Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library during March 21 to April 14 and see the Let the River Run photography exhibit by Mattapoisett resident David Walega. The exhibit will feature approximately 20 photographs of the Mattapoisett River Valley, captured through a uniquely traditional photographic process. Walega documents the 11-mile journey of the Mattapoisett River […] Read more »
March 4, 7:00 pm showing of the 1923 silent film, Down to the Sea in Ships, by Elmer Clifton. The film’s premiere was September 25, 1922, at the Olympia Theater in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and went into general distribution on March 4, 1923. Though Patience Morgan is sought by many suitors, her father, Charles, […] Read more »
The Rochester Finance Committee Monday night continued reviewing the proposed FY24 town budget as it wrestled with whether to add new positions despite a $155,000 shortfall between revenue and money requests. Highway Surveyor Jeff Eldridge made the case for a new, full-time mechanic that several departments, including his will share, costing his budget […] Read more »
Word that the Rochester Country Fair is ending after a 21-year run in the town is true, but only to a certain extent. “After 21 years, there’s a lot to figure out,” fair organizer Kelly Morgado explained. She said the Fair Committee has decided to put the event “on hiatus” for the next […] Read more »
Marion Council on Aging will host an opening on March 9 from 5 -7 for Canal Side Artists. It is one of our largest exhibits to date. Art has been created by local students of Kate Furler. Kate is offering a watercolor technique class on Fridays at 9:00 am here in Marion at the […] Read more »
We have started our spring cleanup, and it would be very helpful if you would remove your Christmas decorations by March 15. All Christmas decorations will be picked up and removed to the landfill after the 15th. If you want to throw your decorations away, you can put them in the trailers closest to you. […] Read more »
Tuesday night’s meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board found the members reviewing potential warrant articles for the May 8 Annual Town Meeting. The list of potential articles from Town Administrator Mike Lorenco contained proposed bylaw changes, property sales and even the acquisition of the iconic Ned’s Point Lighthouse. Select Board member Jordan Collyer […] Read more »
To see the sun sparkling on the water, To watch the Osprey circle high above the bay, Is to feel the blessed miracle of sight, And to glory in the beauty of God’s world. The doctor’s voice was gentle and sympathetic, As he pronounced me legally blind. But I live not in a cold, grey […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board’s February 21 meeting began with word that Town Clerk Paul Dawson won’t be seeking reelection and a suggestion the position should change to be appointed instead of elected. Town Administrator Glenn Cannon revealed Dawson’s recent letter stating that “serious health matters” in his family have made the time he […] Read more »
Curry College congratulates Ariane Dias of Rochester who was named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. The University of Maine recognized Griffin Lawrence of Mattapoisett for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2022 semester. Emma Thorell of Mattapoisett, who is in the physician assistant program and Cecilia Prefontaine of Rochester, who is […] Read more »