May is a busy month at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The library has two exciting upcoming programs for families. On Saturday, May 20 at 11 am, join us for an exciting game of Family Jeopardy. Gather the family together and test your knowledge of a variety of trivia categories. There are prizes for […] Read more »
Three (3) candidates are on the Mattapoisett Town Election ballot for one (1) open seat on the Select Board. Tyler Macallister, Incumbent What is my vision for Mattapoisett over the next three years? Next 10 years? I write this on the day of my 10th annual Town Meeting as a member of the […] Read more »
Serious business goes on in Washington, or so they say. Much of it is in the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court of the United States. I use the word hallowed, which is defined on CollinsDictionary.com as “something that is respected … old, important and has a good reputation.” The Court of course […] Read more »
Jesse Pratt of Marion, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Pratt was initiated at University of Massachusetts. Aidan Ridings of Mattapoisett, was recently inducted into Lambda Epsilon Sigma, Stonehill College’s honor society. The organization recognizes outstanding juniors and seniors […] Read more »
Greetings from Plumb Library. Welcome to BookRemarks, our new monthly feature focusing on all things library related. Let’s talk about book clubs. Your Library offers a number of opportunities for you to come out and be social in book-related ways. Book clubs are a great way to meet new people, learn about new authors […] Read more »
Editor’s note: Three (3) candidates are on the Mattapoisett Town Election ballot for two (2) open seats on the Trustees of the Public Library. Ruth Oliver Jolliffe, Incumbent I am Ruth Oliver Jolliffe, and I am running for reelection for trustee of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Books and libraries have been my […] Read more »
Rochester’s Planning Board Tuesday informally reviewed a plan to construct a 20,000-square-foot building on New Bedford Road to restore, detail and store collectible cars. Project engineer Bill Madden explained Briggs Hobby Barn is being built by Mark and Ashley Briggs for personal and not commercial use on a 10.9-acre parcel that was once […] Read more »
The elegant looking Mute Swan is the very same bird of dramatic Russian Ballets and European fairy tales of children’s literature. They were first brought to this country to decorate and give styling to public parks, ponds, lakes and city zoos. Today their distribution has gone wild by escaping from original purpose. But […] Read more »
On April 28, 42 Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School students competed at the annual SkillsUSA state competition held in Marlborough, MA. Upper Cape Tech competed with technical schools from all over Massachusetts. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving nearly a quarter of a million high school and college students. SkillsUSA has the active […] Read more »
The elegant and formal tea, hosted by the First Congregational Church of Marion last Saturday, was a delightful success. The linen-covered tables were set with delicate teacups, sterling silver and the traditional, three-tiered tray of finger sandwiches, scones and sweets. The King’s Tea, imported from England, amazed even the non-tea drinkers. Beverly Peduzzi, church organist, […] Read more »