The League of Women Voters South Coast will be hosting a Candidates’ Night for the benefit of Mattapoisett voters on Wednesday, May 3, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Old Hammondtown School. Read more »
Mattapoisett Candidates’ Night
Drainage ‘Critical’ to Bike Path Progress
A public information meeting regarding the next phase of the Mattapoisett Bike Path was hosted by the town in concert with the Bike Path Committee. Featured presenters were Pare Corporation members Amy Archer and Tim Thompson, who led the audience of approximately 30 through processes that have been completed and conceptual planning of Phase 2a. […] Read more »
Ospreys Ahead of Schedule
It was well over 50 years ago that the sad story of Osprey numbers along the south shore of Buzzards Bay was almost completely depleted due to the wide spraying of DDT poisoning the thickness of their egg’s shells, preventing them from hatching. In the years from 1860 to 1979, the fledgling numbers were […] Read more »
Learn about Warblers: Warbler Workshop
Learn all about warblers at this free event hosted by the Nasketucket Bird Club on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Spring is one of the best times to see warblers. This workshop is devoted solely to the hard-to-see, but incredibly beautiful warblers. We will learn about tips and […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Library Hosts North Sea Gas
The Purrington Lecture Series presents a concert with Scotland’s beloved folk group, North Sea Gas, on Tuesday, May 2 at 6:00 pm in the Community Room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. Forty years and stronger than ever. “North Sea Gas” is one of Scotland’s most popular folk bands with great […] Read more »
ORRJH Students of the Month
Silas D. Coellner, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for February, 2023 Green Team: Addison C. Roy & Grace M. Hebert Orange Team: Caitlin J. Wilson & Krishi J. Patel Blue Team: Lilyann M. Rounseville & Oliver W. Hannack Red Team: Karley A. Pinto & Alexander […] Read more »
Joseph T. Bowers
Joseph T. Bowers, 95, of Fairhaven passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at home. Born in Dorchester, MA he was the son of the late Joseph L. And Catherine R. (Barrett) Blowers. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Cecile M. (Gauvin) Bowers and his son, Michael R. Bowers. A WWII Navy […] Read more »
John Anthony Potito
John Anthony Potito, 81, of Wareham passed away at home on April 19, 2023. He was the husband of Rosary Ann (Wilbur) Potito and the son of the late John A. Potito, Sr. and Shirley (Blanchard) Laflamme. He was born in Springfield and lived in Wareham for over 50 years. Mr. Potito served […] Read more »
Housing Production Plan Approved
Marion Planning Board member Chris Collings has been skeptical about housing developments that at market value are still out of economic reach for young families. So he was quite enthused to read the latest iteration of the 2022 Housing Production Plan. “What really caught my attention was Page 32, Implementation Strategies … I […] Read more »
So You Think You Know Teaching
I needed a job. Right out of college my father informed me that I had six months to get one or get married. With no marriage prospects on the horizon, I signed up to substitute teach at Old Rochester. It would keep Dad off my back, and with the military draft looming, my plan […] Read more »