Thankful Gathering at Shipyard

Gathering in Mattapoisett on Veterans Day 2021 were people who came to participate in various ways. There were the veterans whose personal experiences in service to the United States were etched on their faces. There were the young trying their best to do their part in the solemnity of the moment. And there were the […] Read more »

Reining in Skyrocketing Legal Fees

            On November 16 as the Mattapoisett Select Board discussed a variety of topics, one stood out as needing immediate attention. Town Administrator Mike Lorenco said that of the budgeted $80,000 for legal fees, nearly 60 percent had already been consumed, six months into the fiscal year.             “We’ve been hit hard by legal fees,” […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Mattapoisett Museum

Open Mic Night – Southcoast Lessons and Mattapoisett Museum are excited to invite you to our regular monthly open mic on November 19. The last few have been a ton of fun and we can’t wait to hear what you’re bringing us this time around. As always, all ages, all genres welcome. Sing a song, […] Read more »

Climate Change

To The Editor,             If the planet is to be saved, action must begin at home, and with that in mind, I have submitted the following letter to Marion’s Select Board.              Dear Chairman Norman Hills and Board Members,             Our angry climate is screaming for an end to our combustion of fossil fuels. This […] Read more »

Unique Art Focuses on WWI

            On the evening of November 11, the Sippican Historical Society speakers series hosted a rare look at art that represented significant meaning to those with connections to World War I.             Marion resident and artist Ben Dunham gave a talk on WWI art created by J. Alphege Brewer, whose fame came from his delicate […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club will meet on November 18, at 11:00 am at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church in Reynard Hall. Our speaker for this meeting will be Rachel Deery representing “All Hands and Hearts”, a local organization of dedicated volunteers that responds to all types of disasters to address immediate and long-term needs.             Members […] Read more »

Empty Bowls 2021 at ORRHS

The art department and art students of ORRHS invite the tri-town community to come together on Thursday November 18 from 6-7:30 pm for some delicious soup and a chance to take home a handmade artisan bowl. A $20 donation buys you soup and your choice of a handcrafted ceramic bowl made by the art students […] Read more »

Storm Put Infrastructure in Jeopardy

            Marion Town Administrator Jay McGrail told the Finance Committee during its November 3 meeting that the town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant at Benson Brook came to within six hours of running out of fuel.             McGrail said that he threatened Eversource that he would call the press if the utility company did not respond.             […] Read more »

Dementia Conversations

Initiating the important “talk” with a loved one about concerns. When a loved one is exhibiting changes in memory or action, when and how does one initiate a conversation about concerns?             The holiday season may bring some concerns to light as people interact. Being respectful of the individual’s feelings is important. Join Carolyn Lazaris […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

On November 11th every year we stop to remember those who have served, fought and died for their country. Previously, I wrote about the enormous impact that World War II had on the citizenry. While most monuments honoring veterans of war are put up well after the fighting has ended ( the Civil War Monument […] Read more »