The library will be closed on Monday, January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Cozy Cup Book Club will be discussing “Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) on January 14 and 28. As always, coffee and tea are provided. We’re excited to host Rickrack the Clown […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to share that kindergarten registration for next school year is now available at elementary schools in the Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55. All Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester children who will reach the age of 5 before September 1, 2026, are eligible to register […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Select Board meeting held on Tuesday, January 13 adjourned on a happy note. It was announced by Select Board Chairman Tyler Macallister that the town has received a federal grant of $3,500,000 for environmental work needed at Molly’s Cove. A culvert at that location has been failing for years, causing the marsh system […] Read more »
Marian (Grady) Greene, 94, of Mattapoisett died peacefully January 11, 2026 at Care One of New Bedford with the support of her loving family. She was the wife of the late James F. Greene. Born and raised in New Haven, CT, daughter of the late James W. and Marian Virginia (Flanagan) Grady, she moved to […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional (ORR) School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Director of Food and Nutrition Jill Henesey are pleased to share that the school district was awarded $30,000 in MA FRESH Grant funding from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office for Food and Nutrition Programs. […] Read more »
The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be presenting the following events in January: Adult Bible Study every Sunday at 6:30 pm at the American Legion Hall, 3 Depot Street. Free Food Outreach, January 18 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the American Legion Hall. Children’s “Bible Story Time” for children, parents, […] Read more »
Joyce Ellen (Backus) Kohout, 94, long-time resident of Marion, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Paul Smith Kohout. Born March 13, 1933 in New Bedford, MA. Beloved daughter of the late Clyde and Laura (Milam) Backus. Joyce is survived by her son Paul Scott and his wife […] Read more »
As birthrates fall and we live longer, western societies are aging. In the U.S., Canada and Britain, almost 20% of the population is over 65, while in Western Europe it ranges from 20 to 25%. Indeed, as baby boomers age, the fastest growing demographic is projected to be those 85+. While today’s seniors […] Read more »
Roger Converse Gibbons, 61, died at his home in Mattapoisett on January 8, 2026. He was the son of the late John D. Gibbons and Vera Converse Gibbons. Roger graduated from Avon Old Farms, Rollins College, and the London School of Economics. He was a licensed real estate broker and real estate […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites local residents to its January 15 monthly meeting for a special presentation, “The Magic Is You: Finding Your Creative Voice,” by Jenny Martin, the new Director of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Join Jenny for an inspiring talk on sharing your gifts and living your best creative life. A librarian […] Read more »