The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series will host an Exhibition by Gary Roberts Hoyt: Artist, Painter, and Printmaker November 16 – December 14. Mattapoisett resident and artist Gary Roberts Hoyt is a graduate of Swain School of Design. Hoyt works in several mediums: oil, acrylic, printmaking, woodblock printing, and drypoint. He was the […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health is confident that the financial teeth in Health Agent Ana Wimmer’s proposal for new dumpster regulations will deter recent problems from recurring. In her update to the board during Tuesday’s scheduled Zoom meeting, Wimmer outlined the results of research she conducted of other towns’ codes and practices and […] Read more »
Clare Marie (Murphy) Hartford, of Mattapoisett, formerly Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2021, at the age of 59. Born in Boston, Clare grew up in Randolph, MA. She was a strong, vivacious, gorgeous woman who would give the world to help the ones she loved. She was insanely articulate, witty, and held many […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, November 14, at 1:30 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street in Mattapoisett. At the conclusion of a brief business meeting, author Jane Healey will talk about her newest title, “The Secret Stealers.” Healey is the author of three […] Read more »
Once again coming before the Rochester Conservation Commission were members of Renewable Energy Development Partners, LLC and their engineering consultants, Beals and Thomas, Inc. The goal of Tuesday night’s meeting was to provide the commission with an update on any actions or comments brought forward by the Rochester Planning Board, and any new information […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Land Trust invites you to a demonstration workshop on “How to Build and/or Restore Stone Walls.” The Workshop takes place Sunday, November 14, at 10:30 am on the MLT site of the Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Preserve located off Prospect Road on Angelica Avenue. Mattapoisett Land Trust Board of Director Peter Davies […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society is looking for the donor of two antique quilts. We are going to have them evaluated and would like to know the backstory and previous location of the quilts. If you would like to attend the Thankful (potluck) Supper on November 17 at 6:00 pm, please sign up as soon […] Read more »
When the Marion Planning Board wrapped up Monday night’s rather-brief Zoom meeting with a community-outreach segment, no one from the public spoke up, so the board’s members played catch-up on lingering matters that had taken substantial time out of their lives but had recently gone dormant. Alanna Nelson addressed the failed litter bylaw […] Read more »
The red-tailed hawk is commonly seen by birdwatchers on the south shore of Buzzards Bay soaring high above open country fields or circling high over suburban cities. It is one of the largest birds of prey with a 4-foot wingspan and high profile overhead, searching for something to eat. Its diet consists of […] Read more »
After 10 years of service as Pastor at Mattapoisett Congregational Church, Rev. Amy Lignitz Harken has retired. We are pleased to announce that Rev. Lucia Anne Jackson will be our “Bridge Pastor” for the month of November. Pastor Lucia began her “Bridge” time with us on Sunday, October 10, and we are fortunate to have […] Read more »