The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the most recent round of awards as part of its Shared Streets and Spaces Program, and Mattapoisett has been named as one of 11 recipients. The program, which was created in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, helps fund municipal projects that enhance the use of public ways, […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club has had a Holiday House Tour since 1984. In the afternoon, after seeing the many homes, there would be the “Sugar Plum Tea,” where cookies and other pastries would be served. This week’s recipe is from Eileen Merlino’s cookies. Eileen was the president from 2003-2006. She has been on Scholarship Committee […] Read more »
To our community of seniors: The Friends of the Mattapoisett COA hope you are safe and well. We want to thank you for the continued support throughout the years and hope things improve sooner rather than later. Although things are quiet at the COA for now, we do still hope to keep up the membership […] Read more »
Out with the old and in with the new! Clean out your closets and give Mother Nature the gift of donating your unwanted textiles. Did you know that 85 percent of clothing and textiles end up in landfills even though 95 percent can be recycled or reused? Support ORR High School’s DECA Club by donating […] Read more »
The gates at Cushing Cemetery will be closed and locked just before and during any significant snow/ice storms. We have to do this for insurance reasons and to protect our roads and headstones. After the snow is gone, we will unlock and open the gates. Thank you for your understanding. Read more »
The large white house at 7 Marion Road, along with its shed, barn, and garage, has a long and varied history. Today it is called The Bonney House and is divided into condos. Before this, it was a shop called Dempsey’s Village Sampler, and before that, it was the home of Phil and Dorothy Bray […] Read more »
Charles Jarvis Holmes was the son of Abraham Holmes, whose memoirs tell us much about Rochester’s history. Charles followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a lawyer (having studied under his father). He was very involved in the business of running the town. He was on the Board of Selectmen and in 1832 was chosen as […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center continues its annual giving campaign through the holiday season. As a nonprofit organization, the MAC relies on funding from individuals and businesses in the community. The MAC has received generous support from members and donors during this difficult year, and we’re on our way to reaching our 2020 goal. Help the […] Read more »
Marion residents will be able to purchase the 2021 Marion Beach/Parking stickers, Marion Transfer Station stickers, Shellfish Licenses, and Guest Passes beginning Wednesday, December 16. However, the process to purchase them will be different this year. Stickers, etc., will only be available for purchase via mail. In order to purchase stickers, etc., you […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path are pleased to report that the community has responded enthusiastically to the Friends’ campaign to raise funds to complete the Marion Connector. To date, over 90 households have made contributions or pledges ranging from $5 to $25,000. Although contributions are still coming in and some pledges remain to […] Read more »