The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library (FOML) invite you to the Annual Jewelry & Accessories Sale. It is a wonderful opportunity to do some holiday shopping or treat yourself to a great selection of costume, upscale and vintage jewelry and accessories at very reasonable prices. We will also feature high-end pieces in our silent auction. […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library invite book lovers of all ages to their upcoming Fall Book Sale on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, in the Library Community Room at 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett. This event is a great opportunity to find gently used books at affordable prices while supporting the […] Read more »
The full Marion Select Board met on Tuesday, August 21, at 6:00 pm, accompanied by Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman and Finance Director Heather O’Brien, to discuss the Bike Path, town roads, new roles and a lawsuit settlement with the Marion Golf Club. The board unanimously approved altered layouts to Washburn Lane and Spring Street […] Read more »
Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Now’s your chance. Join us for a three-week Mah Jongg learning session, open to Sippican Woman’s Club members and up to four non-members. Tuesdays: September 1, 8 and 15, 10:00 am to noon, at Handy’s Tavern on 152 Front Street, Marion. Please […] Read more »
The Rev. Michael Pearson, Assisting Priest at St. Stephen’s Church, Providence, RI, will lead services on Sunday, August 30, at St. Philip’s. The 1928 Book of Common Prayer is used at the 8:00 am and 10:00 am services. St. Philip’s is located at 34 Water St., Mattapoisett, next to the Town Beach. All are welcome. Read more »
There was barely room for another sailor at the Mattapoisett Museum on Saturday afternoon. A standing-room-only crowd of 72 packed the museum on August 15 for an afternoon of maritime music, history and humor with the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus. Led by director Tom Goux, 15 members of the 24-voice […] Read more »
Please join the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church St on Thursday, September 3, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm for its Annual Meeting. After a brief business meeting, curator and administrator of the Mattapoisett Museum, Connor E. Gaudet, will give a presentation on Mattapoisett’s iconic swordfish weathervane and the man who carved the original, Harry […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center welcomes Dennis Cook and Matt Richard to the Unplugged series on September 25. There will be two separate performances during the night, and each set will last about an hour. Find a spot at a cabaret table upstairs at the MAC’s Patsy Francis Gallery to listen to a mix of jazz […] 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, preparations continued as the inevitable British attack on New York drew near. The newly declared United States of America has taken action against Loyalists, as fear of sabotage soars high, especially […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met Monday night in the Police Department and via Zoom, where it held continued public hearings on two notable developments in town: the Sippican Holdings, LLC apartment complex and the expanded Uncle Jon’s Coffee site on Route 6. After the board approved minutes from its August 3 meeting, Chair […] Read more »