Single lane dirt roads, public and private, have been on the minds of townspeople as of late. Some people choose to live on a lane and enjoy it, some would never consider it and shudder at the thought. The environment of Mattapoisett allows for such choices. Growing up and learning to drive on […] 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 »
The October 18 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board found the board handing out continuances, one extension, and a postponement. On the postponement front, a draft of a new solar bylaw that the board had been working diligently to have prepared in time for the mandatory two rounds of public meetings before heading to […] Read more »
For the Mattapoisett Bike Path Study Committee, it’s been a long 26 years of trying to work out all the moving parts associated with the construction of a multi-million-dollar bike path that will one day connect through Mattapoisett from Fairhaven to Marion. Along the way there have been triumphs and setbacks, but the […] Read more »
As the dance music pumped through the gusty, fresh fall air, little children cavorted and danced in the Shipyard Park gazebo while others had fanciful paints applied to their eager, smiling faces. Still others stood patiently in line for their turn to take a hayride or select a pumpkin from the one-day-only pumpkin patch. […] Read more »
Pre-Holiday Yard Sale on Saturday, October 23, from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Seasonal decorations, wreaths, and single-stem florals will be available amongst other things from past museum yard sales. If the weather is inclement, the sale will be held in the Carriage House. All money raised will go to the Mattapoisett Museum. Join us […] Read more »
James E. Pierce, 80, of Wareham formerly of Rochester passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the son of the late Talbot. E. and Jeannette (Ladner) Pierce. James was the long-time companion of Marjorie L. Berube who passed away August 17, 2021. James was born […] Read more »
Two single-home extensions were granted special permits during the October 14 meeting of the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals. Janvrin Demler applied for a Special Permit under Section 230-6.1c of the town’s zoning bylaws to allow the extension of an existing non-conforming residence at 80 Front Street. Will Saltonstall of Saltonstall Architects, […] Read more »
Touching tributes to nature in the form of wildlife drawings executed to unique perfection by artist and author George B. Emmons are on exhibit at the Mattapoisett Public Library now through November 15. The pencil drawings speak to Emmons’ deep understanding and love for birds, fish, local wildlife, and for the indigenous people that, […] Read more »
The SHS Speaker Series continues on November 11 at 7:00 pm in the Marion Music Hall with a special Veterans Day event. Local collector Benjamin Dunham will offer an in-person lecture/slideshow on the etchings of British artist J. Alphege Brewer, which will be on display before and during the presentation. In the second decade […] Read more »