A virtual meeting of the Mattapoisett Marine Advisory Board (MAB) was held Thursday, January 30 through Zoom. The board began by approving minutes from the last meeting and then discussed the archival of data and previous plans read by and presented to the board. It was argued, rather than storing this information in a home, […] Read more »
There are many influenza viruses. A and B are the main causes of seasonal flu outbreaks and while B only infects humans, influenza A can infect many bird and animal species. A given influenza virus is identified by two proteins found on its surface, H and N. The common viruses causing winter influenzas are […] Read more »
The MAC will once again host school vacation workshops Monday February 17th through Thursday February 20 for ages 5-8 years old. The cost for each workshop is $35 for MAC members and $40 for nonmembers. Instructors Benares Angeley and Aylin Cetik will guide your child through the following activities: Circus Camp – Monday, February […] Read more »
Annual Census Forms have been mailed out to all households in Mattapoisett. If you did not receive one, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-758-4100 X 2. Please return them as promptly as possible, as failure to respond to the census may result in removal from the voting list. Dog license applications are on […] Read more »
Caroline Rose Friedman of Barrington Rhode Island passed away unexpectedly on February 4th, 2025, after a joy-filled but very challenging life complicated by her many medical issues. Make no mistake, Caroline packed a lot of fun into her short life. Caroline was a true warrior and a gift to all she met. Caroline is […] Read more »
Rochester’s Conservation Commission Tuesday said “not so fast” to the withdrawal of a Notice of Intent application to convert a wetlands swamp at 224 North Avenue into a wildlife and aquatic habitat, agricultural drainage area, and fire emergency pond. The petition was axed just prior to the board’s February 4 meeting after Conservation Agent […] Read more »
As I was saying… Since the new year began, I have made every effort to ignore the world around me, locally and nationally. I have attempted to just chill out and relax sitting by the fire catching up on reading my collection of last year’s Christmas gift books. It hasn’t been easy. If […] Read more »
The MAC has opened registration to members for the ArtStart 2025. ArtStart is the MAC’s summer art program for children ages 4 1/2 to 9 years, offered in June and July each year. ArtStart teachers are specialists in music, dance, theater, and art, most of whom teach throughout the year and are professionals in their […] Read more »
The Rochester Republican Town Committee will hold its next meeting on Monday, February 10, at 6:30 pm. The meeting will take place at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club, located at 242 Robinson Rd, Acushnet. Russ and Wendy Keeler are the guest speakers and will talk about the Rochester Land Trust. The community is welcome to attend […] Read more »
The Marion School Committee met Thursday, January 30 with a list of action items and pending approvals. The first item was the approval of a fundraiser for Sippican Elementary for a fieldtrip in May. The sixth-grade trip is to Camp Burgess in Sandwich. The trip fundraiser was unanimously approved. Three donations were also approved and […] Read more »