To the Editor; Regarding the recent “See You at The Library” event held on August 5th at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, it’s my conclusion that some folks wanted to rouse a protest based on false premises. A detractor of the event claimed that the flyer used to promote the event implies the […] Read more »
Misrepresentations
To the Editor: Please allow me to clarify and illuminate several “misrepresentations” concerning the “See You at The Library” event held on Saturday, August 5th at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library: -Disturbingly, several residents reported that they felt threatened attending the event after they received messages from “friends” warning them of plans to […] Read more »
Restoration Plan in Place
Rochester’s Conservation Commission Tuesday approved the long-awaited buffer-zone restoration plan for 89 Box Turtle Drive, a year-and-a-half old after the dispute started over property owner Doug Rose clearing land there too close to wetlands without a permit. The restoration plan that the petitioner’s representative, Brad Holmes, presented to the commission proposes the area […] Read more »
Shute Sees Crown as Tool for Impact
Some argue Rochester was the birthplace of the American revolt against the British – at least locally. If all goes well, it could be the hometown of the next Mrs. America. Rochester native Amanda (Suprenant) Shute, 36, moved to Maine six years ago and this year was crowned Mrs. Maine after competing in […] Read more »
In Praise of All Artists
There is a finite number of superlatives available in the English language, words to describe something outstanding, something that radiates beauty, something that is wonderful. But there is an infinite number of words that describe emotions like the universe of emotions evoked by the 2023 Summer Members Show at the Marion Art Center now on […] Read more »
Shellfish with the MNHM
Shellfish with the Marion Natural History Museum will be presented on August 18, from 9 to 12 for Grades 2 – 6. Can you tell a bivalve from a mollusk? We’ll be taking a look at the upwellers on Island Wharf, learning about oysters and other shellfish with Marion’s Shellfish Warden and hearing about the […] Read more »
The Best of Broadway
On Friday, August 18, the Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a program of music from the Broadway stage. The program, which features a guest vocalist and includes highlights from some of Broadway’s most memorable shows, is as follows: The Showman – H. Akers Variations on a Korean Folk Song – […] Read more »
No Solution in Sight for Bylaws
The Codification Committee remains in suspension since being taken from the purview of the Planning Board per a 1955 Town Meeting vote discovered only weeks ago. The plan to reconstitute the committee to report directly to the Select Board has brought about recurring debate, mainly between board members Randy Parker and Norm Hills, […] Read more »
Tornado Leaves Work for Homeowners, Mattapoisett
The good news is that no one was hurt. That sentiment is what we heard as we followed up with Mattapoisett Town Administrator Mike Lorenco, Water and Sewer Superintendent Henri Renauld and homeowner Sue Linhares regarding the August 8 tornado. That is not to say that the damage created by the EF-1 tornado […] Read more »
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
On Sunday, August 20, The Rev. Benjamin Straley, St. Stephen’s Church, Providence, RI, will conduct services at 8 and 10 am at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 34 Water St., Mattapoisett, next to the Town Beach. During its 139th summer season St. Philip’s invites clergy from near and far to conduct services each week using […] Read more »