Carol G. (Wildes) Atkinson, 97, of Mattapoisett passed over on Friday, June 23, 2023 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the wife of the late Norman J. Atkinson. Born in Leominster, daughter of the late Kenneth and Mildred (Aldrich) Wildes, she was raised in Melrose and lived in Reading until she […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board voted 2-1 against establishing a policy for public participation in Select Board meetings during its June 21 public meeting. Board member Norm Hills said he has no problem with how the policy was proposed regarding time limits, while member Randy Parker said he does not think time limits are […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center’s annual outdoor artisan market, Arts in the Park, returns to Bicentennial Park in Marion on Saturday, July 8, 10am-4pm. A rain date is scheduled on Sunday, July 9. The park is across the street from the MAC, which is located at 80 Pleasant Street in Marion, at the corner of Main […] Read more »
Yes, it’s that time of year to start looking through your cellars, attics, garages and sheds for clean, usable items to donate to the Historical Society annual yard sale. This year the sale will be August 5 & 6. Dates for drop offs at the museum at 355 County Rd. will be out soon. Read more »
Coming before the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission on June 26 was David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon & Leone, Inc., representing the Lisa Muller Trust Declaration regarding a proposed residential pier at 89 Mattapoisett Neck Road. The structure as described by Davignon will feature a board walkway over marsh, advancing towards the pier where a […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces its newest exhibit, Illuminations, featuring works by Tamalin Baumgarten and Meredith Leich. Show dates are July 1-August 4, with an artists’ reception scheduled Saturday, July 15 from 3:00-5:00 pm. The exhibition explores the harmonies and tensions between the natural and human worlds. While working in different media, both artists use […] Read more »
Jon Delli Priscoli was voted an Order of Conditions for a proposed elevated staircase to the beach at 162 Point Road, per the Marion Conservation Commission during its June 14 public meeting. Project representative David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon & Leone, Inc., said he had an aerial photo from 1985 indicating a beach-access […] Read more »
In a column some time back, I asked if we still have a fence viewer. Well, we do. Recently, the Select Board filled this important governmental position. You may not be familiar with a fence viewer, whose job it is to inspect new fences and settle disputes between landowners. Fence viewing is an […] Read more »
The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Local students included; Maggie Arruda of Marion, Sam Gryska of Marion, Madison Kimball of Marion, Quintin Palmer of Marion, Jo Riley of Marion, Mason Tucker of Marion, Andrew Coucci of Mattapoisett, Chris Gauvin of Mattapoisett, Cooper Newton of Mattapoisett, Ethan Scully […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Recreation is thrilled to announce a new tennis program to be held at Old Rochester High School tennis courts. Join us for Tri-Town Tennis with ORR Boys varsity tennis coach Fil Miguel. The program is open all Tri-Town residents on Mondays, July 10 through August 14. Tennis for all ages. 8:00-9:00 am is […] Read more »