In preparation for their October 8 yard sale, The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting has set up donation collection times. The Friends are accepting clean, saleable items on Wednesday, September 28 between 10:00 and 12:00 and Saturday, October 1 between 10:00 and 12:00. Please no clothing, books (except collectables) or electronics (TVs, computers or anything that requires […] Read more »
John T. Lowney, Jr, 65, of Mattapoisett died unexpectedly from a brief illness September 12, 2022 at Tobey Hospital. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John T and Virginia (Duffy) Lowney and stepson of the late Catherine (Hardiman) Lowney, he lived in Croton-on-Hudson, New York before moving to Mattapoisett in 2020. John […] Read more »
The September 12 meeting agenda of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission included seven Requests for Determination of Applicability. This type of application, as described by Mass.gov, “is a process that helps an applicant find out if the Wetlands Protection Act applies to a site or proposed activity is in a wetland area.” A Negative determination by […] Read more »
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a fellowship that welcomes people seeking recovery from overeating, anorexia, bulimia and compulsive food behaviors. Weekly Saturday OA meetings take place in St. Gabriel’s Parish Hall (Marion) at 8:00 am (Twelve Step meeting) and 9:00 am (OA Literature meeting.) For more information, visit www.scmioa.org. Read more »
Fall brings teens, old favorites and new experiences at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Craft Tuesdays return weekly on Tuesday, September 20 at 3 pm where we will be creating Popsicle stick pencils. The following week, we will be celebrating Climate Preparedness week by creating Temperature Map Bookmarks. No registration required and recommended for […] Read more »
Members of the Reservation Golf Club, a private club located along Mattapoisett Harbor, came before the Mattapoisett Select Board on Tuesday to air ongoing concerns with respect to cyclists using Reservation Road as an access point to the recently opened connector between Mattapoisett Neck Road and Reservation Road. The main spokesperson for the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club will hold its first Fall meeting on Thursday, September 15 at 11:00 am at Reynaud Hall, Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street, Mattapoisett. This will be a welcome back gathering for members new and old as well as guests and interested women. If you are not a member and would […] Read more »
In 1957, I entered the first grade at Sippican Elementary School. It was about a mile away from the home my parents owned, a small, shingled cottage near the intersection of Route 6 and Spring Street. Excitement had been building all summer as my mother ordered my school clothes from the Sears and […] Read more »
They have met monthly for many months, discussing all aspects of the Town of Mattapoisett from speculation over potential future uses for the Town Hall building, including school consolidation that might free up sufficient space to relocate offices, to roadway improvements, climate resiliency, historic and cultural elements and economic development. A Master Plan […] Read more »
Writing Your Own Obituary: A free writing workshop with Judith Rosbe. September 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10 am-12 pm. How would you like to be remembered? What do you think is important about your life? What makes an obituary interesting to read? Join us for a free writing workshop with Judith Rosbe. Call or […] Read more »