The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will be holding donation drop-off times in preparation for their October 7 yard sale. This year, earnings from the sale will go toward renovations of their community hall, including replacement of a rotted door and replacement of shingles with extensive damage from an enthusiastic woodpecker. Please drop off donations at 103 […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health with the help of Marion EMS will be hosting a Drive-Thru Flu Clinic. The clinic will be held on Thursday, September 28 at the Benjamin D Cushing Community Center (Council on Aging), 465 Mill Street (Rt. 6.) The clinic will be a drive-thru under the tent. Please wear a […] Read more »
The Marion Historical Commission is moving forward with Phase 4 of our survey of the town’s historic and architecturally significant properties. This program is funded through the Community Preservation Act. Our consultant, Lynn Smiledge, will focus this phase of work primarily on Converse and Moorings Road, Delano Road, Point Road, Allen’s Point Road, West […] Read more »
Dear Editor: These past few years have shown an increase in extreme weather events across the globe: heat waves, wildfires, drought, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and Sea Level Rise. So far this year, the U.S. has experienced a record fifteen extreme weather disasters totaling nearly $40 billion. Insurance premiums are skyrocketing as climate risk […] Read more »
Shirley Haley of Mattapoisett knows a thing or two about writing. One aspect of writing that she fully appreciates is the labor-intensive nature of the process. It takes a disciplined mind to grind out page after page, follow up on all the edits and rewrites and absorb all the pressure associated with getting the […] Read more »
Engineer David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon & Leone, Inc., came before the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission on Monday night, requesting an Amended Order of Conditions. After acknowledging the sacrifices made on this date in 2001, which was preceded by the Pledge of Allegiance, Davignon explained to the commissioners the nature of the request. […] Read more »
The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the upcoming season. SCCC is open to all students from grade 1-12. Last season there were over 50 singers from 10 different cities and towns throughout the South Coast. Thanks to the support of local cultural councils, the South Coast Community Foundation and generous donors, […] Read more »
Grab a book, bring a chair and head to the library for Let Freedom Read, a statewide read-in to celebrate the freedom to read. What is a read-in? A read-in is a chance to show support for your library by simply showing up to the library to read. It’s as easy as that. Enjoy a […] Read more »
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 7 from 9:00 am to 1 pm at the Cushing Community Center, Route 6 (465 Mill Street), Marion. All items will be priced to sell. – Lots of bargains. Proceeds help the Friends of Marion Council on Aging raise money to support programs for our adult community. Haven’t […] Read more »
Will Tifft of the recently formed Marion Historic District Study Committee appeared before the Marion Select Board during its September 6 public meeting to update the members and the town on the committee’s activities. Tifft said the committee was leaning toward a fairly “soft” set of requirements for recommendation regarding a potential Historic […] Read more »