“That’s a wrap,” as they say, as Mattapoisett’s fiscal year came to an end. The total amount being shifted from saving realized when employee group health enjoyed a savings of $323,500. The transfers are in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General laws. The transfers were as follows: $50,000 to cover […] Read more »
Looking through pictures, newspaper articles and scrapbooks, it is apparent that in the past the people of Rochester have always supported the various organizations in town and those organizations have supported each other. The Women’s Club met at the Men’s Club and at the First Rochester Congregational Church before they had their own building. The […] Read more »
On Friday, July 18, the Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a program of American popular music. The program, which features a variety of popular music styles from the 1890’s to the present, is as follows: Washington Post March – J.P. Sousa Second American Folk Rhapsody – C. Grundman […] Read more »
On Tuesday, July 15, the big white tent is set up for Harbor Days the coming weekend and food is already filling all available corners for this year’s “Taste the Town” event at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett. The event, hosted by The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club, saw many local restaurants and food vendors come to one […] Read more »
In an effort to encourage civic participation and ensure every voice is heard, The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will hold a Voter Registration Drive during the popular Harbor Days Celebration on Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20. Matt Dems will have their tent set up at the Town Wharf General Store and will […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Linda Ashley are pleased to share that a panel describing the history of the Center School was recently installed in front of the building by the Mattapoisett Historical Commission. The 36-inch-wide, 30-inch-high panel sits on a metal beam planted into the ground, telling the story of the Center […] Read more »
The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission (OSAC) met briefly via Zoom on July 3 but covered some important topics, mostly regarding use of Island Wharf Park. Member Norm Hills said two years ago, the wharf area’s jurisdiction was transferred over to the Marine Commission. However, the use of the wharf has expanded to parking for […] Read more »
George Church was the 9th descendant of the Church family whose American story began with the arrival of Richard Church in Plymouth in 1632 where he became known as a skilled house builder. It wasn’t until the 4th generation of Churches that another Richard came to Rochester in the 1720’s. He purchased 350 acres along […] Read more »
The Third scheduled concert for the Mattapoisett Town Band will take place on July 16 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 will feature […] Read more »
Join Playful Engineers at the Elizabeth Taber Library between 10:00 am and 11:30 am on Saturday, July 12. Kids ages 5+ can build creative contraptions and learn about chain reactions in this hands-on make and break workshop. Young readers can visit the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout June for exciting library programs. Our […] Read more »