The Tinkhamtown Chapel on Acushnet Road in Mattapoisett will hold its annual Christmas Carol Sing on Saturday, December 21 at 5:00 pm. Join your friends and neighbors in singing the old favorites in a 19th-century chapel, lit by kerosene lamps. Children are encouraged to volunteer to perform a song or recitation, either as a solo or with […] Read more »
Tabor Academy has once again signed up to plunge into the cold waters of Sippican Harbor on December 15 in order to raise funds for Special Olympics MA. The plunge will take place at 11:15 am at Silvershell Beach in Marion and the students invite everyone to jump in with them! The students are attempting to raise […] Read more »
The next Open Table will be on Friday, December 13 in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Rick LeBlanc will be there to play holiday music that everyone can sing along with. Doors open at 4:30 pm and supper is served at 5:00 pm. There is no charge for the meal, although donations are gratefully accepted. […] Read more »
The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) is wrapping up a study of Route 6 which spans from Route 240 in Fairhaven east to High Street in Wareham. The study area covers approximately 13 miles, six signalized intersections and includes a substantial number of residences, businesses, and institutional uses. SRPEDD is holding two […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club Holiday House Tour, themed “A Simple Holiday” in Marion will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is a yearly event, held for over 30 years, and the proceeds of which go to scholarships for Marion students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The Tour begins in Handy’s […] Read more »
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition to look out for the Geminid meteor shower, sometimes called the “king” of meteor showers, at The Bogs (138 Acushnet Rd., Mattapoisett) on Friday, December 13 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Far away from the city lights, the 500-acre Mattapoisett River Reserve offers visitors a dark, expansive sky to view this exciting […] Read more »
Steph DeFerie’s Emmalina Scrooge, directed by Jennifer Palmer, opens on the MAC Stage on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 pm. There will be five performances: December 6, 7, 13, 14, and 15. All Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 7:30 pm, while the Sunday matinee will begin at 2:00 pm. The cast includes: Lily Ambrosi, Genevieve Arone, Jade Beauregard, […] Read more »
Celebrate the Holidays with the Elizabeth Taber Library. Winter Mini Book Sale: Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Find books, ornaments, and more, just in time for the holidays! Gift wrapping will be available for purchased items for an additional donation of $2. Proceeds will benefit the Elizabeth Taber […] Read more »
Come celebrate 45 years of land conservation in Marion with the Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) at its Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at 173 Spring Street in Marion. Bring a guest or two and learn more about the work of the Sippican Lands Trust including its new accessible boardwalk at […] Read more »
The Massachusetts Office on Disability, in partnership with the Mattapoisett Board of Health, is hosting an informational gathering for Mattapoisett residents who may need assistance in the event of severe winter weather or other emergency situations. Family members, caregivers, and First Responders are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Information and resources to help ensure […] Read more »