Two parcels located along the barrier beach at Cove Street adjacent to Pine Island Pond cleared at least one hurdle in the process of being approved for development when the application for an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation was accepted during the February 8 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission. Representing Pam […] Read more »
Those close to Christian Bertram know he is good at a lot of stuff, but if the nation winds up finding that out, it will be because of the mad skills he and his wife Amanda have recently displayed in the world of Legos. “I had a Lego collection from childhood. My parents […] Read more »
Since 1947, the Sippican Woman’s Club has awarded scholarships to Marion students. The scholarships are usually funded by proceeds from the Holiday House Tour but this year, due to the pandemic, it was funded by donations from various individuals. Eligibility: Any Marion resident who is currently a high school senior and will attend an […] Read more »
Frances A. (Leeming) Cairns, 94, of Mattapoisett died February 8, 2021 at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Lawrence P. Cairns. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Hindley) Leeming, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Mattapoisett in 1983. She was formerly […] Read more »
Beverly M. (Mello) Camara, 89, of Mattapoisett, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Camara. Born in New Bedford daughter of the late Jacintho B. Mello and Florence E. Phillips she lived in Mattapoisett Most of her life. Beverly loved animals, and spent […] Read more »
The much anticipated new Mattapoisett bike path Phase 1b with a bridge spanning from Reservation Road to Goodspeed Island will not open in time for the warmer seasons, it was announced at the February 9 meeting of the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen. Town Administrator Mike Lorenco told the board that during a recent […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society Speaker Series continues via Zoom this Thursday, February 11, at 7:00 pm when Caroline Bruzelius presents “The Fire at Notre-Dame in Paris: Consolidation, Repair, and New Knowledge.” The fire at Notre-Dame on April 15, 2019, was a horrifying shock to all who know and love Paris. Although the cathedral was saved, […] Read more »
Silas D. Coellner, principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, has announced the Students of the Month for December 2020. Green Team: Clara Bonney and Luke DeVoe; Orange Team: Noah Bellefeuille and Heer Patel; Blue Team: Aaron Portelance and Emily Daniels; Red Team: Marc Donati and Sasha Volkema; Purple Remote Team: Kai Uhlin and Sophia Cruz. Read more »
Norman J. Shachoy of Mattapoisett died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on February 7, 2021. His life was filled with his great loves — his wife and family, his work, and the sea. Norm and Maryellen (Sullivan) met as teenagers in Mattapoisett and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They lived in and […] Read more »
Marcia A. (Wood) Wordell, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away Saturday February 6, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Wordell, the original owner of Mac’s Soda Bar in Fairhaven. Born and raised in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Robert E. Wood, Jr. and Beatrice (Hargraves) Wood, […] Read more »