The Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s annual holiday fair will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 10 am to 2 pm in Reynard Hall at 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett. This year’s event will include homemade frozen foods, baked treats, hand knitted items, Christmas/holiday decorations to include greenery for wreaths as well as jewelry, silent auction […] Read more »
Rochester Historical Museum Hours
We are going to try to stay open through the fall from 1-3 on Sundays. It is best to check beforehand to make sure we’ll have someone at the museum. You can call Connie at 508 763 4932 or Sue at 508 295 8908 before noon on Sunday. We also will open by appointment which […] Read more »
ConCom Rewards Thorough Applications
Three cases came to completion, resulting in favorable decisions by the Marion Conservation Commission during its October 12 public meeting. Rick Charon from Charon Associates represented J. Patel, K.K. Brothers Corporation, in their Request for Determination of Applicability for the upgrade of a failed septic system at 664 Mill Street, described by Charon […] Read more »
Heron Cove Won’t End Pursuit of Affordable Units
For over a year, the Marion Affordable Housing Trust has been editing the Housing Production Plan for the community. In partnership with the Southeast Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD), the plan will stand as a roadmap to aid those seeking affordable housing options in Marion. On October 11, Tobey Ast, Norm Hills, […] Read more »
Mindfulness Walk in the Woods
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust for a chance to tune into nature, destress and tap into a state of mindfulness. We are lucky to have Carly Baumann, a local professional with training and certifications in Yoga, Yoga Nidra and meditation lead this experience for us all. Carly will lead participants in a practice of mindfulness […] Read more »
Kenneth W. Stickney
Kenneth W. Stickney, 96, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was the husband of Olive M. (Anderson) Stickney. Born in Milford, MA raised in West Roxbury, son of the late Lloyd and Marion (Wheelock) Stickney, he lived in Fairhaven before moving to Mattapoisett in 1957. Kenneth worked as Chief […] Read more »
Two-Lot Subdivision Drenched in Concern
River Road abutters voiced their concerns over a proposed, two-lot subdivision located off Wareham Road adjacent to River Road when the Marion Planning Board met with Bob Rogers of G.A.F. Engineering on Monday night. Rogers, representing Danielle Realty Trust, detailed the drainage plan and pointed out that a nearly identical project had been […] Read more »
Resolution Inspires Poetry
“I just decided that I would like to be a person who has read all of Shakespeare’s plays and that was going to be my New Year’s resolution.” Elizabeth Sylvia, Mattapoisett resident and published poet, explained the impetus behind her work. Working as an English teacher meant she had more than a passing […] Read more »
ORRHS Drama Club to Present “Alice in Wonderland”
The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club’s Fall production of Alice In Wonderland will be staged on November 17, 18, 19 at 7 pm and November 20 at 2 pm. Director Maxx Domingos and Assistant Director Sarah Whinnem are celebrating their second year as directors for the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club. […] Read more »
Heron Cove Finally Gets Go-Ahead
The public hearing having been closed at its last meeting, the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals was eager on October 13 to vote accept Ken Steen’s application for a comprehensive permit as amended, corrected and encased in Town Counsel Jon Witten’s revised draft decision approving the site plan dated October 6 to build Heron […] Read more »