Saturday is the day. The Rochester Grange #257 will hold its annual fair this Saturday, August 15. Doors open to the public at 1:30 pm. Admission is free. A ham and bean supper will be held at 6:00 pm. Tickets will be available at the door and are $10 for adults and $5 for children […] Read more »
Neil J. Graner, 85, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 13, 1940, Neil was raised in Yonkers, New York, where he attended Commerce High School. Growing up, Neil […] Read more »
Conversation and music filled the air over the Munro Preserve as more than 150 patrons dined at the Mattapoisett Museum and Land Trust’s Annual Great Community Picnic fundraiser on Thursday evening, August 6. The picnic supports general operations for both groups, as well as trail maintenance and acquisitions for the Land Trust. It […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band will present a Latin American “Festival” of music on Friday, August 14. The diverse program includes music from Mexico, Spain, Brazil and the Caribbean, as well as familiar music that demonstrates the influence that Latin American musical styles have had on American popular music. To add to the festive atmosphere of […] Read more »
Summer Reading is winding down at the Elizabeth Taber Library, but there is still fun to be had. The last day for kids to get their reading log stamped for a free ice cream coupon is Saturday, August 15, but they have until the first day of school to complete their goal and receive a […] Read more »
At its Tuesday, August 11, meeting, the Mattapoisett Select Board met with representatives from both Habitat for Humanity and the Sons of the American Revolution. First, they approved the minutes from their July 14 meeting, followed by the approval of minutes from various Executive Sessions dating back to January 2023. They then approved […] Read more »
All Marion Democrats are welcome to come to the next monthly meeting of the Marion Democratic Town Committee. The meeting will be held at 5:30 pm, Thursday, August 20, at 10 Cove St., Marion. A brief business session will be followed by a writing campaign intended to engage voters in swing states. If you would […] Read more »
The Tuesday Night Ensign fleet finally had a perfect night of racing after suffering through most of July with bad wind and thunderstorms. In the first race, Odyssey finished first, followed by Black Ice, Hamburglar and Recess. But in the second race, Black Ice turned the tables and finished ahead of Odyssey to win the […] Read more »
The State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 1. Mattapoisett voters will cast their ballots at Old Hammondtown School, which is located at 20 Shaw St. Polls will be open from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm. In-person early voting will take place at Town Hall, 16 Main St., on Saturday, August 22, from […] Read more »
On Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church will once again host its annual yard sale in Reynard Hall, rain or shine. Lots of great items will be available, including home furnishings, housewares, collectibles, beautiful handbags, sports equipment, books, small furniture, toys and games, as well as new […] Read more »