Armand Teixeira, 80, of Mattapoisett died December 18, 2018 after a long illness. He was the husband of Evelyn (Croteau) Teixeira for 55 years. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Joaquim and Aurora (Gomes) Teixeira, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Mr. Teixeira was a communicant of St. Anthony’s […] Read more »
The executive director of the Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) returned to the Marion Conservation Commission on December 12 to take another shot at a proposal to improve the popular trail to Brainard Marsh on Delano Road. Jim Bride revisited the proposal he had made at the previous meeting of the commission, suggesting this evening that […] Read more »
The Northern mockingbird, formerly a southern bird, has now gradually increased its habitat northward to become a common year-round phenomenon to most of New England, with only a minor migration south for winter to be enjoyed as one of the true singers of our natural world. It is classified in Latin as Mimus polyglottos, meaning […] Read more »
To the Editor: We, the members of The Christian Education Committee of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, say thank you. Sunday afternoon those of us who took time from our busy holiday schedule to attend a positively delightful rendition of an old, old story of the birth of Christ were not disappointed. Chuck Talley and a […] Read more »
The Santa’s Holiday Food and GiftsToGive Drive will be held at Plumb Corner Mall on Saturday, December 22from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Join us in sharing some holiday spirit! Let’s “cram a cruiser” with non-perishable food items for local seniors. Or, bring an unwrapped toy or any kids winter clothes for our GiftsToGive Collection. […] Read more »
Before opening any public hearings, Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Richard Cutler let fellow ZBA members know that he has become aware of a large-scale affordable housing development entering the pipeline early next year. The 208-unit affordable housing development slated for the corner of Routes 58 and 28 would be classified as a Chapter […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Selectmen seeks interested volunteers to serve on the Town Administrator Search Committee, an advisory Board whose members will participate in making recommendations to the Board of Selectmen during their search for a Town Administrator. Applications to serve are available at the Board of Selectmen office and on the Town of Marion […] Read more »
The First Congregational Church of Marion, 28 Main Street, will be holding the following service: The Longest Night Christmas Service will be held on Friday,December 21at 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service will be held on Monday, December 24at 7:00 pm The First Congregational Church of Marion is located at 28 Main Street and is Handicap […] Read more »
William J. “Billy” Gaspar, age 73, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Tobey Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Frank “Gene” and Elsie (Brazil) Gaspar. Billy loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed long rides, sightseeing, music, watching television and keeping things […] Read more »
Damen Jeremie Hooper, 22, of Mattapoisett passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was born on November 26, 1996 to Kimberly (Prince) Joseph and Jeremie Hooper in Manchester, New Hampshire. Damen spent his early years in Manchester, New Hampshire and moved to Mattapoisett, Massachusetts when he was six. He graduated from Old Rochester High […] Read more »