Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Banned Books: State of the Union. A Banned Book Week special presentation – Thursday, October 5 at 6 pm. Are you curious about the rise of book bans and book challenges across the country? Join us for a special presentation to discuss the most targeted books and the impact of book challenges on libraries and […] Read more »

Christmas by the Sea Bazaar

St. Anthony/St. Rita Parish will be holding its 56th Christmas by the Sea Bazaar on Saturday, December 2 from 9 am – 1 pm at St. Anthony’s Church Hall at 26 Hammond Street in Mattapoisett. This year’s event will include handmade gifts & items by local artisans, a grand raffle, gift basket raffles, holiday wreaths […] Read more »

Douglas A. Nye

Douglas A. Nye, 68, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Plymouth. He was the husband of the late Joanne M. (Boys) Nye.             Dougie was born in Wareham on December 16, 1954, and lived in Marion all of his life. He graduated from Upper Cape […] Read more »

New Mural in OHS Cafeteria Incorporates Student Drawings

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Old Hammondtown School Principal Kevin Tavares are pleased to share the completion and official dedication of a new mural in the school’s cafeteria, created based on student drawings.             Visiting artist Bren Bataclan worked with last year’s fourth grade students to begin creating the mural. He began with a drawing […] Read more »

Literacy Work Only Beginning

            Upon her season-opening report to the Mattapoisett School Committee on September 21, Chairperson Carly Lavin focused on the Old Rochester Regional School District’s new literacy program launched last year.             “This is a massive change … a long-term goal, and it’s going to require real passion and perseverance to successfully implement,” said Lavin, identifying […] Read more »

Salty’s Soiree under a Full Moon

The annual Salty’s Soiree hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust will be on Saturday October 28 this year from 5:30-7:30 pm at Dunseith Gardens. The soiree is great fun for the whole family with a bonfire, s’mores making, music and storytelling by this year’s storyteller, Diane Edgecomb. This year, we’ll be under a full moon […] Read more »

Booters Win Three Straight

Goals from junior captain Audrey Thomas and sophomore Amanda Ignacio fueled a 2-0 victory for the Old Rochester Regional High School girls’ soccer team over Seekonk on September 30. The win improved the Bulldogs’ 2023 record to 4-2.             Seekonk was a strong team, but the visiting Bulldogs defense stayed very strong and kept the […] Read more »

ORRHS Drama Club to Present “Romeo and Juliet”

The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club’s Fall production of “Romeo and Juliet” will take the stage on November 16, 17, and 18 at 7 pm and November 19 at 2 pm. This will be the fifth show for Director Maxx Domingos and fourth show for Assistant Director Sarah Whinnem as they begin their […] Read more »

Friends of the Mattapoisett Library

Save the Date for the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library Annual Jewelry and Accessory Sale. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 18 from 10 am to 2 pm for the annual Friends of the Mattapoisett Library Jewelry and Accessory Sale. Friends’ members will have a chance to shop at the preview sale the evening before, […] Read more »

Housing Would Necessitate Zoning Changes

            “I’ve reviewed the Master Plan,” began Planning Board member John Mathieu as Monday night’s agenda panned to New Business. Mathieu, who had previously been a board member and more recently returned when a vacancy made it possible. Mathieu said that the updated Master Plan draft is acceptable on a number of levels and focuses […] Read more »