Greetings from Plumb Library. Welcome to BookRemarks, a monthly feature focusing on all things library related. Over 3 billion packages are shipped each year in the U.S. between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Those packages contain all manner of things from art supplies to zoo keeper uniforms, a hand-knit scarf from your Grandma, a perk […] Read more »
The second discussion held by the Marion Planning Board on short-term rentals ushered in the perspective of people doing the renting, and Monday night’s public meeting at the Police Station was well attended as the board entertained more points of view. “Eighty percent of our business are guests here for something to do […] Read more »
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the land, Town folks were gathering to hear the Tri-County Symphonic Band. The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, celebrates the festive holiday season with its annual Children’s Christmas Concert, on Sunday, December 10, 1:30 pm at the Sippican School, 16 Spring St. […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s newly formed Cemetery and Memorials Advisory Committee has several areas of responsibility. Acting in an advisory manner, the committee will assist the Select Board in matters related to the municipal cemeteries Barlow and Hammond. They will advise and assist in the coordination of memorial bricks and benches. New forms are available for […] Read more »
While the Marion School Committee’s November 30 meeting dealt with the intense academic business of MCAS testing results and the School Improvement Plan, it was also an occasion to celebrate the achievement of many supporters’ goal of getting Sippican Elementary School a Student Resource Officer. Calling it a “landmark introduction,” Old Rochester Regional […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Tree Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 13 at 6:00 pm in the Community Meeting room of the Mattapoisett Public Library. Our special guest is Town Administrator, Michael Lorenco who will give an overview of the Village Road Project and answer questions. The public is welcome, as always. Read more »
The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) recently awarded the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) just over $80,000 to complete a comprehensive study of the tidal marshes west of Mattapoisett Neck Road by June 30, 2024. The study will explore conditions in nearly 250 acres of saltmarsh, currently one of the most degraded salt marshes […] Read more »
The good news out of Tuesday’s Rochester Select Board meeting is that the Police Department has received a $49,700 grant that will be put toward digital radios. “It put us in a really good shape,” said Police Chief Robert Small, who reports that the new equipment will give the department “everything we need.” […] Read more »
Last year, Denmark published statistics on its Gross Domestic Product with and without Novo Nordisk, the giant Danish pharmaceutical company that markets Wegovy – that is how much money is rolling in to the manufacturer of the wildly successful obesity drug. Why are Wegovy and friends such a hit? What should you know about […] Read more »
Society members will be busy December 9 and 10. We’ll be at the Plumb Memorial Library Holiday Sale from 10-2 with all of our historical items, including clothing, books, maps, tick-tack-toes and more. Then the next day we are holding our Holiday Organ Sing at 2:00 at the Museum at 355 County Road. This […] Read more »