Now that the election is over, I can go back to thinking about some really important things that have been on my mind. You may be interested in them as well. While you were concentrating on politics, and I am sure you were, much has happened in the world. So, I have compiled a list […] Read more »
Peter Pan at the MAC
The MAC Theater is pleased to present J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, adapted by Craig Sodaro. Kate Fishman directs this very special limited presentation. Show dates are December 6, 7,13,14 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 15, at 2:00 pm. All performances are in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, located at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church Celebrates Advent
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church would like to invite the community to several special events to kick off the Advent season with the first Sunday in Advent on December 1 at 10:00 am as we light the Candle of Hope. The Holiday Fair will be held on December 7 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm […] Read more »
Academic Achievements
Thomas Lavoie of Mattapoisett was recently elected membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at the University of Rhode Island. Read more »
New Machinist Shop Approved
Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals on November 14 approved the installation of an at-home machinist business at 84 High St. Devan Spellman, who owns a machinist shop in Acushnet, has a purchase and sales agreement with the High Street property’s current owner. He requested a special permit to install a similar shop in a […] Read more »
Wetland Regulation and Preventative Measures
Rochester’s Conservation Commission Tuesday, November 19 began its meeting by approving a one-year extension of the Order of Conditions for a project at 109 Neck Road to design and install additional screening for a canal canopy and ground-mounted solar array filed by Renewable Energy Development Partner LLC. The vote came after Renewable Energy representative […] Read more »
Bulldogs Succeed on the Field and Charitably
The third annual unified Bulldogs vs Tri-Town Police took place on November 13 and was a huge success. The unified basketball team won 86-74, as Thomas Jupin was named the player of the game, hitting a buzzer beater at the last second of the game. It was also transitioning student Emilia Cantwell’s last home game […] Read more »
Harmonies of Pear and Home
The Harmonies of Pear and Home Concert will be presented at Tabor Academy on Sunday December 15 at 7:00 pm. This special concert is a collaboration between the South Coast Children’s Chorus, and the choruses of Tabor Academy. Harmonies of Peace and Home is a heartfelt choral project celebrating themes of peace, unity, and […] Read more »
Nasketucket Bird Club
The Nasketucket Bird Club will welcome well-known bird expert Jim Sweeney who will present “Birds of Texas” on Tuesday, November 26 at 6:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. Jim will talk about the spring migration dynamics in Texas and the natural history of many of the specialty species of the […] Read more »
John T. “Jack” Quinn
John T. “Jack” Quinn, 92, of Marion died November 18, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his family who love him very much. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie A. (Borges) Quinn. Jack was born in Cambridge MA on July 23, 1932 to the late John J. and Catherine M. (Durant) Quinn. […] Read more »