Albin R. Johnson III was endorsed for the vacancy on the Marion Board of Health by his competition, Tina McMichael, during Tuesday’s joint session of the Select Board and the Board of Health at the Police Station. The two were separately interviewed by the three Select Board members and Board of Health Chairman […] Read more »
Following a series of site visits to different kinds of construction, the Marion Department of Public Works Building Committee decided to move forward with Will Saltonstall as its lead architect and manager of procurement. While stating on his presentation outline a preference for wood construction provided the budget could be met, Saltonstall presented […] Read more »
Each season, our program prides itself in demonstrating positive impacts on our community. In past years, we have worked at Share the Harvest in Dartmouth, donated time to the epilepsy foundation, as well as run field hockey clinics for junior high students and beach cleanups. This year, our coaching staff (Kate Souza, Kayla Hartley, […] Read more »
The SHS and the Marion Art Center present author Carol Wallace discussing her latest book, Our Kind of People, October 5 at 7:00 pm, to be held at the Marion Art Center Theater. Carol Wallace has written more than 20 books, including the New York Times bestseller To Marry an English Lord, which was […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting has one more donation collection date before their October 8 yard sale. The Friends are accepting clean, saleable items on Saturday, October 1 between 10:00 and 12:00. Please, no clothing, books (except collectables), or electronics (TVs, computers, or anything that requires special disposal.) They are not accepting large furniture items, […] Read more »
“Mattapoisett doesn’t have a wetlands bylaw,” stated Brandon Faneuf, acting environmental agent for the town. Faneuf’s comment during the September 26 public meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission came on the heels of the discussion of several outstanding Enforcement Orders that the commission has issued in the hope that complaints would be rectified […] Read more »
Pumpkin Palooza at the Cushing Community Center, Route 6, from 1 to 3 pm on October 29. Enjoy carving out a pumpkin that will be provided to you, enjoy music, refreshments, yard games, goody bags and smaller pumpkins and paint for the younger children. Fun for everyone. Preregistration required for a pumpkin to carve by […] Read more »
Starting October off in a big way, the Rochester Historical Society will be at the fair on October 1. We will be selling all things Rochester: T-shirts, 4 styles of sweatshirts, hats, denim shirts, books, boxes, tick-tack-toes, maps, as well as baked goods to keep up your strength as you wander the fair. October […] Read more »
Experience the fun and adventure of scouting with Troop 53 Mattapoisett. Join us Sunday, October 2 from 11-1 at Dunseith/Seahorse Park. Test your hatchet-throwing skills, participate in a team challenge and see what scouting is all about. Call or text 508-245-2948 for more info. Check out our Facebook page at Mattapoisett Troop 53. Read more »
Joseph A. Kobak, Jr., 91, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Horne) Kobak. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Freitas) Kobak, he lived in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett all of his life. Joseph was an avid golfer and member […] Read more »