In a column some time back, I asked if we still have a fence viewer. Well, we do. Recently, the Select Board filled this important governmental position. You may not be familiar with a fence viewer, whose job it is to inspect new fences and settle disputes between landowners. Fence viewing is an […] Read more »
The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Local students included; Maggie Arruda of Marion, Sam Gryska of Marion, Madison Kimball of Marion, Quintin Palmer of Marion, Jo Riley of Marion, Mason Tucker of Marion, Andrew Coucci of Mattapoisett, Chris Gauvin of Mattapoisett, Cooper Newton of Mattapoisett, Ethan Scully […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Recreation is thrilled to announce a new tennis program to be held at Old Rochester High School tennis courts. Join us for Tri-Town Tennis with ORR Boys varsity tennis coach Fil Miguel. The program is open all Tri-Town residents on Mondays, July 10 through August 14. Tennis for all ages. 8:00-9:00 am is […] Read more »
MassAudubon is hosting a Saltmarsh Family Hike with the Mattapoisett Land Trust on Tuesday July 11 from 9:00 – 11:00 am. The program will take families on the MLT Brandt Island Cove trail where MassAudubon educators will teach all about animal tracks, saltmarsh critters, and birds seen along the way. Investigate the unique forest and […] Read more »
During the June 27 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board, Town Administrator Mike Lorenco reported that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has paused implementation of stricter septic regulations for the foreseeable future along the south coast. Lorenco did not go into details but added that there are plans to roll out stiffer […] Read more »
The Striped Bass has always been a prized game fish since colonial times. After the Pilgrims struggled during the first winter in Plymouth, they were saved from starvation by the spring spawning run of the Herring alewives, as well as the Striped Bass. More than a hundred years later, the same was true […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Road Race has a new look. While the race still directs runners through the beautiful village, and the proceeds still provide scholarships to local students, the new course eliminates all the zig zagging of the last mile with its straighter path from Ned’s Point Light to the finish line. Mattapoisett Road Race runners now […] Read more »
On Saturday, July at 2 pm, join us for Tie Dye on the Library Lawn. Bring your own cotton or all natural fiber clothing, cloths, bags, or any other fabric you would like to tie dye. All other supplies will be provided for, along with instructions for a variety of designs. Patrons will be limited […] Read more »
Overcast skies and the occasional shower did not deter the 225 swimmers who participated in this year’s Buzzards Bay Swim, held in New Bedford’s Outer Harbor on Saturday, June 24. Athletes completed the scenic 1.2-mile point-to-point open water course, beginning in New Bedford’s South End, swimming past the iconic Butler Flats Lighthouse and New […] Read more »
Marion Affordable Housing Trust member Susan Miller learned a lot during her participation in a recent South Coast Affordable Housing forum, as expressed during the June 13 public meeting of the AHT. “This was an eye-opener,” said Miller, seeing that the City of New Bedford is a focal point of ARPA funding. […] Read more »