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News

Subdivision Proposed Near Great Cedar Swamp

On June 19, the members of the Mattapoisett Planning Board met with David Davignon of N. Douglas Schneider & Associates, representing Dennis Arsenault to discuss plans for a two-lot subdivision adjacent to Great Cedar Swamp at the end of Snowfield Road. As Davignon explained the conceptual design, he was clearly aware of the many environmental […] Read more »

With Clarification, Deck is Approved

On June 15 during a special meeting to address the Special Permit application for Augusta Rosenthal of 8 Quelle Road, the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals approved a deck addition after receiving bylaw clarification from the building inspector. During the June 6 meeting, the board hesitated on voting on the application since it was unable […] Read more »

Grassi Bog Slated for Invasives Control

The frontline for the next battle in the Town of Marion’s war against invasive plant species will be Grassi Bog, and the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission’s chosen weapon for the wetlands is the appropriately primeval-sounding “bloody glove method.” No phragmites shall be spared its wrath. The Marion Conservation Commission approved the Notice of Intent […] Read more »

Fatal Motocycle Crash

On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10:16PM, the Marion Police Department and Marion Fire/EMS responded to a motorcycle crash on Route 6 in the area of Hermitage Road. The male operator was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial investigation indicates that the motorcycle was travelling east on Route 6 and struck the sidewalk curb on […] Read more »

School Committee Celebrates Successful Year

During its final meeting of the school year on June 12, the Mattapoisett School Committee lingered over the events, celebrated the end of the current school year, and discussed its goals for the next academic year. In her introduction to the committee of the School Improvement Plan, Center School Principal Rose Bowman first thanked the […] Read more »

Conservation Restriction Will Ensure Water Protection

The Marion Board of Selectmen on June 20 approved a conservation restriction for an approximately 165-acre property off Wolf Island Road that will protect even more of the Mattapoisett River Valley drinking water supply for many years to come. Town Meeting back in May had approved spending $20,000 towards the acquisition of the land, but […] Read more »

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Exotic Birds of Peru

June 27 @ 6:30 pm
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Café Parlez

June 29 @ 6:30 pm
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MAC Opening Reception

June 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Events

MAC Opening Reception

The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of an exhibition entitled Coastal Visions x2, featuring artists Sarah Brown and Heid[...] Read more »

Marion Art Center’s Outdoor Summer Art Festival

On Saturday, July 8, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Marion Art Center will host its 11th Annual Arts in the Park at Bicentennial Park, located at the c[...] Read more »

Elizabeth Taber Library

Annual Meeting: The Marion Library’s Board of Trustees welcomes all to attend our Annual Meeting on Monday, June 26, 6:30 pm at the Elizabeth Taber [...] Read more »

Birds of Prey

The Marion Natural History Museum will be hosting a Birds of Prey program to be given by Blue Hills/Mass. Audubon on Friday, July 7, 7:00 – 8:00[...] Read more »

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Opinion

Old Hammondtown School

Dear Editor: This week, the fifth-grade students from Old Hammondtown School experienced why Mattapo[...] Read more »

Rochester Women’s Club

To the Editor: The Rochester Women’s Club would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who don[...] Read more »

Life Changes in an Instant

To the Editor: Thursday, June 8, started out like any other day. I had work to do, errands to run, a[...] Read more »

Offering Clarification

To the Editor: I read with great interest the recent Letter to the Editor from Chris Collings concer[...] Read more »

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Sports

Summer Conditioning Program

The athletes’ summer conditioning program will be offered to athletes again this summer. This prog[...] Read more »

Old Rochester Faces Tournament Trouble

Here is an update for this week in Old Rochester Regional Sports.             Boys’ Ten[...] Read more »

ORR Athletic Hall of Fame

The Old Rochester Regional Athletic Hall of Fame (ORRAHOF) 2017 Inductions/ Ceremony weekend kicks o[...] Read more »

Old Rochester Faces Tournament Competition

Here is a summary of this week in Old Rochester Regional sports.             Boys’ Lacr[...] Read more »

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Features

The Tale of the Mattapoisett Swordfish

High above the end of Long Wharf next to Mattapoisett’s Shipyard Park flies an iconic symbol: the swordfish weathervane. It has greeted thousands over the decades, moving with the shifting winds, wi[...] Read more »

