Zoe Kelley of Marion and Connor Severino of Mattapoisett have earned recognition on Ohio Wesleyan University’s 2020 fall semester Dean’s List. To qualify for OWU Dean’s List recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes. Curry College congratulates Ashlee Andrade of Rochester, […] Read more »
Curtis S. Hardy, III, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Lynne Rushton-Hardy. Mr. Hardy was born in New Bedford, son of the late Curtis S. Hardy, Jr. and the late Anita (Dupre) Hardy and had been a longtime resident of Rochester. He was […] Read more »
Franklin A. Caswell, Jr., 92, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Tuesday, January 12, 2020. He was the husband of the late Loretta M. (Uppstrom) Caswell. Born in Mattapoisett on Mahoney’s Lane, son of the late Franklin and Gertrude (Bradley) Caswell he lived in Mattapoisett all of his […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path came before the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen on January 12 to affirm their desire to “strengthen relationships” with the town, said founding member Bonne DeSousa. After introducing board members Bill Coquillette, Liz DiCarlo, Ann Bryant, Chris Matos, Renee Pothier, Robin Lepore, Jane Finnerty, Dick Grahn, Allyson […] Read more »
New Year, New books! The Mattapoisett Library staff have been working diligently to ensure that the library is ready when the time comes to reopen our doors to browsing, but, until then, we want to make sure patrons have access to all of the library’s newest titles. Starting now, patrons can sign up to receive […] Read more »
To the Editor; With respect to the plot of undeveloped land adjacent to Dunseith Gardens and the 7-11 complex, it is overloaded with litter, large and small. It is not a dumping area and should be treated accordingly. Whose responsibility is it to clean up this area? Michael Voss, Mattapoisett The views expressed in […] Read more »
The Marion Police Department is pleased to announce that Richard B. Nighelli has officially begun his new role as Chief. Chief Nighelli, a 17-year veteran of the department, was sworn in during a private ceremony at the Marion Police station on Thursday, January 7. “As a member of the Marion Police Department […] Read more »
Marion’s dissemination of the COVID-19 vaccine will be a little bit like the evacuation of a boat taking on water; the key is not to let it turn into Black Friday at the mall. After being approved by the state to administer the Moderna vaccine to residents of Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Wareham, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is pleased to offer two $2,000 scholarship awards to Mattapoisett residents who are high school seniors graduating June 2020. In addition, there will be one $1,000 scholarship granted to a Mattapoisett resident who is reentering the academic world after graduation and is in pursuit of a postsecondary degree. Please go to […] Read more »
Victor M. Pierce, 93, of Felton, DE and Mattapoisett, MA passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020 following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Rosamond J. (Cameron) Pierce, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born and raised in Attleboro, MA, he was the son of the late Clifford E. […] Read more »