The League of Women Voters SouthCoast is pleased to announce that Celia Canavan, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters Massachusetts, will be the featured speaker at its upcoming Community Meeting. This event will take place on Wednesday, September 10, at noon at the Wamsutta Club, located at 427 County Street, New Bedford. […] Read more »
On August 19, the first meeting of the Mattapoisett Open Space and Recreation Committee was held. Leading the meeting was Michelle Tinger, Assistant Director of Environmental Planning for SRPEDD (Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District). SRPEDD was invited to assist Mattapoisett as it crafts what could be called a mini-masterplan only this […] Read more »
The top two causes of blindness world-wide are cataracts and glaucoma. Cataracts happen to us all eventually. This clouding of the normally clear lens is the eyes’ equivalent of graying hair. If the cataract does not bother you, it can be watched. Eventually surgery may be needed, and is usually successful, but no […] Read more »
The MAC has a full slate of fun activities to acclimate the kids to the exciting fall season. MAC Dance Academy is back – MAC Dance Academy is a classically taught dance studio that fosters individuality and fun for dancers of all ages and experience levels. This relaxed dance program provides extraordinary dance instruction […] Read more »
These are difficult times for many local families as they struggle to manage rising costs for everyday needs. As a new school year approaches, students and staff at Rochester Memorial School could use some help with classroom supplies. To that end, the Rochester Democratic Town Committee is coordinating a collection of supplies to be donated […] Read more »
On Tuesday, the Elizabeth Taber Library opened their new workshop, or “makerspace” they’re calling “Marion Makes.” Many showed up to see all the new equipment at their disposal, with bikes dumped at the curb and kids running inside to use some of the new 3D pens, 3D printer, cricut machines, and plenty of others. […] Read more »
The Planning Board on August 18 met for a two-item agenda that focused mostly on discussion of the proposed Municipal Separate Stormwater Systems Bylaw – also known as MS4, and whether it should be a general or zoning bylaw. The board at a previous meeting were still mulling over whether the bylaw should be […] Read more »
On August 27 at 6:00 pm in the downstairs public reading room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee is proud to announce that it will host a special presentation by Nancy Becker, a distinguished voice from MA50501. Ms. Becker will share insights on grassroots organizing, protecting democracy, local policy issues […] Read more »
The first meeting of the Machacam Clubs 2025/2026 season is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3. We meet at the Eastman American Legion Post on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5pm with dinner served at 6:00 pm. Our speaker for the evening will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Callers please communicate your counts by 5:00 […] Read more »
Col. Robert Francis Paling, Ret. USAF, 73, of Wareham, passed away on August 21, 2025, at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Westborough. He was the husband of Yvette Renee (D’Harlingue) Paling. They were married for fifty years. He was the son of the late William H. and Barbara K. (Marble) Paling. He was born in Brookline, raised […] Read more »