The Mattapoisett Museum and Southcoast Lessons will be hosting its 3rd Open Mic Night on August 20 at 6:00 pm. All ages and all genres welcome. Sing a song, play a tune, do a dance, crack a joke, tell a story… The stage is yours; the musical community is all of ours to share! Additionally, […] Read more »
In his Harbormaster’s report to the Marion Marine Resources Commission during the latter’s August 16 public meeting, Isaac Perry said that the town’s Capital Improvement Planning Committee plans to participate in a walk-through of the Island Wharf marine headquarters on Friday, August 20, at 2:00 pm. “The CIPC wants to stay on top […] Read more »
The MAC Theater presents its second play of the 2021 season, “Cedar Beach,” written by local playwright Mark Howland and directed by John Heavey. The cast includes Jack Boesen, Heather Corrigan, Rick DaSilva, Michele Letourneau, Andrew Oliveira, Thom O’Shaughnessy, Susan Salvesen, Joanne Sherburne, Jacob Sherburne, Rick Sherburne, Gary Sousa, Susan Sullivan, Karrie Szatek, and Kim […] Read more »
The Grange Fair is still on for August 21. We know that COVID-19 numbers are once again on the rise but, we hope that our little fair will be a nice change. We are asking that masks be worn while in the hall. Entries will be accepted Friday, August 20, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 […] Read more »
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Catherine Mary Schaffer, who passed on August 8th, 2021. Catherine was born in Boston, Mass, in 1942. She was the oldest daughter to John J. Donovan and Kathleen C. Murphy Donovan. She graduated from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital School of Nursing in Brighton, MA. […] Read more »
Trees are expected to be obstacles to the Point Road Path — but not yard waste. To that end, the August 5 meeting of the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission discussed ways to get that message across to the pathway’s abutters on Joanne Drive. Having asked new MOSAC member Deb Ewing to write […] Read more »
Plymouth County Genealogists, Inc. is looking for new members. Membership includes access to the holdings of the PCGI library which are stored at the East Bridgewater Public Library. Those holdings include, but are not limited to, genealogical handbooks, member pedigree charts, maps, and videos. As a member you will also receive our newsletter, The Genealogical […] Read more »
The meeting room conveniently located next to the children’s department at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library was flooded with tiny tots eager to see and touch anything and everything associated with turtles. The occasion was the arrival of volunteers from Wareham-based New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance. They were visiting to share their love for […] Read more »
Every week several hundred people are benefiting from movement and exercise classes offered at local councils on aging. These classes provide expertise geared toward understanding how to use one’s body correctly and what types of movements to practice in order to gain or regain flexibility, strength, and forward mobility. But today, the need […] Read more »
Everyone at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library would like to thank all of you who participated in our Summer Reading Programs! If you participated in the Children’s Program and finished your minutes, be sure to stop by the library to pick up your prizes. If you participated in the Adult and Teen Program, we will […] Read more »