Join us on Saturday, May 25 to hear from local sci-fi author Richard Cutler as he talks about his books and the current day misconceptions and confusion regarding science fiction. Richard Cutler is an engineer who dwells on historical events and future possibilities-combining these with a cynical view of what some believe led to his […] Read more »
Rochester’s Conservation Commission Tuesday approved and signed the Order of Conditions for previously unpermitted work at 532 Snipatuit Road. That work will remove an existing houseboat and dock from the edge of the pond within a wetlands buffer zone, including demolition of an existing house and construct a new, single-family home with associated site […] Read more »
Editor’s Note: The Wanderer has invited candidates in contested races (more candidates on the ballot than seats open) to submit up to 350 words on their candidacy. Below are the Marion Select Board and Marion School Committee candidates who have responded to the Wanderer’s invitation. Mattapoisett and Rochester candidates submitting statements will appear in […] Read more »
Excitement is mounting as Wednesday, May 15 and the Woodchoppers Tribute approaches. Ken Daggett, Barbie Daggett and Sheila Perry will be bringing back the heyday of the group that played in Rochester and the surrounding towns for almost 50 years. As children of some of the original members, they’ll entertain us, much as their parents […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church Street invites the public on Sunday, May 19, from 2 to 4 pm to view the Unveiling of the Wanderer Model created by Master model shipbuilder George Lowery. Mr. Lowery will be in attendance and will give a brief presentation about the model and how he built it. The Wanderer […] Read more »
This is a place to share ideas and your work, whether you are a writer or just have stories that want to be told. We meet every fourth Friday, from 10:15 am until 12:15 pm, at the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, in the basement Community Room. Bring a piece of writing to share […] Read more »
The May 6 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board found two members speaking candidly about Article 23 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant – creation of a committee brought via a citizen’s petition, inspired by the Tree Committee’s desire for influence on the project design. The village streets reconstruction project was slated to be […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Thursday, May 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. Our guest speaker this month is Jackie Eckert, spokesperson for the new local organization called Tri- Town for Protecting Children. The topic of discussion will be preserving […] Read more »
This information is provided to explain and clarify the Historical Commission’s role in local development and preservation activity. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the Marion Historical Commission: Why are you allowing so many historic buildings to be torn down and replaced by such big new buildings? The Marion Historical […] Read more »
Kim Mitchell of Mattapoisett, a graduate student in Stonehill College’s Master of Science in Marketing program, was recently honored with a certificate of achievement at the 2024 Scholars Celebration Luke Couto, a member of Stonehill College’s Class of 2024 from Mattapoisett, was recently honored at the institution’s Student Life Awards Kennedy Zussy achieved […] Read more »