It’s been a long time coming, but the Center School’s Seth Thomas Clock restoration project is finally complete! Thanks to the hard work of the Balzer Family Clock Works and RestorationProject President Ray Andrews, as well as the generous donations of the town of Mattapoisett and its residents, the clock bell will ring once again. […] Read more »
Temperatures so far this summer have had swimmers flocking to the nearest body of water to keep cool. On Saturday, July 7, nearly 300 swimmers will plunge into Buzzards Bay in order to raise money to help preserve the Buzzards Bay Watershed by participating in the 19th Annual Buzzards Bay Swim. “I think the planning […] Read more »
On Saturday, July 7, from 10:0 am to 4:00 pm, the Marion Art Center Will Host its 6th Annual Arts in the Park, at Bicentennial Park in Marion. Arts in the Park is a judged show and sale featuring local artists and artisans who will be offering jewelry, glass, paintings and prints, ceramics, textiles, collage, […] Read more »
For the last 65 years, the Marion Horse Show has been an Independence Day staple for the Tri-Town community, bringing together generations of horse lovers and families for a day of friendly competition. “It’s a Fourth of July tradition,” said Faith Perkins, who is the Horse Show Committee President. She also participated in the exhibition […] Read more »
The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the hundreds of people who turned out for Marion’s Annual 4th of July Parade Wednesday morning. Take a look at out pictures! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »
Every morning during the summer, Mattapoisett residents Ken and Cindy Dawicki wake up early and prepare breakfast for the entire family while their children are fast asleep in their beds. Only there’s a catch. The kids asleep aren’t really kids; they are some of the best collegiate baseball players in the country. They are of […] Read more »
Driving through the center of Rochester on an early summer Monday evening, you might think you took a wrong turn and ended up somewhere back in the 1950’s. As you near the Plumb Corner Mall, you see dozens of vintage cars and hear classic rock tunes blaring through the speakers. Don’t worry, you’re not crazy, […] Read more »
Damien Council No. 4190 Knights of Columbus recently awarded ten (10) $500 scholarships to deserving area students at an Awards Ceremony held at the Council Headquarters in Mattapoisett. Funds for the scholarships were raised from middle school dances held throughout the past school year, as well as other Council fund-raising activities. Directing the scholarship program […] Read more »
This weekend marks the town-wide homecoming celebration in Fairhaven. On Saturday, June 28, residents enjoyed the annual Homecoming Fair, held in the streets around the Unitarian Memorial Church. Local businesses, civic groups, and public services lined up and down the road to meet with the public and celebrate the return of friends, family and Mattapoisett […] Read more »
On Monday, July 2, 2012, the Marion Concert Band will hold its first show of the 2012 summer season. The band, which is in its 134th year, will have nine concerts total this year. Tobias Monte, the ensemble’s conductor and musical director has quite a storied history with the group, himself. He played trumpet in […] Read more »