Mattapoisett Cultural Council Funding Priorities

Mattapoisett Cultural Council invites community input about the funding priorities we use to evaluate grant applications that seek support for arts, humanities, and science programs and activities in and around Mattapoisett.             In recent years, Mattapoisett Cultural Council has given priority to local and regional public events like plays, concerts, festivals; arts in the schools; […] Read more »

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

The Rev. Marc Eames, Rector of The Church of the Advent, Medfield, will conduct services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am on August 8 at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett. This is the 137th Summer Season at St. Philip’s when clergy from nearby and far visit every week using […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Oliver Russell of Mattapoisett was named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the winter semester ending in May 2021. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.88 or higher. Russell, the son of Gregory D. Russell and Jennifer D. Russell, is a 2017 graduate of Falmouth Academy. He […] Read more »

Projects Won’t Touch Terrapins

            The Marion Conservation Commission on July 28 had to reopen the public hearing for the Town of Marion Department of Public Works’ Notice of Intent to replace the pump station at Creek Road after the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program issued a letter with requirements to […] Read more »

“Prayer Stop” in Mattapoisett

An outdoor “Prayer Stop” will be held on Saturday, August 7, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Route 6 next to Ying Dynasty restaurant in the vacant back parking lot (Previous Bowlmor Lanes) as a non-denominational outreach for prayer. The event will be open for individuals to drive in on motorcycles, in automobiles, or […] Read more »

Lyons Opts for Retirement

On July 19, the Board of Selectmen placed the Chief of Police, Mary Lyons, on administrative leave following her arrest on July 17 for an alleged OUI. While the Board of Selectmen continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the arrest, the Board would like to inform the residents of Mattapoisett that the Town has accepted […] Read more »

Tunnel Could Be Taber’s Brainchild

Approximately two weeks ago, an ancient, underground, cast-iron pipe was discovered that runs from the Marion Town House toward the Elizabeth Taber Library and all the way to the front of Sippican Elementary School.             “We know it runs up to the front of the school. When they were renovating the school, they came across […] Read more »

Hilario Not Taken for Granted

            Planning takes money, and affordability in the completion of necessary building construction and upgrades around town requires an astute, diligent, and energetic approach toward the pursuit of financial assistance. With that in mind, Town Planner Gil Hilario bid adieu to the Planning Board during its August 2 Zoom meeting.             “Since I’ve been hired, […] Read more »

Rochester Senior Center News

The Rochester Senior Center is located at 67 Dexter Lane in Rochester. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Stop by our center or visit our website for our most comprehensive list of daily activities. (A link to our official Facebook page is also located on our website.) www.townofrochestermass.com/council-aging.             […] Read more »

The British Invasion – Music from Across the Pond

The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a program of music from the British Isles on Friday, August 6. The program features several classic British Brass Band pieces as well as music of the Yardbirds, the Kinks, Petula Clark, Gerry and the Pacemakers, and the Beatles. There may even be an appearance […] Read more »