He might not have the position of town administrator listed on his resume, but James “Jay” McGrail had enough relevant experience for the Marion Board of Selectmen to make haste on April 8 and offer McGrail the job as Marion’s new town administrator. McGrail, a resident of Sandwich, told the board he was honored to […] Read more »
Ruth M. (Weber) Donovan died April 9, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Mattapoisett. She was born on August 4, 1929 to Ernest and Anastasia Weber in Roslindale, MA. The fourth of seven children she spent her summers in Marion MA, sailing and swimming in Buzzards Bay. Ruth graduated from Roslindale High School and went […] Read more »
The Marion Fireworks Fundraising Gala and Auction, recently held on March 23, was a huge success! Thank you to all the people who attended as well as the many businesses and private donors who contributed to the auction!! The auction raised over $5,000!! The afternoon activities allowed anyone to view the auction items for free […] Read more »
It’s Open Mic for Poetry Month at the Mattapoisett Library on Saturday, April 13from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to bring an original poem or share one of their favorites by another poet. Readers of all ages are welcome to read for no more than five minutes each. Sign up to read by […] Read more »
It’s no small task to prepare financial documents, warrant articles, bylaw language, and numerous departmental budgets in advance of the Annual Town Meeting. Mattapoisett Town Hall has been buzzing with action as department heads and committees get ready for the big night on May 3 at 6:30 pm in the ORRHS auditorium. On April 3, […] Read more »
Old Colony baseball’s Jacob Wordencould make the case to run the state penitentiary with the way he handles opposing hitters. The Warden takes no guff from anyone. Puns aside, the senior right-handed pitcher was lights out for the Cougars in 2018. He threw a complete game in each of his final four starts and did not […] Read more »
Michael B. Moreau, Sr., 72, of Mattapoisett passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. He was the husband of 52 years to Jane M. (Davidson) Moreau. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late Oliver E. Moreau, Sr. and the late Elsie (Costa) Dawson, he was […] Read more »
The cost of removing our solid waste – trash and recycling, with its problematic greasy pizza boxes and the plastic windows in envelopes, is going to cost more. As the number of companies – and countries – willing to buy “clean recyclables” decreases globally, the pressure on cities and towns is increasing. One of Mattapoisett’s […] Read more »
Join us for breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April 7 from 8:00 am – 11:00 am. All are welcome! Breakfast is made to order from our reasonably priced breakfast menu. Menu items include eggs any style, French toast, pancakes, and sausages! Photos with the Bunny are available for $5.00. Election Day is Wednesday, […] Read more »
Sippican Choral Society presents its spring concert entitled “Greatest Hits of the Greatest Generation” on Sunday, April 28at 4:00 pm at St. Gabriel’s Church, 124 Front Street, Marion. Music from the 1940s will be presented, including selections from The Great American Songbook – classics by Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, and others; jazz standards such […] Read more »