Seth Mendell, president emeritus of the Mattapoisett Historical Society, gave his audience another slice of Mattapoisett’s early years when he spoke at the museum on September 1 about how the town had been on a speedy path of growth and economic diversity from its earliest days when it separated from Rochester. Mendell delved into the […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council Seeks grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs until October 15. Grants are available to support cultural projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett — including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures. This year, Mattapoisett Cultural Council will distribute about $9,800 in grants. Previously […] Read more »
Now is the time to secure your place on stage for one of the region’s best-beloved annual traditions. The Sippican Choral Society will begin rehearsals Monday, September 9, at 7:15 pm for its annual Christmas concert. Yes, Christmas! The holiday season seems a long way off right now, but there’s a lot of music to learn and rehearse, […] Read more »
Ray Pickles has resigned from his elected position as town clerk via a two-sentence letter delivered to the Selectmen’s Office the morning of September 3. “He said that he was resigning due to health problems,” stated Town Administrator Jay McGrail during the September 3 meeting of the Marion Board of Selectmen. “So, we no longer […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
Allison Kvilhaug of Mattapoisett has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England Universityfor the Spring Semester 2019. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. Kvilhaug is working toward a BS in Actuarial Science. Sienna E. Wurl of Mattapoisett has been named to […] Read more »
School has started, summer is almost over, and Open Table is back! We hope to see you on Friday, September 13for a delicious meal served in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. There is no charge for the meal, although donations are gratefully accepted. Doors open at 4:30 and supper will be served at 5:00. Invite […] Read more »
As of press time, hurricane “Dorian” was still hundreds of miles away from affecting the region with substantial rain and wind. However, the National Weather Service still reports that Tri-Town communities are within the “cone of uncertainty” for weather caused by the proximity of category 1 Hurricane Dorian Friday morning through Saturday as it makes […] Read more »
Joseph F. Dziuba, 89 of West Wareham died September 3, 2019 at Plymouth Crossing Assisted Living. He was the husband of the late Barbara C. (Cembalisty) Dziuba. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Frank and Esther (Wojtaszek) Dziuba, he lived in New Bedford before moving to West Wareham in 2010. He was […] Read more »
Marion Cultural Council is excited to receive online grant applications for individuals and organizations for art and STEM-related projects that will help to enrich the Marion community. Marion Cultural Council has set an October 15 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities and proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, […] Read more »