Gosnold Division and Training Ship Patriot State of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps are welcoming new applicants to the training program at Mass. Maritime Academy. Young men and women between the ages of 11 and 17 who may be interested in nautical or military opportunities are encouraged to join. Scheduled events include an annual […] Read more »
Recently, the President of the United States, who’s name you may have forgotten, was seen walking around the roof of the White House. When asked by reporters, shouting from the ground, what he was up to, he said he was finding a way “to spend my money for the American people.” Official word […] Read more »
Lauri Carlson, John Jenney and Faith Ball recently donated Strawberry Point and the Pine Islands south and west of Pine Island Pond to the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT.) All three are the children of David (deceased) and Janet Jenney, well-known and remembered Mattapoisett residents. These lands have been loved by the family since the early […] Read more »
August 5 & 6 – ORR Bulldog Sail team joined the Tuesday night Ensign racers on a beautiful night along with a couple new spectator boats. It was a great night of racing and a great night to be on the water watching the races. The ORR 420s sailed 3 races with three different winners. […] Read more »
On Thursday, August 7, the Mattapoisett Museum and the Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted their annual Great Community Picnic at Mattapoisett’s Munro Preserve on the waterfront. Every seat was filled, and tickets were sold out to the event of which proceeds went to the two organizations. While oysters and beer could be picked up […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health on August 7 met at the Marion Police Station and had a long discussion on whether new or updated homes should be mandated to use the more expensive denitrification septic systems. Board Chairman Albin Johnson III was adamant that residential septic systems do not contribute much, if anything, […] Read more »
Calling all crafters. This is your heads up to save the dates for the upcoming Friends of Plumb Library Crafting Sale. The Friends of the Library will be holding their first ever sale of craft supplies on Friday August 22 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday August 23 from 10:00 am to 1:30 […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Church located next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett will host visiting clergy, The Rev. Michael Pearson, Assisting Priest, St. Stephen’s Church, Providence, RI on August 17. The services are at 8:00 am and 10:00 am and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. All are welcome to attend. Read more »
To The Editor: The ongoing debate in Marion over whether to convert a cherished open space at Island Wharf into temporary parking is about much more than just convenience – it’s a textbook example of what ecologist Garrett Hardin famously called the Tragedy of the Commons. At first glance, the proposal seems practical. […] Read more »
Spend time in the more than human world at the MLT Brandt Island Cove District. Join Kathleen Urquhart who will lead you through 90 minutes of quiet nature-focused time based on Kripalu’s approach to mindfulness outdoors. The walk will be on Saturday, August 16 at 8:30 am. We will meet at the Anchorage Way kiosk, […] Read more »