The Council on Aging Book Group will meet on Tuesday, March 9 at 1:00 at the Rochester COA on Dexter Lane. The Book Group will be discussing “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi.  Copies of the book are available at the Plumb Memorial Library. Bring your library card to the meeting to check out the book for […] Read more »

It’s happening. It’s happening now. The changing climate is already affecting ecosystems and communities across the globe, but it is not too late to take action.              The League of Women Voters Southcoast elected climate change as an action priority for Southcoast communities, and they aim to bring all residents up to speed on climate […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosts a fourth discussion of Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation by Paul Hawken.             Coastal flooding, severe storms, decreased food production and global droughts are among the many recent and worsening effects of climate change. Many residents are already feeling the impacts in Mattapoisett, and there will be […] Read more »

            The Marion Art Center announces a new program starting in late March, Intro to Theatrical Dance with instructor Alex Valentine. This class is designed for adults (18 and older) who want an overview of different styles of dance used in theater with an emphasis on jazz and lyrical, plus some tap. Students will be […] Read more »

The SHS Speaker Series returns on February 24 at 7:00pm with a presentation by veterinary scientist and Marion resident Michael Moore (via Zoom.) Michael will be speaking on the topics presented in his newly published book, We Are All Whalers, which is available in the SHS Shop.             Michael Moore is a veterinary scientist at […] Read more »

The MAC Theater is pleased to present its first play of the season, The Puzzle with the Piazza, written by Mark Dunn and directed by Pippa Asker. The cast includes Oliver Asker, Cynthia Latham, Stephanie Lawrence, Susan Salveson and Susan Sullivan, with Donn Tyler as stage manager, sound and lighting by Steven McManus, and radio […] Read more »

Have you asked yourself questions like: Why should I take a Boating Safety & Seamanship class? Why do I need a Safety Check List before getting underway? I want to buy a boat-What is the best boat for me? How much safety equipment must I have on my boat? I have a cell phone-Why do […] Read more »

The Town of Mattapoisett mailed out their 2022 Mattapoisett Census/Dog Licensing forms in January. If you have not returned your form yet, please do so as soon as possible. According to Massachusetts General Law, if you fail to return your census form, your voter status may be changed to inactive. On the bottom of the […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Free Public Library offers a variety of programs for children and teens in the final days of February             As the month of February begins to wind down, the fun continues at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for children and teens.             Storytots continues on Thursday at 10:30 am. Bring your little ones for […] Read more »

The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2. We meet at the Legion Hall on Depot Street with social time beginning at 5pm followed by dinner at 6pm. Chef Colby will be preparing a full, satisfying meal. Our speaker for the evening is Joe Dawicki who will provide us with […] Read more »