To the Editor: Recently, several Mattapoisett residents received campaign-style text messages urging them to attend the Special Town Meeting scheduled for October 4. What is deeply troubling is that these texts used the official seal of the Town of Mattapoisett to promote attendance at what is, by definition, a non-binding and unnecessary meeting. […] Read more »
Pamela A. (Hoyt) Newell
Pamela A. (Hoyt) Newell, 83, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Piatt Andrew Newell. Born and raised in Fort Fairfield, Maine, Pamela was the daughter of the late Albert F. and Ella L. […] Read more »
Notes, Keys for Clock Tower
On Sunday, September 28, patrons to the “Musical Belles” event held at the First Congressional Church of Marion were treated to a spirited performance by flutist Wendy Rolfe and Pianist Deborah DeWolf Emery. Rolfe is one of the nation’s leading performers of both historic and modern flutes. Currently, she is a Professor of Flute […] Read more »
Garage Awaiting Refile
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals on September 25 urged residents at 45 Williams Avenue applying for a variance to build a garage larger than the 1,000 square feet that town regulations allow to withdraw and refile because it was determined that the applicant needs more than one variance for his plan. William Flaherty […] Read more »
Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library
The Elizabeth Taber Library will remain closed on Sundays for the remainder of 2025. On Wednesday, October 8 at 11:00 am The Cozy Cup Book Club will be discussing Rita Mae Brown’s Claws for Alarm. As always there is free tea and coffee. Copies are available at the circulation desk in the Library. Registration […] Read more »
Marion Road Work
The Marion Department of Public Works, will begin reclamation work and structure adjustments for roadway improvements on Tuesday September 30, 2025, on the following roadways: -Delano Road (Point Road traffic lights to Cross Neck Road). -Point Road (Jenna Drive to West Drive). -Hiller Street (Front Street to Main Street). -Spring Street […] Read more »
Get Started Estate Planning
Join local attorney Amy Mello at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library at 7 Barstow Street on Saturday, October 4, at 2:00 pm for an introduction to estate planning. Attorney Mello lives in Mattapoisett and enjoys practicing law on the South Coast. She provides a wide variety of professional and comprehensive services to individuals, families, businesses, […] Read more »
What’s in a Name
Dear Editor, My wife and I belong to our town-sponsored fitness center. Several years past, there was a friendly older gentleman named Ray who also attended. If he was there when we went, he’d always be smiling from ear to ear; and when he wasn’t exercising on one of the pieces of equipment, he’d […] Read more »
Temporary Closure of Center School Playground
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Center School Principal Linda Ashley would like to announce the temporary closure of the Center School Playground to accommodate a resurfacing project. The Center School Playground, located at 17 Barstow St., Mattapoisett, will be closed starting on October 1 for a period of approximately two weeks. As part […] Read more »
Marilyn T. Nye
Marilyn T. Nye, 88, of Marion, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion. She was the wife of the late Howard F. Nye. Born in New Bedford and a lifelong resident of Marion, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Augusta A. (Ingalls) Thomas. Mrs. Nye […] Read more »