Early morning on June 4, Dunseith Gardens came alive with the excited chatter of second-graders as they gathered for the annual planting of sunflower seedlings raised in their classrooms. Four beds of sunflowers were planted under the direction of Mattapoisett Land Trust member Don Cuddy, Center School teachers, and Head of Science Ben Squire. […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society and its members invite the public to an evening of local connection and historical discovery. On June 18, its Speaker Series features Dr. Paul Rubinson, speaking on “Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of American Science.” The event will take place at the Marion Music Hall, located at 164 Front Street in […] Read more »
Stonehill College is pleased to recognize Amelia Joseph of Mattapoisett, Hannah Squires of Mattapoisett, Nathan Yurof of Marion, Andrew Poulin of Rochester, Caroline Williams of Marion, and Allison Winters of Rochester, named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. To qualify for this honor, undergraduate students must have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 […] Read more »
There were many local athletes named All Stars by the South Coast Conference (SCC) this week: Boys and Girls Track Senior Malik Washburn was named the SCC MVP, as Ryan Calderone, Jacob Gear, and Henry Berry were named SCC All Stars. Senior Noah Thorell was an SCC All Star honorable mention. On the girls’ […] Read more »
On June 9, the Town of Marion invited residents to a new event and the first of its kind: Coffee with the Town Administrator. The informal meeting will run for around an hour, starting at 9:00 am on Wednesday, June 17 in the Marion Town House Annex, 14 Barnabas Road. The meet-up is beneficial […] Read more »
During the Monday meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission, several new Notice of Intent filings were featured. First up was a NOI filed by Raymond Hanks of 18 Crystal Springs Road to receive permitting for the removal of invasive plants, including Japanese Knot Weed and Bittersweet. After a lengthy discussion with the commissioners and the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Celebrates USA 250 Committee invites you to join the fun. Beginning Thursday July 2 to Saturday July 4. Thursday July 2, Field of Flags at Dunseith Garden – Mattapoisett Woman‘s Club is sponsoring a Field of Flags to honor our nation’s 250th anniversary. The club will be placing 400 flags at The […] Read more »
Step into the summer swing at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. Looking for a craft community? Weaving Wednesdays will start on June 17 at 4:00 pm, and all fiber artists are welcome. The Sewing & Maker club will meet on June 20 at 10:00 am – just bring your […] Read more »
Begin with a summer sunset by the harbor, friends and neighbors, and your own delicious picnic fare. Add great live music by Seth Asser & Gary Brown. Throw in fresh local oysters and a table decorating contest. Result? The Great Community Picnic on Thursday evening, August 6, 5:30 to 8:30pm at Munro Preserve adjacent to […] Read more »
To the Editor: While the intense tension at the recent Old Rochester Regional school committee meeting was unsettling, the true story of the night was the majority of neighbors who stood up to demand basic human empathy. Of the many residents who spoke, only a handful attempted to turn Rochester Memorial School into […] Read more »