UCCRTS Class of 2018

The following Marion residents will graduate from Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School on June 3: – Alshandra Areias/Cosmetology – Hunter Gonsalves/Horticulture – Christopher Parisi/Information Technology – Jonathan Pope/Automotive Read more »

Elizabeth Taber Library

ETL’s Annual Open House:The Elizabeth Taber Library’s Annual Open House will be held on Thursday, June 7. Drop in sometime between 3:00 – 5:00 pm for light refreshments, flyers on our free services and friendly staff to answer any questions you might have! We also encourage you to take a walk through our charming library […] Read more »

The 2018 Buzzards Bay Trophy

The Buzzards Bay Trophy was established in 2017 to increase and sustain PHRF yacht racing on Buzzards Bay. The Beverly Yacht Club, Buzzards Yacht Club, Mattapoisett Yacht Club, New Bedford Yacht Club and the Quissett Yacht Club came together to collectively award the Buzzards Bay Trophy to the Racing and Cruising Class yachts with the […] Read more »

324 Front Street Remains Unresolved

Contention follows local condominium developer Christian Loranger project after project in Marion, and the contention continues at 324 Front Street, a four-unit condo development that abutter Peter Douglas is fighting to see reduced in size. Douglas, during the May 24 Marion Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing of his appeal of Loranger’s building permit, right […] Read more »

ORRJHS Students of the Month

Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for April 2018: Green Team: Maria Psichopaidas & Taylor Greet Orange Team: Emma Wyman & Jake Feen Purple Team: Faith Humphrey & Joseph Sylvia Blue Team: Reese Burger & Mason Silveira Red Team: Sylvie Benson & Henry […] Read more »

Art in Bloom at the MAC

The Marion Art Center (the MAC), located at 80 Pleasant Street in Marion is pleased to announce the opening of the Deborah Quinn-Munson exhibit on Friday, June 8. An opening reception in honor of the artist will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm. In conjunction with the exhibit, members of the Marion Garden Group […] Read more »

Students Blessed Before Africa Trip

It was a special moment in the life of the First Congregational Church of Marion to bless two students who are headed to St. Lucia and Swaziland in South Africa for a service project. Madeleine Lee of Mattapoisett and Rebecca Boros of New Bedford were blessed by Rev. MaryAnn Purtill, members of the Mission and […] Read more »

Steven C. Johansen

Steven C. Johansen, 61, of Mattapoisett, passed away unexpectedly at home Monday, May 28, 2018. He was the husband of 36 years, of Lisa A. (Carey) Johansen. Born in Acushnet, son of the late Carl Johansen and Lila (Warburton) Galipeau, he grew up in Fairhaven and settled in Mattapoisett 25 years ago. He was a […] Read more »

Honor, Duty, Sacrifice, and Remembrance

On May 28, the residents of Mattapoisett once again turned out in high numbers to attend the Memorial Day observance sponsored by the American Legion Florence Eastman Post 280. Opening the day’s event was Legion Commander Michael Lemoureux who then invited Legion Chaplain Richard Langhoff to give the prayer. Tri-Town veterans’ agent and long-time legion […] Read more »