Tabor is engaging in preliminary planning this spring for a year of self-study in preparation for their 10-year Accreditation through the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) in the fall of 2019. NEASC works with schools and colleges across New England, including private, technical, parochial, and public schools from pre-K to the doctoral […] Read more »
When one thinks of democracy, the word “choice” might come to mind, and when you approach an election booth, one normally expects to choose either ‘this’ candidate or ‘that’ candidate. But not in Mattapoisett this year as the 2018 Annual Election ballot will list only one choice for each elected position, and in the case […] Read more »
No one’s perfect. We screw up all the time, even if no one else witnesses it, and even if we refuse to acknowledge it. We’ve all let someone down at some point in our lives, and when we let ourselves down, it takes guts not to blame it one someone or something else and acknowledge […] Read more »
It took less than 30 minutes for the few residents at the sparsely attended public hearing held by the Mattapoisett Planning Board on April 2 to let the board know their wishes – ban recreational pot sales in Mattapoisett. The majority in attendance agreed with petitioner George Randall: “Not in Mattapoisett.” Planning Board Vice Chairman […] Read more »
To the Editor: I am writing in response to comments expressed in a recent Letter to the Editor wherein libelous statements were made against me personally and my statements have been taken out of the context within which they were made; which have then been interpreted to mean something nefarious and illegal, suggesting the need […] Read more »
Do you enjoy visiting beautiful gardens? Enjoy a virtual tour of the best public gardens and specialty nurseries in the Northeast with The Garden Tourist! Join us at the Elizabeth Taber Library on Thursday, April 12at 4:00 pm to learn about each garden’s highlights, history and amenities, followed by a book signing by Jana Milbocker, […] Read more »
On Sunday, April 29 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 High Street, Wareham, there will be a kid-friendly gift making event. Hit a home run this Mother’s Day and give mom a beautiful sign. Completely customizable, easy and fun. A 4-by-12 sign costs $25 and a 4-by-24 sign […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board on March 27 gave the final nod to Borrego Solar System’s large-scale solar farm slated for Rounseville Road at the corner of Mendell Road, and it also cleared the way for Clean Energy Collective to return to construction activities while it awaits the board’s final approval in two weeks. Evan Watson […] Read more »
Dear Editor: I have received numerous phone calls from Marion residents about keeping and restoring the present Town House and not building a new one at the Council on Aging property, where heavy and fast-moving traffic on Route 6 causes dangerous distractions and creates major safety concerns for pedestrians, bike riders and drivers. Anyone who […] Read more »
Join us for our Agriculture Day on Saturday, April 7 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Acushnet Grange, 1121 Main Street, Acushnet. There is a full day planned with activities, agriculture products for sale, food demonstrations and displays by agriculture organizations. We will have a coloring contest and seed planting for children. There […] Read more »