Steven Johnston Tower of Hingham, Massachusetts, died suddenly on November 15 at his home in Hingham. Starting his life in Hingham, Massachusetts, in 1960, he was the second son of Arthur Tower and Betty (Johnston) Tower. He attended North Adams State College but eventually graduated from Northeastern University. He would go on to spend […] Read more »
Baron H Martin
Judge Baron H Martin, loving husband, dedicated father and former Chief Justice of the 4th District Court in Wareham passed away peacefully on November 16 with his beloved wife Joan by his side. He was 97 years old. Born in Boston, son of the late Baron H. and Margaret Jones Elliot Martin, he lived […] Read more »
Town Meetings
I missed the recent Town Meeting, again. I regret that but they are held at night and since I became old, I no longer drive at night. I’ve tried going with friends, but I am a stay-until-the-end kind of guy, and they often want to leave early. Also, because I am old, I have to […] Read more »
Holy Ghost Reuse Committee to Meet
During the November 20 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board, member Nathan Ketchel reported that the Holy Ghost Reuse Committee has been preparing for a public meeting. The date is currently scheduled to be January 24, 2024 to be held in the Fire Station meeting room. It is hoped that the meeting will solicit additional […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
In early New England, settlers from England were familiar with both harvest festivals and days of thanksgiving. While today these two events have merged into our Thanksgiving holiday, in early New England, they were separate. A day of thanksgiving usually called for a lengthy church service, while a harvest festival was a coming together to […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Library Holiday Open House
Join the Mattapoisett Sustainability Partnership and the Mattapoisett Library for a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 2 at 2:00 pm. Members of the Partnership will have upcycled crafts, a gift-wrapping station, and holiday snacks for all ages to enjoy. Bring gifts you purchased from the local Christmas Fairs to wrap away from prying eyes. […] Read more »
BBC Announces Completion of Water Project
Looking around from the middle of cold, windy farmland only a couple of football fields away from Mattapoisett’s borders to neighboring Fairhaven and Acushnet, a layman would never guess he was standing on top of a regional water resource. On Monday morning, Buzzards Bay Coalition Vice President Brendan Annett visited the land to the […] Read more »
Rochester Historical Society Holiday Organ Sing
The Rochester Historical Society will be hosting a Holiday Organ Sing at 2:00 on December 10 at the historical museum 355 County Road. We will have music and refreshments to celebrate the upcoming holiday. There is no charge (though donations to our organ fund are always greatly appreciated) but we ask everyone to bring an […] Read more »
Barnstable Model Considered for Short-Term Rentals
Marion Planning Board Chairman Tucker Burr polled his membership on Monday night, asking each to put into few words, if possible, why the town needs a short-term-rental bylaw and what that would accomplish. The same invitation would be extended to concerned attendees who live in usually coastal neighborhoods that they believe are being infiltrated […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club’s Greens Sale
The Fourth Annual Mattapoisett Woman’s Club’s Greens Sale will be held on Saturday, December 2 at the Old Fire Station on Route 6 at Barstow Street, from 9:00 am until we’re sold out or 1:00 pm, whichever comes first. Please note, last year everything was gone by 10:30 am. This year’s offerings include handmade […] Read more »