Take a look at our September schedule at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. You are invited to the very first meeting of the Fantasy Book Club at MFPL on September 9 at 6:00 pm. The first meeting will be dedicated to choosing which fantasy books this group will read […] Read more »
In continuing efforts to prevent the reintroduction of raccoon-variant rabies to Cape Cod, ORV baits will be distributed in Rochester, Mattapoisett and Marion. Because there have been no raccoon-variant rabies cases on Cape Cod, the treatment zone was reduced, and those baits were allotted to include a portion of Mattapoisett for the first time during […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board convened on Tuesday, September 1, at 6:00 pm at the police station. The meeting opened with updates on the town’s 175th anniversary celebrations from Kellie Crete, a member of the anniversary’s planning committee. In early 2027, they will kick off with a winter fest, followed by a 175th birthday […] Read more »
There was a time when people would write letters. Not so much anymore. Today they might send an email or a text message, but a nice handwritten letter, possibly written with a fountain pen and in cursive, is passé. (It is probably a good thing since my handwriting has seriously deteriorated. If I do say […] Read more »
As summer turns to fall, it’s a great time to get back into the library. We have two regularly scheduled adult programs that you won’t want to miss. The Cozy Cup Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am. Join us on September 9, as we discuss The Antique […] Read more »
The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the upcoming season. SCCC is open to all students from grades 1–12. Thanks to support from local cultural councils, the South Coast Community Foundation and generous donors, tuition is only $125 for the year, and free or reduced tuition is available for any singer who […] Read more »
To the Editor; There are very few places left in our village where nature still exists as it was intended. Along our shoreline lies one of the last remaining sanctuaries, a thriving ecosystem that has quietly sustained wildlife for generations. At a time when nearly every available piece of land is being developed, places […] Read more »
The University of Rhode Island celebrated more than 4,000 of its newest alumni during the University’s 2026 Commencement. Approximately 3,800 undergraduate degrees and 900 graduate degrees were conferred on students during the ceremonies, which took place May 15–17, 2026. Among the graduates were: -Ethan Scully of Mattapoisett graduated with a Bachelor of Arts […] Read more »
Nelida “Lucy” Luzza, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026 after a five‑year journey with dementia surrounded by the love of her beloved children and grandson. Born on November 11, 1934 to humble beginnings in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she was the youngest of 9 children of Italian parents Silvestre Finocchiaro and Santa […] Read more »
About 110 cyclists registered for the South Coast Bikeway Alliance’s seventh annual Pedal for the Path on Sunday, August 30. They set out from Running Brook Vineyard for 21- and 35-mile rides through Dartmouth. The annual ride raises money and awareness for a much longer journey: completing a multi-use South Coast Bikeway stretching from […] Read more »