‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the land, town folks were gathering to hear the Tri-County Symphonic Band. The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, celebrates the festive holiday season with a Family Virtual Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 13, 1:30 pm on ORCTV’s Comcast Ch. 9 and Verizon Ch. […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path are pleased to report that the community has responded enthusiastically to the Friends’ campaign to raise funds to complete the Marion Connector. To date, over 90 households have made contributions or pledges ranging from $5 to $25,000. Although contributions are still coming in and some pledges remain to […] Read more »
The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences recognized John Breault of Mattapoisett during the virtual ceremony for earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Read more »
Charles “Charlie” Joseph McGowan Jr. of Mattapoisett, Mass. and Venice, Fla. died on November 30, 2020, at his home in Mattapoisett surrounded by his loving family at the age of 84, after a nearly twenty-year courageous battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Charlie is survived by his wife of 60 years Kathleen “Kathy” Flaherty McGowan; daughters […] Read more »
John F. “Jack” Chase, 80, of Mattapoisett died peacefully November 28, 2020 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Anne M. (Blouin) Chase. Born in Boston, son of the late John L. and Rita E. (Burns) Chase, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett most of his life wintering in Florida. […] Read more »
James W. “Bunk” Mercer, 76, of Mattapoisett died peacefully December 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with ALS. He was the devoted husband of Judith A. (Smith) Mercer, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Boston on Bunker Hill Day, son of the late […] Read more »
After approving multiple vouchers relating to the peer review of plan sets for ongoing projects, the Rochester Planning Board continued the discussion on the public hearing relating to the Cranberry Highway development. In the meeting held on December 8, Phil Cordeiro of Allen and Major explained to board members that the review process […] Read more »
Governor Baker’s expanded executive orders have been in place since September 15, orders that mandate the wearing of masks whenever someone is out in public, including taking a walk in one’s neighborhood. The Governor’s updated mandate, viewable at mass.gov, requires that masks be worn at all times when people are not in their homes, […] Read more »
Order a hand-quilted, 12×16-inch throw pillow decorated with book spines in your favorite color and one book title of your choice. One color and title choice per pillow. The cost is $25 per pillow (cash or check), and all proceeds go to the Friends of Plumb Library. Your pillow will be completed 21 days after […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library invites you to hear from experts and ask questions about helping you and your child manage emotions and anxiety. Family life can be stressful and challenging while also full of joy. It can be challenging to navigate your mental health while also modeling this for your child. The events of […] Read more »