Ronald G. Martin, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents: Gilbert and Lauretta, his wife: Jane, his son: Michael and his grandson: Joey. He was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend who will be dearly missed. He is […] Read more »
The house lots in Mattapoisett’s village district predate all zoning bylaws. That said, it’s not unusual for a resident to step outside their door and be standing, technically speaking, in their neighbor’s yard. Such is the case with a two homes owned by family members on Water Street. Coming before the Mattapoisett Zoning Board […] Read more »
Some more suggestions on how to start making your current home a place in which you can stay as you become frailer. Stairs may become a problem as we transition from old to very old. I look upon stairs as a sort of built-in Physical Therapy, forcing us to strengthen our leg muscles with […] Read more »
In less than two years, the United States will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. As we await voters going to the polls to select our next president, it is a good time to reflect on the ideals put forward in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and to look at the steps the […] Read more »
All drivers, regardless of age, are welcome. Become a safe and more confident driver. Take the one-day AARP Smart Driver course on Thursday, October 4 from 9:30 am to 3 pm, with a 30 min. lunch break. Refresh your driving skills, plus safer driving can save you more than just money. This course teaches proven […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett School Committee on September 12 moved the Old Rochester Regional School District one step closer to committee approval of all of the district’s 2024-2025 School Improvement plans by endorsing the plan for the Center School and Old Hammondtown School. Over the next two years, Center School and Old Hammondtown School will be […] Read more »
Did you watch the presidential debate a while back? Probably not, because I haven’t found many who did. That’s okay, I forced myself to spend nearly two hours of my life watching so you wouldn’t have to, and I will be watching the vice-presidential debate as well. After all, it is my job as a […] Read more »
On Tuesday, October 1 at 1:00 pm, Erin Morrill, Community Liaison for the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project will teach us about the life cycle of a mosquito, the services provided by the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project to the community, and how to use effective repellents along with eliminating stagnant water and disease risk. […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents a library exhibit called “SouthCoast Landmarks and Whimsy” by Fall River artist MJ Manville from October 1 to October 30. Manville works mostly in realism with a sprinkling of abstract and enjoys playing with color using traditional mediums such as soft oil pastel, acrylic and watercolor. Her […] Read more »
On September 23, the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission met with Ken Motta of Field Engineering to hear an RDA (Request for Determination of Applicability) for work planned on subterrain stormwater systems at the intersection of Pearl and Church streets. Motta explained that Massachusetts EPA regulations require discharged waters (water discharging into coastal waters) be free […] Read more »