To the Editor: In March of 1819 Congress appropriated money to establish a lighthouse on Bird Island. On Saturday, September 14, 2019 the Marion Harbormaster’s Department hosted at the Music Hall a Bicentennial Celebration of the Bird Island Light and Signal. It was a grand event and all responsible should be congratulated for a job […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Pedestrian Bike Committee
Mattapoisett’s Pedestrian Bike Committee is inviting all town residents, and most especially those residing in the neighborhood north of Route 195 on North and adjoining streets, to an informal meeting on Thursday October 3at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria at Center School. The committee wants to hear directly from residents prior to completing a prioritized plan […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Tree Committee
Mattapoisett’s tree canopy is one of its most precious resources, enhancing the town’s beauty and charm and helping to define its character as much as its seaside location. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, trees “offer cooling shade, block cold winter winds, attract birds and wildlife, purify our air, prevent soil erosion, clean our water…” In […] Read more »
Ethel E. Pedersen (Andrews)
Ethel E. Pedersen (Andrews), longtime resident of Mattapoisett, MA, passed away in Warren, RI on September 20, 2019 at the age of 98. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore Pedersen for almost 76 years. Ethel was born in New Bedford to the late Ethel Andrews and NB Fire Chief Milton Andrews. She […] Read more »
Rochester Historical Society Turns 50
In 1969 when the Rochester Historical Society was born, the town’s population was 1,965. Gas was 35 cents a gallon around here, and the value of the average house in town was $28,000. As of 2018, the population is 5,698. Gas is about $2.75 a gallon, and the average Rochester home is valued at $375,000. […] Read more »
Kittansett Club Proposes Pro Shop Upgrades
The Marion Conservation Commission on September 11 approved the Kittansett Club’s request to make some upgrades to its Pro Shop and some of the golf cart paths near the shore. On behalf of the Club, Susan Nilson described the proposal that includes the construction of an ADA compliant ramp to the entrance of the Pro […] Read more »
Nasketucket Bird Club
Join the Nasketucket Bird Club on Thursday, September 26at 7:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. We will be featuring a program called “The Art of Aves.” Professional Photographer Arthur Rainville will share insights and delights in the world of art that birds inspire. Along the way, he’ll share tips and tricks to making better […] Read more »
Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging want to extend their thanks for the wonderful support of all involved in the Plant Sale on September 14. This includes all who helped set up, donate and sell plants and to the many people who purchased the plants and gave them a new home. Special thanks […] Read more »
Apple Pie Tasting Contest & Sale
We invite you to bake your favorite Apple Pie and enter the Apple Pie Contest on Saturday, October 19. To enter, bake two pies. One will be submitted for judging, the other will be available for purchase. Pies must be dropped off between 10:30 am and 11:30 am at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 […] Read more »
Sippican Historical Society
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded half by the Sippican Historical Society and half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »