The topic of this article comes not from the files in the museum, but from the attic of our 1857 church. Preparing our new exhibit was somewhat labor intensive, so I happened to be there alone around 6:00 one Saturday. I was startled by a loud and heavy sounding scrabbling noise in the ceiling. […] Read more »
The July 25 meeting of the Mattapoisett Marine Advisory Board may have been short on agenda items but it was, in fact, heavy with importance. After remotely opening the meeting, Chairman Carlos DaSousa asked the board for feedback on such matters as emergency evacuation planning, stormwater management as it pertains to flooding of […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a program of music from the British Isles on Friday, August 2. The program features several classic British Brass Band pieces as well as the music of Petula Clark, Gerry and the Pacemakers and the Beatles. There may even be an appearance by members of […] Read more »
It’s time to talk keeping cool across the Tri-Town area. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region, with temperatures expected to climb at least through mid-week into the 90s, with tropical-level humidity making it feel close to 100 degrees. Fortunately, cooling centers are available to all Tri-Town residents […] Read more »
I love the Olympics! Since TV was invented and network programing began, I’ve looked forward to watching the masters do their thing on the small screen. This once-little child was mesmerized by the swimming, running, jumping, gymnastics and everything else offered up. Whether it was summer or winter, I loved it all. Fast forward. […] Read more »
The Rev. Robert Malm, Interim Rector St. Peter’s On the Canal, Buzzards Bay, MA will officiate at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, August 4, continuing the 140-year-old tradition of visiting clergy during the summer season. St. Philip’s is located next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett. Services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am will […] Read more »
Rochester’s Park Commission Tuesday approved placing an article to build a new children’s playground at Gifford Park, using over $40,000 of town funds on the October 21 Special Town Meeting warrant. The 3,649 square-foot playground’s full cost will be $81,881.70. Half of that cost will be borne by the local nonprofit Tri-Town for Protecting […] Read more »
What looked from a distance like a tool shed on stilts, the Marion Harbormaster office was transported Friday morning by a giant forklift into a new location toward the end of Island Wharf where it is up and running. Long considered outdated in terms of functionality and capacity, the push for the facility’s replacement […] Read more »
Visit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library between August 1 and 31 for the premiere showing of a new digital art exhibit called “Digital Illustrations” by Fairhaven resident and recent high school graduate G. Santos. Santos designed and created a series of illustrations using only an iPad and his imagination. With this exhibit, Santos aims to […] Read more »
Tyler Young’s victory in Sunday’s Mattapoisett Lions Club Triathlon was so convincing that it seemed the 2024 Old Rochester Regional High School graduate could have gone out and done a second triathlon in the afternoon. Keyed by his 6:02 mile pace in the 3.1-mile run that completed the competition, Young’s overall winning time […] Read more »