Mattapoisett News

Absentee ballots for the state primary to select a senator to replace Edward M. Kennedy are now available at the town clerk's office.

Legislation to require state licenses for saltwater fishing in Massachusetts is on its way to Gov.

The Plymouth County district attorney's office is now treating the case of a Mattapoisett couple found dead in their home last week as a murder-suicide, after determining that 74-year-old Shirley Battistelli was strangled to death.

Authorities have ruled that the death of a Mattapoisett couple last week was a murder-suicide. A joint statement from the Plymouth district attorney's office and Mattapoisett police released Wednesday says 74-year-old Shirley Battistelli was strangled, while 78-year-old Joseph Battistelli died of a gunshot wound to the head.

A candidate rejected as Mattapoisett's town administrator this past summer after disclosure of drunken driving arrests is the unanimous choice for the job in Wareham, reports the Standard-Times . Mark Andrews of Haverhill, who is now the budget and finance director in the city of Lawrence, was chosen by a 5-0 vote of the Board of Selectmen at its ...

Despite glimmering hints of recovery in the economy, the need for assistance remains high this holiday season as area pantries struggle to meet the needs of local families.

A regular meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board was called to order by Chairman Thomas Tucker on November 16, 2009 at 7:30 pm.

Last week I had the opportunity to meet Anne-Laure Wick, the export manager for one of the most highly regarded Alsace producers, Cave de Turckheim.

Thelma A. Sowle, 82, of Dartmouth died Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth.

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Police investigators at the scene of a home at 6 Tallman Street in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts Thursday afternoon.

Tallman Street in Mattapoisett remains closed as the Police Department investigates two fatalities.

A regular meeting of the Mattapoisett School Committee was called to order at 7:06 pm by Chairman Grace Knox on Monday, November 9, 2009 at the Center School Cafeteria.

The fall season with its cool crisp air signals that preparations are under way for an "Old World Dinner" sponsored by Bristol County's German Club.

Police rescued a suicidal teenager from the roof of Fairhaven High School early Saturday morning after a three-hour ordeal.

Some people thought it was a llama walking around on their property. Others calling Animal Control swore it was an emu.

The Mattapoisett Fire Department responded to a fire involving a camper at 110 Marion Road at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, November 4. A shed and a truck on the scene were also damaged in the fire.

A 25-ton house, gifted from Rochester resident Greg Kamon to soon-to-be Mattapoisett resident Deborah Francoeur, sits on a barge at the end of Brant Beach on November 5, 2009 while workers from New England Harbor Services and Mike Reid Mover Builders wait for 1:00 pm low tide to unload the house.

"We're anxious and we're watching carefully and we're thankful that to date we have not had a major outbreak." - Old Rochester Regional Superintendent Bill Cooper, relieved that his district has yet to see many H1N1 flu cases.

The Mattapoisett Library has announced an upcoming series of events. Family Story Times are held at 10:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month.