Vernal pools are a vital breeding habitat for resident amphibians and invertebrates such as wood frogs, spotted and blue-spotted salamanders and fairy shrimp. The Mattapoisett Land Trust is once again offering an introduction to vernal pools, this year through a field trip into the Woodcock Preserve. On Saturday, April 15 at 1:00 pm., we’ll […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Tuesday, April 11 from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. Topics for discussion are: 1) The upcoming town elections, 2) Planning our May 3 Event, 3) Other local meetings that are of interest to everyone. […] Read more »
Rochester’s Conservation Commission started its Tuesday night meeting by signing off on a project by one of its own. The board endorsed panel member William Clapp’s plan to build a four-bedroom, single-family home with paved driveway and septic system on a 2.5-acre lot at 0 Clapp Road by voting a Negative Determination on […] Read more »
The Opossum is the only marsupial species on the North American continent where the young are born prematurely and subsequently brought to life in their mother’s pouch. She proceeds to wean them until they are old enough to be on their own. The Opossum is also the only mammal with a prehensile tail that […] Read more »
For approximately 150 years, the Mattapoisett section of Rochester had eight or nine boatyards. With this many yards, we would assume that vessels were always built near the ocean, but some came to life in some strange places. One sloop was built in a yard near a home and launched into a creek at […] Read more »
A rabies clinic for cats and dogs will be held on Sunday, April 23 from 10 am until 12 noon at the old Mattapoisett Fire Station which is located at 26 County Road. The fee for the vaccination is $15. Cats must be in carriers and dogs must be leashed. Dog licensing for Mattapoisett residents […] Read more »
Mark your calendars, music lovers. On Saturday, April 29, the Mattapoisett Museum is hosting an epic event that you wouldn’t want to miss. Come and join Four Bridges, a New England-based Bluegrass band, as they perform live at the museum. Let us introduce you to the talented band members: Jeremy Place is a […] Read more »
There is fundamental disagreement among the members of the Marion Planning Board on the merits of town’s Inclusionary Housing Zoning Bylaw (230-8.12), and the airing of those views extended Monday night’s public meeting at the Police Station to nearly two and a half hours. More than half the meeting had already been dedicated […] Read more »
A lot is on the calendar for the Rochester Historical Society in the upcoming months. April 19’s meeting is Rochester’s Past Celebrations 7:00 at the museum 355 County Rd. May 7 at 2:00 in front of Town Hall, we will join with the Rochester Historical Commission to dedicate our new Revolutionary War Memorial […] Read more »
SouthCoast Spring Arts returns to the Marion Art Center (the MAC) with seven events during the regional festival scheduled May 5-14. SouthCoast Spring Arts is a 10-day event celebrating the arts in our communities by connecting innovative, creative and affordable art and cultural events in communities across the region, from Fall River to Wareham. Spring […] Read more »