On Saturday February 21, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm the Rochester Women’s Club will again be hosting its Left Right Center Scholarship Fundraiser. Join us at the American Legion Hall, 3 Depot Street in Mattapoisett. Join us for a fun afternoon of games, raffles and snacks. A $20.00 entrance fee will get you […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are proud to announce that the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club will present a modern adaptation of “The Proposal,” Anton Chekhov’s famous one-act comedy about complications and absurdities surrounding the business of love. The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club will first perform […] Read more »
Margaret A. Ferreira, 81, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, following her courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on January 5, 1945, Margaret was raised in New Bedford, the daughter of Clinton Rimmer and Anita (Rogers) Rimmer. She was the devoted wife of Thomas Ferreira for nearly 60 years. Margaret grew up […] Read more »
Beginning on Wednesday, February 4, the following permits will be available for purchase in the Town Clerk’s Office at the Marion Town House Annex, 14 Barnabas Road: -Marion Resident Beach/Parking Permits -Marion Resident Transfer Station Permits -Marion Resident Guest Passes -Marion Shellfish Licenses These stickers will no longer be available at the Harbormaster Building. Read more »
The Mattapoisett Land Trust has announced its schedule of Staycation Activities for the upcoming school winter break. All activities are free of charge and offer local families an opportunity to explore MLT properties and connect with nature. To find Staycation Activities, visit the MLT website mattlandtrust.org and explore the Family Activities link on the left […] Read more »
It’s no small task to create new zoning bylaws that will have long lasting ramifications, including the aesthetic look and overall character of Mattapoisett’s historic village, as well as providing a new type of housing. For over a year, the Mattapoisett Planning Board has been working on two new bylaws that will, the […] Read more »
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy hold their opening ceremony this Friday, though some games have already begun. The US Olympic Team is sending over 232 athletes, with a fairly even 115 women and 117 men, with ages ranging from 15 to 54. Of those 232, 28 are originally from Massachusetts, […] Read more »
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, many elements within the Continental Army, as well as the Continental Congress, are already drafting plans to reinforce northern armies to again strike at Canada. However, other […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to present the eleventh annual Cuttyhunk Plein Air Festival on Saturday, June 20 on the island of Cuttyhunk (town of Gosnold, MA). A rain date is scheduled on Sunday, June 21. Registration for this incredibly popular event opens on Friday, February 6 at 8:00 am online at: marionartcenter.org/cuttyhunk-plein-air. Registration […] Read more »
Nomination papers are now available for the 2026 Annual Town Election in Mattapoisett. There are many offices up for election this year including Town Clerk, Select Board, Assessor, Mattapoisett School Committee, ORR School Committee, Library Trustee, Moderator, Water & Sewer Commissioner, Board of Health, Planning Board, Housing Authority, and Community Preservation Committee. The deadline […] Read more »