The impetus for the illegal clearing of dozens of trees at Christopher Faustino, Jr. and Britney Ashley’s property at 510 New Bedford Road was property insurance, according to the couple’s representative, Rick Charon from Charon Associates. According to Charon, the property owners’ insurance provider had concerns over some trees located near the house that could […] Read more »
Solar Farm Project Remains in the Dark
Visibly disappointed, Dale and Laura Briggs, the applicants for a variance to construct a solar farm off County Road, left the Marion Town House on June 26 shaking their heads in perplexity after ZBA Chairman Eric Peirce told the Briggses that the board will have to familiarize itself with the new solar bylaw and try […] Read more »
Movies in the Park
The Mattapoisett Lion’s Club held their first Movie night on Friday which was well attended. The event kicks off the busy summer season the Club has planned with many new items on the schedule. Photos by Felix Perez Read more »
Mattapoisett Road Race
Celebrate Independence Day by running the 44th annual five-mile road race held in the scenic seaside town of Mattapoisett! The Harpoon Harmonizers will perform before the race and sing the National Anthem. If you live along the race route, decorate your yard, play music and compete for “The Most Spirited Site” award! The race begins […] Read more »
Barry Thomas Rose
Barry Thomas Rose, age 43 died suddenly from cardiac arrest Sunday, June 22, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Jennifer L. (Machado) Rose with whom he shared 10 wonderful years of marriage. Barry was born in New Bedford and graduated from New Bedford Voc-Tech High School in 1988. He was a life long resident […] Read more »