H5N1 or “Bird Flu” is a naturally occurring virus among wild aquatic birds, also known as wild waterfowl, throughout the world and can infect domestic poultry like chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Infected birds may or may not become sick but can infect other fowl. The virus is shed through saliva, nasal secretions and feces. It […] Read more »
The Sustainability Partnership celebrated Earth Day with a hearty troupe of local citizens who cleaned up the town despite the raw weather on Saturday, April 20. Even though it started out foggy and drizzly, eighteen groups of people showed up at the Mattapoisett Free Library, took bags, gloves and grabbers and walked around town picking […] Read more »
Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony and Town Administrator Geoff Gorman are pleased to announce that the town’s Fire Department has been awarded a Stroke Public Awareness Grant from Borderland Partners LLC. As part of the program, the department encourages residents to attend upcoming stroke awareness events, beginning on May 1. The grant is a […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson and Sippican Elementary School Assistant Principal Peter Crisafulli are pleased to share that Sippican Elementary School students participated in the 20th annual Vocabulary Day. On April 12, students and staff wore costumes or hats they designed to represent a new vocabulary word they had learned during […] Read more »
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 fields. Activities include arts and crafts, theater, music, games and storytelling. […] Read more »
The Town of Marion has partnered with St. Pauly Textile, Inc., to provide a wood-frame clothing drop-off shed for community use. The collection shed is located behind the Elizabeth Taber Library at 8 Spring Street and was installed during the first week of April. This shed is designed to give community members a clean, […] Read more »
The picture with this article is a little hard to see, but it is a picture of Bob Hiller, owner of East Over and his 3 yr. old grandson, Jacob. They are riding in a wagon pulled by the farm’s iconic Clydesdales at the Rochester Women’s Club 3rd Annual Earth Day Expo in 1992. […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity is delighted to announce a $25,000 grant from the nonprofit corporation Housing Ministries of New England. Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. They are so thankful for the Housing Ministries of New England’s recent financial support of the farmhouse-style, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents a quilt exhibit entitled “April Showers Brought May Flowers” by Laurie Despres et al May 1 thru May 31. Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library between May 1 and May 31 to see a quilt exhibit. The New Bedford Active Day of NB members designed […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board is collecting donations for the Fairhaven Animal Shelter. The shelter needs nonclumping cat litter, laundry detergent, bleach, canned dog food, Lysol cleaner, Pine Sol, and dry cat food. They would also be interested in other appropriate things, such as dog and cat toys, blankets, etc. All donations […] Read more »