My grandmother was a gentle lady, but every time her cat had kittens, she picked out the one that looked like it might be the best mouser (how she knew that was beyond me), placed the rest in a burlap bag with a large rock and threw the bag into the pond, which was […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Museum is delighted to host a captivating watercolor painting class on June 2, at 6:30 pm. Led by local artist Lana Quann of “The Wandering Brush,” this beginner-friendly workshop offers participants the opportunity to unlock their creativity and create unique, one-of-a-kind paintings. Whether you’re a novice or have dabbled in watercolor before, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day events will be held on Monday, May 29 at Center School. Events will begin at 1:30 pm in the gymnasium. The guest speaker is Mattapoisett’s own Colby Rottler, CDR USN (Ret). At the end of scheduled indoor events, the program will move outside with the American Legion Post 280 and the Old […] Read more »
Molly’s Cove is traversed by Mattapoisett Neck Road with a culvert that is in dire need of improvement. The area has been studied for some time by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and in 2021 by the Woods Hole Group which developed several options for the roadway in a future world where overtopping and flooding […] Read more »
Laurence and Janet Reinhart received an Order of Conditions at the May 10 Marion Conservation Commission meeting, allowing the applicants to add new bay windows and a new door, landing and stairs, along with installation of a new masonry patio, removal and installation of a retaining wall, removal and replacement of an existing concrete […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is proud to announce that the Old Rochester Regional School District has received a Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts nationwide that demonstrate outstanding achievement […] Read more »
Renowned vocalist and cultural educator, “Candida Rose” Baptista, will perform at the Mattapoisett Museum on June 1, at 6:00 pm. Baptista, a second-generation American-born Cape Verdean hailing from New Bedford, Massachusetts, is known for her captivating blend of Cape Verdean musical roots and American jazz influences, which she calls “KabuJazz.” Her debut album, “KabuMerikana: The […] Read more »
Rochester’s Memorial Day events will be held on Sunday, May 28 due to the Boat Race on Memorial Day. Events will begin at 12:00 pm in front of the Rochester Town Hall. The procession will then proceed on foot to Daggett Square and then return to the Town Hall. There will be refreshments and snacks […] Read more »
To the Editor; I am an avid walker [year round] I can’t tell you how much I personally appreciate the engineering marvel we have in our town. The population that use the bike path in the winter are few, to say the least. Now the weather has entered a Spring phase, the population […] Read more »
Martha E. Williamson (nee Goodwin), daughter of Albert and Evelyn Goodwin, passed away peacefully January 26th, 2023 at the age of 73. Martha was a resident of Mattapoisett for over 20 years prior to moving West. She was employed in the food service industry. Martha relocated to Venice, Florida in the mid-90’s to assist her […] Read more »