Manny Del Lima, Jr., 78, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 1st, 2021. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Manuel and Irene (Goulart) Del Lima, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life before retiring to Rochester. He was the husband of Barbara Blanchard. Manny was a […] Read more »
Patrick S. O’Neale, 62, of Fairhaven, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the husband of Dolores E. (Sylvia) O’Neale with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Washington, D.C., son of the late Hugh W. and […] Read more »
A rabies clinic for cats and dogs will be held on Sunday, April 18 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Fire Station, which is located at 26 County Road. The fee for the vaccination is $15. Cats must be in carriers and dogs must be leashed. Dog licensing for Mattapoisett residents will be offered. […] Read more »
In its only March 24 decision, the Marion Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve an order of Resource Area Delineation, approving as accurate the resource areas as revised on March 22 in W. Dale Jones’ application. The Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) that ConCom Chairman Shaun Walsh described as a rarely […] Read more »
During the March 25 meeting of the Mattapoisett Marine Advisory Board, Harbormaster Jamie McIntosh explained the importance of a certifiable harbor management plan. McIntosh said that the plan posted on the town’s website, mattapoisett.net, while helpful to a degree at the time it was written in 2011, falls short of current needs. Not […] Read more »
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) presented over 130 virtual and in-person concerts and programs between March 20, 2020 and March 21, 2021. These events included a wide range of musical and educational programming featuring the musicians and staff of the orchestra. Musical performances varied widely, including musicians livestreaming from their homes, masked cellists playing […] Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum will be starting their spring afterschool nature programs on the following dates; April 28: Eastern Box Turtles, presented by Brian Butler of Oxbow Associates. Why are these animals called “box” turtles? What do they eat and what do they need to survive? And why are they endangered? Let’s learn a […] Read more »
As the clock ticks down to the May 10 Annual Town Meeting for Mattapoisett voters, Town Administrator Mike Lorenco and his finance team at Town Hall continue to prepare spreadsheets and supporting documents. These pieces of information then are shared with both Capital Planning and Finance Committee members, as those volunteers continue to ask […] Read more »
The colorful, eye-catching oyster catcher is a spectacular species of shorebird about as large as a crow, but whose black plumage is brightly contrasted with a long, red bill and, like many coastal creatures, equipped with a pair of long, yellow legs for wading in shallow shoals. By now, the oyster catcher has […] Read more »
The Marion Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, May 10, at Sippican School beginning at 6:45 pm. Due to the continued COVID-19 social distancing requirements and recommendations, we will be asking that anyone wishing to attend the meeting contact the Town Clerk’s Office to make a reservation. You may do this by email (lmagauran@marionma.gov) or […] Read more »