Mattapoisett Conservation Commission Chairman Mike King said several times during the commission’s May 11 meeting that cases would or should be continued to give abutters and other interested parties full opportunity to review documents associated with a filing affording them “ample time” to express their concerns or ask their questions either at a re-opening of […] Read more »
Although there will be no in-person race this year, the Mattapoisett Road Race committee encourages you to get out and exercise while supporting the class of 2020. Funds raised by the road race normally go towards members of the graduating class as stipends for college. We would like to continue supporting the seniors this year, […] Read more »
Adeline T. Sewall, 73, of West Wareham, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at home surrounded by her family after a period of declining health. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Peter Thomas and Elvena Viera, she grew up in Fairhaven and had lived in Wareham and Mattapoisett. Adeline had worked as a CNA […] Read more »
Theresa (Viera) Dufresne, 78 of New Bedford passed away peacefully May 12, 2020 at Tremont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ernest and Justina (Santos) Viera, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She loved painting, knitting, dancing, and celebrating with family and friends. Terry is […] Read more »
The 2020 Mattapoisett Road Race on the Fourth of July was supposed to be a bigger celebration than usual, as this year would have marked the 50th running of the race. But now Trevor Wysong and Kim Bolick will remain the reigning champions for another year with the race being postponed until 2021. “With how […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health authorized Chief of Police John Garcia to issue fines and other sanctions as a last resort should the town not receive compliance with safe practices as ordered by Governor Baker with the state’s reopening of golf courses over the weekend. “It’s just something to fall back on if we need […] Read more »
To the Editor; Thank you to the Ortega family for sharing their family’s experience with the coronavirus. It is a serious warning to everyone to take all precautions possible to protect themselves and others from the disease. Wear the masks and avoid gathering in groups. Getting the virus has serious costs and continuing stress for […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Lions Club’s Board of Directors held a virtual meeting on May 6 to discuss several options related to the annual Harbor Days events currently scheduled for July 12 through 19. These dates include the Triathlon on July 12 and all events up to and including Harbor Days weekend ending July 19. The Board voted […] Read more »
Two cases that have made several appearances this year before the Rochester Conservation Commission turned a significant corner with approval of their respective Notices of Intent during the commission’s May 5, remote access meeting. Pedro Rodriguez of Solar MA Project Management LLC and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) both satisfied ConCom with updated presentations […] Read more »
All three Tri-Town communities have postponed their annual elections. While two of those towns have officially rescheduled, the one that has not officially rescheduled (Marion) has rolled out the most detailed plan for its election, with Marion Town Clerk Lissa Magauran adapting a voting model originated by Egremont Town Clerk Juliette Hass. In customizing a […] Read more »