Join the Mattapoisett Historical Society and the Mattapoisett Land Trust for The Great Community Picnic at Munro Preserve west of Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on Thursday evening, August 4 (6:00 to 9:00 pm). Begin with a summer sunset by the harbor, friends and neighbors, and your own delicious picnic fare. Add great live music by […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Historical Society’s summer exhibit “Mattapoisett Fun: Celebrate Summer” opens on Friday, July 1. The exhibit explores recreation in Mattapoisett from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Summertime traditions in Mattapoisett endure largely due to the dedication and efforts of individuals and organizations with a spirit of volunteerism and a commitment to the community. Our […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Musicfest returns for its 20th year with concerts July 13 to17 at the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy, 235 Front Street in Marion. Nationally and internationally prominent musicians will perform orchestral and chamber music, with selections from Mozart, Hummel, Rossini, Ravel, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Haydn and Beethoven, among others. Orchestral performances will […] Read more »
The age-old adages “everything takes longer than planned” and “nothing ever goes smoothly” could have been applied during the June 27 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission as five of the eight planned hearings were continued until July 11. Before getting underway, Chairman Bob Rogers acknowledged commission member Peter Newton for his six years of […] Read more »
The Town of Rochester Republican Town Committee will hold a meeting on July 9 at 9:30 am at the Rochester Town Hall. We will be discussing final plans for the upcoming social featuring Congressional candidate Mark Allegro on July 23 and our booth at the Rochester Country Fair where we will be handing out child […] Read more »
The Meadowatt, LLC solar farm slated for 188-190 Marion Road (Route 105) is closing in on approval after the Rochester Planning Board on June 28 suggested the town planner devise a draft decision to review at the next meeting. With waiver requests all straightened out and the plan revised to replace a proposed vinyl faux […] Read more »
My most recent afternoon ritual for bird watching walk took me down Reservation Road to the point at the end of the Mattapoisett Peninsula. It leads past the Golf Course of the same name toward a residential landmark of the King estate, and now the YMCA where my daughter teaches pre-school. The golf course is […] Read more »
Looking for something fun to do with friends and family? Then go to the Elizabeth Taber Library to check out any of the museum passes with your SAILS library card. The library currently has passes to the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Plimoth Plantation, Providence Children’s Museum, Roger Williams Zoo, and the […] Read more »
Celebrate Independence Day with the Town of Marion and the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425 of Marion. The Annual Marion Fourth of July Parade is scheduled for Monday, July 4 at 9:00 am sharp. There is still time to submit your application to participate. Applications are available at the Marion Town House or they […] Read more »
In a perfect union among like-minded organizations – those being the Mattapoisett Public Library, South Coast Bike Way, Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Seventh Annual Massachusetts Walking Tour – the June 23 evening air in Mattapoisett Village was filled with harmony. On this splendid summer’s evening about 50 people, young and old alike, gathered on […] Read more »