In 17th and 18th century Europe it was known as “consumption,” and was commonly depicted in literature and opera. Marguerite, the heroine of the novel The Lady of the Camelias and the opera La ...

Some neighbors had concerns about a construction company once used by applicant David Pina to build a single-family home on Point Road. However, at a July 24 public hearing, the Marion Zoning Board of ...

After Rocha voiced his dislike of the project, he was told by Chairman Mike King that a separate, Notice of Intent filing is planned and that the NOI filing would cover the design of the proposed ...

1. Cut your hedges only between August and February to reduce disturbance to nesting birds. 2. Adjoining gardens make wildlife corridors, but only if creatures have easy access. Alter fencing so ...

On July 22, Washington issues his General Orders for the day with a focus on dividing up the army into divisions and brigades. The army had been divided into three divisions, each made up of two ...

For 2026, the cycle to start applying for the town’s allotment of Massachusetts Cultural Council grant monies will open on September 1, Duggan said. The deadline to submit an application will be ...

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents Ad(h)orrable by A. Santos. The exhibition, entitled “Ad(h)orrable: Half Horrible, Half Adorable,” begins on August 2 and is free and open to ...

Like the keel of a ship that keeps the vessel from capsizing, the recipients of the Annual Wanderer Keel Award will be recognized for their stalwart efforts in keeping the community on an “even keel.” ...

On July 29, the Mattapoisett Select Board met with members of local families who have donated land. Three parcels are to be given to the Mattapoisett Land Trust for the purpose of having those lands ...

The Mattapoisett Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners met on Wednesday, July 23 for a brief open session.