On Sunday, October 16 at 3:00 pm, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will pay a tribute to the United Nations. The concert will be held in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy in Marion and will feature oboe soloist Musician First Class Briana Tarby of the United States […] Read more »
Third Annual Yard Sale, bargains galore and rain or shine on Saturday, October 8 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street (Route 6), Marion. Benefit from those who cleaned out their attics, garages, closets, basements and donated no longer needed but useful Items of small furniture, pots, pans, […] Read more »
As the thick, black plume rose over the Mattapoisett Boatyard on August 19, no one watching could know the heroism taking place as four boatyard employees put their personal safety aside to rescue one of their own. On September 29, the Town of Mattapoisett took some time to recognize the remarkable work of […] Read more »
Marion’s resolution to the failed proposal to replace the traditional hammerhead shape as an approved dead end for town roads with a “Hybrid-Y” shape has come in the form of two options: a larger hammerhead or a cul-de-sac. The hammerhead had been a hot topic in town ever since Fieldstone Lane residents failed […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee will be accepting project-funding applications for inclusion in the Spring 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The Project Application will be available on the Town Website and in paper form at the Selectmen’s Office by October 14. Submit Applications by November 23, 2022 to: Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee, c/o Board […] Read more »
The Quaker Meeting yard sale on Saturday, October 8, will have a special table featuring stamps, covers, postcards, photographs, ephemera and artwork. Proceeds will benefit the Priscilla Hathaway Scholarship Fund being established for a student of the arts at Old Rochester Regional High School by the Hathaway Family through the Mattapoisett Land Trust of […] Read more »
End of Fiscal Year 2022 saw Mattapoisett’s Finance Committee funding a variety of underfunded needs. Coming before the committee on September 22, Town Administrator Mike Lorenco reviewed the requested amounts line by line and department by department. There were no real surprises and all transfers were approved. The total money voted for transfer during the […] Read more »
October 1, 11 am-3 pm, Pop-Up Shop Museum Open House, free admission. Small craft fair on the lawn of the museum. October 4, 6:30 pm, Historian Christopher Daley will present ‘Mass Murders’ a one-hour lecture on Massachusetts’ most infamous murder cases, both solved and unsolved. Please visit www.mattapoisettmuseum.org/events, and the zoom link will be […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust (RLT) will hold its Annual Meeting on October 8 at 1 pm at Church’s Field on Mattapoisett Road in Rochester. This family friendly event will have a brief speaking program highlighting RLT’s accomplishments over the past year, followed by the Barnes Tree Preserve Opening and launch of the new Trail Tale. […] Read more »
The Tri-Town area is rich with maritime history. Do you have a relative that sailed on the Mayflower or perhaps a whaling ship? Did you or a relative serve in the Navy, Coast Guard or Merchant Marine? How about aboard one of the many fishing vessels? Or maybe you or your family just love the […] Read more »