Mattapoisett’s Planning Board had only one item on its agenda: a meeting with Sandy Conaty, Comprehensive Planning Manager from SRPEDD. But this meeting is perhaps the beginning of massive zoning changes that will shape the complexion of Mattapoisett for decades to come. The Board had submitted their comprehensive master plan to SRPEDD to get “the […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust is offering a free yoga session this Saturday, Aug. 24, at 9:00 am. Please join certified Kripalu instructor Angela Curry for a morning session at SLT’s beautiful waterfront property, Brainard Marsh, located off of Delano Road in Marion, MA. For your own comfort, please remember to bring your yoga mat and […] Read more »
The Knights of Columbus will be holding their last clambake of the summer on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Knights Hall on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. The classic clambake menu consists of clams, fish, potatoes, linguica, sausage, hot dogs, corn on the cob, and watermelon. A cash bar is available to quench any beverage needs. […] Read more »
Susan E. (Collins) McKay, 90, of Acushnet passed away August 17, 2013 at New Bedford Health Care Center. She was the widow of Louis W. McKay, Sr. Mrs. McKay was born in Dartmouth, daughter of the late William C. and Florence A. (Demoranville) Collins, and resided in Acushnet most of her life. She was a […] Read more »
Join Seth Mendell of the Mattapoisett Historical Society for an evening lecture exploring the worst natural disaster in Mattapoisett’s history, the Hurricane of 1938. The lecture will take place on Sunday, September 1 at 5 pm at the Gazebo in Shipyard Park. This program is Free, Donations are Welcome. In case of inclement weather, the […] Read more »
On Friday, August 30, the Marion Concert Band will close its 2013 season with a concert featuring the music of film composer John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program, which includes several pieces frequently performed by the Pops, is as follows: The Trombone King – K. L. King Light Cavalry Overture – F. […] Read more »
There will be open auditions for two roles in Anton Chekhov’s “Seagull”: August 28 and August 29, 7:00 pm. Production dates are November 1, 2, 3 (matinee), 8 and 9. Rehearsals start the first week in September, two to three nights a week. All actors are welcome to audition, but their age should be somewhere […] Read more »
Through August 17, the Plumb Library will be collecting nonperishable food in lieu of fines in our annual summer edition of Food for Fines. You can clear your overdue fines with the donation of nonperishable food, which will be donated to Damien’s Pantry, or pet food, which will go to local animal shelters. Food donations […] Read more »
Sandra W. (Kuechler) Perkins, 76, of Mattapoisett died August 15, 2013 peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Peter B. Perkins. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Walter and Marion S. (Whiting) Kuechler) she was raised in Fairhaven and lived in Mattapoisett for many years. She was formerly employed […] Read more »
Donald Medeiros, 80, of Rochester died August 16, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Manuela M. (Almeida) Medeiros. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Belmira(Cordeiro) Medeiros, he was raised in Fairhaven and lived in Rochester for the last 40 years. Mr. Medeiros […] Read more »