The May 27 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select found the members being questioned, at times in a growing heated fashion. The issue being discussed was the passage by simple majority of a Citizen Petition for a warrant article that would increase the Select Board by two. The standing room only audience were nearly all […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School boys and girls track-and-field teams emerged as champions at the South Coast Conference meet on May 20 with great performances. Wesner Archelus won the 110 meter Hurdles, setting a new meet record. Braeden Christopher won the high jump, Henry Berry won the long jump, and Malik Washburn won the […] Read more »
Regular children’s programs are on a break at the Elizabeth Taber Library, but never fear, because Summer Reading is coming. Register starting June 11 to Level Up at Your Library. Every child who registers for summer reading will receive a free book. Finish your reading goal and win another book of your choice. Visit […] Read more »
For the last 10,000 to 12,000 years, humans have relied on agriculture for most of their food cultivation and consumption. Starting off with small homebound gardens, this process eventually evolved into estate-driven farming and then feudal/serf farming. In the modern era, we have vast fields that stretch to the horizon in all directions. Much […] Read more »
At the conclusion of the second year of existence of the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library, members of the Board reflected with pride on the accomplishments of the past year. Not only were they able to contribute $8000. toward the operating budget of the library, they also paid for two costly museum passes for […] Read more »
The weather could not have been better on May 26 as the community of Mattapoisett gathered at Center School to remember the living and the dead whose military sacrifices were tenderly recalled. The hour-long ceremony featured the vocal talents of the Showstoppers whose harmonies while singing much-loved patriotic tunes and favorites such as […] Read more »
The Marion Marine Resources Commission met on May 21 for their first meeting after Town Meeting and the Town Election. Following the approval of the commission’s minutes from their last meeting, the commissioners, along with Harbormaster Adam Murphy, began discussions on the harbor. Murphy began by saying the town’s new patrol boat has […] Read more »
The Buzzards Bay Musicfest is excited to announce this year’s special guest conductor, JoAnn Falletta. She will conduct the orchestra in its 27th season, July 9 through July 13, at Tabor Academy in Marion. All concerts are free admission. Multiple Grammy Award-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta serves as Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, Music […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is pleased to announce that Mattapoisett residents Caitlin O’Donnell and Meredith Cameron are the recipients of the 2025 MWC scholarships awarded to graduating high school seniors. Caitlin is a senior at Old Rochester Regional High School and plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst and pursue an undergraduate degree […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society and the Marion Historical Commission will host a 3-part June lecture series on Henry Hobson Richardson and his Percy Browne House in Marion. The kickoff event will be June 11 at the Marion Music Hall. Following the Sippican Historical Society’s annual meeting at 6:30 pm, the jSociety will host a […] Read more »