Bishop Stang High School is proud of the accomplishments of our students and recognizes those students earning Honor Roll distinction. Students on the President’s List have an average 95 or above, and a 90 or above in all courses. Students receiving First Honors have an average 90 or above, and an 85 or above in […] Read more »
To the Editor; Mario Conde, President of The Mattapoisett Lions Club, one of 45,000 Lion’s Clubs worldwide, has announced the two recipients of 2020 Peter Hodges Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club, in the amount of $2,500 each. This year’s recipients are Kathleen Downey of Mattapoisett, a senior at Bishop Stang High School. Kathleen will […] Read more »
Title 5-compliant septic systems were not designed to protect the water from the release of nitrogen, a long-standing problem intensified by the SouthCoast’s sandy waters. Thusly, the Marion Board of Health has offered a sneak peek into its impending proposal for a new regulation-making mandatory a nitrogen-reducing technology in any new septic installation at what […] Read more »
On May 14 the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen discussed how and if they had the authority to implement fines or other disciplinary actions should businesses violate conditions imposed by Governor Baker that were to be updated on May 18. The specific issue is the need to wear face coverings inside places of businesses. Selectman Paul […] Read more »
Janice E. (Long) Bolton, 74, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late Daniel Bolton. Mrs. Bolton was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Elsie M. Long and had been a longtime resident of Westport before relocating to Fall River. […] Read more »
George L. Hossfield, Jr, 97, of Mattapoisett MA died May 12, 2020 in his apartment in Carbondale IL. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, M. Jaqueline (Dwyer) Hoss-field in 2015. Born in Paterson, NJ to the late George L. Hossfield and Frieda E. (Marty) Hossfield, he lived in Paterson […] Read more »
We’re sad to announce that the June 3 meeting of the Machacam Club has been canceled. Recognizing the need for caution and safety during this difficult time, it is best to pass on this meeting and allow the virus to run its course. June is the last meeting of the season and our next meeting will be […] Read more »
On May 29 at 10:00 am, Tabor Academy will congratulate 134 seniors from 15 states and 11 countries around the world in an online virtual gathering. In spite of the unprecedented disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Class of 2020 has enjoyed many accomplishments this year. Each of the graduates is on their way […] Read more »
Board of Health member Dot Brown and Selectman John Waterman debated the role of the Board of Health and the authority of towns to devise their own rules during Tuesday’s remote access meeting of the Marion Board of Selectmen. Everyone is getting tired of the new normal, and the disagreement on what to do about […] Read more »
Tuesday’s Marion Board of Health meeting opened with a welcome dose of relief, as it was learned the driver who suffered a medical emergency and crashed a car into the gate to the Silvershell Beach parking lot is going to be okay. The town now has to go right to work in repairing or replacing […] Read more »