It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Janet Theresa (Burdette) Risgin. She passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the age of 76. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late John E. (Jack) Risgin with whom she shared 48 years of […] Read more »
Rochester’s Zoning of Appeals on August 10 reapproved two variances to allow the construction of a multifamily home at 149 Marion Road. Amy and Jesse Hartley-Matteson were returning to the board because they had let the previous variance approvals for the project lapse without starting work; such variances are valid for only one […] Read more »
The Marion Affordable Housing Trust held a substantial discussion during Tuesday night’s public meeting on a potential bylaw revision to the existing one governing accessory dwelling units, but movement is not imminent. “Norm (Hills) wants to slow down on this, (but) the thing is, if we wait for the Codification Committee, what do […] Read more »
The South Coast Public Health Collaborative met virtually on Monday morning and announced three hires, including Gabrielle Almeida as the full-time PHE Shared Services Health Specialist (inspector), Shallyn Rodriguez as the part-time PHE Shared Services Health Specialist (inspector) and Olive Wicherski as PHE Shared Services coordinator. Almeida, who is scheduled to start her […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society Speaker Series presents author Lauren Wolk on Thursday, August 24, 6:30 pm at the Marion Music Hall. Wolk’s award-winning and beautifully written novels for young adults are a delight for all ages. Winner of the Scott O’Dell prize for historical fiction and recipient of multiple Best Book of the Year […] Read more »
With questions looming over financial and organizational issues, the Marine Resources Commission met Monday night with a Select Board member, the police chief and the town administrator. At a meeting last month, MRC members said the MRC generates revenue but some of that revenue goes into the general town treasury. However, when it […] Read more »
Hello class. You may recall that last week we studied islands: Pine Island, Wolf Island, Brandt Island and Goodspeed Island. Real or imagined, they are all familiar places in our community. I also mentioned a few streets of note. Today’s lesson will take a deeper dive into the streets of Mattapoisett. Sorry folks, […] Read more »
Brad Hathaway isn’t taking any more donations of stamps, thank you, but the longtime Mattapoisett activist remains eager to keep his Quaker Missions going. Hathaway was recently recognized as one of the recipients of an annual award from the American Philatelic Society, the national gold standard of stamp collectors. “I can’t go […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett purchased the former Holy Ghost property on Park Street in hopes of creating an indoor and outdoor multi-use recreational facility. A committee has been formed to get feedback from residents and recommend a possible layout for the 8-acre property. Now is your opportunity to share your opinion on what recreational uses […] Read more »
On August 26 from 10-3, the Rochester Historical Society, 355 County Road is hosting a mini fair on the grounds of the museum. There will be many events for both adults and children. On the kids’ side, there will be a coloring contest, tick-tack-toe competition, an animal hunt through the museum’s exhibit and games. Participants […] Read more »