Michael E. Stack, 68, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, November 9, 2026. Born in Woburn, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Lane) Stack. Mike was a devout Catholic, a jack of all trades, and loved spending time with his family. He possessed a […] Read more »
The Town of Mattapoisett is working with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) to design a replacement for the undersized, failing culvert under Mattapoisett Neck Road at Molly’s Cove. GPI will present the 90% engineering plans for the replacement culvert on Tuesday, November 17, at 4:15 pm in the Training Room at the Mattapoisett Fire Station. In addition, […] Read more »
Curious about the future of local news and the important role it plays in our communities? Join the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club on Thursday, November 19, at 11:30 am for an engaging and informative presentation featuring Lean Camara of The New Bedford Light. The presentation will take place at Reynard Hall, located inside the Mattapoisett […] Read more »
To the Editor; Recent reporting about Michael King’s disputes with Mattapoisett officials raises a question that deserves consideration: Where should we draw the line between legitimate municipal oversight and unnecessary interference with individual liberty? Municipalities have important responsibilities. Residents have every right to expect safe neighborhoods, reasonable sanitation, environmental protection, and the enforcement […] Read more »
Meet Richard Cutler: Rochester resident, retired engineer, former town selectman, and the author of a science fiction novel trilogy soon to become a four-book series. The first book, Course Correction, speculates that in 2085, overpopulation will send a fleet of Earth starships into space to find a new home for humanity, even as […] Read more »
Visit us at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. Join us for an Origami Workshop on November 18 at 6:00 pm to learn how to fold an acorn. Ms. Betsy will teach the basic folding steps and guide you through the process. Registration is required. Join us for a […] Read more »
Stone walls are among the most recognizable features of the New England landscape. “Each wall in the woods is a local dryland,” stretching through forests, fields, and along old country roads. These weathered structures tell a story that reaches back thousands of years. As Professor Robert Thorson, a scientist, teacher, writer and Professor of Geology […] Read more »
Marion held its Special Town Meeting on Monday night in Sippican School’s auditorium, and up for popular vote were three articles handling property transfers to the Select Board, a shared use path on Washburn Park Road and Spring Street, and the Sewer Enterprise Fund. The meeting began with Select Board Chair John Hoagland […] Read more »
To the Editor; Repeat after me: “We are not a democracy.” You could say, as some do, that we are a democratic republic. Yet, in all of our founding documents, the word democracy does not appear at all, not once. We are a constitutional republic. Emphasis on constitutional. People who insist that we […] Read more »
We continue to be open at the Museum at 355 County Rd. on Sundays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm or by appointment to view the exhibit “Rochester and the Revolution.” To arrange a visit, call Connie at 617-750-2818 or email eshbach2@aol.com. Read more »