Nancy Briggs Tinkham, age 87, of Mattapoisett, died on Tuesday July 15, 2025. Born in New Bedford on May 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Milton Briggs and Leah (Pardington) Briggs. She was the sister of Susan Sylvia. Nancy was a graduate of New Bedford High School in 1955, where she was […] Read more »
On July 14 the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission, chaired by David Nicolosi, read through a list of cases that were scheduled to be heard. However, as the proceedings began it was announced that all cases would be continued to the next meeting on July 28. The agenda had included a Request for Determination of Applicability filed […] Read more »
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 Tuesdays at 2:00 pm or 11:00 am on Thursdays. Make crafts, discover exciting new books, […] Read more »
The First Congregational Church of Marion announces that its Summer Lobster Roll and Bake Sale is coming soon. This fundraising event takes place on Saturday, July 26 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in front of Penny Pinchers Exchange at 39 Main Street, Marion. Delicious Lobster Rolls, at $25 each, will be limited, so […] Read more »
The touring professionals’ annual visit to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, arrived with major changes in 2025, and one of those changes was the reintroduction of a women’s tournament that was won on Sunday by resurgent American Caty McNally. Bringing back the women via a WTA Tour 125 event […] Read more »
The Conservation Commission at its July 9 Meeting in the police station conference room had a light agenda but still managed to promote associate member Alex Hansell to full commissioner status. Previously, Hansell was an associate member. The commission’s unanimous decision to promote him is still pending Select Board approval. The commission, last […] Read more »
The current and former resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington has begun to redecorate. It may be time. After all, the White House is very old and probably could use a touch up or two. Some people call it the “People’s House.” That is an old-fashioned name, but a good one. The People’s House […] Read more »
The Wareham Gatemen baseball team is coming to Plumb Library. From 10:30 am to 11:30 am Friday, July 18 members of the Gatemen will join us for stories, Q&A, a game of catch, and autograph signing. This is an all-ages event, and no registration is necessary. The Gatemen will also be celebrating Literacy Night later […] Read more »
The fourth scheduled concert for the Mattapoisett Town Band will take place on July 23 at 7:00 pm at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett. Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s concert for making it such a wonderful evening. Please visit our Facebook page for updates regarding any weather conditions. This concert is all […] Read more »
Plymouth State University congratulates the following who received their academic degrees during its 154th Anniversary Commencement Ceremonies on Friday to Saturday, May 9 to May 10, 2025; –Jacob DesRoches of Marion, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Physiology. –Olivia Lapierre of Rochester, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts […] Read more »