MYC Spring calendar is taking shape and here are some dates to mark on your calendar: April 11 – MYC Spring Fling Social. 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Inn at Shipyard Park. May 31 – MYC Race Committee Seminar and Skippers Meeting at MYC clubhouse, 5:00 pm. June 3 – First Tuesday Night […] Read more »
Wende L. Ouellette, 52, of West Wareham passed away Monday February 24, 2025 after a long illness. She was the loving wife of James Ouellette, Jr. of West Wareham and daughter of Beverly J. Chappell and the late David F. Pontes. A 1990 graduate of Taunton High School. Wende was the mother of […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met Tuesday, February 18 and welcomed Olivia Pryor, a new Administrative Assistant. The Chair asked that members email him directly should they have concerns arising from the meeting. Issues such as improper procedures, technical problems, distractions, or other issues. When said issues arise and when the chair is notified. he […] Read more »
The library will be closed March 3 to March 7 to accommodate our move back to the Elizabeth Taber Library building. Due to ongoing construction and improvement efforts, the building will remain closed to the public from March 10 to March 22. During this time services will be limited to picking up holds. We […] Read more »
Bikes for All has continued with its mission to make sure that everyone who wants a bike can get one. Throughout the past four years, generous donations from our community members have enabled our volunteers to refurbish and distribute over 200 bicycles. With the help of school counselors and local non-profits, the bikes have been […] Read more »
The Iconic Tour de Crème Bike Ride Returns for 2025. Clear your schedule and mark your calendars: on Sunday June 1, the Tour de Crème bike ride returns for its 7th year. Cycle from Mattapoisett and to surrounding towns, stopping for a free scoop of ice cream at creameries along the routes. Register and choose […] Read more »
On February 20, the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals heard a new variance petition filed by William Wennerberg for property located on Fairhaven Road. The posted petition notes that the applicant is seeking to build a three-bedroom, two-story home on a lot that had previously been petitioned and approved by the board. Representing the […] Read more »
Rochester’s Planning Board began its meeting Tuesday by reviewing a unique proposal to permit a floating solar array at 53 Dexter Lane. In an informal discussion of the project with the board, Matt Swanberg of New Leaf Energy explained such a design is only allowed on man-made ponds. That means cranberry ponds used for […] Read more »
Healthcare fraud tends be “under the radar” for most of us, surfacing when authorities arrest those accused of such behavior or when guilty verdicts are announced, and usually in stories buried on the inside pages of the newspaper. While it is widely acknowledged to be a serious problem, costing the government and private insurers […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council has announced the award of 31 grants totaling $20,950 for arts, humanities, and science programs in and around Mattapoisett in 2025. Grant recipients include Friends of Old Rochester Drama, Mattapoisett Free Public Library, Mattapoisett Historical Society, Mattapoisett Land Trust, Mattapoisett Lions Club, and Mattapoisett Recreation among others. Mattapoisett Cultural Council […] Read more »