In its quinquennial State of Buzzards Bay Report, the Buzzards Bay Coalition points to three drivers that led to an uptick in the overall Bay Health Score, the first increase since the organization began tracking Bay health in this way in 2003. The report’s findings also caution that changes attributed to climate change, including warmer […] Read more »
Arlene R. (Govoni) Sullivan, 91, of Mattapoisett passed away Tuesday April 25, 2023. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Sullivan. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Carl J. and Rose E. (McDermott) Govoni, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life before moving to Mattapoisett upon her marriage […] Read more »
June (Billings) Bryant, 105, of Wareham transitioned peacefully at Tobey Hospital on April 25, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Willard (Bill) Bryant. Born in Brockton on June 29, 1917, June moved to Onset with her family when she was three. She was the devoted daughter of the late Fred Billings […] Read more »
Janice A Kirby, 77, of Rochester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday April 27th. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband George A Kirby III. Janice was born in New Bedford MA, the daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Veary) Stringer. Jan met George at the Portuguese Feast in […] Read more »
It was received as good news when on April 25, three business days after the Mattapoisett Select Board meeting held April 20, it was learned that Phase 1b of the Bike Path is to open. Select Board member Jordan Collyer, who has taken the lead on dealing with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation […] Read more »
Laughter is good for the soul. No, no wait. Laughter is good for the body and soul, and no one knows that better than those artists who ply their talents in an industry that continues to generate guffaws, chuckles, smiles, or just a confirming nod that itself says, “I get it.” Enter the cartoonists. […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3. We meet at the American Legion Eastman Post on Depot Street. Doors open at 5 pm for social time followed by dinner at 6 pm. Our speaker program begins at 6:45. Colby will be preparing a filling and delicious meal. New members […] Read more »
The League of Women of South Coast is hosting a Candidates’ Night at Old Hammondtown School on Wednesday, May 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Don Cuddy will act as Moderator for the event. All candidates running for Town Offices have been invited to participate in the event. There will be three components to […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center’s Arts & Crafts instructor Aylin Cetik is offering birthday parties in the MAC Studio. Parties for ages 4 and up will be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays, with 15-20 minutes reserved at the end of the party for a sweet treat. Available times are 10 am-11:30 am or 1:00 pm-2:30 pm. […] Read more »
Marion Harbormaster Isaac Perry made his first appearance before the Marion Resources Commission since he recovered from a winter back surgery. Perry began with “a huge thank you to Adam (Murphy) and Dave (Wilson) for keeping the ball rolling while I was out. “(Their efforts) really made the transition from surgery and recovery back […] Read more »