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Mattapoisett · MattapoisettIt amazes me that people can live in a town all their lives and miss things that are right under their noses … or high above them. Have you ever noticed the carvings around the doors and along the edge of the original Center School roof? There are several fleur-de-lis and clover-like patterns and seven cherub-like faces carved into the stone corbels reminiscent of the gargoyles on the old cathedrals of Europe. Technically…See the Story
Stone Spies and Friendly Porches
Mattapoisett · MattapoisettTicket sales have begun for the upcoming Annual Benefit Pops Concert for the Tri-County Symphonic Band. The theme for this year is “Broadway Showstoppers.” The concert will once again be held on the waterfront in a grand tent on the campus of Tabor Academy in Marion. Fine music, excellent food and a fun-filled festive afternoon is planned for Sunday, June 9. Advanced tickets can now be purchased at the Marion General Store, the Symphony Music Sh…See the Story
Tri-County Symphonic Band Ticket Sales
Mattapoisett · MattapoisettWhat good are bees and why should we save them? The Sustainability Partnership of the Mattapoisett Public Library will showcase Dr. Robert Gegear, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at UMass Dartmouth to answer those questions and more on Wednesday, May 15 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm in the Mattapoisett Library Meeting Room. Dr. Gegear will share his knowledge and expertise on pollinators and the importance of these creatur…See the Story
Sustainability Partnership of the Mattapoisett Library
Mattapoisett · MattapoisettOn May 7, Mattapoisett Conservation Commission Chairman Mike King read into the minutes a letter from the Select Board regarding its decision to seek professional advice regarding any possible contamination of soils at The Bogs. The Bogs, located off Acushnet Road, are former agricultural bogs which had been farmed for decades. When the land became available for purchase, the Buzzards Bay Coalition spearheaded an effort to restore th…See the Story
Town Collaborating with Coalition on Bogs
Mattapoisett · MattapoisettNellie Zygiel has been in and out of the hospital for most of her life and was diagnosed with her third rare disease at the age of 10. Now 20, this Marion native wants to work at Boston Children Hospital and give emotional support to kids – remembering how therapy dogs and other supportive hospital staff helped her. Zygiel, a Fairhaven resident finishing up her sophomore year at UMass Amherst, is faced again with health hurdles and i…See the Story
Nellie Hoping on Kidney and Career Helping Kids
Mattapoisett · MattapoisettOn April 30, the Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School girls’ softball team lost to Bourne, 11-6, in Rochester. Kayleigh Desousa pitched seven innings, only allowing 3 hits and striking out 12 batters. At the plate, Desousa went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a run batted in. Patty Spillane went 1-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and 2 RBI’s. Hunter DeSouza went 1-for-1 with a double and 2 RBI’s. Leah Robitaille went …See the Story
Desousa, Cougars Battle for W’s
Mattapoisett · MattapoisettOn May 4, six-year-old Sippican Elementary School first grader Owen Excellent cut the ribbon to unveil the “Little Free Diversity Library” planted in front of the Rochester Women’s Club building as an appreciative crowd applauded a move that took months to come to a successful conclusion. Speaking from the club building’s front steps before the ribbon-cutting, Alison Noyce, president of Tri-Town Against Racism (TTAR), the group that …See the Story
Little Library Greeted in New Home
Mattapoisett · MattapoisettA mother’s mental and physical strength is so important to celebrate and support. This Mother’s Day, celebrate the strong women in your life with the Run Like a Mother 5K in Mattapoisett at 8:30 am on Sunday, May 12. While celebrating, you’ll also be supporting mothers in their postpartum journey. All registration proceeds will directly benefit mothers who may be struggling with postpartum depression or a lack of a support system in Southcoast M…See the Story