A bid to build a single-family home and in-ground pool on a vacant lot at 14 Aucoot Avenue drew some controversy from neighbors at last week’s Conservation Commission meeting. Applicants Matthew Degroot and Jason Brasington’s application was heard by the commission last week due to some of the property falling within a wetlands buffer […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Niemad Corporation facility, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. This month’s discussion will focus on the GOP efforts for a winning strategy in November. If interested, please attend or contact Paul […] Read more »
Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals ended its October 10 meeting with an unusual move, setting a single-issue meeting for Thursday, October 17. The application to be reviewed on that date is for a variance to place a 30×71-foot steel carport on a residential lot at 173 County Road. Property owner Dwight Crosby told the […] Read more »
Mark your calendars and save the date! Please join us for the annual “Christmas By The Sea Bazaar” on Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at St. Anthony’s parish, 26 Hammond Street, Mattapoisett. Seasonal handcrafted gifts, decorations, and stocking stuffers will be offered by local vendors, including wooden and leather wares, honey, […] Read more »
Robert W. Maguire, 79, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was the devoted husband to the love of his life Sachi Maguire. The two met at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California over 55 years ago and have never looked back. Born and raised in Taunton, son of the late […] Read more »
Of three projects scheduled for public hearings, one moved forward and two were postponed at the request of the applicants. C&J Sull LLC, doing business as Sull Wine, was first on the agenda. They sought a special permit for a general retail establishment for the sale of wine and beer. Owner Joel Sullivan introduced […] Read more »
The League of Women Voters SouthCoast is proud to present “Your Vote Is Magic” on Friday, October 25 at 6:30 pm, at New Bedford Voc-Tech, 1121 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. The Award-winning illusionist Lyn Dillies is the creator of “Your Vote Is Magic.” Ms. Dillies seamlessly integrates breathtaking illusions with a compelling educational message about […] Read more »
The volunteer witches of the Marion Art Center have been brewing up plans for their annual Halloween Parade around the town on Thursday, October 31. Costumed characters of all ages are invited to join in for this fun family event. Participants should meet in front of the Marion Music Hall (we’ll line up on Cottage […] Read more »
Tuesday, Rochester’s Planning Board chair Arnold Johnson had to tell a hearing room packed with residents that the panel couldn’t hold its regular meeting because it lacked a quorum. “Sorry, folks,” Johnson said. “We can’t open the meeting. We can’t talk about anything on the agenda.” Johnson, Ben Bailey and Michael Murphy […] Read more »
To sleep…perchance to dream Insomnia, dissatisfaction with sleep quality or duration, is a common problem. Some 10% of Americans have chronic insomnia and another 15-20% have occasional insomnia. While scientists do not fully understand why we (and virtually all living animals) need to sleep, lack of sleep contributes to many problems, including interpersonal, […] Read more »