Scout Troop 31 Rochester is hosting a golf outing fundraiser on Tuesday August 22, at the Back Nine in Lakeville. Sponsorships start at $100 to sponsor a hole and larger corporate packages are available. A round of golf and dinner is $125 per person or $40 for dinner alone. There will be contests, giveaways and […] Read more »
The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the Spring 2023 semester: –Samuel Gordon of Marion. Gordon, a May graduate, majored in economics at Hamilton. –Abigail LaCasse of Mattapoisett. LaCasse, a May graduate, majored in psychology at Hamilton. –Katherine Solowey of Mattapoisett. Solowey, a rising junior majoring in economics, is […] Read more »
The sad truth about Mattapoisett’s tree canopy in the village area is its age. Many, if not all, of the trees that provide shade along the village streets have suffered from storm damage, disease and, yes, even old age. On July 17, the Mattapoisett Planning Board held four public hearings to debate the future […] Read more »
The couple looked as though they were lost, not sure whether to take a left onto Barstow Street toward the library or continue on toward the beach. I had seen them earlier while on my daily walk. They were at the end of Long Wharf looking out over the harbor, glancing up at the newly […] Read more »
The Rev. Marc Eames, Priest-in-Charge St. John’s Church, Vernon, CT will conduct services Sunday, July 23 at 8 and 10 am at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 34 Water Street, 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 the […] Read more »
For centuries artists have used color and/or shading to communicate light such as moon or sunlight, lamps and candles, or moods. The contrast between light and dark, the tension created by these two visual forces, continues to create opportunities for the artist to explore new realms of expression. Now the Marion Art Center’s gallery […] Read more »
Marion Chief of Police Richard Nighelli and Fire Chief Brian Jackvony, the town’s Emergency Management director and deputy director, shared guidance on hurricane awareness and preparedness this season. Governor Maura Healey proclaimed July 9-15 as Hurricane Preparedness Week, and June 1 marked the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season (through November 30.) […] Read more »
The year-and-a-half-old 89 Box Turtle Drive dispute over owner Doug Rose clearing land there too close to wetlands without a permit is slightly closer to resolution but not close enough for Rochester’s Conservation Commission. Conservation Agent Merilee Kelly reported to the commission during Tuesday night’s public meeting that her office has received a […] Read more »
Elizabeth A. “Betsy” (Callaghan) Barclay, 74, of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late David W. Barclay. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph and Sheila (McKoan) Callaghan, she was raised in New Bedford and lived in Fairhaven for […] Read more »
C. Denison Makepeace II, age 89, passed away peacefully at home In Marion, MA on June 28, 2023. He was surrounded by family and the gentle care of Hospice of Community Nurse Home Care of Fairhaven. He was known as “Denny” to his family and friends. Denny is survived by his wife of 67 […] Read more »