Faith Alden Paulsen lived her entire life in Mattapoisett and Marion. Large portions of her life were spent at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir for over 30 years and served on the altar guild. Her passions were sailing, tending to her golden retrievers, working in her gardens and those at […] Read more »
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church extends an invitation to come to our Family Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 15 at 10:00am. Our pageant is intergenerational, calling children, grandma’s, grandpa’s, parents and all St. Gabriel’s family who wish to participate. Please join us as we celebrate the hope, peace, joy and love of this Advent season. All are welcome! St. Gabriel’s Episcopal […] Read more »
Herminia B. “Minnie” (Baptiste) Medeiros, 95 of Dartmouth died December 7, 2019 peacefully at her daughter’s home. She was the wife of the late Victor M. Medeiros. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Isabel (Vieira) Baptiste, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth most of her life. Mrs. Medeiros was formerly employed […] Read more »
Mattapoisett property taxes will increase by 2.1 percent this year, rising from $13.21 in fiscal year 2019 to $13.49 this 2020 fiscal year. Add in the Community Preservation Act tax of an additional 1 percent, and the assessed average value home will see a 2.4-percent overall increase, or an annual tax bill of $6.627.93. As […] Read more »
Sunday, December 8, was the day of the annual Marion Holiday Stroll. The holiday stroll is a Tri-Town event that sets itself apart from the rest in a category all its own. It surpasses the other town events by its very nature; the holiday stroll is not just a town event, the holiday stroll is […] Read more »
Last weekend to see Emmalina Scrooge – There is just one more weekend to see Steph DeFerie’s Emmalina Scrooge at the MAC, directed by Jennifer Palmer. The last three performances are scheduled on December 13, 14, and 15. Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 7:30 pm, while the Sunday matinee will begin at 2:00 pm. The kids are the […] Read more »
Dental Care – Cleaning and dental referrals are available to residents 60 and over who do not have dental insurance or with limited financial means on Monday, December 16, by appointment. Register for this event by calling: 774-766-7238. This event is being offered by Holly Petruzzo, a registered dental hygienist. Toe Nail Care – Trim, shape, electric file, […] Read more »
One of the largest-scale* solar farms in Massachusetts is coming to Rochester in 2020, resulting in the clearing of 60 acres of forest for the 10-megawatt mega solar farm proposed by SunRaise Investments. This solar farm proposal is only one of five solar farm projects the solar developer has slated for Rochester that will encompass […] Read more »
Enjoy the peace and beauty of nature with Jessica Webb, and the Buzzards Bay Coalition during a mindfulness walk at Goldavitz Bog (Parlowtown Rd., Marion) on Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 pm. Through guided mindfulness meditation, participants will experience the outdoors with their senses wide open. Goldavitz Bog is a retired cranberry bog that is transitioning to […] Read more »
The marine imagery that surrounds Project Wheel House aptly captures its mission: a nonprofit dedicated to leading those who are suffering to safer shores. For those women who utilize the services of The Women’s Center, there are few storms more perilous than surviving domestic abuse. This is why Project Wheel House has been bringing yoga […] Read more »