The Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative (MRECo) is pleased to welcome its Summer 2026 interns Parker Darphin, Alan Schneider, and Jillian Yang who will support the organization’s marine renewable energy initiatives, technology development, and outreach efforts throughout the summer. MRECo’s internship program provides students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in ocean technology, engineering, and […] Read more »
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 11 in the Marion Police Station for a single Public Hearing. The hearing was for a Special Permit submitted by Joshua and Nicole D’Ambrosio of 8 Crapo Street. The couple sought approval for the proposed setback of a proposed new home. The demolition of the […] Read more »
July 4th will be here soon, so get ready to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States by running the Mattapoisett Road Race, “4 on the 4th.” When this tradition was started in 1971 by Bob and Doris Gardner, 15 runners raced from Point Connett to Shipyard Park. Over the years, the route has […] Read more »
It’s time to clean out your old books to make way for new ones. The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library are seeking donations on the following days for our huge upcoming summer book sale: Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; Saturday, June 27, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; Saturday, July 11, 10:00 […] Read more »
Recently someone writing on our local social media page asked the question “Who do you miss?” It drew an enormous response by residents, past and present, naming persons (and places) they missed growing up in our town. Here is someone I miss. Much has been written about Abraham Skidmore, the legendary son of […] Read more »
The rededication of the witness tree located at the Dexter Tub Mill Park on Route 6 took place on Sunday, June 14. The Mattapoisett Land Trust has installed a new historical sign, indicating the importance of the location to the town’s history as well as the tree itself. The celebrations on this day included […] Read more »
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals opened its June 11 meeting with a petition regarding a new detached garage at 100 Ryder Road that required a telephone call to Town Counsel. The applicant’s representative Joseph Mardo explained homeowner Ashley Ohrenberger is seeking variances for a new garage measuring over 1,000 square feet and set 20 feet […] Read more »
The library is hosting two living history programs this month. Register for a Quill & Ink Program with Martha Washington on June 23 at 2:00 pm and try your hand at quill & ink writing. You can also see Abigail Adams on June 24 at 5:30 pm to hear the story of the Adams family […] Read more »
Silvershell Beach officially opens for the summer season on Saturday, June 20, with seasonal lifeguards on duty through late August. Parking Stickers are required and are available for Marion and Rochester residents. Marion residents must purchase stickers at the Marion Town House Annex in the Clerk’s Office. Rochester Residents must purchase their stickers at […] Read more »
Springfield College has named Rylee Kouta from Mattapoisett to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the 2026 spring semester. Sally Butler, of Mattapoisett, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the College of Charleston. The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Jay Carrillo of Marion has been named […] Read more »