Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) will hold a dedication ceremony for two families on June 8, at 11:00 am at 629 Westport. The public is invited to attend. During the ceremony, the families will be presented with keys to their new homes, while the nonprofit gives thanks to all the volunteers, subcontractors […] Read more »
On May 21, the Mattapoisett Museum’s Education Committee and Curator Connor E. Gaudet were delighted to present “Women’s Day” to the fifth graders of Old Hammondtown Elementary School. The Museum and OHS teachers Katherine Trudell, Amy Casi and Stacy Barrows collaborated to develop a program of workshops to dovetail with their unit of study on women’s rights. […] Read more »
The first impression we got upon entering the Marion Art Center on May 24 was all the color pouring out of paintings done by Robert Abele and Mary Moquin, whose works now grace the gallery walls through the month of June. These works, nearly all of dwellings, cottages and tenements, are given over to […] Read more »
Join Elke Pierrie for morning yoga on the library lawn, Tuesday mornings 9:30-10:30 starting June 11. The perfect way to start your summer days. The summer is almost here. Celebrate at our Summer Kick-off Block Party, Saturday June 15 from 11 to 2. Enjoy a 60-foot inflatable obstacle course, free ice cream, lawn games […] Read more »
When I was teaching 5th grade, it always bothered me when the request to take out history books brought more groans than grins. By the time I was teaching 3rd grade, and the history of Massachusetts was part of that grade’s curriculum, I came up with a solution to end the groans. I didn’t teach […] Read more »
Torsten Charles Brickley of Mattapoisett, a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering, was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester at Clarkson University. Adam Sylvia, from Rochester, was one of 232 Central College students who were celebrated during Commencement 2024 on Saturday, May 11, in the Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium, in […] Read more »
Michael M. Ward, age 65, of Mattapoisett, MA, passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2024. Mike’s childhood was spent in Brockton, MA and later in Fall River, MA. He was the definition of a lifelong learner. Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree at Rhode Island College where he met his wife Paula. He went on […] Read more »
Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll stopped by Island Wharf on May 22 to view the development of Marion’s new Maritime Center. During her tour, she got an inside look at the construction that will serve as the new headquarters for the town’s Harbormaster Department. Marion Harbormaster Adam Murphy and Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Yacht Club held its annual Spring Fling Sat. night. Over 60 members and guests attended the party which was held at the home of Jim and Dale Barnes. Outside, under the tent, thank you Steve Capone, drinks, apps, and conversations were aplenty. Plans for the current season were discussed along with updates on the […] Read more »
Christopher Preston Throop, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Mattapoisett, MA died peacefully in Hospice care at the age of 79 on April 3, 2024. Chris entered this world on Oct. 28, 1944, as the war wound down. His parents met in London where they both served the war effort – Monty as a combat […] Read more »