They keep losing, but that hasn’t stopped the oil industry from trying to undo the Massachusetts Oil Spill Prevention Act (MOSPA). For the fourth time in a little more than a decade, the Coalition has assisted in successfully defending Buzzards Bay’s hallmark protection law. This month, a federal district judge rejected an out-of-state oil shipping […] Read more »
The friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging a non-profit, non-governmental group, has been aiding COA programs and supplementing the needs of senior citizens in the community for many years. During that time, the FOTMCOA has purchased furnishings, appliances, and televisions that the COA has used in its social rooms for the benefit of senior […] Read more »
Marion Council on Aging invites you to try Line Dancing every Monday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street. Line Dancing with Instructor Nancy Cabral. Were you aware that scientists have proven that regular dancing decreases the risk of dementia by 76 percent? After 75, people do […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is pleased to offer three $2,500 scholarship awards to Mattapoisett residents who are high school seniors, graduating June 2020. In addition, there will be a $1,000 scholarship granted to a Mattapoisett resident who is reentering the academic world after graduation and is in pursuit of advanced education. Contact information is found below. […] Read more »
Chief Brian Jackvony and the Marion Fire Department would like to announce that the State Open Burning Season begins on Wednesday, January 15 and runs through Friday, May 1. All residents who wish to apply for permits can do so by visiting the Marion Fire station, 50 Spring St., to fill out the required paperwork. The permits are […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded half by the Sippican Historical Society and half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were cataloged and photographed. The […] Read more »
Saving and learning are happening this February. Learn how to save a life by getting certified in CPR and using an AED. All ages encouraged to attend the training on Saturday, February 8 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm noon. This course is for anyone who is not a healthcare provider. The cost is $35, plus $10 […] Read more »
In November 2019 and January 2020, volunteers from the Mattapoisett Lions Club used a Spot Vision Camera to screen vision in over 500 children at Center Elementary School and ORR Junior and Senior High Schools this school year. The spot camera scans children’s eyes in just seconds identifying potential nearsightedness, farsightedness, gaze deviation, astigmatism, and […] Read more »
Make your New Year’s resolution to have a great time for a good cause at the 27th anniversary Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday,June 27 in New Bedford and Fairhaven. Registration is open at savebuzzardsbay.org/swim, with 40 percent off sign-ups through Friday, January 31. The Buzzards Bay Swim is an exciting outdoor experience that welcomes swimmers of […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded half by the Sippican Historical Society and half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were cataloged and photographed. The […] Read more »