On June 25 at 12:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly will host a free showing of Life of Pi at the Council on Aging. Pizza is available for $2. Pizza requests must be pre-paid by Monday, June 24 at 3:00 pm. Life of Pi (PG, 127 min.) is the story of a boy […] Read more »
Summer Reading Program Begins! Registration for children and teens continues for the Mattapoisett Library’s six-week Summer Reading Program, which begins this week. This year’s theme for children, “Dig Into Reading,” offers many creative opportunities to read together, enjoy crafts, special events and ongoing workshops for all ages. The program description and calendar is available in the Children’s […] Read more »
Lyn Rivet, principal at Sippican Elementary School, is a trooper. Rivet agreed to be the first up on the dunk tank at the annual Band Blast held this Thursday, the day before school ended for the summer. The event was from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. This was the 12th year for the Band Blast, […] Read more »
Claire Martin, daughter of Beth and Louis Martin of Mattapoisett, was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2013 semester at Saint Michael’s College. Martin is a senior Media Studies & Digital Arts major. Chloe Charette, from Mattapoisett, graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Stonehill College recently named […] Read more »
The first wharf dance of the summer will be June 27. Dances will be held between the hours of 7:30 and 10:30 pm. Admission is limited to students entering the junior and senior high schools in the fall and are residents of the Tri-Town. Summer residents and summer visitors are also welcome. No one will […] Read more »
Oh, summer, now you have melted away winter’s frozen memory, including three frigid days without electricity, numerous windstorms, icy roads and gray darkness. You’ve illuminated our lives once again. Bring on the yard sales, band concerts, church fairs and all of those festivals. Bring on the warm water for swimming and the extended daylight for […] Read more »
Town Administrator Michael Gagne held a public information and feedback meeting tonight to discuss road improvements for Beacon Street, Main Street, Marion Road, and Water Street. This meeting is the first in a proposed series to gather public input on the types of improvements needed on these roads, along with understanding the special needs associated […] Read more »
The St. Rose of Lima Parish in Rochester will hold their 50th Chicken Barbecue on June 23 at 12:00 pm. Plan on a day of family fun beginning with St. Rose of Lima’s tasty and ever-popular chicken dinner prepared on their open barbecue. The menu includes half a chicken with cranberry sauce, corn, potato, roll, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Track Club will begin its new season on June 24 at Old Rochester Regional High School and continue every Monday and Wednesday night until August 7 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Registration will be at 5:00 pm on any night of the track season. Membership fee is $45 per member. […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Recreation Department and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library join forces this weekend for the first annual Town Beach Party on June 22 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. “It was put together to bring people back to the beach in positive way,” said MATTREC’s Cecile Callahan. “We wanted to offer this opportunity to the […] Read more »