Mattapoisett Recreation will continue Adult Drop-in Pickleball on Thursday evenings. The new time is 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Saturday Drop-in is from 10:00 – 11:30 am. Racquets and balls are available at the courts. If you have any questions, please email MATTREC at mattrec@mattapoisett.net. Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is meeting on Thursday, September 21, at noon in Reynard Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. After an August hiatus, we are having a potluck luncheon with members bringing a favorite dish to share. We have many programs and speakers lined up for the months ahead. Mark your calendar and join […] Read more »
Last year, the Town of Marion contracted with General Code to review the existing Town Bylaws to recommend reorganization of the General Bylaws and to identify conflicts, mistakes, and inconsistencies throughout the Bylaws. The General Code report contained approximately 280 comments, questions and suggestions. The Planning Board appointed a Bylaw Subcommittee as part of the […] Read more »
There are 301 town clerks in the state of Massachusetts, but only half of those ever achieve certification from the Massachusetts Town Clerks’ Association. Mattapoisett’s town clerk Catherine Heuberger was recognized by the selectmen during the September 12 meeting for her achievement in securing Certified Massachusetts Municipal Clerk designation. According to a press release from […] Read more »
To the Editor; Three years in the making, Marion’s new official Master Plan is finally ready for prime time. Its colorful, concise, easy-to-read format presents the community’s vision of our town for the next decade and beyond. Incorporating ideas drawn from five public workshops, hundreds of comments by advisory groups and residents, as well as […] Read more »
To celebrate the bicentennial year and legacy of Henry David Thoreau, please join us on Saturday, September 16, at 11:00 am for a Nature Walk at Washburn Park in Marion. On our walk, we will be reading Thoreau quotations on nature, simplicity, and solitude as well as excerpts from Walking. To register, please call the […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church hosts “Fellowship Fridays” for all ages. On Friday, September 15 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Christian Ed will sponsor a free Game Night with board games, popcorn and fellowship. Other scheduled Fellowship Fridays will be October 27 with Halloween activities and December 1 with Advent crafts. MCC Christian Education’s inter-generational ministry offers […] Read more »
Some find it ironic that Rochester, the only town in the competition without a coastline, once again took the first and second place awards in the Public Safety category for best chowder during the Mattapoisett Firefighters Association’s 3rd Annual Chowder Cook-Off. Although this year the Rochester Fire Department stole first place from last year’s winner […] Read more »
Angelica Yacht Club, located on Point Connett, held its annual sailing awards on September 4. Commodore Todd Correia was master of ceremonies. The following awards were presented: July 4th Series: Beginners: 1st: Ellie Correia; 2nd: Zoe Plante; 3rd: Maya Warren Juniors: 1st: Matthew Fleming; 2nd: William Correia; 3rd: Ryan Fleming Open: 1st: Nick Warren; 2nd: […] Read more »
To the Editor: Plumb’s SLP (Sign-Up, Log, Participate!) Summer Program, “Build a Better World,” began on June 21 and ended on August 21. All “loggers” enjoyed a Bash at Bonney’s ice cream party to celebrate summer accomplishments and to wish our reading dog, Amos, a happy 8th birthday! Special thanks to vocalist/guitarist Scott Bissonnette for […] Read more »