By 8:00 am on July 4, the streets leading south from Route 6 to Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett were beginning to show signs that something big was about to take place. By 8:30 am, nearly every available parking space was filled and the sidewalks and streets were swarming with people in a festive mood. Adrenaline […] Read more »
The Wareham Garden Club presents their 2019 garden tour – “A Summer Garden Sampler”. On Saturday, July 13from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, you’ll be able to view a variety of beautiful gardens in Wareham. View large and small gardens, moss gardens, herb gardens, organic vegetable gardens, vista gardens, and gardens by the sea. Enjoy a […] Read more »
Books at the Beach! Join the library at Silvershell Beach to buy or borrow some summer reading materials every Tuesday from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Docu-Tuesdays. Beat the heat and learn something new with Docu-Tuesdays. Each Docu-Tuesday will feature a documentary film screening through IndieFlix and light refreshments. Tuesdays: July 9 & 23, August 6 […] Read more »
For 135 years, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Mattapoisett has held summer only services for parishioners. Each Sunday through Labor Day, visiting clergy from Massachusetts and beyond conduct services, using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. On Sunday, July 14, services will be officiated by the Reverend Marc Eames, Rector, […] Read more »
Donald “Rip” Perry, 91 of North Falmouth died peacefully on July 10, 2019 at Royal Megansett Nursing Home, North Falmouth after a long illness. He and his wife Dee (Dastous) Perry of 63 years lived a full and adventurous life. Born in Marion on May 10, 1928 he was the son of the late Manuel […] Read more »
Alan B. Harwood, 71, of West Wareham, passed away peacefully Monday, July 8, 2019, at home surrounded by his family, after a long illness. He was the husband of 54 years to Merilyn L. (Radu) Harwood. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Arthur E. and Edith M. (Robbins) Harwood, he grew up in […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center’s 11th Annual Arts In the Park juried art festival is an opportunity for the public to witness the glory of human artistic expression. From pottery to painting, from photography to wearable art, the offerings were, in a word, magnificent. The brutal heat on July 6 did nothing to hamper the overall […] Read more »
October is fast approaching – well, maybe not that fast – but in terms of days remaining for Michael Gagne in his role as Mattapoisett’s town administrator, the days are dwindling down. And so, during the July 9 meeting of the Mattapoisett Board of Selectman, Gagne presented the selectmen with a list of volunteers willing […] Read more »
Summer Members’ Show Opening Reception & BBMF Musicians’ Celebration – On Friday, July 12, the MAC will present its Summer Members’ Show, with an opening reception from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Any MAC member is able to participate in this exhibition with up to 2 original pieces. During the reception we’ll also celebrate the musicians […] Read more »
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) on July 21, 10:00 am, for a guided walk on the beautiful Pine Island Watershed lands north of Angelica Avenue and Crescent Beach. MLT is working to preserve 120 acres of forests, streams, freshwater wetlands, and salt marsh in the Pine Island Watershed. Please come see this spectacular property. The […] Read more »