It did not take much convincing on September 12 for the Mattapoisett School Committee to acquiesce to the school administration’s proposal to consolidate meetings and switch to an every-six-weeks meeting schedule instead of meeting once a month. With very little discussion and relatively few questions, the school committee members unanimously agreed that the proposal was, […] Read more »
During a public hearing (sans any public) on Tuesday, September 13, the Marion Board of Health voted in favor of adopting a bylaw that outlaws the sale and purchase of synthetic drugs – synthetic marijuana, synthetic stimulants, and synthetic psychedelics/hallucinogens – but not without a moment of hesitation beforehand. The bylaw reads, “No person shall […] Read more »
The second annual chowder competition hosted by the Mattapoisett Firefighters Association will be held on September 18 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm behind the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. Heavily attended last year, the Firefighters Association has broadened the event with more kids’ activities than last year in anticipation of a larger turn out. Split […] Read more »
There are some things in this world that simply stop you dead in your tracks. Some things just hold us still, command a moment of astonishment, a gasp, a pause, a sigh, a silent exultation. More often than not, for me, these things are almost always found in nature. Little things that become momentous and […] Read more »
The Post will hold a special membership meeting at the Post Hall at 7:00 pm on September 21. This meeting is needed because of a vacation conflict on the normal October date. Two important reports need to be discussed: A report from the House Committee on the busy summer and the Veterans Day Ceremonies preparations. […] Read more »
To the Editor: On Thursday, September 29, the Mattapoisett zoning board will hear our appeal for enforcement of the town’s zoning bylaw with respect to the Inn at Shipyard Park. As the date for that hearing approaches, we have become aware that the Inn is once again disseminating false information, claiming that we are trying […] Read more »
It’s September 4, 2016 and I’m alone in the water of Mattapoisett Harbor, alone and sliding through the very cool water at town beach. The ocean has seemed cooler this summer than last. My swimming partner, who is not with me today, says the same thing. In spite of days of heat, our pilgrimages to […] Read more »
For the first time in two decades, Tabor Academy has started preseason athletics under the direction of a new athletic director. The position was taken over by Conan Leary, a Tabor graduate from the class of 1997, who was chosen for his excellence and enthusiasm in his numerous roles in the Tabor community throughout his […] Read more »
The next Knights Teen Dance at The Knights, 57 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett, is Friday, September 16 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm for $8. Teen Dances provide a safe place for 6th, 7th and 8th graders to have a good time socializing, dancing and listening to their favorite music on a Friday night. Knights of […] Read more »
Little People’s Theater (Ages 5-8): Tuesdays; 4:30 – 5:30 pm (6-week sessions); Instructor: Suzy Taylor; Tuition: Each six-week session is $80 for MAC members* and $95 for non-members. Minimum of five students required for this class to run. Registration deadline for Fall Session I is September 13. *Current membership required for discount. The 2016-2017 Membership […] Read more »