This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us, or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston or New Bedford, generally speaking, the Tri- Town has pretty good dark skies and thus are very fortunate in that regard. This month, aside from fireworks, there plenty to see if you […] Read more »
Following the outcome of the district-wide ballot vote held on Saturday, June 20, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District has formally notified the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) that it will withdraw its proposed school building project from the MSBA pipeline. The vote marked the second time voters in the district’s […] Read more »
If you have ever had to park a great distance away from the Fireman Performing Arts Center to attend a Buzzards Bay Musicfest concert, your experience has just become easier. The Buzzards Bay Musicfest will be offering free shuttle service for the Wednesday, July 15, Friday, July 17 and Sunday, July 19 concerts. Parking will […] Read more »
Our Kids’ Summer Reading Program officially started on June 23, so be sure to come down and sign up. All of our summer reading events are free and open to the public, so you don’t need to register for the Kids’ Summer Reading Program to attend, but you must register to be eligible for prizes. […] Read more »
A Marion public servant recently received a momentous and renowned award. Cathy Barker, Assistant Town Clerk, was recently awarded the Municipal Clerks Honor Roll Award by General Code. The nationally renowned group has recognized municipal clerks with the award since 2001, making Barker part of the 26th anniversary slate. “The Municipal Clerks Honor […] Read more »
The Marion Marine Resource Commission met on Wednesday, June 24 to go over various ongoing projects, notably the Harbor Management Plan and Island Wharf. Following the approval of minutes from their last meeting, Chair Vincent Malkoski, Jr. moved to the discussion of the Harbor Management plan, notably introducing Shannon and Kristen from the […] Read more »
On June 10, a raccoon was captured in Mattapoisett and was submitted for routine testing to the Department of Agriculture. That same department notified the town Natural Resources Department and Health Department on June 23 that the raccoon tested positive for rabies. The raccoon had been captured near the wooded areas of the intersection […] Read more »
Tuesday Night Ensign Class. After weeks of bad weather on Tuesday nights, the Ensigns were able to finally race. Black Ice took the nightly honors with first and second place finishes, followed by Odyssey which had a first and a third. Hambuglar rounded out the fleet, placing third with a second and third for the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites local children and their families to a special Storytime at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Wednesday July 8 at 10:30 am in memory of former MWC president and children’s librarian, Kate Brown. The theme of the storytime will focus on building community and taking care of one’s neighbors. After […] Read more »
School’s out and summer reading is here at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Stop by to grab a copy of the assigned summer reading lists for Old Rochester and Old Colony students, and to see what books from the list are available for checkout. The library is also hosting a Teen Summer Reading Challenge. […] Read more »