Some annual elections are exciting, others not so much; but the democratic process at the local level is, in essence, our nation’s purest form of democracy – one person, one vote – and not one to forfeit simply because the only two contested races are for Planning Board and Board of Assessors. Marion is a […] Read more »
With a pretty straightforward agenda before them, the Marion Conservation Commission spent most of its time on March 27 issuing one enforcement order and resolving another. Enforcement and cease and desist orders were issued to M.P. O’Leary and K.J. Welch for their property at 82 West Avenue on Planting Island. The commission received a citizen […] Read more »
To the Editor: Mattapoisett has lost a real treasure with the recent passing of Allan Schubert. A multi- talented and very humble man, Allan worked tirelessly raising monies, initiating and supporting so many events and causes for the people of Mattapoisett. His quiet involvement and love for the community resulted in benefits to the Town […] Read more »
Celebrate April as Poetry Month at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library by participating in an Open Mic on Saturday, April 13from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Participants are welcome to bring an original poem or a favorite written by someone else to share. Maximum time for each reader is approximately 5 minutes. Sign up by emailing […] Read more »
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) will be holding an audition for the assistant principal second violin position on Sunday, May 26, at the New England Conservatory of Music, 290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Runners up may be offered a seat in the second violin section. In order to apply […] Read more »
Peter C. McGowan, age 56, died on March 30, 2019 surrounded by his family at the home of his sister Katie in Ocean Pines, MD after being recently diagnosed with Prion Disease (CJD sporadic). Peter is survived by his parents Kathleen & Charles McGowan of Mattapoisett, MA and Venice FL; his daughter Phoebe Sheehan of […] Read more »
The budget the Marion School Committee approved for fiscal year 2020 might only reflect a 1.48-percent increase, but a steady rise in the need for special education services for the students at Sippican School has resulted in some tough cuts in the regular education budget. The overall $196,134 or 10.22-percent increase in the special education […] Read more »
First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way in Rochester, 508-763-4314, is pleased to announce its Holy Week Worship Schedule. We invite you to come and worship with us! April 14at 10:30 am – Palm Sunday. Our choir will present “The Beautiful Christ,” an Easter cantata arranged by Heather Sorenson, and our pastor, Rev. Dr. […] Read more »
Love bagpipe music? Have you or your child dreamed of learning one of these instruments? Are you an experienced player looking for a band? Old Colony Highlanders Pipe Band will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, April 11, from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Those wishing to learn one of the band instruments, as […] Read more »
With the spring gathering of migratory Baltimore orioles to their breeding grounds from Central and South America, one can find them high in deciduous leafy tree tops, but not in deep forests. They instead prefer the edges of urban groves, well adapted to proximity to human settlement. After both the spring and fall arduous migration, […] Read more »