The Democratic Town Committees of Acushnet, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, and Rochester as well as the Plymouth County Democratic League will host a special screening of The Last Class, a documentary featuring former U.S. Secretary of Labor and economist Robert Reich, on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30...
Letter to the editor: Why The Young People of Our Community Matter Mattapoisett holds its Annual Town Meeting in early May followed by its municipal elections. Both events quietly shape our Town’s future. Over time both have become fair game for partisan attacks reflecting the political temperature...
2025 was a year of meaningful engagement and steady action for the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee, rooted in our commitment to community, democracy, and care for one another. Throughout the year, Matt Dems focused on civic participation and voter engagement. Building on the success of earlier...
At our October 1st, 2025 meeting, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee had the pleasure of welcoming Regina McIntyre, representing Indivisible South Coast, a local chapter of the national Indivisible network. Many of our members already knew Regina from her work as a member of the...
As we gather for our November meeting, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee is launching a community food drive to support our neighbors who may be struggling to put food on the table. This effort comes at a critical time. With the cessation of federal funding...
Our September Postcard Party was such a success! Together, we wrote and addressed over 1,000 postcards to voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia as part of the Postcards to Swing States effort. These messages will reach voters just before the November 4th elections —...
No Kings: A Joyful Protest for Democracy — Thank You, South Coast! On Saturday, October 18th, community members from across the South Coast came together in Mattapoisett for No Kings: A Joyful Protest for Democracy — a powerful and peaceful demonstration of unity, hope, and civic...
Join us as we stand up for democracy, equality, and the freedom to read at the No Kings: Joyful Protest for Democracy, hosted by the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee and community partners. This joyful, peaceful protest affirms our shared belief that power belongs to the people—not...
On October 4th, Mattapoisett residents once again demonstrated the power of civic engagement and community participation. The Special Town Meeting warrant included an article aimed at reconsidering the previously approved Select Board expansion — a measure that voters had already supported during May’s Annual Town...
Last night, the Select Board voted to call a Special Town Meeting for Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the ORR High School gymnasium. We objected to this meeting being scheduled at all — the May 12, 2025 Town...