Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce the appointment of Marie Grable as the next Assistant Superintendent of Student Services for Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55. Grable will succeed Dr. Jaime Curley, who was recently named Superintendent of Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools, pending successful contract negotiations. Grable will […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the Thirteen Colonies. Last week, the Secret Committee’s investigations led to numerous arrests and the thwarting of an assassination attempt on George Washignbton, the Continental Congress provided a long-awaited review of the military campaign in Canada, and […] Read more »
This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us, or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston or New Bedford, generally speaking, the Tri- Town has pretty good dark skies and thus are very fortunate in that regard. This month, aside from fireworks, there plenty to see if you […] Read more »
A Marion public servant recently received a momentous and renowned award. Cathy Barker, Assistant Town Clerk, was recently awarded the Municipal Clerks Honor Roll Award by General Code. The nationally renowned group has recognized municipal clerks with the award since 2001, making Barker part of the 26th anniversary slate. “The Municipal Clerks Honor […] Read more »
On June 10, a raccoon was captured in Mattapoisett and was submitted for routine testing to the Department of Agriculture. That same department notified the town Natural Resources Department and Health Department on June 23 that the raccoon tested positive for rabies. The raccoon had been captured near the wooded areas of the intersection […] Read more »
You know it’s summer when the orange daylilies burst into bloom. These resilient flowers line the stone wall on both sides of our driveway, spill around the outdoor shower, and brighten roadsides and gardens throughout our village and beyond. They seem to announce that summer has truly arrived. For me, these common orange […] Read more »
Marion July 3 – 9:15 pm: Independence Day weekend fireworks display at Silvershell Beach. A performance by the Marion Concert Band will begin before fireworks, with the town asking visitors to arrive before 7:00 pm. July 4 – 9:00 am: Independence Day Parade, which forms around 8:00 am in the field between the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Road Race will again take place on this Saturday, the 4th of July. The first race was held in 1971 with a mere 15 runners and was organized by Bob and Doris Gardner. Now, the race boasts an enormous 1000 competitors of all age brackets, from all over. Crowds line up along […] Read more »
Just after 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 30, the Mattapoisett Police Department was called to Harbor Road by Harbor Beach for a report of a man lying in a driveway. There were also reports of a red car that fled the scene. Responding police witnessed a red 2021 Toyota Corolla travelling at a high rate […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the Thirteen Colonies. Last week, the independent State of Delaware was established just a few days before the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was established nearby. The Continental Congress passed the Tory Resolution, which sought to protect British-sympathizers […] Read more »