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Already Continued Agenda Continued Again

At the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission meeting on Monday, August 10, one new public hearing was followed by many that had been continued at previous meetings. Chair Michael King began by noting three of the five originally scheduled hearings had been canceled, thus moving to discuss the new Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation […] Read more »

Habitat for Humanity Seeks Development

At its Tuesday, August 11, meeting, the Mattapoisett Select Board met with representatives from both Habitat for Humanity and the Sons of the American Revolution. First, they approved the minutes from their July 14 meeting, followed by the approval of minutes from various Executive Sessions dating back to January 2023. They then approved […] Read more »

Coffee Shop Hearing Continues

The Marion Planning Board met on Monday, August 3, for two public hearings. However, one was continued, leaving only the hearing for the new proposed Uncle Jon’s Coffee on the docket. After approving the minutes from its July 20 meeting, the board quickly approved a payment of $413.69 to Toll Brothers, Inc. for […] Read more »

Board Tackles Invasive Weeds at Snipatuit Pond

The Rochester Conservation Commission on Tuesday, August 4, approved hiring a company to draft a comprehensive management plan for removing water-choking invasive aquatic weeds in Snipatuit Pond. For a cost of $1,000, Water & Wetland of Grafton, Massachusetts, will create a written attack plan for the town that will include treatment areas and an […] Read more »

Board Reviews Cottage Bylaw, OKs Three-Lot Plan

The Mattapoisett Planning Board discussed a new strategy for the Cottage Community Development Bylaw and approved a preliminary plan for a three-lot subdivision at 182 North St. during its meeting on Monday, August 3. The board continued its review of the proposed Cottage Community bylaw, which received majority support at Town Meeting but […] Read more »

Rochester Police Back to Fully Staffed

The Rochester Select Board met on Monday, August 3, in Town Hall for its regular meeting following an Executive Session. The board appointed a new police officer, heard a presentation on an electronic voting system, and completed other routine agenda items. Following the approval of minutes from their July 20 meeting, the board […] Read more »

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Events

St. Philip’s Church

On Sunday, August 16, Rev. William Lock, assisting rector at St. Stephen’s Church in Providence, will conduct services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am u[...] Read more »

A Latin American Festival

The Marion Concert Band will present a Latin American “Festival” of music on Friday, August 14. The diverse program includes music from Me[...] Read more »

Democratic Town Committee

All Marion Democrats are welcome to come to the next monthly meeting of the Marion Democratic Town Committee. The meeting will be held at 5:30 pm, Thu[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Congregational Church Yard Sale

On Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church will once again host its annual yard sale in Reynard Hall, [...] Read more »

Adult Events at the Mattapoisett Library

Check out our August programs at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library (MFPL), located at 7 Barstow Street. &[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Trojan Horse

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Beware the Trojan Horse at the ballot box.

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America

Dear Editor; America is big, but [...] Read more »

When Election Security Becomes Voter Suppression

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Sports

Mattapoisett Yacht Club August Race Results

The Tuesday Night Ensign fleet finally had a perfect night of racing after suffering through most of[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club July Series Results

The Tuesday night Ensign Class finally completed two races this week to wrap up July. Odyssey won bo[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Race Results

It has been a tough month for the Ensign Class as the weather the past three weeks has kept them off[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Results

July series. Once again, the Ensign Class had to cancel racing due to Tuesday’s rain and wind. &nb[...] Read more »

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Features

Seaside Picnic Raises Funds for Local Groups

Conversation and music filled the air over the Munro Preserve as more than 150 patrons dined at the Mattapoisett Museum and Land Trus[...] Read more »

The Looming Threat of Empire

This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the Thirteen Colonies. Last week, Washington condemned Continental Army troops for their poor treatment o[...] Read more »

Cyclosporiasis – What You Need To Know

The outbreak of diarrheal illness caused by the parasite cyclospora is still making headlines. What do you need to know? [...] Read more »

Eden Under Siege

I’ve lost count of the slings and arrows that can derail a gardener’s quest for a backyard Eden. Some are inevitable; others seem[...] Read more »

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Happenings

Rochester Grange Fair

Saturday is the day. The Rochester Grange #257 will hold its annual fair this Saturday, August 15. Doors open to the public at 1:30 pm. Admission is f[...] Read more »

Celebrate the End of Summer at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Summer Reading is winding down at the Elizabeth Taber Library, but there is still fun to be had. The last day for kids to get their reading log stampe[...] Read more »

Election Information for Mattapoisett Voters

The State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 1. Mattapoisett voters will cast their ballots at Old Hammondtown School, which is locat[...] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

During the opening of our new exhibit, “Rochester and the Revolution,” someone said he understood that Rochester had once been part of Mar[...] Read more »

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ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association

To celebrate the alumni of ORR, the ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association (BPAA), for the fourth cons[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Paetyn Tripp, of Marion, has been named to the Spring 2026 Emmanuel College Dean’s List. [...] Read more »

Joshua Vanderquist Appointed as Assistant Principal of RMS

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce Joshua Vanderquist as the new Assistant Prin[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Laura Pardo of Marion was named to the College of the Holy Cross’ Spring 2026 Dean’s List.[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Vermont State University is pleased to announce that Noah Lapointe, of Rochester, is a member of Ver[...] Read more »

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Obituaries

Neil J. Graner

Neil J. Graner, 85, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, Massachusetts, surrounded[...] Read more »

Nancy “Nora Beth” Horrocks Chrzanowski

Nancy “Nora Beth” Horrocks Chrzanowski passed away on July 28, 2026, in Austin, TX after a long illness. Born on January 1, 1951, Nancy lived a li[...] Read more »

Peter E. Sowden

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Peter E. Sowden, age 83, on August 6, 2026. Peter was born on April 25th, 1943 in Lexington, M[...] Read more »

Marilyn Louise Kruger

Marilyn Louise Kruger of Rochester, MA, a retired teacher and former longtime resident of Hamilton, MA passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026 surrou[...] Read more »

Richard “Ricky” Alan Bono

Richard “Ricky” Alan Bono, 72, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 4, 2026, after a long and [...] Read more »

John Hafferty

John Hafferty passed away suddenly at home on June 30, 2026. He grew up in Leiceste[...] Read more »

Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw

Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw, 90, of Mattapoisett died July 23, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Jack W. McGraw, Sr., with whom[...] Read more »

John “Piques” Matos

John “Piques” Matos passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He is surviv[...] Read more »

Jane Coleman

Jane Coleman, of Mattapoisett, MA and Boston’s Back Bay, died early Sunday mo[...] Read more »

Albert Ervin Winters

Albert Ervin Winters August 8, 1938 – June 3, 2026 Beloved husband, father, and grandfather &n[...] Read more »

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