On Friday, February 9 from 6:30 to 7:30, the Marion Natural History Museum will be hosting a presentation on “Native American archaeological sites in and around Marion.” Principal investigator Erin Flynn of The Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. will be discussing some of the local Native American sites they’ve been studying and reviewing a few articles […] Read more »
Happy New Year everyone. Book (re)Marks is back for 2024, offering up all the info you need about books, what’s happening at the Library and more. Since it’s a new year, we’d like to remind you of all the things happening at the Library that you can participate in. Let’s start with book […] Read more »
The Year 2023, as displayed this week with 49 of our 52 Wanderer covers, saw Mattapoisett residents and the town’s water-treatment plant survive an EF-1 tornado that left a spectacular damage path north of I-195. The short-lived twister uprooted many trees, taking toolsheds (and at least one generator) with them and blocking roads. A […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham/New Bedford Lodge No. 73 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and community service, […] Read more »
MassAudubon and Mattapoisett Land Trust have partnered up to run a fun family hike this winter, Tracks and Traces. Join us for a hike on Saturday January 13 in the Old Aucoot District where we will be searching for signs of wildlife. We will learn about animal tracks and other clues that help us to […] Read more »
Rochester’s Select Board on Tuesday night approved a Special Town Meeting warrant with a wider variety of articles than most annual town meetings have. The first of the 10 articles on the January 22 warrant (7:00 pm at Rochester Memorial School, 16 Pine Street) will accept a law that mandates the town boost […] Read more »
One of the stops on our last summer’s scavenger hunt was the stone arch bridge. Finding the bridge was probably the biggest challenge on the list unless you’ve participated in the Rochester Memorial Day River Race. While several large rocks and our many stone walls get the most attention, the rock arch bridge is a […] Read more »
Rochester is updating its plans on two fronts and wants the public’s input. Right now, a survey on the town website is seeking input on its Hazard Mitigation Plan, which, as Town Planner Nancy Durfee describes in a press release, “enables municipalities to identify risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and develop […] Read more »
Dr. Allan Pineda’s filing for a Special Permit for property owned at 33 Church Street, across the street from his residence at 15 North Street, was finally heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals on December 21. There had been a slight delay since the application was received due to processes that dealt […] Read more »
As the New Year unfolds, get ready for exciting new events and the comeback of your favorite activities at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library Children’s Room. On Wednesday, January 10 at 11 am, join us as we explore mindfulness with our littles. Mindfulness is beneficial for children as it helps them develop self-awareness, emotional […] Read more »