The Mattapoisett Select Board met on August 3 primarily to go into executive session for the purpose of conducting “strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel” pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A section 21 (a)(2) as noted on the […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board made sure its appreciation for Terri Santos was known after the town-employed administrative assistant volunteered to fill one of three vacancies on the Affordable Housing Trust. Also appointed to three-year terms during Tuesday’s Select Board Zoom meeting were Nancy McFadden and Tangi Pina, and the new memberships come at […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the Summer Members’ Show, running August 6 – September 3, with an opening reception on Friday, August 6, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Visit the MAC to view works by a talented group of MAC members! Most works are available for purchase. The galleries are open […] Read more »
Thank you to all who donated so many quality items for our yard sale this Saturday, August 7, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at 355 County Road in Rochester. We have lamps and furniture, good quality cookware, wedding present-quality lead crystal, Christmas decor, crafts of all kinds, yarn, puzzles, books, games, and toys, toys, […] Read more »
Warren C. Berto, 85, of Marion, died July 31, 2021 in Sippican Healthcare Center. He was the husband of Joy A. (Lapierre) Berto. They were married for 58 years. He was the son of the late John M. and Ruth (Caswell) Berto. He was born in New Bedford and lived in Marion all his […] Read more »
Merilyn “Merry” Eustis, 84, voyaged onward into the hands of our Lord on December 7, 2020. Her husband Ralph and family were at her side as she departed peacefully with a smile on her beautiful face. She was an inspiring, lovely and loving lady with an infectious personality that loved everyone. Beloved daughter of […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission members caught a bit of a summer break when several continued hearings were once again continued, truncating the public portion of their July 26 agenda to a brief 15 minutes. But during that short time, the commissioners did handle serious breaches of unpermitted activities on two private beach associations. […] Read more »
Sunday, August 15, is the date for The First Congregational Church of Marion Yard Sale! This is a community-wide event hosted by the church. It happens from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the parking lot at 144 Front Street (between The Marion General Store and Kate’s Simple Eats). Members of the community are […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society once again brought great programming to the South Coast region when Maxwell King, author, journalist, editor, and well-known executive in philanthropic circles, gave a presentation on the life of his friend and colleague, Mister Fred Rogers. King knew Rogers for decades, working with him directly and indirectly. King was […] Read more »
Leonard Alden Randall, 94, of Mattapoisett died July 30, 2021 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of the late Marilyn Valerie (Miller) Randall. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Jeremiah L. and Lillian I. (Ingalls) Randall, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. Leonard was always a farmer, […] Read more »