LaVerne Frederick Wallace September 27, 1936 – June 24, 2026 LaVerne (Vern) Frederick Wallace, age 89, died at home on June 24, 2026 after a month at Tobey Hospital following a stroke. Vern was raised in central New York State and graduated from Weedsport Central School in 1954, where he was the class […] Read more »
Just after 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 30, the Mattapoisett Police Department was called to Harbor Road by Harbor Beach for a report of a man lying in a driveway. There were also reports of a red car that fled the scene. Responding police witnessed a red 2021 Toyota Corolla travelling at a high rate […] Read more »
The June meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission was packed with technical matters which the commission handled with the assistance of environmental agent Samantha Carew. First up, it was announced that four agenda hearings would be continued to later dates. Those cases are an Abbreviated Resource Delineation for Steven Cabral for property located […] Read more »
Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman, Police Chief Richard B. Nighelli and Fire Chief Brian Jackvony urge residents to celebrate safely this upcoming Fourth of July weekend and ask motorists to follow traffic and parking guidelines for the July 3 Fireworks Celebration at Silvershell Beach. The Marion Fireworks Committee has announced the return of the […] Read more »
July will be busy at the Museum. We have given new life to the bell in the belfry of the East Rochester Church, now our museum. We will be ringing it at noon on July 4. We are encouraging anyone who would like to try their hand at ringing it to be at the museum […] Read more »
Have you ever driven by the Tinkhamtown Chapel on Acushnet Road in Mattapoisett, and wondered what it looks like inside? Here’s your chance. On Sunday, July 5 from 12:00 pm noon to 3:00 pm, the Tinkhamtown Chapel will be holding an Open House. Drop by to learn the history of the Chapel, see the recent […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the Thirteen Colonies. Last week, the independent State of Delaware was established just a few days before the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was established nearby. The Continental Congress passed the Tory Resolution, which sought to protect British-sympathizers […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board Tuesday came close to approving the Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Site A of the High Street Solar project at 0 High St. Site A of the 20-acre project is the southerly portion of the property close to High Street itself. The board closed the hearing on […] Read more »
Arts in the Park returns on Saturday, July 11 from 10-4 pm at Bicentennial Park, located at the corners of Spring and Main streets in Marion. The event sees a select group of artists and artisans who apply for review by the MAC’s exhibitions committee. Around 50 artists and artisans produce goods that include baskets, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Town Band will begin our 2026 season on July 1 with a Fourth of July patriotic spectacular concert, celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. This will be the first concert in an eight-week series the Mattapoisett Town band will hold every Wednesday night, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 […] Read more »