The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is pleased to offer a continuing education scholarship of $1500 to a Mattapoisett resident who is reentering the academic world after graduation and is in pursuit of a postsecondary degree, certificate, or career advancing coursework. The application is available online at www.mattapoisettwomansclub.org. All applications must be postmarked by May 31. Submissions […] Read more »
The League of Women Voters of SouthCoast will host a Rochester Candidates’ Forum on May 19, at 6:30 pm at Rochester Memorial School, 16 Pine Street. The event is free and open to the public. The forum will feature candidates running for Select Board, Planning Board, and School Committee in the Wednesday, May 27 […] Read more »
Join artist and Mattapoisett resident Charles Stockbridge for an engaging, hands-on painting workshop inspired by the works of Claude Monet. In this interactive session, Charles will create an original piece while offering insight into both his own artistic process and the techniques and legacy of the renowned Impressionist master. The event is on Wednesday, May […] Read more »
Paris in the springtime is a sublime experience. Arriving from capricious New England in mid-April, I found Paris already fully leafed out, awash in pastel blooms with temperatures climbing into the 70s. Off came the jacket as we settled into seats at an outdoor café, savoring the warmth and the easy rhythm of the […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board Tuesday approved a minor modification of the Site Plan Review application for 0 Cranberry Highway that would allow the use of a propane tank instead of a public gas line for the site’s 10-contractor-bay building’s heating system. The tank that the applicant Sealord Enterprises proposes will be located off […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School girls tennis team played against Apponequet (2-9) on May 7 and won 5-0. Neva Matos won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles, Caroline Houdelette won 6-1, 6-0 at second singles, and Grace Hebert won 6-1, 6-2 at third singles. Ella Bishop and Molly Franco won 6-3, 6-1 at first doubles, […] Read more »
The Town of Marion invites the community to join volunteers at Evergreen Cemetery, Marion, on Saturday, May 23 at 9:00 am to plant geraniums at veterans’ graves. The 2026 Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession will take place on Monday, May 25 starting at 9:00 am in front of the Music Hall at 164 Front […] Read more »
On April 23, 2021, Gerald D. Garcia passed away after a full and active life at the age of 95. Gerald was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on May 13, 1925. He earned his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Hartford Seminary and over the years served in Congregational churches in New Hampshire, Connecticut and Massachusetts. […] Read more »
Select Board Candidate Spotlights The Mattapoisett Town Election is on Tuesday, May 19. There are six candidates running for three open seats on the now-five-member Select Board. Each candidate was offered the chance to submit a column before the upcoming race, and they are presented alphabetically. Eric Beauregard I am Eric Beauregard, a […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board quickly approved two new police officers and a shellfish constable during their May 12 special meeting in the Police Department. First, Police Chief Richard Nighelli announced the passing of Michael Paolella on May 8. Paolella served in the U.S. Air Force and was formerly Assistant Harbormaster in Marion. Next, […] Read more »