.ThissessionwillbeheldonThursday, February4attheKnightsofColumbusHallinMattapoisett. Curtains "Wedon'twanttobeperceivedasanytypeofsavior,"Mr. Come in Now for a Charbonneausaid."We'renotanon-profitorganization...butIthoughtitwould berudeofmetoschedulethispresentationintownwithoutfirstcomingtothe Great Selection of: BoardofSelectmenandintroducingmyself." •Balloons "Allwe'reattemptingtodorightnowisfindoutifthisisafeasible project,"headded."It'sourunderstandingtherewassomepositivefeedback •Tabs overthetaxramificationsfordevelopingtheproperty." •Tailored Swags SelectmanBerniersaidshetalkedwithsomeonefromtheDEM earlierinthedayandtheynotedthatsuchaprojectwouldrequirea2/3 •tailored Pairs — majorityvoteofboththeHouseandSenate somethingwhichisunlikelyto and MORE! happen. SelectmanBemiernotedthatthetown'sOpenSpaceStudywhich wasrecentlycompletedalreadyneedstobeupdatedwiththetownhaving The Curtain House receiveddonationsofpropertysinceitscompletion.Shesubmittedalistof namesfortheboardtoconsiderreappointingtothecommitteetoallowthemto 63Alden Road,Fairhaven-993-2869 amendtheexistingstudybeforethenextroundofannualappointments Open Mon.-Sat. (Intheplaza across from Wendy's) ButChairmanLambalotwasreluctanttomaketheappointments, SA UNDERS-DWYER THOUGHT FUNERAL MATTAPOISETT > TRUST FUNERAL PLANNING Home For Funerals CMa({e it easierforthoseyou Cove 758-2292 "Our Family Serving Your Family" richard, rick & bill 50 COUNTY ROAD, ROUTE 6 Serving All Faiths P.O. BOX 1447 MATTAPOISETT, MA 02739 Family owned and operated The Wanderer January 28, 1999 -Nx. Winter Sale Continues w Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 Winter Sale Continues 30%-50% OFF 33 County Road, Mattapoisett at the Ropewalk 758-4247 Clothing&AccessoriesTliatMakeYouFeelGreat Route 6 • Ropewalk • Mattapoisett • 758-9622 At The Ropewalk, County Road (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett 758-6111 SUPERBOWL SUNDAY SPECIALS! SELECT DELI MEAT & CHEESE PLATTERS IN 3 SIZES Free jarofBoars HeadMustard + 1 doz. rolls voleach, -platter SM $32.95 (6-12) MED $44.95 (18-25) LG $59.95 (30-35) Order a Cerulli's ULTIMATE ITALIAN SUB! Imported Genoa Salami, Peppered Ham, Mortadella & Provolone Dressed up with your choice of condiments served on 2 feet ofItalian bread $12.95 (Feeds 6) House Hams • Oven Roasted Turkey Breasts • Lasagna's • Salads And Much • More... Great Desserts Tool Order Deadline Saturday Jan. 30 at 12:00pm January 28, 1999 The Wanderer When your love is too great for Send the FTD' For My Sweetheart" Bouquet for Valentine's Day, words, may me suggest these? February 14, 1999. How do you say, "I love you" when ^vist- Cv-»c. "I loveyou" isn'tenough? Maywe suggestthis country basket stenciled 249Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford with red heartsand bursting with (508) 997-7866 brilliant pink, red and whiteflowers? It's the perfectwayto saywhat mere Mattapoisett words cannot. (508)758-6161 Established 1889 DoltRight- Do it with Sowle notingthattheBoardofSelectmenerroneouslyappointedtheOpenSpace — CherylNye/Proprietor Committeepreviously agroupwhichreallycomesunderthejurisdictionof 508-748-9718 thePlanningBoardaccordingtostatelaw."Ifullysupportthisgroupand1 supporteverynameonthislist,"hesaid."ButIfeelwemadeamistakewhen Women's, Infants weappointedthiscommitteethefirsttime.Idon'tfeelwehavetheauthorityto & Children's appointmembersto(theOpenSpaceCommittee).We'dbesteppingonanother Designer Clothing electedboard'stoes." "MuchofthecontentoftheOpenSpacePlanisechoedintheMaster -Petite to Plus Sizes New Plan,"SelectmanDenhamagreed."Thosetwogroupsshouldbeworking Gift Items together." ButSelectmanBemierarguedthattherewasalackofcommitment previouslyonthepartofthePlanningBoardtoproceedwithanOpenSpace My 3<ur Cady\j Thelook Plan.Itwasn'tuntilthecommitteewhichshesatonwasformedthatthingswere thatsworth accomplished."It'samatterofcommitment,"shesaid. Consignment goutlque athousand ThoughneitherSelectmanLambalotnorSelectmanDenhamwere words... denyingtheworkthepreviouscommitteeaccomplished,theybothfeltitwasn't theirplacetomakethereappointments. Now Accepting "Ithinkit'sunfortunatethatSelectmanBemierhascastthese Mother of the Bride & Groom aspersionsonthePlanningBoard,"saidRayAndrews."Theyhavebeen100 percentbehindtheMasterPlanCommittee." Dresses for a Cruise At8:00pmtheboardunanimouslyvotedtogointoExecutiveSession Leather Coats &Jackets underexception3oftheOpenMeetingLawtodiscussstrategywithrespectto potentiallitigation.Theywouldthereafteradjournfortheevening. 3 Well Road, Marion Marion Seledmen'sMeeting (Behind Christie's -Nextto Uppercut) January26,1999 Winter Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-4 BylianaL.Mackin ConsignmentsAccepted Thursday & Friday 10-2 AregularmeetingoftheMarionBoardofSelectmenwascalledto Mastercard/Visa Accepted orderonJanuary26,1999at7:00pmbyChairmanAlbertE.Winters.Also presentwereSelectmanLorettaB.Schaefer,SelectmanJonathan"Jody" TOP PRODUCER - 1998 Sandra M. Dawson ofDawson Real Estate/BetterHomes & Gardens in Mattapoisett, MA has announced that Barbara Aiellohas been named TOP PRODUCER for 1998. Barbara listed and sold the mosthomes in this office to qualify for this honor. Barbara has been associated with Dawson Real Estate/BH&G for5 years and previously was a well-knownlocal independentbusiness owner. This award allows Barbara to become a candidate for the prestigious Better Homes & Gardens Medallion Club. Barbara may be reached at theoffice 758-3838 orathome758-3431. Dawson *y>J^£ 25 County Road, Mattapoisett Real Estate I I*" n.andGardens® 758-3838 10 The Wanderer January 28, 1999

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