We the People

Third grade students at Center School put on their annual Famous Massachusetts’ Person Presentations on Tuesday, June 20. Each student dressed as their chosen famous Bay Stater who made their mark o[...] Read more »

The Flamboyant Pileated Woodpecker

Behold, a big dashing bird the size of a crow with a flaming crest and a silly, loud, laughing call. The pileated woodpecker is classified as arboreal, meaning it has feet with two toes, each facing f[...] Read more »

Blockbuster Afternoon for Tri-County Symphonic Band

Audience members experienced music from Hollywood’s best at the Tri-County Symphonic Band’s 15th Annual Benefit Pops Concert in “Hollywood Blockbusters” this past Sunday at Tabor Academy in Ma[...] Read more »

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Happenings

Cardboard Boat Race

ORRJHS held the 6th annual Cardboard Boat Race on June 15 during S.C.O.P.E. week for 7th grade students. S.C.O.P.E. – Student Centered Opportunities[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Recreation

Mattapoisett Recreation’s Seahorse Summer Explorer Camp Program starts next week. The program will run June 27 through August 11. Seahorse Explorers[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Lions Club’s Harbor Days

Get ready for the event that everyone looks forward to each summer – the Mattapoisett Lions Club’s Harbor Days Festival at Shipyard Park! Events b[...] Read more »

The Garden Groomers Are Back

Do you enjoy sunshine, salt air and harbor views? If so, please join the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Garden Groomers! We meet at Munro Preserve (just [...] Read more »

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Schools

Summer Reading at ORRHS

Summer reading isn’t a new requirement for students at ORRHS, but this year brings a series of cha[...] Read more »

ORRJHS Students of the Month

Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following S[...] Read more »

Rising Freshmen Get a ‘Step-Up’

Last week, what is hoped to be the first “Step-Up Day” of many to come was held at Old Rochester[...] Read more »

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Scholarship Winners

For over 60 years, The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club has been striving to help young people in their e[...] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Patrick Briand of Mattapoisett has been named to the 2017 spring semester Dean’s List at Bentley U[...] Read more »

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Obituaries

Donald H. Chase

Donald H. Chase, 92, of Mattapoisett died June 19, 2017 peacefully at his son’s home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Jacqu[...] Read more »

Carolyn (Skeie) Bendiksen

Carolyn (Skeie) Bendiksen, 78, of Mattapoisett, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, at Tobey Hospital, in Wareham, after a long illness. She was the wid[...] Read more »

Clifford Peter FitzGerald

Clifford Peter FitzGerald, 78, of Atlantis, FL and Mattapoisett, MA passed away at his home on June 13, 2017, from natural causes. Born in Newton, MA,[...] Read more »

William W Claflin, Jr.

William W Claflin, Jr., born on 8 Aug 1937 in Boston, to William W. & Ruth (Putnam), died peacefully at home with his dear friends and caregivers[...] Read more »

Lucy P. (Rinaldo) Napoli

Lucy P. (Rinaldo) Napoli, 88, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Marion after a long illness. She was the wife [...] Read more »

David Chaloner Durfee

David Chaloner Durfee, age 72, of Mattapoisett, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of [...] Read more »

William J. Flanagan

William J. Flanagan, 78 of Rochester died June 10, 2017 peacefully at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Jeanne L. (DeVirgilio[...] Read more »

Patricia L. (Govoni) Allard

Patricia L. (Govoni) Allard, 79 of Mattapoisett died June 8, 2017 peacefully at Brookdale Dartmouth Village. She was the wife of Edwin Warner Allard. [...] Read more »

Lawrence Dale McAtee

Lawrence Dale McAtee, 96, of Marion died June 2, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Alvera Mae (Sander) McAtee. Born in Viola, IL, he was the son of [...] Read more »

Adelaide E. Mullen

“Our Savior, Jesus Christ, has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving w[...] Read more »

Adrian Lonsdale

Adrian Lonsdale, 89, of Mattapoisett, died Monday, April 24, 2017 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Jane (Swett) Lonsdale and [...] Read more »

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