In honor of National Fire Prevention Week, October 6-October 12, the Marion Fire Department, along with the Marion Fire Fighters Association, is holding their Annual Open House, Saturday, October 5, at Station One, 50 Spring Street, between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. The Fire Fighters Association will be offering breakfast from 9:00 to […] Read more »
Cyber Crime Prevention for Seniors: Join us at the Elizabeth Taber Library on Tuesday, October 8 at 11:00 am as we discuss topics such as phishing scams, malicious software, identity theft risks, social engineering, as well as strategies for preventing and mitigating instances of cyber-crime. Technology Tuesdays: A six-week series starting with Cyber Crime Prevention […] Read more »
October 2: Hunting for seashore specimens. Help us fill our saltwater tank for the winter. Although it’s late, let’s see what we can find for the tank. We will be using the seining net to take a look at what animals we can collect. We will be meeting at the Harbormaster’s office at Island Wharf […] Read more »
On Tuesday, September 24 at 12:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly will host a free showing of 42 at the Council on Aging. Pizza is available for $2. Pizza requests must be pre-paid by Monday, September 23 at 3:00 pm. Please RVSP the Mattapoisett Council on Aging at the Center School, 17 Barstow […] Read more »
A new Tri-Town Bike Riding Cub is being established this fall. The first ride will be Sunday, October 6 beginning at 11:00 am. The ride starts at Washburn Park in Marion (Route 105), and three ride routes are planned for riders of all abilities. Waivers must be signed in order to participate. Helmets are required. […] Read more »
AFS, Old Rochester Regional’s international culture club, has more than 60 participating students this year. These students, under the guidance of advisor Kim Corazzini and parent volunteer Rhonda Reints, are excited to start a year of culturally enriching trips. To fund these trips, AFS has planned a number of fundraisers, including a car wash on […] Read more »
Singing the National Anthem at center ice for the Providence Bruins?! This is only one of the exciting upcoming events for the SouthCoast Children’s Chorus! Auditions for the chorus are ongoing through the month of September, which meets at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 124 Front Street in Marion. Rehearsals for the three divisions (Prep Chorus, […] Read more »
The public is invited to join the Mattapoisett Historical Society at its Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 29 at 2:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House, 5 Church Street. At this meeting, we are proud to be honoring Seth Mendell, Town Historian, and his 23 years of service to Preserving the Past of […] Read more »
With nothing but true blue skies dotted with puffy white clouds, refreshing soft breezes and dry roadways, this year Brad’s Run had everything in its favor – a great ride for a great cause. Brad Barrows owned the small bar located on Route 6 in Mattapoisett for many years. And during those years, he helped […] Read more »
The former Presto Press property that is situated on Barstow Street and the adjacent defunct commercial garage on the corner of Church Street are slated for two new homes. But not before several issues are resolved to the satisfaction of abutters and the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Coming before the board was […] Read more »