Due to unforeseen circumstances, Open Mic has been canceled for April. We will resume in May. April 9, 11:00 – Curating Confidence – a 5-week acting course designed for children age 8+ to engage in the art of self-expression through various forms of acting, along with the bolstering of self-confidence. Each class will have […] Read more »
It’s gardening season, and the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is offering a unique way to save money on plants including shrubs, vegetables, flowers and indoor plants while supporting scholarships for local students. The Club is selling a passport booklet called, Pathway to Planting. Each of the participating shops will offer special discounts for Passport holders. A […] Read more »
Marion Town Administrator Jay McGrail went back before the Finance Committee with articles that had not yet been approved for the May 9 Town Meeting warrant, this time finalized. Two key financial articles ask the voters for the next round of funding to support new headquarters for the Department of Public Works and the […] Read more »
Coming before the Mattapoisett Planning Board on Tuesday night was Mattapoisett resident Hugh Rowlett of 32 Split Rock Lane. Rowlett said he was speaking not only for himself but for some 21 other homeowners living in the Preserve at the Bay Club neighborhood of Split Rock Lane, expressing deep concerns about roadway conditions. […] Read more »
With the beginning of April, we start to experience changes that show us winter is finally behind us and spring is here. Around our yards, various plants are starting to appear. The Friends of the Council on Aging will be celebrating the season change with their annual baked goods sale. The sale takes place […] Read more »
Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building […] Read more »
Such is life. You lose one town official, you gain two more. Glenn Cannon attended his first Select Board meeting officially in his new role as town administrator on Monday night and announced a new building commissioner has been hired to replace veteran Building Department head James Buckles. Buckles is retiring on […] Read more »
Rochester resident Kyle Medeiros is following in his mother’s footsteps, not only in his pursuit of a career in medicine but in the willingness to put those footsteps through all 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 18. Kyle’s mother, Sandrine Medeiros, who works as program manager for the child and […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosts several fantastic programs for adults and teens this April. Teens are invited to test their knowledge at Teen Jeopardy on Tuesday, April 12 at 4:30 pm. Categories include Movies, Music, Sustainability and more. Everyone who participates will get a small prize; the grand prizewinner will take home a sustainable […] Read more »
Come to the Mattapoisett Library from April 15–May 14 to see an exhibit of beautiful hand-woven wearables and home accessories by local artist Lisa Elliott. Fairhaven resident Elliott comes from a family of artists – her parents, siblings, husband and children. She received her BFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design […] Read more »