To the Editor: Last Friday night, a small group of us attended the MAC production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Funny and affective, it was a rousing triumph. The acting by David Horne, Cynthia Latham, Susan Sullivan, Suzie Kokkins, Adam and Sam Roderick was terrific, as was the direction of Kate Fishman. […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Elizabeth Taber Library Board of Trustees and all those involved in Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library would like to thank Nita Howland and her crew who unselfishly and tirelessly took on the work of administrating the 2016 Annual Elizabeth Taber Library Book Sale late last month. There are many shades of volunteers […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path thank everyone who stopped by the Friends’ booth at Harbor Days and everyone who has contributed to our fundraising program recently and over the years. We are pleased to announce that the Howard Stillman Bates Foundation has awarded us funding to help create safer conditions […] Read more »

Thoughts on: “Hot town, summer in the sixties.” The days were hotter and the summers were longer. For most kids in Mattapoisett, summer days were spent at the beach or on the ballfield. Shoes came off the day school ended in late June and didn’t go back on until after Labor Day … unless someone […] Read more »

Dear Editor, The Mattapoisett Women’s Club expresses their heartfelt appreciation to all Mattapoisett restaurants and vendors who were instrumental in making the 14th annual “Taste of the Town” a resounding success. A special thank you is extended to Kelly Zucco and the venerable Showstoppers Musical Entertainment for their truly radiant and lively performance. A warm […] Read more »

To All Marion Residents: The Marion Cemetery Commission recently met to review our policies and procedures, as well as review each cemetery for any issues that may have arisen. Maintenance has definitely become an issue and many shrubs are now overgrown and obscure the headstones. When this happens, the Commission reserves the right to prune […] Read more »

To the Editor: Mattapoisett Selectmen made a big splash when they expressed their frustration about bicyclists who don’t stop at stop signs. Some of the conversation was about whose responsibility it is to slow down or stop, though the consensus is that everyone wants to avert a tragic collision. The intersections of Mattapoisett Neck Road […] Read more »

To the Editor: We are Kathryn and Leo LaMontagne who have lived on the north side of 11 Water Street for some twenty-three years. Now senior citizens, we remain excited about living next to The Inn on Shipyard Park and communicating with so many different people who frequent the Inn for food, camaraderie and entertainment. […] Read more »

To The Editor: We are Maureen and George Butler, the couple who have lived next to the Inn at Shipyard Park for many years. We have read that we are trying to close down the Inn at Shipyard Park. Nothing could be further from the truth. When the Inn was purchased by the current owners […] Read more »

Dear Rochester Parent Teacher Organization and Families: The Rochester Memorial Teachers’ Association would like to express their gratitude for the wonderful daily luncheons provided to staff during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 23 to May 27. The sandwiches, seafood chowder, salads, lasagna, Stromboli, Chicken Parmagian, breakfast foods, pizza, desserts, and other assorted delights were delectable! […] Read more »