Jami ( Nunes ) Midence 48, of Johnston RI, formerly of Mattapoisett, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 13, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sharon Nunes. She was the wife of Herman Midence for 25 years. Jami was kind and caring. She loved taking care of anyone in […] Read more »
Friends of Mattapoisett Library Annual Meeting
The Friends of Mattapoisett Library invite the community to attend their Annual Meeting on Friday, May 3, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. This special event will feature the election of new Board Officers, the presentation of the annual financial report, and a year-in-review summary. The highlight of the […] Read more »
Speaking Dog
One of the best presentations offered took place on April 3 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust. The title of the presentation was “Kids And Dogs Do Mix.” The trust’s presenter was Tadhg Irving of OutHounds Adventure and Training Academy, a for-profit organization that teaches dog training and nearly […] Read more »
Withdrawal of Petition
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals met briefly on April 10 to announce the withdrawal of a problematic petition for a variance to extend the housing dwelling at 142 Sarah Sherman Road 10 feet into the side yard setback to add new office space. At its previous meeting, the board had to halt the hearing […] Read more »
Balanced Scoring Keys Cougars
The Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School girls lacrosse team has started off the season strong with a 3-0 start. On March 31, Old Colony defeated Upper Cape, 6-4, with a balanced attack, as offense was produced by Lilly Sawiski (2 goals and an assist), Addison Tyler (a goal and an assist), and single tallies […] Read more »
MWC Offers Continuing Education Scholarship
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is pleased to offer a continuing education scholarship of $1500 to a Mattapoisett resident or a member of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club who is reentering the academic world after high school graduation and is in pursuit of a postsecondary degree, certificate, or career advancing coursework. The application is available online at […] Read more »
Learn About Our Amphibian Neighbors with MLT
Have you ever been curious about the quacking and peeping going on in the woods behind your house? There’s a good chance there is a vernal pool nearby. Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust during School Vacation on Monday April 21 at 10:00 am to learn more about vernal pools. Vernal pools are a vital breeding […] Read more »
Sippican Choral Society will present “An Anniversary Celebration: ’60s Songs for 60 Years”at Wickenden Chapel, Tabor Academy, Marion on Sunday, May 4 at 4:00 pm. For our 60th anniversary, we are taking ourselves and our audience back to the music that was popular during the decade of our first concert in 1965. We will begin […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Coalition Granted “OK” for Conservation
The Rochester Conservation Commission began its meeting Tuesday by permitting a project to restore a bog on Wolf Island Road to natural wetlands. The Commission granted a Negative Determination certifying that wetlands bylaw restrictions do not apply to the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s proposal to install up to four temporary wells and two shallow water level […] Read more »
Mr. & Mrs. Wingate Celebrate 100
From covert intelligence in the thick of World War II to a game of Backgammon. From life-and-death decisions to sublime pastimes of retirement, Ann and Roy “Will” Wingate have made the best of their 100 trips around the sun. In just a few words of appreciation that the married couple shared with the full house […] Read more »