Jack W. McGraw Sr, 90, of Mattapoisett died October 25, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of the late Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw for 69 years. Born in Hornell, NY in 1936, he was the son of the late Rex T. and Marie A. (Berg) McGraw, he lived […] Read more »
Pamela Carrier, 67, of Mattapoisett died October 23, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Robert Carrier and Barbara (Corriea) Carrier, she lived in Mattapoisett all of her life. Pamela loved good food and the restaurant industry, especially fine dining. She worked for many years in […] Read more »
Pony rides and rabbits drew children into the courtyard at Old Rochester Regional (ORR) High School on Saturday, while crafts, hair braiding and a puppet show offered more to explore inside. The October 24 Fall Family Fun Day & Craft Market supported the school’s Early Childhood Education Program, bringing together activities for young […] Read more »
The Rochester Planning Board on Tuesday, October 27, denied a petition to allow a land swap modification to the definitive subdivision plan for the previously approved “Snipatuit Pond Estates” at Gerrish Road and Bishop Road. The plan to swap two open space parcels within the development to create a 3.5-acre buildable lot failed […] Read more »
Looking for some storytimes? Family Storytime, for kids ages 2 and up and their families, happens on Thursday mornings in October at 10:30. Baby Storytime, for ages 0–2 and their families, happens on Friday mornings in October at 10:30. On Saturday, November 7 at 10:30 am, join us for a roaring good time at […] Read more »
Thursday, October 15, was a crisp, beautiful afternoon, and cars began rolling up to the Mechanic Street parking lot of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church at 27 Church St. at 5:00 pm to drop off bags and boxes of food for Damien’s Pantry in Wareham. The Mission Team filled two pickup trucks with a total […] Read more »
In our previous exhibit, we had many tools used in Rochester’s early days. All these tools were important as they were used for everything from harvesting cranberry bogs, moving rocks from fields and debarking trees felled for lumber. We know that Rochester had many skilled carpenters, furniture makers and sawmill workers. The Cowens of […] Read more »
To the Editor; Let Every Vote Count: Abolish the Electoral College The United States proudly declares itself a democracy, a nation founded on the belief that every person deserves a voice in government. Yet, when Americans elect their president, millions of votes can be effectively ignored, while a handful of voters in a […] Read more »
Valentina Hermoso, a sixth grade student at Old Hammondtown School, has taken the first step toward becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Valentina’s poster is among more than 450,000 entries submitted worldwide in the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Clubs International is […] Read more »
Abandoned and unsightly properties were central topics at the October 20 Select Board meeting at the Marion Town House. Officials and authorities discussed a dilapidated, abandoned home at 28 Pitcher Street, which neighbors say has become a site visited by wild animals such as raccoons and possibly even fisher cats. “Why is there […] Read more »