In an effort to encourage civic participation and ensure every voice is heard, The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will hold a Voter Registration Drive during the popular Harbor Days Celebration on Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20. Matt Dems will have their tent set up at the Town Wharf General Store and will […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Linda Ashley are pleased to share that a panel describing the history of the Center School was recently installed in front of the building by the Mattapoisett Historical Commission. The 36-inch-wide, 30-inch-high panel sits on a metal beam planted into the ground, telling the story of the Center […] Read more »
The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission (OSAC) met briefly via Zoom on July 3 but covered some important topics, mostly regarding use of Island Wharf Park. Member Norm Hills said two years ago, the wharf area’s jurisdiction was transferred over to the Marine Commission. However, the use of the wharf has expanded to parking for […] Read more »
George Church was the 9th descendant of the Church family whose American story began with the arrival of Richard Church in Plymouth in 1632 where he became known as a skilled house builder. It wasn’t until the 4th generation of Churches that another Richard came to Rochester in the 1720’s. He purchased 350 acres along […] Read more »
The Third scheduled concert for the Mattapoisett Town Band will take place on July 16 at 7:00 pm at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett. Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s concert for making it such a wonderful evening. Please visit our Facebook page for updates regarding any weather conditions. This concert will feature […] Read more »
Join Playful Engineers at the Elizabeth Taber Library between 10:00 am and 11:30 am on Saturday, July 12. Kids ages 5+ can build creative contraptions and learn about chain reactions in this hands-on make and break workshop. Young readers can visit the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout June for exciting library programs. Our […] Read more »
Farmer Mike King returned to the Mattapoisett Planning Board on July 7 having submitted a packet of requested documentation for the board at the previous meeting. On this night, the board was now prepared to render a decision regarding the site plan. The review was requested by King in his efforts to gain municipal […] Read more »
So far, this tick season has lived up to experts’ predictions regarding severity. The 2025 tick season has already outpaced prior years for tick-bite and tick-borne disease doctor visits. Plymouth County has the second highest level of tick-borne disease visits, at 43 so far this year and behind Dukes/Nantucket with 48 collectively according to the […] Read more »
Heidi Lee (Medeiros) Correia, 54, of Mattapoisett passed from this world on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of William “Billy” Medeiros and Bonnie (Chace) Medeiros. Heidi was a graduate of New Bedford High School […] Read more »
Ralph Walston Eustis Jr., 92, passed into the hands of our Lord on July 6, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends. His long life’s voyage has reached a peaceful harbor. He was born in Dalton, MA on January 2, 1933, the first of three children to the late Ralph W. Eustis and Margorie (King) […] Read more »