‘Frozen’ at the Library

While it was warm and sunny outdoors, it was “Frozen” inside the Mattapoisett Library on Friday, February 19. Young library patrons enjoyed a number of Disney’s “Frozen” activities, with even a few Elsas stopping by to join in the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch Read more »

Gateway Youth Hockey

Pee Wees: Gateway Pee Wees were fit to be tied this weekend when they faced the No. 1 Pembroke Cyclones on Saturday and the No. 2 Walpole Express on Sunday. Both games ended in 3-3 tie leaving Gateway in third place with what should be an exciting and competitive post season right around the corner. […] Read more »

Massachusetts Primary Election

To the Editor: The League of Women Voters – Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester – encourages all registered voters to take part in the Massachusetts primary election on Super Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Voting will take place in each town’s normal polling locations from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Those enrolled in a party (Republican, Democrat, Green […] Read more »

Marion Candidates’ Night

Every spring, prior to Marion’s town elections, the Tri-Town Area League of Women Voters sponsors a Candidates’ Night where citizens can meet and hear the views of candidates running for town boards and committees. This year, Candidates’ Night will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 pm in the Marion Music Hall. Candidates will […] Read more »

Rochester Women’s Club Events

The Rochester Women’s Club is holding a Left – Right – Center Fundraiser to benefit our Scholarship Fund. This event will be held at The Ponderosa Sportsman’s Club, 242 Robinson Road, Acushnet on Saturday, April 16 at 7:00 pm. Rochester Women’s Club will provide snacks and there will be a cash bar. Call Dee for more […] Read more »

FinCom Wades Through Wastewater Woe

Marion Finance Committee members were curious about the future of the town’s wastewater treatment plant while discussing the operations budget for the Department of Public Works on February 17 and asked DPW Superintendent Rob Zora to update them. Zora had nothing positive to say about it. The average sewer user in Marion could see their […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Virginia Military Institute cadet Nicholas M. Nadeau, a senior from Mattapoisett majoring in International Studies, was among the 735 cadets who were recently named to the Dean’s List for the first semester of academic year 2015-16. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a cadet must have a term grade point average of 3.0 on […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Council on Aging

To the Editor: On behalf of many senior citizens in Mattapoisett, I would like to personally thank the Mattapoisett Council on Aging for providing transportation for us to go on Sunday, February 14 to the Dartmouth High School to attend the concert “Love is in the Winds” performed by the Tri-Town Symphonic Band. The second […] Read more »

Upcoming Programs at the ETL

Story Time for Children: Story time will be held at 10:30 am on Mondays, now through the end of March. Children of any age and their families are welcome to join us at the Elizabeth Taber Library for a story and craft. Please call the library at 508-748-1252 or email Libby O’Neill at eoneill@sailsinc.org to […] Read more »

St. Patrick’s Day Senior Luncheon

The Friends of the Council on Aging will host the St. Patrick’s Day Senior Luncheon on March 17 at 12:00 noon in the Knights of Columbus Hall. This event is for all Mattapoisett seniors and members of the Friends of the COA by calling the COA at 508-758-4110 to sign up for Matt’s Corned Beef […] Read more »