To The Editor: There is an old saying about history repeating itself, and it certainly was true in the 20th century. The brave souls in World War I were responsible for preserving the freedom enjoyed by the Americans living back then. I remember when the last of those World War I vets passed into […] Read more »
Nasketucket Bird Club
A Journey into the Amazon: Exploring some of the Western Hemisphere’s Unknown Areas for Shorebirds on Wednesday, November 15, at 6:30 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library (Virtual option available.) The Amazon is one of the most mythical places on earth. Home to alluring jungles, the largest volume of freshwater of any river […] Read more »
Recusals Don’t Delay Actions
Toby Burr and Norm Hills both stepped away from the head table at different moments to recuse themselves from the actions of the Marion Select Board on Tuesday night at the Police Station. Burr, the chairman, abstained from the board’s discussion and vote to grant requests for town plowing of three private roads: […] Read more »
Lees’ Downsized House Gains Approval
John and Pamela Lees will finally build their house at 49 Water Street after the Marion Conservation Commission voted to grant an Amended Order of Conditions (SE 041-1372) for proposed project modifications resulting in a reduction in the scope of work. Appearing before the commission on November 1, project representative Dave Davignon of […] Read more »
Marion Natural History Museum
Join us for Geologic History of Cranberry Bogs on November 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Marion Natural History Museum. This event is free. Join USDA Soil Scientist, Maggie Payne, in exploring the geologic history of cranberry bogs. With over 17 years of experience as a soil scientist studying coastal and upland soils […] Read more »
George’s Pony Pasture Stone Wall Restoration
The Rochester Land Trust has launched a fundraising campaign to restore the stone walls at “George’s Pony Pasture” on Mattapoisett Road. The campaign has raised $16,000 so far, $8000 from Land Trust members and another $8000 from an anonymous donor who offered to match every dollar raised, up to $10,000. Masons began work on the […] Read more »
Sperry Proposes Storage Building
The Marion Planning Board heard from Matt Sperry of Rochester-based sail supplier Sperry Fabric Architecture regarding the company’s plans for a parcel it bought in Marion. The continued Presubmission Conference held on Monday night at the Police Station for site-plan review for construction of a 30×90-foot metal storage building at 19 Marconi Lane […] Read more »
MCAS Scores Reviewed
The October 26 meeting of the Mattapoisett School Committee heard a presentation on MCAS testing data that was generally encouraging, but the committee did not shy away from efforts to pinpoint areas where it can help facilitate improvement in weaker areas. The summary of scores were as follows: 530-560 Exceeding Expectations, 500-529 Meeting […] Read more »
Dr. Clarence John Myatt
Dr. Clarence John Myatt, known to all as Ben, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023. He was a dedicated dentist, a proud Air Force veteran, and an accomplished athlete. Ben’s journey through life was marked by resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to family and community. Born on June 16, 1935, Ben was […] Read more »
Stone Wall Building & Repair Workshop
Back by popular demand, Mattapoisett Land Trust is holding another stonewall building workshop, but this time it is focused on stonewall repairs. Stonewalls are ever-present in this region of Massachusetts, remnants of our history from the days when farms and pastures spanned the majority of Southeastern MA. Today, many homes and properties are still defined […] Read more »