The Mattapoisett Free Public Library has an array of exciting children’s events planned for December. On Saturday, December 9, between 1 pm and 3 pm, children aged 6 and up can unleash their creativity in the children’s room by crafting their very own Travel Lego Box – a personalized space for taking Legos on […] Read more »
Sally L. Sleeper Cottrill passed away on Monday December 4, 2023. She was 77 years old. Born in New Bedford, MA on December 3, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Donald H. and Esther V. (Sohlman) Sleeper. She was a longtime resident of both Fairhaven, MA and Marion, MA. She was […] Read more »
After a continued public hearing (from November 21) on the Board of Assessors Tax Classification for the Town of Marion, the Marion Select Board voted on Tuesday afternoon to approve a factor of 1, meaning a single tax rate for the town. Board of Assessors Chairperson Pat DeCosta said that 93.7% of the town’s […] Read more »
Subdivision rules and regulations have a deeper history in our state than one might believe. As far back as 1891, the City of Boston drafted its first comprehensive subdivision control statute. During the early 1900s, additional regulations and rules were added, language modified, including but not limited to subdivision powers which were conferred to […] Read more »
The following students have achieved honors for the first term at Old Rochester Regional High School; Highest Honors: Sarah Cabral, Rosemary Clark, Rylie Coughlin, Sage Elia, David Fredette, Katherine Guevara, Jacob Hadley, Keira Hart-Bonville, Theo Jacobsen, Genevieve Kelly, Madison Lucas, Megan McFadyen, Jonathan Nguyen, Xavier Pateakos, Jiya Patel, Alexander Pither, Hannah Thorell, Amanda Tomasso, […] Read more »
Friends of Plumb Library Holiday Fair Fundraiser – The Friends Holiday Fair Fundraiser is here. Please stop by between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday, December 9 and help support the Friends of Plumb Library. Take a photo with one of Santa’s Helpers from noon-1 pm. You can shop via the Pick-a-Prize Basket Auction, […] Read more »
Catherine J. “Kay” (Cousey) Levine, 90, of Mattapoisett died November 30, 2023, peacefully in her sleep at Nemasket Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Paul I. Levine, and they recently celebrated their 67th Wedding Anniversary. Born in Waterbury, CT. She was the daughter of the late Vincent J. and Catherine […] Read more »
A new feature at the annual Holiday Book Sale at the Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion will be a Raffle of more than a dozen unique gift baskets. These include a Family Movie Night Basket, a Baby Book Lover Basket, a Baseball Fan’s Basket, a Winter Gardening Basket, a Secret Life of Bees Basket and […] Read more »
The Marion Garden Group’s annual Holiday Boutique opens on Saturday, December 9 at 9:00 am sharp and closes at 12:30 pm. An array of wreaths, garlands, table decorations and hand-made one-of-a-kind ornaments will be installed in the Marion Music Hall. The historic building lends itself as an elegant backdrop to showcase the various items for […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street invites the community to join together on Sunday, December 17 at 4:00 pm. Join us for a Holiday Sing-along led by Steve LaValley and accompanied by Gail Roberts. The song list will include old time favorites such as Jingle Bells, Rudolf, Deck the Halls and many more. Song […] Read more »