The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is pleased to support a spring session of “The Great Decisions Program,” one of the world’s largest discussion groups of both civic and foreign policy-related topics. The program provides background information and policy options for eight of the most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the focal […] Read more »
The following students have been named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester. The requirement to make the Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher that semester. Sophie Polonsky of Marion majoring in Media Arts Production, and a member of the class of 2021. Isabella Rodrigues of Mattapoisett majoring in […] Read more »
If Rochester is to make significant progress toward the creation of affordable housing, the town will first need to determine what parcels of land are needed for already established projects. Rochester Affordable Housing Inc., a 501c3, not-for-profit organization, is seeking land from the town for that purpose, but Gianno Letteri, the organization’s president, and vice […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Like us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/rochesterma.com On Friday, February 14 at 1:30 pm, the Rochester Senior Center will hold the annual Year of Remembrance event. This event is for friends and families who have lost a loved one in the past year. It is open to the community. […] Read more »
While representatives from Carver, Wareham, and Marion agreed to a “skeletal district” at a recent meeting, it will still be several more months before an agreement between the three towns can be finalized. Representatives of the three towns approved “in principle” an agreement drawn up by the Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District attorney […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health imposed a cap on the number of tobacco sales licenses at five during its meeting on Tuesday, February 4, at Town Hall. “What we’re trying to do is decrease the number of cigarette sales, and… to discourage children from smoking,” said Marion Health Director Karen A. Walega shortly after the […] Read more »
In 2018 and 2019 Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) hired foresters Phil Benjamin and Tom Farrell to create Forest Management Plans for 360 acres of woods in our Old Aucoot and Brandt Island Cove Districts. To improve habitat for wildlife, particularly birds, the foresters recommend selective thinning and limited tree harvest in certain forest areas to […] Read more »
The next Open Table will be February 14 in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Bring a loved one to help us celebrate Valentine’s Day. The menu is usually a surprise, but it is bound to be something delicious. There is no charge for the meal, although donations are gratefully accepted. Doors open at 4:30 pm […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, February 10 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. Our guest speaker will be Mark Townsend, State Committeeman (1st Plymouth and Bristol District). The public and new members welcome. Read more »
Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) welcomed scouts, siblings, and parents from Cub Scout Pack 53 to Dunseith Gardens on Saturday, February 1 for a campfire and winter hike. MLT’s Gary Johnson demonstrated how to build a “log cabin” style campfire with all-natural tinder, kindling, fire logs, and a single match! Once the fire was lit, MLT’s […] Read more »