Mattapoisett’s harbormaster and team assisted the Army Corps and the Coast Guard, as the Mayflower returned to Plymouth via Buzzards Bay and the Cape Cod Canal after completing sea trials and a stay in New Bedford due to recent tropical storm. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Environmental Police Read more »
Mark Bohan of Mattapoisett, MA died peacefully at his home on August 5, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born August 14, 1947 in Norwood, MA, son of Michael R. J. Bohan and Mary E. Bohan. He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and received his BA from Boston College. He worked […] Read more »
Samuel Evan Ellis, 20, of New Bedford, formerly of Mattapoisett died August 10, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Wareham, son of David A. and Cheryl A. (Ponte) Ellis, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was employed by Dartmouth Woods as a well respected maintenance […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional High School Principal Mike Devoll had so much to manage on Saturday that he forgot to give his opening remarks, but even after Valedictorian Rachel Perry spoke, he realized he had to take his turn at the podium because of what he needed to share. Devoll recalled telling faculty and staff at […] Read more »
The MAC Theater has updated its production schedule its upcoming outdoor play, Good People, written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Jacob Sherburne. The production will run a total of four dates (instead of seven): Saturday, August 15, Sunday, August 16, Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23. The play will begin at 4:00 pm each day […] Read more »
Moths surprise with startling colors, clever camouflage, numbers, and diversity yet are often overlooked by those enjoying our natural areas. Join “MothMan” Mark Mello, Research Director of the Lloyd Center for the Environment in Dartmouth on Thursday, August 13 at 9:30 pm via Zoom for a look at sampling moths in Marion. Mark Mello is a recognized […] Read more »
On August 10, Mattapoisett received two checks totaling $185,229 from the Plymouth County CARES Act, a fund established to help cities and towns offset unplanned expenses due to COVID-19. Presenting the checks were Plymouth County commissioners Sandra Wright and Gregory Hanley, along with Thomas O’Brien, the county treasurer, and Jim Cantwell, the state director. Receiving […] Read more »
Peter Romero, 41, of Marion passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 8, 2020. He was survived by his parents Arthur and Cheryl Walker, his sister Erica Ruell, brother Arthur Walker Jr., his nephew Devin Ruell and niece Mariah Ruell, all of Marion. There will be a private celebration of life held at the Walker residents, […] Read more »
James A. Brett, 75, of Needham passed away on July 21, 2020. Born on April 10, 1945 to James and Irene Brett in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Jim grew up in Methuen and went on to graduate from the College of the Holy Cross in the Class of 1967 and Boston University School of Law in 1970. […] Read more »
Activities at the Rochester Senior Center are gradually being re-introduced. All activities are held outdoors, weather permitting (under 90 degrees and not raining). COVID-19 guidelines are in place for all activities and events. Attendees are reminded to bring their own masks and adhere to social distancing (six-feet apart from those not in the same household). […] Read more »