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Down comes the organ donation flag. Photos by: Aidan Pollard Sandy Hering (right) and Barbara Poznycz (center) show off the Arbor Day flag as Nancy Souza holds the American flag off the ground. Up they go. Flyin’ high. MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Tree Committee raised a flag in recognition of Arbor Day on Friday, May 30. The flag commemorates 10 years of Mattapoisett being a Tree City USA town, so designated by Tree City USA, a foundation that helps towns and cities manage and expand their number of public trees. The flag was briefly flown under the U.S. flag at full mast, before bein...

John DeCosta MATTAPOISETT — Selectman John DeCosta died on April 28, two weeks after sharing his cancer diagnosis at an April 13 Selectmen’s meeting.  Born in New Bedford, DeCosta lived in Mattapoisett his whole life.  DeCosta worked as a Park Supervisor for the Department of Conservation and Recreation, served as a call firefighter for 17 years and worked for the Water and Sewer Department for 15 years.  In addition to serving as a Selectman, DeCosta was a founding member of the Community Preservation Committee. He was also a member of the Capital Planning and Open Space and Recreati...

MATTAPOISETT — Selectman John DeCosta announced he has been diagnosed with cancer. DeCosta took a moment at the beginning of an April 13 Selectmen’s meeting to inform residents of his diagnosis. “At this time, I am fully capable of carrying out my duties as a member of the Board of Selectmen,” he said, adding that he would continue to serve unless he is advised otherwise. “Obviously it’s very disturbing and very concerning for all of us,” Board Chair Paul Silva said. “We’ll surely pray for you.” Selectman Jordan Collyer agreed, saying DeCosta was in his and his family’s ...