The first meeting of the Mattapoisett Master Plan Committee was held on December 9, 2020, with a team of “local champions” willing to take on the monumental task of researching and sharing their views on a variety of diverse topics held in the document known as the Master Plan. With the guidance of the […] Read more »
The Bristol County Radio Control Club will hold its annual John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly on Saturday, August 20 on Mary’s Pond in Rochester, Massachusetts, starting at 10:00 am. This event is sanctioned by the Academy of Model Aeronautics and is open to all AMA members. Spectators are welcome – bring your own chair, […] Read more »
Having rendered an Order of Conditions during its July 27 public meeting, the Marion Conservation Commission finally put to rest the contentious matter of John and Pamela Lees’ plans to replace the old house and boathouse at 49 Water Street with a new residence and swimming pool. The public hearing having been closed […] Read more »
The Bird Island Lighthouse is historic because long ago it guided shipping on a busy whaling and manufacturing seaport. It was built in 1819 with a revolving beacon and added a magnificent magnifying lens in 1856. The lighthouse remained in valuable service until the devastating hurricane of 1938 that destroyed all the other buildings […] Read more »
Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church now has a Director of Youth and Family Formation in place. Her name is Wendy Reardon, and she comes to the Parish with years of diverse experiences at forming young hearts and minds. The new programs of Formation kick off on Sunday, September 11 with an outdoor service, food and fishing. […] Read more »
The Republican Party as an organization has returned to Mattapoisett. Everyone interested in participating in the GOP should contact Paul Criscuolo, Chair Mattapoisett GOP, Email: chairmattyREP@gmail.com; Mail: 82 County Road PMB #17, Mattapoisett, MA 02739; Mobile 919.247.0706; Facebook: Mattapoisett Republican Party; Twitter: Mattapoisett Republican Party @MattyMAGOP Read more »
Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the Spring 2022 semester. Among students earning dean’s list honors are: Charlie Dineen of Marion class of 2023, Rosemary Loer of Mattapoisett class of 2023, Grace Russell of Mattapoisett class of 2023 and Emma Vivino of Marion class of 2025. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University requires […] Read more »
Town Planner Nancy Durfee asked the Rochester Planning Board during Tuesday night’s public meeting to consider proposing a solar-farm moratorium for the October 17 Special Town Meeting. Board members mulled whether doing so is worth the effort. Durfee noted Wareham, Carver and Acushnet all have enacted moratoriums for up to a year that have […] Read more »
An Order of Conditions issued to William and Kathleen Sylvia for work involving a barrier beach at their 41 Cove Street home was reviewed and debated to determine whether the Sylvias had violated the accepted plan of record and Order of Conditions. The case was heard for more than an hour. After receiving complaints […] Read more »
Twice Monthly Adult Art Workshops with Jeanine Cappuccino – 2 free art instructional classes per month. Attend one or both classes. Sign up at the library. Thursday, August 11, 6-7:30 pm: Create a sketch journal and learn the elements of art to create realistic qualities in sketching. Saturday, August 27, 10-11:30 am: Learn one point […] Read more »