Young readers can visit the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout June for exciting library programs. Our Book Explorers program for grades 1-3 meets at 11:00 am on Tuesdays or 2:00 pm on Thursdays. Library Adventurers for grades 4-6 meets on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm or 11:00 am on Thursdays. Make crafts, discover exciting new […] Read more »
During the July 22 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board, the members continued discussion on a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw. Chairman Tom Tucker said, “We’ve been talking about this for months now and we’ve been putting it off because they’re waiting for a full board.” He said it has been difficult to […] Read more »
Mattapoisett has had a town band since the mid-1800s. It’s likely it was formed the same year the town was incorporated: 1857. Archeological forensics notwithstanding, what we do have is very compelling. Thanks to the Mattapoisett Museum, we have photographic evidence, historical instruments, and early handwritten musical scores. Photographs show the Mattapoisett Cornet […] Read more »
Edward J. Sylvia, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by the members of his family who loved him – Susan, his wife of 56 years, his caring daughter Marjorie Lee and loving grandson EJ, who gave their endless love and support during his courageous […] Read more »
To the Editor; The GOP’s Disturbing War on Voters’ Voices. In a healthy democracy, the will of the people is sacrosanct. Elections are held, votes are counted and the outcome, whether popular or painful, is respected. In Massachusetts, and in particular, in Mattapoisett, the town meeting form of government is a system […] Read more »
The battle continues on Tuesday night in the Ensign class as Black Ice and Odyssey again end up tied after the two races. Similar to last week, Black Ice winning the first race and Odyssey the second. Both boats finished second in their other race leaving Odyssey the winner in yet another tie breaker. Both […] Read more »
Visiting priest, The Rev. Nathan Humphrey, Rector, St. Thomas’s Church, Toronto, Canada will conduct services at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach, in Mattapoisett on Sunday July 27. Services, using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, will be held at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend. Read more »
From a new police vessel, parking issues at Island Wharf, and delinquent boat-mooring permits, the Marion Marine Resources Commission’s meeting on July 16 at the Island Wharf Dock office led to some long discussions. Parking issues around and on Island Wharf, within the village district, remains a growing concern for the MRC and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met briefly on Thursday, July 26. The board saw over and approved three Special Permit requests with Building Inspector Bill McGrady present. They began with a Special Permit request from 7 Spruce Street, filed by owner Katherine Myatt. The owner seeks to remove the current deck and, […] Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum will host Large Whale Vocalizations on July 25, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Erin Burke, Protected Species Program Manager – MA Division of Marine Fisheries, will be sharing DMF’s new passive acoustic monitoring network in Massachusetts state waters and adjacent areas. These monitors collect information on large whale vocalizations, […] Read more »