Stanley Thomas, 95, formerly of Mattapoisett, MA, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023. He was the son of the late Irving and Clara Thomas. Stan grew up in southern New Jersey, where he developed a love for the outdoors through hunting and fishing with his family. He excelled in high school as a […] Read more »
Village Street Project Discussed
During the October 24 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board, the members met with Jamie Pisano of the engineering firm VHB, which has been charged with creating village-street, roadway-improvement plans for approximately two years. In September, when VHB’s representatives came before the board, they brought the troubling news that some 36 trees would need […] Read more »
Visual Emotions
“Sidelong, the whole evening, he watched her yellow sweater…,” a sweater that has come to symbolize a budding love, one that would produce an author and artist, a master craftsman, a woman whose reflections either through visual arts or writing expresses emotions. Margot Wizansky’s latest published compilation of poems is titled “The Yellow […] Read more »
Rochester Historical Museum Hours
The Rochester Historical Museum will be open on Sunday, October 29 from 1:00-3:00. It’s a good opportunity to explore our current exhibit, Maps Signs and Celebrations as well as a chance to browse our gift shop. Arrangements to visit at a different time can be arranged by getting in touch with Sue, sash48@comcast.net, 508-295-8908 or […] Read more »
Oyster Farm Tour
The Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street is proud to announce its next fall tour as part of its Hidden Histories & Invisible Industries Walking Tours. Bob Field will share all he knows about oyster farming on a tour of his Copper Beech Oyster Farm from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 28. […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Free Public Library
On Saturday, October 28 at 10:30 am, the Mattapoisett Library is thrilled to welcome Buildwave, an innovative and engaging program designed for patrons aged 6 and up. Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game. Over the course of the workshop, students construct with over a dozen different building materials, including […] Read more »
Maritime Center Clears Final Funding Hurdle
The pivotal appropriation of $1,202,688 was approved by an overwhelming majority at Marion’s Special Fall Town Meeting held Monday night at Sippican Elementary School, green-lighting construction of a new Maritime Center that will upgrade and centralize Harbormaster Department operations at Island Wharf. Added to $1,603,000 in previously awarded grant funding from the state’s […] Read more »
Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library
Costume Karaoke and Great Pumpkin Contest – Thursday October 26 at 6pm. Music, food, and fun. Join us for Halloween Karaoke at the library. Don’t forget to drop in to cast your votes for our Great Pumpkin Contest. Halloween Book Crafts – Friday October 27 from 3 to 5 – Drop in anytime between […] Read more »
Marion Garden Group
The monthly meeting of the Marion Garden Group will be held on Tuesday, November 7 at 9:00 am in St. Gabriel’s Parish Hall. The program features “Ruth Loiseau: From the White House to Your House.” Back by popular demand, the former White House floral designer will entertain with stories from six presidential administrations as she […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Yacht Club Awards Banquet
The Mattapoisett Yacht Club held its annual awards banquet on Sunday, October 15. Commodore Rich Gleason opened the meeting by thanking all that attended and a special thanks to all the new members that joined this year. First speaker was MYC cruising director Carlos DeSousa who highlighted the activities of the group. The cruising group […] Read more »