Get ready for the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library Annual Jewelry and Accessory Sale. Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, November 18 from 10 am to 2 pm for the annual Friends of the Mattapoisett Library Jewelry and Accessory Sale. Friends’ members will have a chance to shop at the preview sale the […] Read more »
To the Editor: Mattapoisett will hold a Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 6th at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Rochester Regional High School. Article 7 asks voters to accept the proposed layout of Old Slough Road so that the Town may complete the restoration of this road for use as an emergency access […] Read more »
Mattapoisett resident Ed Doherty’s two life-long passions spawned his two books, “Seven Miles After Sundown,” his tome on surfcasting for striped bass along the Cape Cod Canal (published in 2018), and his recent release, “Laughs, Lies & American Justice,” which recounts his 37 years as a district court clerk-magistrate. In a similar way, […] Read more »
Come and enjoy the fun on December 14 as the Marion Council on Aging and the Mattapoisett Council on Aging travel to the Newport Playhouse. Transportation will be provided and will leave the Marion COA at 10:30 am and arrive back at approximately 5:15 pm. You will enjoy a scrumptious buffet with lots of […] Read more »
Build a Bog. Wednesday, November 15, 3:30 to 4:30. Let’s investigate how cranberry bogs were created from glacial times to now. What is required to keep them healthy and productive? Every child will go home with a miniature bog in a cup. Learn more and register at marionmuseum.org/event/build-a-bog. Fall Forests, Wednesday November 8, 3:30 […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board has approved the site plan for the town’s new Department of Public Works operations center to be built off Benson Brook Road and off Mill Street. Ken Motta, a senior project manager with Field Engineering, was on hand for the continued public hearing and opened by telling the board […] Read more »
Police Chief Richard B. Nighelli is pleased to share that the Marion Police Department is sponsoring a two-session women’s self-defense program next week on Monday, November 6 and Wednesday, November 8 from 6-9 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street. The Marion Police Department will host an interactive two-session program for women […] Read more »
On Sunday, November 5, the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Road, will be open from 1:00 to 3:00. This will provide a chance to view our new exhibit, Maps Signs Celebration: Part 2 and also to do some Christmas shopping. It’s always good to get sweatshirt orders in early to make sure they arrive […] Read more »
Al Caron retired from the New Bedford Public Schools, where for many years he taught English to middle-school students. One of the tools he employed to try and engage the students was keeping a journal. Fast forward, Caron has continued to give students opportunities to explore their writing skills through a very special program. […] Read more »
The Charles R. Washburn Memorial Trust is proud to announce its new President, Meredith M. Days. Meredith was voted in by Trust members on August 8. Meredith has been an active participant in working with Trust members for many years and will be replacing former president Wayne A. Mattson. The Trust was formed on […] Read more »