Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday September 24 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm to hear Mattapoisett resident and author Kimberly J. Ward talk about her newly released book Crew of Three: How Bold Dreams and Detailed Plans Launched Our Family’s Sailing Adventure. Not a sailor but an avid adventurer, gardener, journal […] Read more »
After numerous meetings which have taken place over several years, the Mattapoisett Select Board was caught off guard as they met with VHB, the town’s village street planner. Coming before the board were Shawn Giatas and Jamie Pisano to discuss the massive roadway improvement project for the village streets Main Street, Water Street and […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional School District is engaging a grant program that would magnetize Junior High School students’ cell phones via a special pouch as a means of upgraded security and creating the potential of limited usage during school hours at select locations in the building. In its first public meeting of the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will be holding donation drop-off times in preparation for their October 7 yard sale. This year, earnings from the sale will go toward renovations of their community hall, including replacement of a rotted door and replacement of shingles with extensive damage from an enthusiastic woodpecker. Please drop off donations at 103 […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health with the help of Marion EMS will be hosting a Drive-Thru Flu Clinic. The clinic will be held on Thursday, September 28 at the Benjamin D Cushing Community Center (Council on Aging), 465 Mill Street (Rt. 6.) The clinic will be a drive-thru under the tent. Please wear a […] Read more »
The Marion Historical Commission is moving forward with Phase 4 of our survey of the town’s historic and architecturally significant properties. This program is funded through the Community Preservation Act. Our consultant, Lynn Smiledge, will focus this phase of work primarily on Converse and Moorings Road, Delano Road, Point Road, Allen’s Point Road, West […] Read more »
Dear Editor: These past few years have shown an increase in extreme weather events across the globe: heat waves, wildfires, drought, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and Sea Level Rise. So far this year, the U.S. has experienced a record fifteen extreme weather disasters totaling nearly $40 billion. Insurance premiums are skyrocketing as climate risk […] Read more »
Shirley Haley of Mattapoisett knows a thing or two about writing. One aspect of writing that she fully appreciates is the labor-intensive nature of the process. It takes a disciplined mind to grind out page after page, follow up on all the edits and rewrites and absorb all the pressure associated with getting the […] Read more »
Engineer David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon & Leone, Inc., came before the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission on Monday night, requesting an Amended Order of Conditions. After acknowledging the sacrifices made on this date in 2001, which was preceded by the Pledge of Allegiance, Davignon explained to the commissioners the nature of the request. […] Read more »
The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the upcoming season. SCCC is open to all students from grade 1-12. Last season there were over 50 singers from 10 different cities and towns throughout the South Coast. Thanks to the support of local cultural councils, the South Coast Community Foundation and generous donors, […] Read more »