You are invited for supper on Friday, April 8 at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church! Spring is here, no matter the temperature! A delicious and nutritious meal awaits you. There is no charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. Doors open at 4:30 pm and supper will be served at 5:00 pm. Invite a friend or family […] Read more »
To The Editor: Marion Town Meeting is being held on May 9. Time to familiarize yourself with the articles on the warrant on which you will be voting. If you are not in attendance to vote, a small percentage of the populace could possibly pass a 2½ override which will raise your taxes sky high […] Read more »
Dale Jones has pulled out of the Marion Board of Selectman race and is now throwing his support behind candidate Stephen Gonsalves. Jones handed in his intent to withdraw from the election to the town clerk’s office on Monday night, April 4, one week before the Monday, April 11 deadline to drop out of the […] Read more »
Falmouth Academy has announced its Head of School’s List for academic achievement in the second trimester. Students named to the list have earned at least three A’s and no grade below B-minus for the trimester, which ended March 4. Charlotte Van Voorhis, grade 12, of Mattapoisett Oliver Russell, grade 11, of Mattapoisett Eliza Van Voorhis, […] Read more »
Tabor Academy Student Council, or TASC, in addition to writing legislation, working with the administration, and instituting programs, is in charge of planning and running many school events. One of the most anticipated events is the annual semi-formal dance, which the junior class throws for the upperclassmen. While larger events like prom are exclusive to […] Read more »
A creature of habit, Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals member Kirby Gilmore arrived at the Rochester Town Hall to attend the March 24 business meeting for the ZBA at the usual time of 7:00 pm. However, the business meeting had been pushed back to 7:30 pm. Tom Flynn had also arrived at the usual time, […] Read more »
Engineer David Davignon found himself in a defensive posture as the hearing for his clients, Fred Schernecker and Anthony Campbell, 1 Goodspeed Island, was re-opened during the March 28 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission. Chairman Bob Rogers was unable to attend the previous March 14 hearing when Peter Newton was appointed acting chairman by […] Read more »
Raymond David Mott, 81, of New Bedford, died April 1, 2016 with his 2 daughters and immediate family by his side. He was the son of the late Frank John and Mary (Baptiste) Mott. He was born in Marion and lived in Wareham and New Bedford. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. […] Read more »
It was late into the evening when the Marion Conservation Commission began discussions on a letter they recently received from Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission Chairman John Rockwell. Rockwell’s March 10 letter sent to abutters of the town-owned Grassi Bog property with a copy to the Conservation Commission seemed to rekindle long-simmering disagreements between MOSAC […] Read more »
Registrations are now being accepted for Showstoppers’ 12th Annual Performing Arts Camp for boys and girls in grades 2-8 to be held daily from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm on April 18-22 at the Congregational Church Hall in Mattapoisett. A musical theater showcase will be presented to the public at 7:00 pm on the Friday […] Read more »