Get outside and explore different beach habitats with your little ones this June during Itty Bitty Bay Explorers, a series of three free outings on Wednesday mornings with the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Through fun games and hands-on activities, your family will learn all about coastal animals and their habitats along Buzzards Bay’s shorelines. On June 5, […] Read more »
During the May 30 meeting of the Mattapoisett Marine Advisory Board (MAB), members were starting to smile as they heard from Chairman Carlos DaSousa that Long Wharf repairs have not been forgotten. The condition of the historic wharf, built in the 1800’s at the height of the boat building era, has been a concern for […] Read more »
At first, it looked like sixth-seeded Old Rochester Regional was going to set the tone early in their matchup against No. 11 Plymouth South. But by the game’s end, the Bulldogs had run out of answers and time, falling 9-4 in the first round of the MIAA Division 2 South Sectional tournament. The biggest obstacle […] Read more »
Mrs. Mildred Millie W. Palmer, born on July 17, 1929 in Marion, Massachusetts, to the late Hilda Saunders, passed away at age 89 on June 3, 2019. Mildred was the loving wife of the late Bryant Palmer. She was preceded in death by her sister, Hazel Palmer. Mildred is survived by her sons, Clifford Palmer […] Read more »
Thomas Browning of Mattapoisett, Mikayla Demanche of Rochester, and Leah Przybyszewski of Mattapoisett have been named to the American International CollegeSpring 2019 Dean’s List. Dean’s list students are full time students who have achieved a 3.3 to 4.0 GPA. Curry Collegeis proud to announce that Matthew Burnett of Marion and Virginia Larsen of Marion have been […] Read more »
It’s time to clean your shelves of your used books to make way for the new ones you’ll be buying at the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s annual book sale. We’re looking for good-quality hardcover and paperback books, audio and video tapes, DVDs, children’s books and puzzles. Please, no periodicals, encyclopedias, or textbooks. Donations can […] Read more »
Tuesday, June 11is the first day you can register at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library (MPL) for our children’s summer reading challenge. Drop by the library to complete your registration form and receive a free chain with a special tag and a time reading log. Track the time you read to earn prizes, beads for your […] Read more »
Candidates seeking reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals were back for another round of interviews on June 4 before the Marion Board of Selectmen who is exercising diligence in its search to appoint one new full member and one new associate member. The board is considering the interest of three candidates: Ethan Gerber, William […] Read more »
Rosemary Riley, age 91, passed away on June 3, 2019 at home after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, Rosemary was the daughter of the late John and Rose Sullivan. She was a graduate of St. Dominic Academy and was later employed as a secretary for […] Read more »
To the Editor: The Mattapoisett Cemetery Board of Trustees would like to thank the residents of Mattapoisett for approving the monies needed to finish our fencing project. With this grant, we will be able to sand, repair, and paint the antique fence, gates, and the small private plots that you see when you first drive […] Read more »