This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. Last week, Colonel Henry Knox reported good progress on his trip to Fort Ticonderoga. He aims to get artillery to relinquish the siege at Boston and has already managed […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church is very excited to announce that Open Table is back with 3 dinners planned for January 9, February 27, and March 13 (weather permitting), so be sure to mark your calendar now. The OT crew hopes to see you on January 9 for the first of 3 delicious meals served in Reynard […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces a call for entries for the Winter Members’ Show opening January 10 with a reception from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The show runs through February 6. All members may enter a piece. Works must be original, must have been executed by the artist within the last five years, and […] Read more »
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals in the Police Station’s conference room on December 11 approved a variance for Heron Cove Estates, a proposed development that has changed from 125 proposed apartment units to 57 town houses. The ZBA at a joint-meeting with the Select Board on November 13 discussed whether the ZBA could […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board’s biggest move Monday was to invite Old Rochester Regional School District Superintendent Michael Nelson to its January 20 meeting to learn more about ORR High School’s plan to accept Acushnet students in the 2026-27 academic year. Member Brad Morse began the discussion by noting he has seen too many social-media […] Read more »
Reality is setting in. First, a sighting of Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman waving at me from the fire trucks enroute to Mattapoisett’s Shipyard Park. Then, waking up to the loveliest of pictures: new-fallen snow with the gentle flakes still blanketing the ground. Not to mention the 14-degree temperature. With the winter solstice […] Read more »
Please join us for a fun family tradition that helps those in need. Helping Hands and Hooves will host the 22nd annual Christmas Day Swim at 11:00 am at Mattapoisett Town Beach. Each swimmer is asked to donate $20 (payable on the day of the swim). The first 75 swimmers will receive a festive […] Read more »
In a room packed with grumbling neighbors, Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals on December 11 approved a Special Permit to allow firearms and tactical training range at 0 County Road. The 2.3 acres there is currently the site of the “Fox Den” firearms training facility owned by Steve Morrell, who is selling the […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School girls basketball team played their first game of the season on December 12 at New Bedford High and won 58-40. Sadie Hartley-Matteson was named the player of the game. The Bulldogs will host Seekonk on Friday, December 19, in the ORR gym. Sports Roundup By Aiden Comorosky Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s recent Annual Jewelry and Accessory sale was a tremendous success thanks to the community’s support and generosity. Thank you to all who donated items, volunteered their time, and made purchases at this year’s jewelry sale; the 2nd Silent Auction was particularly successful. 100% of the sale proceeds will […] Read more »