One of the many maps in our museum exhibit is titled, “Original Purchases from the Indians.” It was a gift to our historical society from the Lakeville Historical Society in 1974. On this map it is possible to trace some of the early North American pathways. Many of these became the template for the roads […] Read more »
Bryant University is pleased to recognize the students who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and achievement and have been named to the fall 2022 President’s List. The President’s List is an academic distinction reserved for Bryant’s highest achievers who earn a GPA of 4.0 for at least 12 semester hours of […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board was finally able to put a bonnet on the lengthy list of changes in town bylaws that will be brought before voters at the May 8 Annual Town Meeting. The board, made up of Chairman Norm Hills, Eileen Marum, Andrew Daniel, Jon Henry, Alanna Nelson, Chris Collings and Tucker Burr, […] Read more »
Mattapoisett residents now have an added layer of protection with improved response times to 911 calls, thanks in no small part to the innovating character of its police force headed by Chief Jason King. Since being tapped as the department chief, King has been looking for ways to improve the services provided by the […] Read more »
Our ego is an essential part of our nature. It is our persona, the way we present ourselves to others and the way we receive ourselves. But there are two sides to our ego: a positive and negative side. The negative side of our ego is a “me first” attitude. It has an […] Read more »
New Banned Book Club, first meeting Tuesday March 21 at 6:30 pm. Learn about the history of attempts at banning books in American and international libraries and discuss books that have made the American Library Association’s Banned Book List. This month we will be discussing Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse Five. Pick up copies at the library […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, March 13, 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The Public and new members are welcome. Read more »
Children with the experience of high quality preschool are well prepared for their future learning. In an effort to provide this opportunity to more children, Project GROW was established to serve preschoolers in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. The purpose of Project GROW is two-fold: -Provide a preschool experience to children whose families have been […] Read more »
Dear Editor: I am writing to express my gratitude to the Mattapoisett community as I prepare to leave my post as Harbormaster. During the past three years, I’ve met so many wonderful people that listing each of their names to thank them personally would likely fill a page of this newspaper. Please know […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board Monday night told a group of residents who packed the Town Hall meeting room that the board could not help them with their concerns over a plan for a wireless communications tower on High Street. On the night’s agenda was the question of overturning the Select Board’s right to […] Read more »