Mattapoisett Friends Meeting has now raised more than $187,000 towards its $245,000 goal for the restoration of its historic 1827 meeting house on Route 6.

Work is expected to begin soon.

The total amount raised includes the Town of Mattapoisett's contribution of $82,000 from the Community Preservation Fund. The next fundraising event is a spring sale planned from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 30. Donations from the public are helpful, but electronics cannot be accepted.

For those who wish to sell their own things, reservations for an indoor table ($20) and outdoor space ($10) can be made by calling Alan Harris at 508-748-0098.

The church's Quaker missions stamp project will be involved in another fundraiser in August. The Fall River Stamp Club has asked the project to assemble a 200-lot auction of stamps, covers and ephemera to be held Aug. 20 in conjunction with its summer show. Ninety percent of sales will go to the church, 10 percent to the club.
Call Brad Hathaway at 508-758-3579 to donate items or for more information.