Mattapoisett residents got a deep dive into the world of schematic drawings and architectural renderings when Chris Rogan of Context Architects, and civil engineer Katie Enright of Howard Stein Hudson, gave a 30-minute presentation outlining construction details for Mattapoisett’s new fire station during the September 16 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board. In attendance were […] Read more »
Are you ready for some spooktacular fun? Dust off the cobwebs and sharpen those scary pencils! Your best Halloween artwork could be on the cover of The Wanderer and you could win a cash prize! Submit your best original Halloween drawing, photo, compilation, or artwork to enter for publication on our October 31 cover. Deadline […] Read more »
Frank McNamee will be discussing rare antiques he has found in homes on Monday, September 23from 12:30 pm. Over the past 40 years this family business has grown into one of the most respected antiques and appraisal businesses in New England. Frank encourages you to bring an item with you to this presentation for an appraisal. […] Read more »
To the Editor: On behalf of the Marion Harbormaster’s Department I would like to thank all of those that attended our Bird Island Lighthouse Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2019. A great time was had by all. We would like to thank Donna Hemphill, Karen Perry, the Marion Cultural Council, Tom Guard, Stephen Gonsalves, […] Read more »
Girls and Boys in Kindergarten through grade 5 are welcome to Marion Pack 32’s open house Thursday September 19from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Sippican Elementary School’s multipurpose room. (Enter the school through the back/bus loop entrance) Cub Scout’s is a family-oriented program that helps to develop respect for others and self, confidence, character, communication and […] Read more »
The Rochester Board of Selectmen held the public hearing for the town’s participation in the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA) on September 16, and it looks like residents of Rochester are eager to start saving on their electric bills. “I think people know what’s going on and they’re […] Read more »
Long before the Cape Cod Canal connected Buzzards Bay to Cape Cod Bay, and long before the villages of Marion and Mattapoisett separated from Rochester, the U.S. Congress authorized the construction of a lighthouse on Bird Island. It would be the first lighted navigational aid along the southerly coast. Built in 1819, the light would […] Read more »
The ORYF Cheerleaders Annual Bake Sale and Car Wash Fundraiser will be held from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 28at the Mattapoisett Fire Station. Car washes are only $5 and cheers are for free. There is no rain date. Read more »
To the Editor: I would first like to say how happy I am that The Wandererso enjoyed my talk at the Mattapoisett Museum. It’s always such a treat to be given a platform to talk about what I love. I would, however, like to clarify a point that I think I, perhaps, did not effectively convey […] Read more »
Designed by noted architect William Gibbons Preston in 1891, the Marion Music Hall stands proudly as a welcome beacon to all who enter the heart of the town. It was founder Elizabeth Taber’s wish that the Marion Music Hall offer lectures, concerts, meetings and festive occasions to enrich the quality of life and “put some […] Read more »