Christmas tree pick-up in Mattapoisett is scheduled for the weeks of January 6 through January 17. Christmas trees should be placed curbside by 7:00 am on the day of your regularly scheduled rubbish pick-up. Trees are also accepted at the Transfer Station on Tinkham Hill Road. Trees in plastic bags or with ornaments will not be picked up. […] Read more »
Falmouth Academy has announced its Head of School List for academic achievement in the first trimester of the 2019-20 school year. Students named to the list have earned at least three A’s and no grade below B-minus for the trimester that ended November 26, 2019. Falmouth Academy has 217 students in grades 7 through 12, […] Read more »
For many local families and friends, the annual Helping Hands and Hooves Christmas morning swim has become a tradition – a growing tradition, according to the Mattapoisett-based non-profit organization’s director, Julie Craig. “This year was our best year yet,” she shared. And the weather could not have been more agreeable as several dozen hale and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Library’s monthly technology workshop series continues on January 14 at 5:00 pm with the free online service Universal Class. Universal Class offers over 500 courses, including: career training, business, finance, homeschooling, personal development, and more. Universal Class is an approved IACET Authorized Provider and can be an easy solution to getting the Continuing Education Units. This […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded half by the Sippican Historical Society and half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were cataloged and photographed. The […] Read more »
Richard J. Barrett, 73 of Mattapoisett died December 30, 2019 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Patricia Nicholson. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Edward and Yvonne (Masse) Barrett, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was formerly employed […] Read more »
Robert Niemi, 78, of Rochester, died peacefully Wednesday, January 1, 2020 surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Judith E. (Cusick) Niemi. Born in Wareham, he was the son of the late Everett E. and Theresa L. (Mestieri) Niemi. Mr. Niemi […] Read more »
Old Colony boys basketball is playing well, but they are far from satisfied. For the Cougars, the 2019-2020 year was going to present a challenge the program hadn’t dealt with over the last four seasons. That’s because the Cougars’ roster doesn’t feature Jake Jason for the first time since the Old Colony alum was in the eighth […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen has scheduled another Special Town Meeting for January 14 in order to amend the language of one part of a warrant article adopted at the October 21, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Article 20 as a whole authorized the town to borrow $2,535,000 for various the Public Works project. The part […] Read more »
Looking to change careers or to get back into the workforce? Executive coach Debbie Pickup is offering free one-on-one sessions over six weeks at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Interested persons can sign up to meet for resume assistance, interview skill-building, and other career support by calling the library at 508-758-4171 or emailing spizzolato@sailsinc.org. Sessions will […] Read more »