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Mattapoisett news from South Coast 360, built from the town's posted agendas, minutes and notices.
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Marion gets $4.74 million for the first phase of a shared-use path; $14.71 million goes to resurfacing I-195. MassDOT lists both as out to bid, with work listed for this fall.
Status as of Oct. 4. We recheck the sources before each update.
Listings from official town pages, checked by our desk. Each one links to its source.
The Board of Appeals meets at 6 p.m. in the conference room at 16 Main St. The agenda lists two hearings, each seeking a variance or special permit for a residential project.
From the townCalendar, Mattapoisett (Oct. and Nov. 2026 list views)
The district calendar lists the Mattapoisett School Committee Oct. 29, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A negotiations subcommittee also meets Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m. at the Superintendent's office.
The Conservation Commission meets Wednesdays Oct. 14 and Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Agendas are posted on the town Agenda Center.
The Capital Planning Committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The Library Board of Trustees meets Thursday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m.
In-person early voting at Town Hall, 16 Main St.: Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday to Friday Oct. 19 to 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday to Friday Oct. 26 to 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From the townNews Flash: Early Voting for State Election (Oct. 7, 2026)Calendar, Mattapoisett (Oct. and Nov. 2026 list views)
The Select Board's Oct. 13 agenda includes a vote to close the warrant for a Special Town Meeting on Nov. 9. The time and place of the meeting were not posted on the pages checked.
The Public Health Nursing Office is hosting a clinic at 17 Barstow St. Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., offering COVID-19, flu, pneumonia, RSV and shingles vaccines. Registration forms are at Town Hall and the Council on Aging; rides via the COA (508-758-4110); town nurse 508-758-4118.
Harvey Waste's 2026 schedule says a regular pickup falling on or after a holiday is delayed one day. Oct. 12 and Nov. 11 are marked as holidays, and Nov. 26 as well. Bins go out by 7 a.m.
The page lists Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday, under a Summer Hours heading; no fall or winter schedule is posted. Stickers can be bought with cash or check at the station or the Board of Health office.
An all-ages storytime and craft runs Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through Oct. 29; no registration. Oct. 15, 22 and 29 remain.
Staff offer personalized tech help on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon (Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31).
The SHINE program offers free Medicare counseling during open enrollment, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Call the COA at 508-758-4110 for an appointment.
Seasonings, Mattapoisett Council on Aging newsletter, October 2026 (PDF)
Two Tuesday sessions help older adults with phones, tablets and laptops. Free; registration required at 508-758-4110.
Seasonings, Mattapoisett Council on Aging newsletter, October 2026 (PDF)
A guided walk with the Mattapoisett Land Trust starts at the Alves-Bucciarelli Preserve at the beginning of Mattapoisett Neck Road. Registration required.
Seasonings, Mattapoisett Council on Aging newsletter, October 2026 (PDF)
The COA shows 'Young Frankenstein' (PG, 1 hour 46 minutes) with pizza. Registration required.
Seasonings, Mattapoisett Council on Aging newsletter, October 2026 (PDF)
Elementary early release for parent-teacher conferences is Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30. Release times not listed.
From the districtORR District 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF)
The 2026-27 calendar shows Nov. 3 as a professional development day and Nov. 11 as Veterans Day; no school for students either day.
Mattapoisett is in Plymouth County. Its top elected body is the Select Board. Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester share Old Rochester Regional High School.
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