The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents a quilt exhibit entitled “April Showers Brought May Flowers” by Laurie Despres et al May 1 thru May 31. Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library between May 1 and May 31 to see a quilt exhibit. The New Bedford Active Day of NB members designed […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board is collecting donations for the Fairhaven Animal Shelter. The shelter needs nonclumping cat litter, laundry detergent, bleach, canned dog food, Lysol cleaner, Pine Sol, and dry cat food. They would also be interested in other appropriate things, such as dog and cat toys, blankets, etc. All donations […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Mike Devoll are pleased to share that Old Rochester Regional High School hosted its inaugural Credit for Life Fair on April 10. The fair aims to help students learn about budgeting and money management skills, as well as starting to think about building healthy financial habits. Prior […] Read more »
Old Rochester Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson and Rochester Memorial School Principal Heidi Letendre are pleased to share that Rochester Memorial School fourth-graders participated in an interactive wind turbine workshop last month. In March, teacher Stephanie Cyr and her fourth-grade class welcomed special guests Tom Lynch and Jason Brooks, the father of fourth-grade student […] Read more »
The League of Women Voters of South Coast is hosting a Candidates’ Night at Old Hammondtown School on Wednesday, May 1, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. All candidates running for Town Offices have been invited to participate in the event. There will be three components to Candidates’ Night: meeting the candidates, debates, and […] Read more »
Marion Police Chief Richard Nighelli is pleased to announce that the Marion Police Department launched its body-worn camera program this week. As of April 12, approximately 75% of Marion Police officers have undergone the requisite training to be able to wear and operate the cameras. All officers who have undergone the training are now […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson and Sippican Elementary School Acting Principal Doreen Lopes are pleased to share that Sippican students participated last week in the annual “Arts in Action” show. The art show was held on April 10 and featured artwork created by students in grades K-6. Approximately 800 pieces […] Read more »
The Rochester Women’s Club is hosting its annual Earth Day celebration this year with our town-wide street cleanup on Saturday April 20 from 9 -1 pm. The Women’s Club is located at 37 Marion Road. Join us rain or shine for this family-friendly event. This year we have two starting points in town. […] Read more »
July 4 will be here before we know it and so will the 52nd running of the Mattapoisett Road Race, “4 on the 4th ” Begun in 1971 by Bob and Doris Gardner, 15 runners raced from Point Connett to Shipyard Park. Since then, the route has changed a few times, and now, over 1000 […] Read more »
There will be a Biannual Cushing Cemetery meeting at the Mattapoisett Library on April 20 at 10 am. The meeting will be held downstairs and all Board, and Trustee members are encouraged to attend. This meeting is open to the public if you want to attend. Read more »