They don’t call them smart phones for nothing. I’m not one to complain – don’t say it – but I swear my phone knows what I am thinking. Perusing the menus of nearby restaurants recently, I have noticed that the cost of eating out has skyrocketed. A nice clam plate is pushing $30. A […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Tuesday, July 18 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ying Dynasty, 24 County Rd, Mattapoisett. Topics for discussion are: 1) Local initiatives, 2) Upcoming events, 3) Sharing ideas with your like-minded neighbors, 4) Support of candidates in future elections If interested, […] Read more »
Patrick Janicki, of Mattapoisett, graduated from The University of Tampa on Saturday, May 6. Janicki graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management BS. The following students were named to the College of the Holy Cross’ Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring Semester of the 2022-23 academic year. The following […] Read more »
Sharon Doyon and Susan Perkins brought home a blue ribbon when they entered the esteemed Newport Flower Show June 23-25, this year held at the Marble House mansion. The gardeners are members of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club gardening committee and had participated in the coveted event once before, but imagine their surprise and delight […] Read more »
The Fisher Cat has a typical, weasel-anatomy shape with a long, slender body, short legs and a fuzzy tail. It also has a long, pointed face with large, rounded ears set close to the head. It is well-adapted for climbing with sharp retractable claws similar to that of a domestic cat. Its coloration is generally […] Read more »
Susan Miller brought an idea to the Marion Affordable Housing Trust on Tuesday night, and Terri Santos may have identified the missing link to make it work. During the public meeting held at the Police Station, the two AHT members expressed interest in a collaboration that would put free rain barrels in the […] Read more »
After engineer David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon & Leone, Inc., went through a list of changes previously requested by the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission for a Notice of Intent filing for proposed work at 89 Mattapoisett Neck Road, it was determined during Monday night’s public meeting that the case would be continued. It was […] Read more »
The Rev. Robert Malm, Interim Rector St. Peter’s on the Canal, Buzzards Bay, will conduct services Sunday, July 16 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 […] Read more »
With a life well lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Ruth Nicolaci on July 2, 2023, at her home with her family present. Born in Highland Park, NJ and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Alice (Hauske) Hiller, and the widow of John F. Nicolaci. She […] Read more »
There is definitely an uptick in tick-borne illnesses this season. Tick-borne diseases, namely Lyme, Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis, can affect people of any age. Please know to expect ticks here in Mattapoisett and in neighboring towns. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas and on animals. When you and your pet spend […] Read more »