Behind the scenes, members of many permitting boards individually visit construction projects and other sites to gain firsthand knowledge of what they will be required to hear and act upon once public hearings are underway. That was the case on October 20 when the Mattapoisett ZBA opened its meeting. During the course of the proceedings, […] Read more »
Throughout October: Check out a pumpkin at the Elizabeth Taber Library. Pick up a pumpkin, take it home to decorate and return it to the library by October 28 to enter our Great Pumpkin Contest. (Carved pumpkins will be accepted only between October 26 – 28.) Tim Weisberg from Spooky Southcoast – Thursday October […] Read more »
To the Editor; On the topic of banning books in our school libraries: Our forefathers guaranteed certain freedoms in this country. Uneducated narrow-mindedness and bigotry, should not be allowed in our school system. Libraries should contain books that inform and appeal to all. If you don’t like a book, don’t read it. The choice […] Read more »
Silas D. Coellner, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Jr. High School, announces the following Students of the Month for September, 2022. Green Team: Megan A. Kroll & Owen S. Harrington Orange Team: Rafael H. Duarte & Jessa K. Bentz Blue Team: Claudia R. Surace & Connor P. Nelson Red Team: Nathaniel J. Tse & Sadie […] Read more »
The Public Health Nursing Office, on behalf of the Mattapoisett Board of Health, will be hosting a clinic for Moderna COVID-19 Bivalent booster vaccinations on Tuesday, November 1, from 11 am-2 pm. This clinic will be at the Public Health Nursing Office at Center School, 17 Barstow Street. Residents will need to preregister for […] Read more »
The Marion Energy Management Committee met on Monday in part to review its October 18 audience with the Select Board. In a rare opportunity to be heard where it concerns the committee’s accomplishments on behalf of Marion and state its case for an influence on the energy decisions facing the town’s two major […] Read more »
The November 8 State Election is almost here. The State has mailed Early Voting (EV) Application Postcards to all registered voters who were registered as of September 9 and did not respond to the original mailing in July. If you have not received your card yet, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-748-3502 or […] Read more »
A wonderful thing is happening in the Tri-Town area: ART, as in lots and lots of truly spectacular visual art of varying genres. Just zipping around the immediate area, one can take in paintings, etchings, pottery and photography by artists of exceptional skill and talent. Presently, there are three exhibits well worth the […] Read more »
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School will host an 8th Grade Open House on Thursday, October 27 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. All 8th grade students residing in Bourne, Falmouth, Marion, Sandwich and Wareham are invited to attend with their parents/guardians. There will be academic and technical program presentations as well as athletic, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Police Annual Halloween Parade will take place Monday, October 31. Everyone taking part in the parade is asked to gather behind center school on Church Street starting at 5.30 pm. The parade will begin at 6.00 pm and end back at Center School. Weather permitting, the costume judging will take place in the […] Read more »