The Saturday, November 17 meeting of the Maconchu Club of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church will be at 7:00 pm in Reynard Hall at the church. We are pleased to welcome as the speaker for the evening Dr. Jeremy B. Stern from New Bedford, who volunteered for eight years with Doctors Without Borders, working with other […] Read more »
On Friday, November 23, a special concert will be held in order to benefit the Tri-County Music Association Scholarship Fund. “My Favorite Things” will begin at 7:00 pm in the Lyndon South Auditorium at Tabor Academy. The address of the auditorium is 85 Spring Street, Marion. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Symphony […] Read more »
On Tuesday, November 27 at 12:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly will host a free showing of “A Christmas Story” at the Council on Aging. Pizza is available for $3. Pizza requests must be paid by 3:00 pm on Monday, November 26. “A Christmas Story” is about Ralphie Parker, a young boy living […] Read more »
Marion Toastmasters Club is pleased to announce its 2012-2013 slate of Officers: Hope Aubin, President; Mark Whalen, Vice President for Education; Joan Hartnett-Barry, Vice President for Public Relations; Maryann Murphy, Vice President for Membership; Steven Galavotti, Treasurer; Rick Gonsalves, Secretary; and Patty Emmons, Sergeant at Arms. We look forward to an exciting year of growth […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett will be holding an auction of 13 town-owned parcels on Friday, November 30 beginning at 12:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Public Library on 7 Barstow Street. For more information visit the town’s website, www.mattapoisett.net, and click on the “Town Auction Info” icon. Read more »
The following Old Colony students were recognized as School Council “Students of the Month” for November 2012: • Automotive: Peter Moniz, Grade 11, Acushnet • Computer Information Systems: Amanda Michaud, Grade 11, Rochester • Cosmetology: Kiana Correia, Grade 11, Acushnet • Culinary Arts: Victoria Reed, Grade 10, Lakeville • Drafting: Thomas Smith, Grade 10, Lakeville […] Read more »
• Mites 1: The Mite 1 team continues their undefeated season, having posted double-digit scores in every single cross-ice game. Meanwhile, the defensive play led by goalie Megan Craig held opponents to single-digit tallies. • Squirts 1: The Gateway Ice Wolves participated in the Falmouth Fall Classic this weekend, finishing 1-2. In their first game […] Read more »
To the Editor: I am writing to the taxpayers of Mattapoisett to ask that you participate in the Fall Town Meeting to be held on November 19 at ORR High School. This special town meeting is an unusual fall town meeting because of several significant monetary requests, which most of us would expect to be […] Read more »
To the Editor: The family of Michael Carl Arruda would like to extend their appreciation and continued support to all of the volunteers and players who have made the Second Annual Michael “Mikey” Arruda Memorial Golf Tournament a success. The event was held on October 6 at the Little Marion Golf Course. The proceeds raised […] Read more »
To the Editor: Some may think that the purpose of my letters on the subject of education is to criticize and express negative views toward the Old Rochester Regional School District, but, in fact, the exact opposite is true. My intent is a positive one. I love the Old Rochester Regional School District and am […] Read more »