United Congregational Church is excited and honored to announce the ordination of Patricia Berry, the first woman ordained in the church’s 330-year history. The ceremony not only marks the culmination of years of dedication and work for Rev. Berry but also represents a significant step forward for both the church and the wider community. […] Read more »
Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals on January 9 granted a Special Permit for multiple signage at the ExtraSpace Self-Storage facility proposed for 667 County Road. Project representative Joseph Sanda told the board last month that the developer is seeking a special permit to allow the erecting of six signs on the property. The biggest of […] Read more »
In the run-up to the spring town meeting, Mattapoisett’s Finance Committee has begun the intensive work of studying all aspects of the town’s revenues and expenses. Members Paul Amoruso, Brian Connelly, Kathleen Costello, Aaron Goldberg, Gary Johnson, Karen Keenan, and Colby Rottler met with town administrator Mike Lorenco on January 9 to jump-start what will […] Read more »
Looking for something to do on Monday, January 20 to get you and the kids out of the house and into the woods? The Mattapoisett Land Trust is combining two of its most popular events into one to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. Won’t you join us at 1:00 pm at the Oliver Wendell Holmes […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce that registration for the Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Project GROW preschool program will open on January 13 for the 2025-26 school year. Project GROW was established to provide high-quality pre-schooling to children in Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester. “Our inclusive […] Read more »
To the Editor: The Annual Jewelry and Accessory Sale held by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library in December was a tremendous success thanks to the support and generosity of the community. Thank you to all those that donated items, volunteered their time, and participated in the sale. 100% of the proceeds will go […] Read more »
At its January 7 meeting, the Board began by approving a petition from Eversource Energy to install a utility pole for underground cable and conduit at 305 Road. It then moved on to Action Items, approving minutes for five meetings held from November through December 17, 2024; a Common Victualer’s License for Santoro’s Pizza […] Read more »
The River’s Edge Book Club of Marion hosted a successful annual Holiday Children’s Book Drive this past December 2024. This season, the Book Club selected the Nativity Preparatory School in New Bedford to support. The school, recently celebrating their 25th anniversary, is an independent, tuition-free school for middle school age boys. Working with Elizabeth Mello, […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center presents Sailing Towards My Father – Herman Melville performed by Stephen Collins. The only performance will be Friday, January 24 at 6:30 pm at the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater at 80 Pleasant St, Marion. Sailing Towards My Father, written and directed by Carl A. Rossi, is a one-man play […] Read more »
Gerald (Jerry) Emmett Bruen, Jr., 77, of Marion died January 7, 2025 peacefully at home. He was the husband of Jeanne Helen (Pietrasiak) Bruen for 44 years. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, son of the late Gerald Emmett Bruen, Sr. and Jean Frances (Strout) Bruen, he grew up in Hingham and later raised his family […] Read more »