Once again this year “Great Decisions,” a Foreign Policy Association discussion group sponsored by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club, will take place at the Mattapoisett Library. The discussions will begin on Wednesday, January 27. The topics are: Middle East Alliances; The Rise of ISIS; The Future of Kurdistan; Migration; The Koreas; The United Nations; Climate Change; […] Read more »
To the Editor: Living as a single senior woman in Mattapoisett is not easy. Trying to meet quality single senior men is a challenge. Forget the bar and dating site “nonsense.” Face it, there is nowhere to go. I would like to propose to the folks who sponsor the teen wharf dances to try to […] Read more »
Marion Selectman Jonathan Henry announced on January 5 that he would not be seeking reelection in 2016, saying it was with a heavy heart that he informed the residents of Marion of his decision. Henry, who has served 12 years on the Board of Selectmen, said his departure was entirely positive, and he encouraged others […] Read more »
It was, simply put, fascinating to me. I was captivated, intrigued, and I found myself imagining a life free from possessions. Thus freed, I’d have boundless hours to spend pursuing a carefree lifestyle. Oh, the ease with which my mind wandered through tiny spaces as I watched the cutest cubes and rectangles metamorphose into comfortable […] Read more »
As the banner for last year’s state championship team rose, Boys’ Basketball put on another display of their incredible talent as they defeated Case 76-40 to improve to 4-0. This week’s biggest star, however, was Boys’ Ice Hockey’s Sam Henrie, who had two hat tricks in a 7-goal week over three games. Note that Boys’ […] Read more »
To avoid the risk of any further grief in the situation, the Rochester Board of Selectmen held off on scheduling a Special Town Meeting until special legislation is passed that would accept the Annual Town Meeting despite its lack of a quorum. Now that a resolution is foreseeable, said Town Administrator Michael McCue, selectmen are […] Read more »
Winter break is a time of rejuvenation, a time to bond with family and friends and start anew as the New Year rolls in to hopeful cheers. For the students of Old Rochester Regional High School, Christmas vacation offers more than just a much-needed break from the constant flurry of activity revolving around school. It […] Read more »
After a year that, at times, saw the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission members struggle as they weighed the rights of property owners against the Wetlands Protection Act, survive marathon meetings with heated exchanges, and spend many hours plowing through technical documents, the December 28 meeting was very short and sweet. Coming before the commissioners was Dan […] Read more »
It’s all the rage these days. It’s on TV, you read about it on social media, and researchers are even doing studies on its benefits. Adult coloring. Who would have guessed that a gentle regression of sorts back into childhood would not only be accepted, but be encouraged? Remember the thrill of a brand new […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is now accepting registrations for its Winter/Spring 2016 classes. The Marion Art Center is located at 80 Pleasant Street (main entrance is on Main Street) in Marion, MA 02738. For more information, please call 508-748-1266 or to register for any of the Winter/Spring 2016 classes on-line, visit the Marion Art Center […] Read more »