Because of COVID-19, the number of people who are food insecure has almost doubled. Help those in need from our community by donating canned goods, cereal, peanut butter, cans that don’t require a can opener, and any other non-perishables. Please also consider donating hygiene items such as bar soap, shampoo, feminine products, toilet paper, deodorant, […] Read more »
On November 23, the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission received details on Phases 2a and 2b of the Mattapoisett Bike and Pedestrian Path proposed along Industrial Drive. Representing the applicant, the Town of Mattapoisett, was Jake Carmody of TEC. Carmody’s presentation included parts of the recreational pathway yet to be funded and parts that have […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Council on Aging, with the assistance of local businesses and volunteers, has provided some Thanksgiving meals to those who otherwise would have gone without. According to COA Executive Director Jacqueline Coucci, the Friendly Callers connected with the “friends” with whom they have made wonderful connections over the past months. “Thanksgiving may […] Read more »
The February 2017 blizzard that buckled and closed Bowlmor Lanes in Mattapoisett will find another level of closure when the 22 County Road structure is leveled this winter. A conference call was held on November 21, during which public- and private-sector stakeholders articulated concerns with the logistics of the building’s impending demolition. Assured […] Read more »
Join Sippican Lands Trust for our annual Post-Thanksgiving Dog Walk on Sunday, November 29 at 1:00 pm at our White Eagle property (part of Aucoot Woods). This year’s Post-Thanksgiving Dog Walk will be limited to 10 participants and their canine companions to accommodate social distancing requirements. Registration is required for this year’s Post-Thanksgiving Dog […] Read more »
Lift your holiday spirits as you walk along the tables outdoors filled with decorated wreaths, table designs in three sizes, bundled holiday greens, outdoor decorated containers, lighted tabletop boxwood trees, and a craft table with homemade items. The Wareham Garden Club will hold its annual Christmas Holly Faire this year on December 5 from […] Read more »
Fresh from a major victory when the November 5 Marion Town Meeting approved its purchase of the Hoff Property and accepted the donated connected lands, the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission met on November 12 via Zoom. The focus turned to plans for a multi-use path along Point Road that would run from […] Read more »
Kaitlyn Martin of Mattapoisett was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Martin was initiated at MCPHS University. Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club has held a Holiday House Tour since 1984. However, there will be no tour this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. We thought we would celebrate Christmas and past club members by sharing their Christmas cookie recipes every week until Christmas. Ruth Robinson was President of the Sippican Woman’s Club […] Read more »
Matthew Morganelli came before the Rochester Conservation Commission on November 17 representing the Town of Marion’s proposed upgrade of Water Treatment Chemical feed buildings. The proposed work would see the demolition of two existing buildings that have previously treated water from three surrounding wells. In their place, a single facility will be constructed to […] Read more »