Here is a list of our summer programs, interested participants can obtain more details at www.mattapoisett.net/Pages/MattapoisettMA_Recreation/index or on Facebook: Mattapoisett Recreation Department: •Adult Pick-up Soccer – Thursday Evenings •Adult Pick-Up Basketball – Wednesday 6:30 •Adventures in Space – July 9-16 •Bay State Gymnastics – June 29-July 27 •Field Hockey Camp – July 9-13 •Intro to […] Read more »
The Tri-County Symphonic Band will present a program of music spanning the “Three Generations of Disney” at its 10th annual Pops Concert on Sunday, June 17, in the Grand Tent adjacent to the Fireman Performing Arts Center on the campus of Tabor Academy. Doors open at 2:00 pm for light refreshments and silent auction bidding. […] Read more »
In the 49th year of the Yaeger Music Scholarship, the committee is pleased to announce three awards to help talented music students further their instruction in musical performance or music education or musical therapy on the college and graduate level at an accredited institution. Koby Williamson from Mattapoisett is a student at Mannes College of […] Read more »
Antique farm implements, a green eco-home, a deluxe mason-built homestead, a rescue farm with gardens and a luxury horse barn will all be open for public viewing from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 24 in Rochester. The Rochester Land Trust is holding its Barn, Home and Garden Tour as a fundraiser to let […] Read more »
The public is cordially invited to the Annual Meeting of the Sippican Historical Society, which will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 21 at the Marion Music Hall (164 Front Street). The evening will begin with a look back at the past year’s activities and achievements, as well as a look forward to […] Read more »
To the Editor: A sincere thank you to Jackie Coucci, Judy Anthony and the many friends who turned out for my retirement send off from the Mattapoisett Council on Aging. The outpouring of true friendship makes my decision to retire even more difficult. If I may make just one more outreach effort to those […] Read more »
Harbormaster Horace Field said that the new launch service in Mattapoisett Harbor could be available to boaters starting as early as this weekend, June 16-17. Field, along with Marine Advisory Board Chairman Alan Gillis met before the Board of Selectmen during their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 12. Field also gave an update on the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Planning Board and Board of Selectmen appointed a new member to the Planning Board during a special meeting on Tuesday, June 12. Mary Crain of Mattapoisett was unanimously elected after meeting before both boards for an interview. “You would bring a lot to the position,” said Town Administrator Michael Gagne. Crane relocated to […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board is deeply entrenched in the process of working on several bylaws that pertain to home businesses, solar projects, a new village center overlay and a right to farm. At the board’s June 12 meeting, language for all these bylaws was put under a microscope. Prior to adoption, all bylaws require public […] Read more »
On Friday, students at the Sippican School ditched the books and took the school grounds to participate in the annual Field Day event. Check out the pictures below! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »