After a cool rainy spring, at least in the northeast, summer has finally arrived, bringing promise of beach time, sailing, cycling and other outdoor activities. As good as the sun is for the soul, it is hard on the skin. The sun’s UV (ultraviolet) rays age the skin, contribute to skin cancer and can […] Read more »
The Marion Social Club located at 44 Pumping Station Road Marion is hosting a “Portuguese Feast” catered by Mike Mello. The meal will consist of Carne De Espito, grilled Linguica, Cacoila, Chicken Mozambique, Roasted Potatoes, Favas Beans, Portuguese Style Rice, Green Salad, Portuguese Rolls and assorted Portuguese Pastries. It will be held on Sunday, July […] Read more »
The College of Charleston recently awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees during the Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony including: April Choquette of Mattapoisett graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology; Hadley Walsh of Mattapoisett graduated with a Bachelor of Science in International Business; and Kinsley Dickerson of Mattapoisett graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in […] Read more »
Survived by her late husband Charles E Emerson along with her children David, Charles, Warren, Carol, Jeffrey, Irene and William. June (Bowman) Emerson was born and raised in Mattapoisett where a lot of her family still lives. She then moved to Taunton to raise her family. Her Father and Mother were Alaxander and Edna Bowman. […] Read more »
At the end of the June 10 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission, the members took up the matter of residents’ concerns over the barren appearance of The Bogs. The massive restoration project undertaken by the Buzzards Bay Coalition has prompted neighbors and others to question possible transport of hazardous chemicals off site during […] Read more »
Short-term memories were nearly all wiped out as soon as they were conceived. Great grandchildren’s names were not conjured up out of his now-struggling thought patterns. Routines kept his life on track even if lunch consisted of a box of crackers. But he never ever forgot the war years or the sights and sounds he […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Thursday, June 20 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. This month’s meeting will be an open discussion regarding the ongoing local and national election season. Topics to discuss will include increasing voter participation, importance of early […] Read more »
Since 1947, the Sippican Woman’s Club has awarded scholarships to students who reside in Marion. Once again scholarships have been funded by proceeds from the club’s annual Holiday House Tour. Due to the pandemic, the prior three years scholarships were funded by donations from both individuals and the sale of luminaria kits to celebrate the […] Read more »
During the June 11 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board, Andrew Nilson of Child Engineering gave a status update for the Long Wharf reconstruction project. Nilson said the project will be at 35% design in mid-July and that at-100% cost estimation for construction would be available. No date was given for that milestone. […] Read more »
Over the last few years, the morning news has showcased stories about dogs and police departments. Sometimes the stories are sad reporting the death of a police canine due to age or illness or in the line of duty. Many of the other stories are about new recruits, puppies or young dogs who are being […] Read more »