With yet another winter storm swirling around the region, Mattapoisett’s Planning Board decided to suspend work on by-laws until their next meeting – scheduled for Monday, March 3 at 7:00 pm – to allow for public input. The snowy weather equated to empty seats on this evening. The board has been editing to improve language […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting in the evening on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 pm at Harriet’s Outback, 9 Cottage Street, Marion. Local Marion resident and nationally recognized author, educator and inspirational speaker Nancy Hunter Denney will share “pages of wisdom” from her recent book, Wisdom Along the Way: A Path to […] Read more »
Expect some joint events between the Rochester Land Trust and the town of Rochester at their open space properties in the near future. At a meeting of the Conservation Commission Tuesday evening, Rochester Land Trust President Halima Tiffany was on hand to discuss future events to celebrate the opening of several properties that are currently […] Read more »
A full agenda Tuesday evening for the Marion Board of Selectmen included a discussion of the bids for replacement of an existing water tank at Great Hill off Point Road in Marion. Options include a pre-stressed concrete tower or a fiberglass one. The height, number of gallons contained, and other details are yet to be […] Read more »
Superintendent Doug White has significantly whittled down Mattapoisett’s school draft budget, paring off a huge chunk from special education spending, which is now $43,000 less than fiscal year 2014, as opposed to the $236,000 SpEd budget increase requested just two weeks ago. The overall FY15 budget requested is now at $6,201,946, down from $6,625,733 – […] Read more »
The Rochester Country Fair will be hosting a “Team Spirit” Theme Dinner Dance Fundraiser on Saturday, March 1 at the Redmen Hall located at 758 Main Street in Wareham. Guests are encouraged, but not required, to dress for the occasion. Dig out your high school or college gear from year’s past (if it still fits) […] Read more »
The Machacam Club was postponed to February 12 due to the storm threat. Please call your lists and so advise. The Machacam Club will hold its February meeting on February 12 at the Legion Hall, 3 depot street. Social time is 5:30 pm; dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker this month will be Mark Mello, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Public Library celebrated National Take Your Child to the Library Day this Saturday, February 1, with an entire day filled with special activities for children. All day long, a steady stream of kids enjoyed activities such as a library scavenger hunt, playing chess, watching the movie “Up,” and face painting. Photos by Jean […] Read more »
Annual Town Census: 2014 Census has been mailed. Please make changes where necessary, sign and return as soon as possible. There is a dog license renewal form on the back with directions. If you did not receive a form or have any questions, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-758-4103 ext. 2 Mooring Inspections: […] Read more »
“My dad was a great storyteller,” said Daniel Tucker who, when he was a boy, would sail with his father and brothers and listen to his dad retell the wild tales from the days when he was captain of the Coral, one of the last Fairhaven coasters – when Captain Claude S. Tucker would sail […] Read more »