Dorothy Maybour (Averill) Couet, age 94, of Mattapoisett, passed away quietly in her sleep Friday, July 31, 2020 at Sippican Health Care in Marion supported by her loving family. She was the widow of the late Donat R. Couet, whom she married in 1949 and enjoyed 44 years of marriage. Born in Boston, MA, the […] Read more »
To say people have been distracted by national and international events for the last six months would be an understatement. As spring turned to summer, everything from civil rights to infectious disease has vied for attention. And each issue merits a tremendous amount of attention, debate, inspection, and introspection as people in the Tri-Town communities […] Read more »
Have you noticed all of the beautiful planters located throughout the town of Marion? This is the second year that the Marion Garden Group Beautification Initiative has invested their resources in placing 15 large planters around town. A group of dedicated “Planter Angels” can be seen wearing their pink garden group vests as they carefully tend […] Read more »
In advance of the August 17 Town Meeting, scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm under the big top at Old Rochester Regional High School track, both the Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen met on July 28 to review slashed revenue expectations and conservative expenditures. At 3:00 pm the FinCom members in remote attendance […] Read more »
The new hours of operation for the Mattapoisett Transfer Station located at the end of Tinkham Hill Road are now Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:45 pm until further notice. Town Administrator Mike Lorenco said the change was established to better service the community. Read more »
The Marion Recreation Department and The Reservation Golf Club along with their pro, Brian Mattos are offering a four-day morning Junior Golf Clinic. The clinic is designed to inspire new golfers and further the development of beginner to intermediate level. Groups will be based on experience and age developing golf skills. The clinic will include […] Read more »
Retired Marine Sergeant Paul Brown held up for his 100th birthday party on a hot July 24 the way he has held up in life – with grace and dignity. “I’m getting older. I’m the only one left in my family,” said Mr. Brown in a visit to his Mattapoisett home on Saturday, the day […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Conservation Commission Chairman Mike King has honed the virtual meeting process to allow both petitioners and the public ample opportunity and time to review proposed projects subject to the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act. Before each meeting, King reads from prepared notes outlining not only the validity of remote meetings as granted by […] Read more »
When you read about Rochester’s history, one thing that stands out is how many of its male residents felt the need to travel to faraway places. Many left town to go to sea, which is not surprising, because for many years Rochester was a town with two harbors; one that today belongs to Marion and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is holding the “Taste of Mattapoisett” differently this year. We are featuring one of our restaurants each week “2020 Taste” Week 3 – Tastebuds – Continuing Wednesday, July 29 through August 1 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. They have takeout and are reservation-only with outdoor seating. Call 508-758-8524. “2020 Taste” Week 4 – The […] Read more »