The September 15 meeting of the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals found Chairman Susan Akin and members Tony Tranfaglia, Mike Ward, Bill Cantor and Colby Rottler able to easily approve a Special Permit to Dennis Mahoney and Sons for the construction of a 0.5-megawatt solar array. The project is planned for 3 Tinkham Hill […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society will host an author event on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 pm in the Marion Art Center’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Author Carol Wallace will discuss her latest book, Our Kind of People. Carol Wallace has written more than 20 books, including the New York Times bestseller To Marry an English […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council invites grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs beginning September 1 until October 17 at massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/. Grants are available to support cultural projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett — including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures. These programs promote the availability […] Read more »
Even with September’s rain, water remains a serious subject, and the Marion Select Board was eager to hear from Meghan Davis of the Department of Public Works during the board’s September 7 public meeting at the Police Station. The news was positive, as Davis’ well rehabilitation project update yielded benchmark information. The […] Read more »
Join us for the 6th Fall Free Family Fun Festival (FFFFF) at Shipyard Park, Mattapoisett on Saturday, October 22 from noon to 4:00 pm. The event is free, no registration required. Hayrides (two tractors this year), face painting, games, refreshments (while supplies last), music, coloring station, goody bags (while supplies last), pumpkin patch (while supplies […] Read more »
Allan “Zeke” Snell Hartley, 83, of Rochester, died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Alden Court Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fairhaven. Born in Middleboro, he was a lifelong resident of Rochester. Zeke was an auto mechanic and enjoyed antique cars. He was known for being a smiley, kind and generous man who was well […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board Tuesday night approved the waivers required for the owners of the “Arch at the Meadow” performance and event venue to change their layout. Owners Glenn L. Lawrence and Laurie Whitney-Lawrence wish simply to move their driveway to their home lot, instead of its current location, in order to straddle the […] Read more »
The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the upcoming season. A service-oriented group who are as kind as they are musical, SCCC is open to all students from grades 1-12. The first rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, September 20. New singers are accepted during the first three rehearsals. Rehearsals take […] Read more »
The Town of Rochester and the Board of Health will be hosting the following flu clinics: Tuesday, October 4 from 3:30-5:30 at Rochester Memorial Elementary School. This clinic will have state-supplied flu vaccines for children and those without health insurance. The standard dose will also be available for those ages 19-64 with insurance. You may […] Read more »
You’d have to travel pretty darn far to find an art exhibit of the caliber now on display at the Marion Art Center. There are 99, yes, 99 pieces of visual art in this Members Show, including one located in the window of the historic Marion General Store. Don’t worry that your brain will be […] Read more »