Mattapoisett Kindergarten Orientation Meeting

A Parent Orientation Meeting for the parents of all children eligible to enter Kindergarten has been scheduled on Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria of Center School. All parents of children eligible to attend Kindergarten are asked to attend this special informational meeting. Any child born before September 1, 2012 is eligible […] Read more »

Taking the Plunge for Special Olympics

The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics MA, organized and hosted by Tabor students, will be on Sunday, January 22 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Silvershell Beach in Marion. This is one of the major fundraisers for Special Olympics and one of nine plunges occurring around the state. Tabor students are seeking sponsorships from […] Read more »

Tabor Continues Science@Work Lecture Series

On January 12 at 6:30 pm, Michael Retelle, Professor of Geology at Bates College (ME), will share information about Paleo-Climatology through his study of ice cores from the Arctic. Retelle did his undergraduate studies at Salem State College (BS, 1976) prior to working as a field geologist on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in 1976. He did […] Read more »

Elizabeth Taber Library Winter Children’s Programs

Winter Lapsit, for children birth through 23 months and their caregivers, begins January 3 and runs through February 28. Each Tuesday morning program begins at 10:30 am and includes a 20 minute “story time” followed by 20 minutes of socializing. One child per “lap,” please! Winter Tales for Twos, for children 24-36 months, begins January […] Read more »

Hammond Quarry Walk Postponed

Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) on Saturday, December 31 at 1:00 pm for our second walk to the former granite quarry that was an important part of the Town’s history and early industry. Owned primarily by the Hammond family, the quarry operated from the early 1700s until the early 1900s and produced pink granite […] Read more »

Chamber Series Presents “Harp Heaven”

On January 14 and 15, the South Coast Chamber Music Series continues its 2016-2017 season with “Harp Heaven.” Artistic Director Janice Weber has put together a program sure to chase away the January doldrums, with scintillating music for harp by Ibert and Bax, plus Piston’s lively String Quartet and a smoldering Piano Trio by Smetana. […] Read more »

Machacam Club

The Machacam Club will hold the January meeting on January 4 at the Legion Hall at 3 Depot Street. Social time is 5:30 pm; dinner is at 6:00 pm. The meal will be ham & beans with pie for dessert. Our speaker for the evening will be courtesy of Bob Martin. Bob Field, our own […] Read more »

Christmas Vacation Programs at Plumb Library

All programs are drop-in. No registration needed! New Year’s Wish Tree: Tuesday, December 27, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. What do you want to wish for in the New Year? Drop by, write it on a light bulb, and hang it on our gazebo Christmas Tree. Take a picture of you with your wish. All ages. […] Read more »

Helping Hands and Hooves Christmas Day Swim

Come join us for a fun family tradition that helps those in need. Helping Hands and Hooves will host the 13th annual Christmas Day Swim at 11:00 am at the Mattapoisett Town Beach. Each swimmer is asked to give a donation of $15 (payable on the day of the swim) and the first 75 swimmers […] Read more »

Hammond Quarry Walk

Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) on Saturday, December 17 at 1:00 pm for our second walk to the former granite quarry that was an important part of the Town’s history and early industry. Owned primarily by the Hammond family, the quarry operated from the early 1700s until the early 1900s and produced pink granite […] Read more »