The Mattapoisett Scouts will host a Gaga Tournament Saturday, September 21from 12:00 – 2:00 pm at the Center School Gaga Pit. Please join us for gaga, spy training, other games, prizes and more. All ages welcome – bring your friends and see who can get through the Mission Impossible laser tunnel, try your hand at making a […] Read more »
The following students were named to the UMass DartmouthSpring 2019 Chancellor’s List in recognition of earning a semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher of a possible 4.0: Marion: Ethan Anderson, Kevin Camara, Benjamin Lima, Lily Smith Mattapoisett: Charles Berg, Isabella Bernardi, Abigail Field, Sean Lyon, Madison Miedzionoski, Sean Nutter, Troy Sjahfiedin Rochester: Susan Brenner, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Conservation Commission Chairman Michael King was impressed with Sara da Silva Quintal’s professional experience related to her role in the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s restoration project slated for ‘The Bogs’ as she introduced the preliminary steps of the project in two separate filings on September 9. Nonetheless, both hearings were continued until the commission sees […] Read more »
This month’s meeting of the Rochester Historical Society will be September 18at 7:00 pm at the Museum, 355 County Road, Rochester. There will be a talk by Connie Eshbach on “Notable People of Rochester: Past and Present”, which is also the topic of this year’s exhibit. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. Read more »
Fall and Winter 2019 programs at the Marion Natural History Museum will include: September 18– Open House – Getting to know your museum. This is a half school day so come on over to the museum to create with Legos, enjoy our displays and learn about our upcoming programs. We are open from 12:00 – 4:00 pm, […] Read more »
To the Editor: The Elizabeth Taber Library Board of Trustees and all those involved in Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library would like to thank Nita Howland and her crew who unselfishly and tirelessly took on the work of administrating the 2019 Annual Elizabeth Taber Library Book Sale. There are many shades of volunteers but few like […] Read more »
During the September 10 meeting of the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen, several matters related to public safety, and at least one impacting historical preservation were addressed. Since the construction of a solar array field off Crystal Springs Road began several years ago, residents living near the historic stone bridge spanning River Road started sounding the […] Read more »
Jack Matthews is easy to listen to; he likes what he is currently talking about – the publication of his first novel Arte Perdida, which translates to “Lost Art”. It has been, for Matthews, an eight-year labor of love. Now that the book has been published, he is on the road sharing his joy of research […] Read more »
Michael J. “Mike” Kralovich, 74, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 after having been lovingly cared for by his family and Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association. Mike was born in New York City and was the beloved husband of nearly 50 years to Margaret Kralovich. He was an Army veteran […] Read more »
The weather gods were on the side of the Sippican Lands Trust on Saturday, September 7, as blue skies prevailed just in time for the start of their Beer and Oyster Fest fundraiser at Silvershell Beach in Marion. There was significant weather monitoring the week leading up to the event as Hurricane Dorian made its […] Read more »