It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Bruce A. Bowman, who died unexpectedly at home on January 29, 2025. He was 64 years old. He was predeceased by his late father John C. Bowman and his beloved brother John C. Bowman Jr. Bruce was born on July […] Read more »
Edward W. Dexter, 71, of Mattapoisett died February 28, 2025 peacefully at home. Born in Charleston, SC, son of the late Edward L. Dexter and Florence M. (Parusa) Drago, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was formerly employed as a landscaper and carpenter. Mr. Dexter served in the U.S. […] Read more »
March 11 found the Mattapoisett Select Board continuing their meetings with department heads to review FY26 budget proposals in preparation for the town’s annual Spring Town Meeting. On this night seated for the Select Board were Tyler Macallister and Jodi Bauer meeting with Acting Library Director Susan Pizzolatto, Council on Aging Director Jacki Seney, […] Read more »
A blustery wind from Mattapoisett Harbor whistled in between the Mattapoisett Congregational Church and the storage building where several bicycles were placed Saturday morning, as volunteers worked feverishly to greet donors, categorize their bikes and put them in a safe holding place before launching their second life. A 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, the […] Read more »
The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be holding our monthly no-cost Food Assistance Outreach at the Mattapoisett American Legion Hall, 3 Depot Street, Mattapoisett on Sunday, March 23 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. This Monthly Food outreach will have frozen meats, non-refrigerated 1-2% milk, assorted juice, frozen vegetables, and non-perishables. […] Read more »
MYC kicks off its season with a Spring party at the Inn. The Mattapoisett Yacht Club Spring Fling will be held on Friday April 11 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Inn At Shipyard Park. There will be appetizers, pizza and more, and a cash bar available. Gluten free apps & pizza available. […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health met Thursday, March 6 in the Marion Town House with a long list of topics for review. The Chair, John Howard MD, was not present, though the Vice-Chair Albin Johnson III and Edward Hoffer MD were in attendance. The meeting began with a quick approval of septic systems for 99A […] Read more »
On Wednesday, April 16 at 6:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will convene in the downstairs public meeting room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library to hold its local caucus to elect five (5) Delegates and four (4) Alternates to represent Mattapoisett at the Massachusetts State Democratic Convention to be held Saturday September 13, […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Old Rochester Regional High School Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to announce that Lauren Millette has been chosen as the high school’s new assistant principal. Millette started serving as Interim Assistant Principal on Monday, October 28, replacing former Assistant Principal Vanessa Harvey. Previously, Millette served as the Director […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met Monday night for an extensive and detailed public hearing on the proposed Short-Term Rental Properties Bylaw, its draft, and to go over changes to it – among a few other action items. In the audience were two Select Board members, Chairman Norm Hills and Randy Parker. The first […] Read more »