Come visit the Marion Natural History Museum during our summer kickoff event and visit with Delilah the life-size right whale. Delilah will be accompanied by two scientists from Whale and Dolphin Conservation located in Plymouth who will be introducing us to Right Whale biology, habits and many other related topics. Delilah will be outside […] Read more »
The June 12 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission was one of the easiest meetings this commission has seen in a long time, under 30 minutes. However, that’s not to say it wasn’t important, especially when given that a student sought assistance. Theo Jacobsen, 11th-grade Advanced Placement Biology student at Old Rochester Regional […] Read more »
The 2023 MA statewide summer library program (SLP), “Find Your Voice”, begins at Plumb Library on June 16 and ends on August 5. This broad theme of self-expression encompasses a variety of mediums for youth and adults to find their voice: from visual arts to writing, storytelling, music, and so much more. Join us to […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Land Trust is partnering for the second year in a row with the Mattapoisett Council on Aging for an accessible senior hike. This year we are going to be taking a walk at the Munn Preserve, which is at the end of Mattapoisett Neck Rd. right before Antassawamock Road. The hike is on Thursday […] Read more »
Sarah Moitozo of Mattapoisett graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the College of Charleston. The following students have been named to the Spring 2023 President’s List at Husson University: –Elizabeth Bungert of Mattapoisett is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in criminal justice program. –Emma Mello of Mattapoisett is enrolled […] Read more »
Father’s Day is upon us. It comes around once a year, dads come around once in a lifetime, so I thought, Dear Reader if you will indulge me, I’d like to offer up some random thoughts about my old man I am now 11 years older than he was when he died in […] Read more »
Rochester’s Zoning of Appeals began its June 8 meeting with a discussion of forming a bylaw review committee but spent the bulk of its time with the senior environmental planner for the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) and Rochester’s Master Plan project manager Rhiannon Duggan. Board member Richard Cutler said […] Read more »
Alie Thurston, a naturalist presenter and lifetime summer resident with family dating back to 1914, called Cuttyhunk “the breadbasket of interpretive scientists” and said her favorite part of Old Hammondtown School’s annual trip to the island is “watching the shy students become adventurous by the end of their day.” The “Island Classroom” trip […] Read more »
Come visit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series from July 1 to July 29 to view an exhibit by local artist Jane Egan called Paintings by Jane Egan. Egan is a life-long summer resident of Mattapoisett and a graduate of Mass College of Art and Design. Egan works primarily in pastel, pastel oil and […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett Historical Commission is pleased to announce that the Commission has been awarded a $15,000.00 Survey and Planning Grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission, and a matching $15,000.00 Community Preservation Act Grant from the Town of Mattapoisett. These funds will be used to contract with a Preservation Consultant to complete Phase One […] Read more »