To the Editor; On October 5, Mattapoisett held a Special Town Meeting to consider a certified citizen petition – signed by 335 residents, nearly 10% of all registered voters – calling for a vote to rescind the May 12 action expanding the Select Board from three members to five. Unfortunately, the meeting never voted […] Read more »
“It’s Alive! It’s Alive!!!”
This past Tuesday, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library continued their October Frightfully Fun Film Fest. This week was James Whale’s Frankenstein from 1931. This version of Frankenstein was the first time Victor Frankenstein’s monster was put in a major motion picture. The film, based on a 1927 play of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, […] Read more »
Five-Member Select Board Upheld
When the smoke cleared on October 4, 2025, at Old Rochester Regional High School, site of Mattapoisett’s historic, one-article Special Town Meeting, more than 500 voters slowly poured out the doors and into what remained of a brilliant fall day. They had shown up in numbers almost never seen at town meetings, and they […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites interested local residents to its October 16 monthly meeting featuring local author Jack Matthews. Mr. Matthews grew up in Mattapoisett, where he sailed and fished on Buzzards Bay, the setting for his novel Arte Perdida. Jack, a retired professor, spent seven years working on the novel, traveling to Germany, the […] Read more »
Robert “Bob” E. Keegan
With profound sadness and abiding love, we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” E. Keegan, 82, of Mattapoisett, who entered eternal rest on October 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM, the Hour of Mercy. Bob’s life was a testament to faith, family, and quiet strength. Raised in Roxbury, Massachusetts, by his devoted mother, Bob was […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Library Poetry Reading
Prize-winning regional poets will read their work on Sunday October 19, at 2:00 pm, at the Mattapoisett Library. This event is free and open to the public. Featured poet Margot Wizansky will read from her most recent collection, Random Music in a Small Galaxy, whose poems explore the transcendent beauty of life even as […] Read more »
Harvest Festival at FCCR
First Congregational Church of Rochester will host a Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 18 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The outdoor festival will take place on the church green at 11 Constitution Way in Rochester and will include delicious treats and fun for the whole family such a pony rides, bounce house, and face […] Read more »
Ralph G. Washburn
Ralph G. Washburn was born on April 16, 1931 to parents Ralph E. and Pearl Washburn. He attended New Bedford Vocational High School where he learned a lot about electronics. Shortly after World War II, he built a ham radio station on the family farm. Later on, he earned a living fixing TV’s for customers […] Read more »
George Howard “Indian George” Smith Jr.
George Howard “Indian George” Smith Jr. of Marion passed away on September 28, 2025 at age 76. George was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on January 28, 1949, the middle child of the late George H. Smith Sr. and Angela Miller Smith. He grew up in Mattapoisett with his sisters Angela and Elizabeth until […] Read more »
Elizabeth (Bette) Willis Scholter
Elizabeth (Bette) Willis Scholter passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025 at the home Bette and Ed built. She was 88. Bette was born on February 17, 1937, daughter of Elton and Doris (Adams) Willis. She grew up in Needham and graduated with the Class of 1955. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Education […] Read more »