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Marion Veterans Day 67 viewsThe Town of Marion held Veterans Day ceremonies at Old Landing, where Marion resident and retired Navy Captain William J. Hollman gave the keynote address. Presiding was the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425 Color Guard. The community also heard from Old Rochester Regional High School freshman James Devoll, who read the Governor's Proclamation, along with Town Administrator Geoff Gorman, Select Board Chairman Norm Hills, Reverend Eric W. Osterday, and the Sippican Elementary School band
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Mattapoisett67 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Weathervane67 viewsEric Lawrence is building a new home in the Mattapoisett village on Foster Street which will include a cupola with a weathervane on top. “We decided to go with ‘Mary Poppins’ for a fun and whimsical choice. We will have a few children in the neighborhood and thought it be nice for them to see which way she is pointing every day,” said Lawrence.
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Community Center Show66 viewsCanal Side Artists held an opening reception on March 3 showcasing their latest installation of paintings on the walls of the Cushing Community Center in Marion. The show includes fine examples of watercolors, oils and acrylic mediums on canvas. The painting group's mastery can be seen in the visual grandeur of such subject matter as seashells, landscapes, flowers, and animals. The artists are Nancy Buckley, Janet McDonald, Helen Johnson, Jane Eagan, Janet Smith-Flaherty, Margaret McCall, Betty DeVincent, K
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club66 viewsAt the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club luncheon on March 17, members donated to support World Central Kitchen for Ukraine and filled a jar with cash and checks totaling $500. The next afternoon, March 18, several members of the Garden Group collaborated to create window-box displays at the Mattapoisett Post Office. The design was created by Sharon Doyon to show support for the people of Ukraine. The Garden Group was honored to have several people stop to comment and thank them for their efforts
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club66 viewsAt the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club luncheon on March 17, members donated to support World Central Kitchen for Ukraine and filled a jar with cash and checks totaling $500. The next afternoon, March 18, several members of the Garden Group collaborated to create window-box displays at the Mattapoisett Post Office. The design was created by Sharon Doyon to show support for the people of Ukraine. The Garden Group was honored to have several people stop to comment and thank them for their efforts
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Old Hammondtown School’s 5th Grade poster contest66 viewsPaige Mallioux won first place and Willow Ruel second in Old Hammondtown School’s 5th Grade poster contest with the theme “Be a Cool Community, Plant Trees.” The Massachusetts Department Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recognizes Mattapoisett as one of the state’s Tree City USA member municipalities, and one of the town’s member activities is the annual art contest that fosters awareness in next generations about precious resources.
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Godspell at ORR66 viewsJesus, played by Max Tucker during the March 31 dress rehearsal, is part of a large ensemble of actors taking part in the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club's production of Godspell. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, April 7, at 7:00 pm with additional 7:00 pm performances on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9 and a 2:00 pm closing matinee performance on Palm Sunday, April 10. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Lions Club Easter Egg Bingo Hunt 66 viewsChildren had fun at Saturday’s Lions Club Easter Egg Bingo Hunt at Arch of the Meadow, located at the former airfield on Mendell Road in Rochester. Scenes include brothers Lucas (red coat) and Ryan (blue coat) Gelinas, who were excited to visit with the Easter Bunny played by Lindsey Bacchiocchi. Henry Kanaly won the raffle and took home a gift basket. Photos by Ashlyn Buzniak, Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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Helping Hands and Hooves66 views
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Little Free Diverse Library66 viewsIt's been a year since Tri-Town Against Racism’s first Little Free Diverse Library was installed at Ned's Point in Mattapoisett, and on May 12 TTAR members along with supporters gathered again to celebrate, this time the reopening of the little library that in November 2021 had been vandalized, destroying both the structure and the books it held. That senseless act only fostered a stronger sense of purpose and community unity. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Memorial Day66 viewsRobert Pina shared photos of the annual planting of geraniums at veterans’ graves for Memorial Day.
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