Sarah E. Miquelle, 87, wife of the late Claude H. Miquelle. Passed away at home peacefully after a brief illness. Born in Indiana the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Thompson) Rose. Sarah was an Artist and attended Depauw University in Indiana and Fontainebleau University in France. In the art world, she is more […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will be holding its used book sale during Harbor Days. The sale will take place on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Library, 7 Barstow Street. A members-only preview will take place on Thursday, July 18, from 3:00 pm until […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a Young People’s Concert on Friday, July 19. The program will feature a variety of selections for the young as well as the young-at-heart, including the story of Tubby the Tuba. The program is as follows: Children’s March – E. F. Goldman Looney Tunes […] Read more »
As Harbor Days approaches, the Mattapoisett Museum invites all visitors to take a refreshing break from the summer heat and enjoy a delightful afternoon of history, culture and family fun. On Saturday, July 20, from noon to 4 pm, the museum, located at 5 Church Street in Mattapoisett, will open its doors to the community […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett continues its 140th summer season with The Rev. Nathan Humphrey, Rector St. Thomas’s Church, Toronto, officiating the 8:00 am and 10:00 am services this Sunday. Each service will use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. All are welcome to attend. Read more »
To The Editor: Recently our Town Administrator and the Select Board delivered a letter and survey to the residents of Marion/Beacon/Water/Main streets regarding proposals to bury utility lines on some portions of that route, as part of the road reconstruction project. The letter suggested only those residents (the abutters) would have to pay all […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is getting more than an interior facelift, it’s getting a five-year improvement plan after the Marion Select Board enthusiastically endorsed the effort of the Spatial Planning Project Committee as presented by its chair, Kyle Pardo. As Pardo explained by reading a prepared statement, the committee formed in 2020 and […] Read more »
She doesn’t get to take the cane home, but last week Rochester’s oldest resident Maureen Riley, 102, still received citations, gratitude and the “Boston Post Cane” honor. Council on Aging Executive Director Eric Poulin hosted a ceremony for Riley, who was surrounded by friends and family – many saying that being around loved […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Thursday, July 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. This is a unique opportunity to meet two republican candidates with two different perspectives. Both candidates are seeking Elizabeth Warren’s United States Senate seat. Please join us […] Read more »
All creatures are welcome for a blessing of the animals to take place on Sunday, August 11 during our Sunday morning worship service, which begins at 9 am. The pet blessing is hosted by the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett, on the church lawn. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit […] Read more »