On behalf of the ORRJHS 2012 Survival-to-Soldier Project, I am pleased to inform everyone that two shipments of care packages were sent out to Captain Owen Fogarty’s unit of 170 soldiers currently stationed in Afghanistan. In total, the two shipments contained 29 boxes with a total weight of approximately 250 pounds of items for the […] Read more »

On July 5, I suffered a grand mal seizure at the Mattapoisett Town Building. A big thank you to Rose Bowman and a gentleman from New Hampshire for helping until the ambulance arrived. A big thank you to Anthony Days, Craig LeBlanc and Bill McLmail for their quick response to the 911 call. I was […] Read more »

To the Editor: The Mattapoisett Women’s Club expresses their heartfelt appreciation to all Mattapoisett restaurants and vendors who were instrumental in making the 9th annual “Taste of the Town” a resounding success: The Scoop, Mattapoisett Chowder House and Tavern, the Inn on Shipyard Park, The Slip, Gail’s Goodies and More, Oxford Creamery, Turks Seafood, On […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Lions Club wishes to express our appreciation to the many volunteers who helped make this year’s Harbor Days a huge success. This week-long festival has grown over the past 28 years and it really does “take a village” to prepare and execute all of the events.  We thank all of the Lions that […] Read more »

To the Editor: Recently, I was involved in a serious accident while riding my bike on Acushnet Road.  Several drivers, who were probably on their way to work, stopped to offer me assistance. Although I never learned your names, I appreciate your willingness to help me. Also, I would like to thank Officer Anthony Days […] Read more »

To the Editor: I am a resident of Marion residing at Little Neck Village, but now away from home serving as a Response Volunteer in the US Peace Corps. I wish I had a copy of the Wanderer in my hands, but my hands are quite full here with these adorable “Mustard Seed Kids” from […] Read more »

To the Editor, The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path would like to thank everyone who joined us for the South Coast Bikeway Challenge on June 24.  It was a great day! Special thanks to the YMCA Camp Massasoit, Mattapoisett Lions Club, SouthCoast Children’s Chorus and to all our volunteers. Also thanks to Felix Perez […] Read more »

To the Editor: Mattapoisett’s community of sharing dates from the time it was a village in the Rochester Township. Legends abound of residents who have shared in the town’s ordinary everyday experiences, its meaningful experiences and in its world of nature. Howard C. Tinkham has shared as much in Mattapoisett’s experiences as any current resident. […] Read more »

To the Editor: A veteran friend of mine passed through Marion recently on his way to the Cape. A couple of days later, while we were on the phone, he asked me why that painted VFW wood sign of the American flag in Marion on Route 6 was so uncared for? And also, was it […] Read more »

To the Editor:             A sincere thank you to Jackie Coucci, Judy Anthony and the many friends who turned out for my retirement send off from the Mattapoisett Council on Aging. The outpouring of true friendship makes my decision to retire even more difficult. If I may make just one more outreach effort to those […] Read more »