“Bikes for All” is entering its fifth Fall season of collecting, refurbishing and distributing the generous contributions of bicycles of all sizes. Over 282 children and adults have been able to enjoy their recycled bicycles throughout the past four years. Each bicycle was refurbished, equipped with a bell and lights as each rider was fitted […] Read more »
The League of Women Voters SouthCoast is pleased to announce that Celia Canavan, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters Massachusetts, will be the featured speaker at its upcoming Community Meeting. This event will take place on Wednesday, September 10, at noon at the Wamsutta Club, located at 427 County Street, New Bedford. […] Read more »
These are difficult times for many local families as they struggle to manage rising costs for everyday needs. As a new school year approaches, students and staff at Rochester Memorial School could use some help with classroom supplies. To that end, the Rochester Democratic Town Committee is coordinating a collection of supplies to be donated […] Read more »
Are you considering solar panels for your home? If so, delay no further. The whopping 30% federal tax credit available for home solar projects will set with the sun on December 31, 2025. Part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the incentive is being revoked by the federal government, just as many Americans are reaping substantial […] Read more »
The inspiration for this article was a 1977 Standard Times picture that I found in a file folder. It was on one of our hotter days this summer and the picture of Mary’s Pond beach crowded with sun worshippers and swimmers made me wish I was there, somewhere in that picture. Unfortunately, I couldn’t include […] Read more »
There will be an organizational meeting to any Mattapoisett Resident interested in helping with a celebration of Our Country’s 250th anniversary. This meeting will be held at the library meeting room on September 3 at 6:00 pm. The plan as it stands now, is to celebrate this on the Flag Day weekend 2026, June 12 […] Read more »
Make your own spice blends and explore fruit dehydration at Elizabeth Taber Library’s Cooking Club, Friday, August 22 at 6:00 pm. Call the library to register for this free event. Join the Elizabeth Taber Library’s youth services department on August 27 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm to celebrate the beginning of the school […] Read more »
On Sunday, October 5, the South Coast Bikeway Team will participate in the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride to raise money for clean water and a completed South Coast Bikeway. We are looking for more team members. If you have ridden as an individual in the past or are taking on the challenge for the first […] Read more »
The MAC has a full slate of fun activities to get your mind, body and soul back into the swing of things. Tap Fit – Instructor Teah Keogh is back with TapFit – this 60-minute class is designed for adults who want to add a little more happiness and a little less seriousness to […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Town Band would like to thank everyone who attended our recent concert, featuring movie music. Our final concert of the season will take place on August 20. This concert will feature a selection of requests received throughout the summer, as well as a few from last year. At this time, we are no […] Read more »