Until December 3, during library hours, the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library are accepting “gift worthy” donations of books/puzzles/games/DVDs (no textbooks, please). Gift Basket Raffles are currently on display and tickets are available for purchase. On the afternoon of December 4, our Holiday Book Sale begins. Enjoy light refreshments during our Preview […] Read more »
Jane H. Lonsdale, 95, of Mattapoisett, died Saturday, October 18, 2025 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Adrian L. Lonsdale and the daughter of the late Frank P. and Mildred R. Swett. Jane was born in Arlington, MA and graduated from Arlington High School. She then attended Connecticut […] Read more »
To the Editor; The Department of Transportation Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 4th, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at ORR High School Auditorium. This is the Last Chance for residents to ask the experts questions about the Main Street, Water Street, Beacon Street and Marion Road reconstruction plan that is currently […] Read more »
On Sunday, November 23, the 32nd Annual Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet was held at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. The event is planned by the Mattapoisett Council on Aging. The event was open to the nearly 300 seniors of the Tri-Town who attended, about 100 from each town. ORRJHS students manned the helm, with […] Read more »
The library will be closed at 12:00 pm noon on Wednesday, November 26, and closed all day on Thursday and Friday November 27 and 28, in celebration of Thanksgiving. Drop off gently used books, puzzles, and games for the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library’s Donation Days, through December 3. Please make sure all […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Stephanie Wells are pleased to share that author David A. Kelly visited Old Hammondtown School last week to speak with fourth and fifth graders about writing and creativity. Kelly, the author of the popular “Ballpark Mysteries” series, spoke candidly about his early frustration with writing and how learning […] Read more »
Arlene F. (Rogers) Belliveau, 82, of Rochester, MA and The Villages, FL died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Paul Belliveau. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Maude (Mosher) Rogers, she was raised in New Bedford and lived in […] Read more »
The Marion Special Town Meeting was held on Monday, November 24 at 6:45 pm at Sippican School. Of the two articles voted upon, Article S1 passed with an absolute majority and Article S2 was postponed until the next Town Meeting. Article S1: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 20 […] Read more »
The November 19 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board found the board fielding questions regarding the selection of Luke Mello as the new Animal Control officer. Earlier in the proceedings when the agenda item… “possible vote to fill the position” was discussed, Town Administrator Mike Lorenco explained the process used to evaluate two […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s annual Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Reynard Hall at 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett. This year’s event will include homemade frozen foods, baked treats and homemade candy, hand knitted and crafted items, Christmas/holiday decorations, gift items, greenery for wreaths as […] Read more »