Fall is here, and it is time for a cozy meal with friends. Open Table is back for another delicious meal. The Open Table crew hopes to see you on Friday, November 13, for a delicious meal served in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. There is no charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. […] Read more »
Let’s take a walk through Marion Village about a half-century ago. We can start at Browne’s Pharmacy right in the middle of Front Street, stocked with everything from penny candy to prescriptions. Next door, browsing the General Store, we can rummage through long-forgotten shelves and maybe even pick up the last pair of sneakers for […] Read more »
John Redferne “Jack” Cannell, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully after a brief illness and a day of family goodbyes late on October 16th. Jack was born on April 3, 1937 to John and Thyra Cannell. He grew up in Wellesley, MA, spending summers in North Falmouth, where he developed a […] Read more »
It was a split decision night for the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals on October 8. The board approved a variance allowing a 12×12-foot addition to the home at 113 Walnut Plain Road but tabled a vote on a variance for a 16×26-foot shed/garage in the front yard of 174 New Bedford Road for a […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the early-United States. Last week, General George Washington continued to press the Continental Congress for more innovative recruitment techniques, as the number of men dwindled in this crucial hour, especially as the end of the year […] Read more »
Flutist Wendy Rolfe and pianist Deborah DeWolf Emery will perform “A Flute Spectacular: Celebrating the Americas” on Sunday, October 25, at 4:00 pm. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church of Marion. The performance will highlight flutes and music of the Americas by one of the leading performers on historical and […] Read more »
The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be presenting the following events in October: Sunday Church Services are held every Sunday at 6:00 pm at the American Legion Hall, 3 Depot Street; the Adult Bible Study is held at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, in the lower meeting room, on October 21 […] Read more »
Join us for a Teen Craft Workshop on October 20 at 3:00 pm. Draw a Halloween still life using oil pastels with librarian guidance. All supplies provided and registration required. It is recommended to wear clothes that can get dirty. For youth in grades 7-12. Email faguiar@sailsinc.org with questions. Help us make the library […] Read more »
Marion and Mattapoisett held their popular annual Fire Department open houses during Fire Prevention Week, offering families a chance to learn about fire safety and meet local first responders. The Mattapoisett Fire Department welcomed “several hundred people” to their open house on Thursday, October 8, according to Fire Chief Andrew Murray. The event, […] Read more »
The Conservation Commission met on October 7 in the Marion Police Station conference room and discussed how to address an unknown brush cutter working within the wetlands buffer zone around Seaside Lane and Holly Lane. Conservation Agent Doug Guey-Lee received a complaint last month about someone encroaching on their private property with a brush […] Read more »