To the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen: I am writing to address a recent petition by a resident of Good Speed Island requesting permission to build a dock in front of his house – a very long dock that can compromise some shellfish beds and fishing areas. My concern is the fragile ecosystem we live in […] Read more »
Tiny Art Show Makes Grand Impression
“Art should be independent of all clap-trap – should … appeal to the artistic sense of eye or ear, without confounding this with emotions entirely foreign to it … Take the picture of my mother … as an Arrangement in Grey and Black. Now that is what it is … what can or ought the […] Read more »
A Note from the Mattapoisett Town Clerk
I wanted to express my sincerest thanks to all those who helped make the recent State Primary run smoothly in Mattapoisett. My gratitude goes to Rose Bowman, Kevin Tavares and the entire staff of Old Hammondtown School for their hospitality. Kudos to the custodial staff (Steve Hebert, Jim Taylor and Hayden Vieira), along with our […] Read more »
MPD National Drug Take Back Day
The Mattapoisett Police Department will be participating in a prescription drug disposal day. This event is part of a nationwide initiative by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, (DEA). It will be held Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The purpose of such programs is to allow for safe, legal, and environmentally-friendly disposal […] Read more »
Gateway Youth Hockey
Squirts: The Gateway Squirts played Plymouth Black at the Bridgewater AHL rink on Saturday, September 13. Matthew Quinlin started the Squirts off with a goal to get them on the board. He was quickly followed by Juni Suarez and then Quinlin, who got another goal with the assist by Matthew Paling. To finish the first […] Read more »
Field Hockey Defeats Rival Apponequet
Here is a look at the second week of results in scheduled games for all ORR athletic teams. Football: This week, the Bulldogs competed in their first conference game for the season against Case, in which they dominated 46-0 and proved that they could still compete in the SCC even after a tough graduation. Old […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Historical Society Annual Meeting
The public is invited to join the Mattapoisett Historical Society at its Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 pm at 5 Church Street. At this meeting, treasury and curatorial reports will be given, and Officers and Board Members will be elected. Seth Mendell will provide the entertainment with tales of Mattapoisett during the […] Read more »
Board Prepares for CVS Crowd
Expecting a high turnout for its next meeting that will feature a proposed CVS location at the northeast corner of Front Street and Route 6, Marion Planning Board members on September 15 voted 5-1 to hold its October 6 meeting at the Marion Music Hall to accommodate anywhere from 50 to 100 residents who may […] Read more »
Thank You COA Drivers
To the Editor: I wish to publicly praise and thank two of the drivers of the COA buses on the shopping runs that occur during the week, namely, Penny and John. Also, I wish to thank the COA directly for their concerns and help they provide to the seniors at Village Court. Having lost my […] Read more »
Dennis “Yuen” Wong
Dennis “Yuen” Wong, born on December 22, 1933, the son of the late Charlie and Jade (Woo) Wong, has gone to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ and his beloved wife, Ann Claire (Foley) Wong who passed away in February 2014. Dennis departed this world suddenly and totally unexpectedly during his nap on Friday, September […] Read more »