On Tuesday, the Elizabeth Taber Library opened their new workshop, or “makerspace” they’re calling “Marion Makes.” Many showed up to see all the new equipment at their disposal, with bikes dumped at the curb and kids running inside to use some of the new 3D pens, 3D printer, cricut machines, and plenty of others. […] Read more »
The Planning Board on August 18 met for a two-item agenda that focused mostly on discussion of the proposed Municipal Separate Stormwater Systems Bylaw – also known as MS4, and whether it should be a general or zoning bylaw. The board at a previous meeting were still mulling over whether the bylaw should be […] Read more »
On August 27 at 6:00 pm in the downstairs public reading room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee is proud to announce that it will host a special presentation by Nancy Becker, a distinguished voice from MA50501. Ms. Becker will share insights on grassroots organizing, protecting democracy, local policy issues […] Read more »
The first meeting of the Machacam Clubs 2025/2026 season is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3. We meet at the Eastman American Legion Post on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5pm with dinner served at 6:00 pm. Our speaker for the evening will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Callers please communicate your counts by 5:00 […] Read more »
Col. Robert Francis Paling, Ret. USAF, 73, of Wareham, passed away on August 21, 2025, at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Westborough. He was the husband of Yvette Renee (D’Harlingue) Paling. They were married for fifty years. He was the son of the late William H. and Barbara K. (Marble) Paling. He was born in Brookline, raised […] Read more »
Are you considering solar panels for your home? If so, delay no further. The whopping 30% federal tax credit available for home solar projects will set with the sun on December 31, 2025. Part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the incentive is being revoked by the federal government, just as many Americans are reaping substantial […] Read more »
Tuesday Night Ensign Series August 12 – Three tie breakers tonight in the hotly contested Ensign Fleet. Odyssey wins the tie breaker over Black Ice for first place for the night. Uncle Fester beats out Brou Ha Ha in the tie breaker for third place and Hamburglar wins the tie breaker over Brass Monkey for […] Read more »
Second in a series exploring Europe’s diverse landscapes and gardens, from formal designs to wild, natural beauty… One of the greatest perks of traveling is enjoying beautiful gardens without any of the upkeep. You can love ’em and leave ’em so to speak. As we journeyed to Paris aboard the Eurostar, memories […] Read more »
On August 18, the Mattapoisett Planning Board heard from Mat Leone of the engineering firm of Schneider, Davignon and Leone regarding an Approval Not Required (ANR) filed by Laddy Properties for land located at 4 Old Slough Road. The applicant sought and received approval for a shared common driveway 356-feet in length and […] Read more »
The inspiration for this article was a 1977 Standard Times picture that I found in a file folder. It was on one of our hotter days this summer and the picture of Mary’s Pond beach crowded with sun worshippers and swimmers made me wish I was there, somewhere in that picture. Unfortunately, I couldn’t include […] Read more »