It is Spring again, Tra La! I’m so happy it’s Spring, Tra La! The days are longer The sun is warmer And crocuses, daffodils and tulips abound! And the red, red Robin goes bob, bob, bobbling along the ground. The skies are blue, the snow is past, and the March winds have slowed at last. […] Read more »
Inclusionary Bylaw Debated
At member Jon Henry’s request during Monday night’s public meeting, the Marion Planning Board debated the town’s inclusionary bylaw that requires developers of housing projects to include a percentage of affordable units or pay the town a compensation fee as an escape clause from the requirement. Now that Steen Realty has pulled its […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Congregational Church
Among the most special times of the entire church year is Holy Week, which commemorates the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. Holy Week starts on Palm Sunday, April 2 and culminates on Easter Sunday, April 9. With music, Word, story and scripture, we will observe this special time of year. We hope you will […] Read more »
Homophobia/transphobia
To the Editor; After 25 years of enjoying being a year round resident of Mattapoisett, I am saddened at the arrival of the racist, homophobic “wave” that has recently washed ashore in our community. It is no coincidence that the list of books that some town residents are proposing to eliminate from the jr/sr […] Read more »
Green Community No More
The Rochester Select Board Monday night reviewed the 34 articles proposed for the spring Annual Town Meeting and instantly added one more, perhaps the most impactful of them all. Select Board member Brad Morse motioned to add an article that would remove the town as a Green Community, and the board unanimously agreed. […] Read more »
Food Bank Meeting Wider Needs
With pandemic-related aid from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on a schedule to wind down, many area residents could see an end to a monthly assistance check, and that in itself makes the Marion Food Bank that much more relevant. “A lot of people started saving about 95 extra dollars with their Covid benefit. […] Read more »
MYC Impacted by the Boatyard Fire
The horrific fire that destroyed Mattapoisett Boatyard last August also had a huge impact on the MYC. Not only our Clubhouse, but all its contents are gone. Years of history pictured on the walls, trophies won by MYC racers, Yacht Club pennants and trophies from visiting Clubs and our regional and national races. All lost. […] Read more »
Marion Joins Health Collaborative
The March 21 meeting of the Marion Select Board was brief but dealt with a serious matter, public health. The board approved Westport’s management of the Southcoast Public Health Collaborative of which the town is part. The intermunicipal, shared-service agreement, joins the towns of Westport, Marion, Freetown, Lakeville, Mattapoisett and Rochester with sharing […] Read more »
Daniel Brian Smith
Daniel Brian Smith, 60, of New Bedford, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, March 17, 2023. He was the husband of Mary Stanley-Smith for 31 years and a father to their four kids. Born in East Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late George and Dorothy (Norton) Smith. He […] Read more »
John J. Forest
John J. Forest of Rochester Ma passed at home March 5th after a long battle with Parkinson’s Dementia. Born in Haute Abourjagane, NB Canada 1939-2023. Survived by wife Donna (Demers), Children, David (Lori), Tina (Chris) and Grandchildren Raven Bernier, Brooke Steed, Zachary Steed of Massachusetts. He also leaves his three sons, Gerald […] Read more »