Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents visual prints by A. Santos. The exhibit, entitled “Ad(h)orable: Half Horrible, Half Adorable,” is on display through August 31. Visit the Mattapoisett Library at 7 Barstow Street and feast your eyes on the newest art exhibit you didn’t know you needed by New Bedford native, A. Santos. […] Read more »
To the Editor: It seems like the petitioner desiring to rescind our May 12 Town Meeting vote to increase the number of Mattapoisett Select Board members is mixing apples and oranges. His misinformation of the different town projects continues to muddy the waters in his recent letter to the editor. His disrespectful profiling of […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board on August 4 could not decide on whether a potential municipal separate stormwater systems bylaw, also known as MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems), should be a general or zoning bylaw. The board, however, went through a draft written by a subcommittee, and will decide on August 18 which […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. The best way to figure out what was going on was to read Washington’s papers and General Orders of the time period, as there was daily correspondence and orders put […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is launching our brand-new Makerspace. Marion Makes will launch Tuesday, August 19 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Join us for giveaways, demos, and crafts. Meet our new in-library and circulating crafting equipment including sewing and embroidery machines, paper and laser cutters, and so much more. Become a maker with Marion […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Town Band would like to thank everyone who attended our recent concert, featuring movie music. Our final concert of the season will take place on August 20. This concert will feature a selection of requests received throughout the summer, as well as a few from last year. At this time, we are no […] Read more »
Gosnold Division and Training Ship Patriot State of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps are welcoming new applicants to the training program at Mass. Maritime Academy. Young men and women between the ages of 11 and 17 who may be interested in nautical or military opportunities are encouraged to join. Scheduled events include an annual […] Read more »
Recently, the President of the United States, who’s name you may have forgotten, was seen walking around the roof of the White House. When asked by reporters, shouting from the ground, what he was up to, he said he was finding a way “to spend my money for the American people.” Official word […] Read more »
Lauri Carlson, John Jenney and Faith Ball recently donated Strawberry Point and the Pine Islands south and west of Pine Island Pond to the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT.) All three are the children of David (deceased) and Janet Jenney, well-known and remembered Mattapoisett residents. These lands have been loved by the family since the early […] Read more »
August 5 & 6 – ORR Bulldog Sail team joined the Tuesday night Ensign racers on a beautiful night along with a couple new spectator boats. It was a great night of racing and a great night to be on the water watching the races. The ORR 420s sailed 3 races with three different winners. […] Read more »