This summer, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library is participating in the National Library Pen Pal Project. This nationwide program pairs patrons from libraries across the country to be pen pals. Patrons will be paired with a similarly aged pen pal, and all of the mailing will be done by the library. The library […] Read more »
Riley Anne Knight of Mattapoisett graduated with distinction from Trinity College, Dublin Ireland, with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. 548 students processed at Stonehill College’s 72nd Commencement on Sunday, May 21, including Kevin Ovian of Rochester, Andrew Rayner of Mattapoisett and Aidan Ridings of Mattapoisett. Bishop Stang High […] Read more »
The Barn Swallow is one of the most active insect and mosquito predators, fortunately well distributed around most of the natural world. It is very common everywhere across the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa, and it patrols the biggest part of the northern hemisphere. It ranks in public opinion as one of […] Read more »
June Rose (Delaney) Clancy, 89, of Marion, MA, died unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital on June 1, 2023. Born in Brockton, MA, daughter of the late William and Rosanna Delaney, she graduated from Brockton public schools. She also earned a certificate in business and then married Gerald S. Clancy, Sr. They were married for 68 […] Read more »
Gerald S. Clancy, Sr., 90, of Marion, MA, died June 1, 2023 at home after a period of declining health. Born in Brockton, MA, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Anzakowski) Clancy, he graduated from Whitman-Hanson public schools and was an accomplished athlete playing varsity and American Legion baseball. Gerry was a longtime […] Read more »
“Those who always speak well of women do not know them enough; those who always speak ill of them do not know them at all.” — Pigault-Lebrun The Marion Art Center presents its newest production, Belles, written by Mark Dunn and directed by Kate Sorensen-Young. Show dates are June 9, 10, 11, 16, […] Read more »
Please join the Town of Mattapoisett, our State Leaders and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail in a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Shining Tides Mile of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail, June 12. People arriving by car can park at the Depot Street Parking Lot or at the YMCA (35 […] Read more »
Each year, the Plymouth County Educators Association awards its members for significant service in the following areas: professional service, community service and association service. PCEA also recognizes staff members who are making a difference in their first few years of service. Members are nominated by a colleague to receive one of these awards. This year, […] Read more »
In a complex case dating back to 2020, the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant Five O’Clock Farm, LLC, a withdrawal of its application for a special permit to operate a commercial horse farm at 66 Burgess Avenue. The horse farm, already operating under that previously issued permit, will continue operations […] Read more »
Memorial Day has become over decades the unofficial beginning of summer. With only a few days remaining in the school calendar and warmer weather with longer daylight hours, it’s time to p-a-r-t-y! It may be that because we (used to) have cold, dark winters, the summer months were worthy of celebrating. I say […] Read more »