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Howard Tinkham205 viewsHoward Tinkham’s 100th birthday was celebrated on Sunday with a parade that went from the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion in Mattapoisett out to Ned’s Point Lighthouse and back, followed by a party at the hall featuring “God Bless America” and “Happy Birthday” sung by the Showstoppers and refreshments for the many citizens who attended to express their appreciation for all that Tinkham has meant to the town. Photos by Mick Colageo and Jennifer Gerrior
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New Bedford Ballet205 viewsNew Bedford Ballet will perform its annual production of A New England Nutcracker on December 13, at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Keith Middle School Auditorium located at 225 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA. Journey back to the 1850s, as this favorite holiday story is re-imagined through New Bedford's historic whaling era and prepare for the "City That Lit the World" to light up your holiday season. Gabriel Coughlin of Rochester and Grace Rousseau of Mattapoisett will be comprising the roles of Cavalier and
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Little Free Diverse Library204 viewsIt's been a year since Tri-Town Against Racism’s first Little Free Diverse Library was installed at Ned's Point in Mattapoisett, and on May 12 TTAR members along with supporters gathered again to celebrate, this time the reopening of the little library that in November 2021 had been vandalized, destroying both the structure and the books it held. That senseless act only fostered a stronger sense of purpose and community unity. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Cuttyhunk204 viewsWendy Copps conducted an “Ocean in Motion” exercise at Barges Beach, and Kate Armstrong led children in an exploration of the saltmarsh as part of Old Hammondtown Elementary School’s field trip to Cuttyhunk on June 16. Approximately 70 Grade 6 graduates made the ferry ride from Mattapoisett to take part in a science field trip organized by the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee and held in conjunction with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the STEAM Academy. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Veteran's Flags204 viewsDisplaying flags at veterans’ graves. Photo by Robert Pina
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Pinewood Derby204 viewsMarion and Rochester Cub Scouts competed in a pinewood derby at Rochester Memorial School on February 8. Over 30 scouts built cars out of pinewood and raced their tiny cars down a ramp and across the finish line. Photo by Erez Ben-Akiva.
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Waterway Clean-up203 viewsKyle Kossak caused some concern when he was spotted in his kayak in Hiller Cove off Aucoot Road, but it turns out the mechanical engineer from Newport, Rhode Island, was not shell fishing, he was cleaning up trash along Mattapoisett’s shoreline. For several years now, Kossak has made a weekly hobby of picking out spots along the southern New England shoreline, taking his kayak out to selected sites and retrieving trash. Photo courtesy of Town of Mattapoisett
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race203 viewsA dry month of May resulted in shallow water and slower times in the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race, but Monday’s delivery of ideal weather conditions brought smiles to competitors, organizers and spectators at the finishing area along the Mattapoisett River at Route 6. Photos by Mick Colageo
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New Bedford Ballet202 viewsNew Bedford Ballet will perform its annual production of “A New England Nutcracker” on December 9 at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Keith Middle School Auditorium located at 225 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford. Journey back to the 1850s, as this favorite holiday story is reimagined through New Bedford's historic whaling era and prepare for the "City That Lit the World" to light up your holiday season. Shown here are, standing: Gabe Coughlin (Rochester), Allison Root (Mattapoisett), and Grace Rousseau (Mattapoisett)
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New Bedford Ballet202 viewsNew Bedford Ballet will perform its annual production of A New England Nutcracker on December 14, at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Keith Middle School Auditorium located at 225 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA. Journey back to the 1850s, as this favorite holiday story is re-imagined through New Bedford's historic whaling era and prepare for the "City that Lit the World" to light up your holiday season.
Standing: Esther Smith (Rochester), Grace Rousseau (Mattapoisett), Gabe Coughlin (Rochester).
Kneeling: Jillia
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Juneteenth 202 viewsJuneteenth 2025 found celebrants enjoying the gift of being in community with like-minded people and exchanging greetings and joy through the recognition of this special day.
Guest speaker to the celebration was Marcus Coward, Human Rights Commissioner, host of Wake Up New Bedford, and a candidate for the New Bedford School Committee, speaking on his message of the importance of positivity and diversity in all communities.
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