It’s been a topic of conversation for many years, the fact that Mattapoisett has low available housing stock and even fewer units that could be considered affordable. On August 3, local real estate developer Ryan Correia came before the Mattapoisett Planning Board, remotely, to informally discuss subdivision options for property located at 3 Crystal Springs […] Read more »
It was a hot day in July 2009, and I was taking pictures of hand-crafted marionettes at the annual Harbor Days in Mattapoisett Shipyard Park. As I meandered the booths, I felt both excited and nervous – I was the News Editor of The Wanderer now! THE Wanderer! Having been both a Mattapoisett resident, and an English major, […] Read more »
The Marion Scholarship Committee has two funds: The Scholarship Fund raises money for scholarships for graduating high school seniors; the Education Fund helps provide capital expenses for Sippican School. These are difficult times for students, many of whom question their ability to afford college. Administrators at Sippican School are struggling with unforeseen needs. The Scholarship […] Read more »
In a brief remote meeting held on August 4, the Rochester Conservation Commission worked to close out a public hearing for a Notice of Intent filing pertaining to the construction of a canopy solar array that dated back to June. Sarah Stearns of Beals and Thomas, Inc. represented Hingham-based Hank Ouimet Renewable Energy Development Partners […] Read more »
In keeping with a plan established several weeks ago, Old Rochester Regional High School will hold graduation exercises in-person on Saturday, August 8, at 10:00 am, with a rain date of 10:00 am on August 9 (rain or shine). What has changed are the seating arrangements. The 175 graduates who have all been invited to […] Read more »
On August 3, 2019, the second Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity home in the Tri-Town broke ground in Mattapoisett. The Route 6 parcel was donated by David and Jessica Nicolosi. The couple also donated excavation services. Over time as the project motored along through the fall and winter months, the number of sub-contractors and […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, will have 8:00 am services August 9 with the Rev. Marc Eames, Rector, The Church of the Advent, Medfield, MA. Masks are required and all other safety precautions will be in place at the church. All are welcome. Read more »
Dear Editor, Counting everyone in our town thru the CENSUS 2020 will greatly benefit our community for schools, roads and public services. It will also affect emergency needs and the number of seats in the US House of Rep. and your political Rep. at all levels of government. Please take a few minutes and do […] Read more »
Mrs. Jeanne L. (Hiller) Bell, 65, of Marion died Tuesday August 4, 2020. She was the wife of the late Harold W. Bell, Jr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Bruce T. and Patricia M. (Barrows) Hiller. Survivors include her son, Gianno T. Lettieri, IV and his wife Tracy A. Lettieri of Marion; […] Read more »
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that EEE virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Carver and Middleboro, Massachusetts. Since Rochester is a bordering town, Rochester has been changed to a High-Risk Level for EEE. High-risk level means that conditions in our area are likely to lead to an infection of a […] Read more »