Blake Dinius is an experienced entomologist with the Plymouth County Extension Office who has spent years researching insects. Blake joined the Mattapoisett Land Trust last year for an informational presentation on ticks and mosquitos. This year, Blake and MLT are taking it outside and getting closer to the subject matter: bugs.             Join Blake and […] Read more »

Vernal pools are a vital breeding habitat for resident amphibians and invertebrates such as wood frogs, spotted and blue-spotted salamanders and fairy shrimp. The Mattapoisett Land Trust is once again offering an introduction to vernal pools, this year through a field trip into the Woodcock Preserve.             On Saturday, April 15 at 1:00 pm., we’ll […] Read more »

            The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Tuesday, April 11 from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. Topics for discussion are: 1) The upcoming town elections, 2) Planning our May 3 Event, 3) Other local meetings that are of interest to everyone. […] Read more »

A rabies clinic for cats and dogs will be held on Sunday, April 23 from 10 am until 12 noon at the old Mattapoisett Fire Station which is located at 26 County Road. The fee for the vaccination is $15. Cats must be in carriers and dogs must be leashed. Dog licensing for Mattapoisett residents […] Read more »

Mark your calendars, music lovers. On Saturday, April 29, the Mattapoisett Museum is hosting an epic event that you wouldn’t want to miss. Come and join Four Bridges, a New England-based Bluegrass band, as they perform live at the museum.             Let us introduce you to the talented band members:             Jeremy Place is a […] Read more »

A lot is on the calendar for the Rochester Historical Society in the upcoming months.             April 19’s meeting is Rochester’s Past Celebrations 7:00 at the museum 355 County Rd.             May 7 at 2:00 in front of Town Hall, we will join with the Rochester Historical Commission to dedicate our new Revolutionary War Memorial […] Read more »

SouthCoast Spring Arts returns to the Marion Art Center (the MAC) with seven events during the regional festival scheduled May 5-14. SouthCoast Spring Arts is a 10-day event celebrating the arts in our communities by connecting innovative, creative and affordable art and cultural events in communities across the region, from Fall River to Wareham. Spring […] Read more »

Looking for a fun & meaningful activity to get you (and your family) out of the house this Earth Day? The Marion Department of Public Works and Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Marion Troop 32 will sponsor the town’s annual Earth Day Cleanup.             The event will be held on Saturday, April 22 from […] Read more »

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging will be holding an Easter Bake Sale on Saturday, April 8, from 9 am to noon. The sale is taking place at the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus Hall located at 57 Fairhaven Road.             Come purchase some special homemade goodies for the Holiday. Any food donations are […] Read more »

The Marion Art Center (the MAC) is pleased to announce its spring series of Music at the MAC with generous support through a Festivals & Projects grant provided by the Mass Cultural Council. View all concerts and register online at marionartcenter.org/music.             Only a few tickets remain for the MAC’s first Unplugged in the MAC […] Read more »