The library is celebrating Black History Month. Visit all month long to find novels, histories, cookbooks, essays, graphic novels, picture books, crafts and more celebrating Black history and culture. In honor of Black History Month, the Excellent family is so excited to celebrate with the Elizabeth Taber Library on Friday February 24 at 10:30 […] Read more »
You may be surprised to hear that lying is running rampart in Washington and environs. It’s true. In fact, it has surpassed baseball as the national pastime. (That’s a lie. We all know pickleball is the national pastime.) Lying goes way back in Washington. George Washington, for whom the city was named, cut […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Capital Planning committee has begun meeting with department heads to more fully probe requests. The total amount of the town’s capital needs for FY24 stands at $10,791,000. The proposed spending includes: $55,000 for a new Fire Department SUV, two Highway Department reconstruction projects totaling $1,400,000 for Oakland and Pearl Streets (planned funding […] Read more »
The Rochester Republican Town Committee is planning on holding its monthly meeting March 14, at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club 242, Robinson Road in Acushnet. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. On the agenda will be a discussion and planning for Rochester’s Town Meeting May 22 and town elections to be held May 24. Also […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health approved a septic variance requested at 13 Washburn Lane during its February 16 meeting at the Police Station. Brian Grady from G.A.F. Engineering represented the property owner, describing the project as an upgrade to a failed system. An existing tank is being replaced with a FAST system going […] Read more »
State Representative William M. Straus joins Mattapoisett Cultural Council in announcing the award of 20 grants totaling $11,250 for cultural programs in and around Mattapoisett. Grant recipients include Friends of Old Rochester Drama, Mattapoisett Free Public Library, Mattapoisett Historical Society, Mattapoisett Land Trust, Mattapoisett Lions Club and Mattapoisett Recreation. A complete list of recipients […] Read more »
On March 12, Mattapoisett Congregational Church will host Stories beyond Borders. The program features five short films that show a more complete picture of the experiences of immigrant families and communities. Beyond building empathy, these films lift up real stories of resilience and strength, while illustrating some of the ways people can give their time, […] Read more »
On February 16, the Mattapoisett Boatyard, represented by David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon and Leone, Inc., came before the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals for a Special Permit. Davignon explained the proposed construction of one new building on a site that had held seven buildings before a catastrophic fire leveled everything – the […] Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum is a place of learning for all ages. With programming suited for children and those who were once children, opportunities abound for scientific exploration of the world right outside our door. And so it was on February 15 in Marion’s own Washburn Park where Museum Director Liz Leidhold introduced […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces a new music program as part of its Music at the MAC series, Unplugged in the MAC Gallery, which will feature a small ensemble of musicians in the MAC’s Patsy Francis Gallery (upstairs.) The first event, scheduled on Friday, April 14, will feature Matt Richard and Donn Legge. This jazz […] Read more »