Local police, clergy, and members of the Tri-Town community gathered this morning, Saturday, July 23, at ORR Junior High School to come together in peace and unity during an ecumenical service to honor those in uniform, those officers who have recently been assassinated in Dallas and Baton Rouge, and to pray for an end to […] Read more »
The Sippican Choral Society is looking for quite a few new members to help us ring in the Christmas 2016 season. Rehearsals are starting soon, and we’d love to see you there. We are a group of local singers who love to lend our voices to this large and inviting group. The rehearsals are a […] Read more »
The Annual Super Duper Summer Fair of the First Congregational Church of Marion, 28 Main Street, happens on July 30 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The church grounds and street will be transformed into a festive Fairground complete with tents, a midway, sidewalk café, entertainment and a wide array of items for sale. Exciting […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board on July 19 made good on its word to hold a special meeting to help Special Permit applicant Kristina Bacchiocchi of 428 Walnut Plain Road hold to her construction timeline to install a new parking area before she can construct the new addition to her house to open her daycare business. […] Read more »
In 1988, Kathleen Renzi and Roni King, wives of Lions Club members, wanted to help the organization, but women weren’t allowed to be members. The two decided to sell lemonade during community events, giving a portion of the proceeds to the Lions Club and other charitable organizations. For decades they sold lemonade at Harbor […] Read more »
Mariner Youth Soccer is pleased to announce the winners of its first annual scholarship program. Scholarships were awarded to Elexus Afonso and Kyle Rood from Rochester. Samantha Kirkham and Serena Jaskolka received the scholarship from Mattapoisett and Hannah Dawicki was the recipient from Fairhaven. We wish these student athletes who had played at Mariner the […] Read more »
A clambake will be hosted by The Knights at 57 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett on Sunday, August 28 at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $35 per person and can only be purchased in advance by calling Jim at 508-863-3496. Tickets will not be available at the door. The clambake menu is clams, fish, linguiça, sausages, hot […] Read more »
“The big thing is the voters in this community have understood we’ve got to do our share,” stated Mattapoisett Town Administrator Michael Gagne as Highway Surveyor Barry Denham and Jon Connel of Field Engineering reported on the condition of roads in town. Gagne’s comment came on July 19 as Denham explained his report on the […] Read more »
Once in a while you’re out in nature approaching a bend in a hiking path, reaching the top of a mountain, or, in this case, meandering along the beach, and you come across something that draws your eye in. Someone has taken stones and carefully stacked them one on top of each other, perfectly balanced […] Read more »
Dear Editor, The Mattapoisett Women’s Club expresses their heartfelt appreciation to all Mattapoisett restaurants and vendors who were instrumental in making the 14th annual “Taste of the Town” a resounding success. A special thank you is extended to Kelly Zucco and the venerable Showstoppers Musical Entertainment for their truly radiant and lively performance. A warm […] Read more »